Category Archives: Bird Walks
PAS Field Trip Report: Wilderness Gardens Preserve
On Saturday, April 12, twenty-one birders walked around Wilderness Gardens Preserve in Pala, and we found 52 different bird species. It was a beautiful Spring morning, cool at the start of the hike, but really warm when we finished. This … Continue reading
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PAS Field Trip Report: Daley Ranch
It was a beautiful sunny, spring day at Daley Ranch yesterday. Many people were taking part in outdoor activities at this location and finding parking was a bit challenging, but this didn’t deter fourteen dedicated birders. After a quick introduction, … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Lake Murray
On Saturday, March 29, sixteen birders met up at Lake Murray in La Mesa. We initially walked around the northwest portion of the lake and then drove over to the southeast portion and found a few more bird species. We … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Lindo Lakes
Twenty-eight birders enjoyed a lovely spring day at Lindo Lake. The temperature was about perfect, neither too hot nor too cold. We were equally blessed to have encountered all targeted rare bird species, including the American Redstart, Neotropic Cormorant, and … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: San Jacinto Wildlife Area
Eleven intrepid birders braved the cold, cloudy morning and muddy roads to get out to San Jacinto Wildlife Area. Davis Road had a narrow center lane that was relatively free of water and had only a thin layer of mud … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Whelan Lake
The morning was cold, but warmed up just enough for the 23 enthusiastic birders that arrived for our walk. At the entrance we were able to see 2 continuing Solitary Sandpipers along with lots of Blue-winged & Cinnamon … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Report: Santee Lakes & Our First Young Birders Club Field Trip
Hi Good Friends,On Saturday, March 1, thirty-five eager birders walked around Santee Lakes Regional Park where we found 66 different bird species. It was a beautiful Spring day and everybody had a wonderful time.There were lots of American Coots and Ring-necked … Continue reading
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PAS Field Trip Report: San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary
Hi Birders, On Saturday, February 22, nineteen birders met up at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine, California. This location is always a favorite for our PAS birders 90 different bird species were found during a pretty much all-day … Continue reading
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PAS Field Trip Report: Dos Picos County Park & Rangeland Road
It was a pleasure to lead this trip to two of my favorite birding locations—Dos Picos County Park in Ramona, followed by Rangeland Road. After four days of rain, we were rewarded with a gorgeous, sunny day, perfect for … Continue reading
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PAS Field Trip Report: Guajome Park
On Saturday, February 8, 25 birders enjoyed a sunny and cool morning walking around Guajome Park. We saw a total of 58 species ofbirds including a handsome White-tailed Kite who was posed perfectly in the morning light and a rare … Continue reading