Category Archives: General Interest

Register now for 2016 Waterbird Festival at Richardson Bay Sanctuary

Visit us Facebook! We are excited to announce that the 2016 Waterbird Festival will take place on February 6, 2016 at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary. One of the most important and productive areas within the greater San … Continue reading

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Will it be the Western Bluebird?

Vote for Audubon California 2015 Bird of the Year In an effort to raise awareness about bird conservation in California, Audubon California this year will again recognize its Bird of the Year. And while we selected the seven finalists for … Continue reading

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Experience Yosemite like a local: Full 2016 calendar of Outdoor Adventures now online!

Ever wonder how Yosemite Valley formed? Or where the bighorn roam? Join an Outdoor Adventure and our expert guides will uncover nature’s secrets on an unforgettable journey. From day hikes to backcountry treks, Yosemite offers inspiration for every traveler. What … Continue reading

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Olympic BirdFest 2016

Olympic BirdFest 2016 Come Bird With Us Sequim, Washington, April 15-17, 2016 Grab your binoculars and join the 12th annual Olympic BirdFest 2016 celebration at the Dungeness River Audubon Center, April 15-17, 2016. The stage is set…quiet bays and estuaries, … Continue reading

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2016 Photo Ark Calendars

Help Save Species – 365 Days A Year 2016 Photo Ark Calendars – Now Available! The Photo Ark 2016 calendars showcase some of the most captivating and beautiful photographs from the collection. Available now as a daily boxed calendar or 16 month wall … Continue reading

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Fall Birding Class

Have you wondered what that little black and yellow bird is that frequents your back yard or what is the bird chattering in the park tree?  Palomar Audubon Society is offering a beginning-intermediate birding course consisting of four consecutive Tuesday … Continue reading

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Urgent Need of a Volunteer for Newsletter Mailing

After many years of working to ensure our Newsletter gets mailed out, Al & Donna Przecha are “retiring” and we need someone to volunteer to take over this bi-monthly task. Al & Donna will be able to assist and train … Continue reading

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What To Do If You Find a Baby Bird

This is from a from a British wildlife trust website, so don’t use the emergency helpline on this chart.  The information on this chart can help guide your actions.  For San Diego, contact Project Wildlife at 619-225-WILD (9435).  You can find … Continue reading

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Stolen Black Swans

Our Lake San Marcos community recently invested in 2 black swans, who produced an offspring. All 3 have been stolen! Is there anything you can suggest re finding them and getting them back. I believe the authorities have been notified. … Continue reading

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Ryan Andrews Wins Scholarship

Ryan Andrews, age 15 (Palomar Audubon member) has won a youth scholarship to the annual Western Field Ornithologist’s Conference to be held this summer in Billings, Montana.  Ryan was selected for Palomar Audubon’s scholarship last year. In the announcement, Ryan … Continue reading

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Sedona Hummingbird Festival

Sedona Hummingbird Festival THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN AMERICA TO SEE HUMMINGBIRDS!(SM) THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL: JULY 31 – AUGUST 2, 2015 A 30-second video about the 2014 Festival!   Presentations, Marketplace, and ticket sales take place at: Sedona Red Rock … Continue reading

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New Exhibits at San Diego Natural History Museum

Birds of the World From February 7, 2015 To September 13, 2015 Denise Ippolito: Snowy Owl, Long Island, NY, January 2014 View stunning imagery of birds from every continent by fourteen award-winning wildlife photographers, featuring Arthur Morris, a Canon Explorer … Continue reading

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Hawk Watch 2015 at the Ramona Grasslands

Dear Audubon Members, Please join us for a wonderful raptor experience!  Raptor Institute is joining us with their trained hawks and falcons. It is great program. Best Regards, Leigh Bittner 760-765-3999 Wildlife Research Institute Presents HAWK WATCH 2015 SATURDAYS IN JANUARY … Continue reading

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Escondido CBC Summary and Bird List

Hi Escondido CBC Participants and Friends, I’ve attached a summary of our count highlights and a separate listing of all the birds that we observed on the count. Many thanks for your participation, Ken Weaver CBC Summary 2014      … Continue reading

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Klamath Basin Winter Wings Festival

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Olympic BirdFest 2015

Olympic BirdFest 2015 April 10-12, 2015 Sequim, WA The festival with the most spectacular setting! Visit the rain shadow of the Olympic Peninsula to discover the birds of the coastal Pacific Northwest—Marbled Murrelets, Rhinoceros Auklets, Harlequin Ducks, dippers, Black Oystercatchers, … Continue reading

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New Videos Added to Palomar Audubon YouTube Channel

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Palomar Audubon Society Hats For Sale

  A new shipment of our official ball caps has just arrived! Just in time to show your support for our local Audubon chapter. They sport our very own PAS green & white California Gnatcatcher logo, are beige in color, … Continue reading

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