Category Archives: PAS Notices
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve Field Trip April 30, 2022
Western Tanager by Don Hoechlin, 27 Apr 2022, Big Morongo Canyon Preserve Saturday turned out to be the ideal day for birding at Big Morongo. Compared to other years, when the winds have been howling, our count was substantially larger … Continue reading
Wilderness Gardens Preserve Field Trip Report
Hi Good Friends, On Saturday, April 23, fifteen birders walked around Wilderness Gardens Preserve at Pala. The weather was very pleasant for most of the hike, but as usual, it was quite warm when we finished. Everyone enjoyed the … Continue reading
PAS Trip Report, Tijuana Valley, 4/9/2022
On 4/9/2022, twelve Palomar Audubon members and guests birded the Tijuana River Valley just north of the border. PAS member Steve Ellis graciously kept and shared the tally. Steve separately tallied the three spots we visited: Dairy Mart Ponds, the … Continue reading
Old Mission Dam Field Trip Report – 4/2/22
Twenty-four birders took part in the walk on a overcast day in the low 60’s. Had a light drizzle at the end of the walk. Saw very few warblers or other migrant birds. Highlights included an Anna’s Hummingbird on a … Continue reading
San Pasqual Valley Field Trip Results
Hi Friends, This morning Saturday March 26, twenty-four birders walked the San Pasqual Valley Agricultural Trail. The weather was overcast and foggy when we started, but quickly warmed up. and was quite hot when we finished. We saw a good … Continue reading
March 19 Lake Hodges Trip Report
On Saturday, March 19, 26 birders enjoyed cool weather and calm conditions to find 57 species. The best bird was a Bullock’s Oriole, not seen by all, but expertly spotted by Steve Ellis. Also, nice view of a Belted Kingfisher. … Continue reading
San Jacinto Wildlife Area Trip Report, Mar 12, 2022
Hi, Birders, It was a sunny and warm day with no wind, per se. 19 birders make the trek. Snow capped nearby San Gorgonio and San Jacinto, part of the Transverse Ranges of So. Cal., provided a nice backdrop. … Continue reading
Fallbrook Adventure to Live Oak Park & Los Jilgeros Nature Preserve on March 6, 2022
Sixteen Birders turned up in what was forecast to be a cold windy day. And for the most part, it was. Our results, however, were formidable producing 37 species at Los Jilgeros and 28 at Live Oak Park. The ecology … Continue reading
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Owl Pellets
Name:Janine Email:tominagaj9@gmail.com Message:Greetings,We’ve found some owl pellets at our house in Wildomar. We live at theend of the street next to a large open area so there are many birdsaround here. Hawks, road runners, ravens, or crows, (not sure). quail,humming … Continue reading
Useful Q & A on What to Do When You Find an Abandoned Fledgling Bird
Question: Hi, We have a fledgling Crow in our backyard (also been in both neighbor’sbackyards) that appears to have been abandoned. It’s been 7 or 8 hoursand no adults have come by to feed it. It calls incessantly. I found … Continue reading
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Burrowing Owls Need Your Help
An Invitation to Join Friends of Pomona Valley Burrowing Owls Burrowing Owls are small owls that use underground burrows for nest sites and shelter. At one time these owls were very common in California and, even as recently as … Continue reading
Palomar Audubon Picnic Postponed
Lake Hodges Trip Report
Mary Jo, Leslie, Cindy, Jack, Rustom, Richard and Hal went birding at Lake Hodges on Saturday, March 14. Despite the threat of rain, we stayed dry until the very end when we were driven to the bird list table by … Continue reading
CANCELLED – PAS SIXTH ANNUAL BIRD CLASS
The Birding classes scheduled for April and May have been cancelled. Anyone that has already signed up for the class will be refunded the amount paid. If feasible, these classes will be offered in the fall. Palomar Audubon Society is … Continue reading
eBird Report – San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Mar 7, 2020
Birders, It was another beautiful day at this very special wildlife area. We missed a lot of species but why we saw made up for it. Questions or comments, email me. Happy Birding, Sally San Jacinto Wildlife Area, … Continue reading
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eBird Report – Santee Lakes , Feb 22, 2020
Good morning, all. Below is a copy of our eBird report for yesterday’s (partially rained out) venture to Santee Lakes. Thanks to the 18 intrepid souls who braved the elements. (Please drop me an email if you want an eBird … Continue reading
eBird Report – San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Feb 15, 2020
Here is the list. We had a group of 18 and had a good walk. The list is below.San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Orange, California, US Feb 15, 2020 8:28 AM – 11:53 AM Protocol: Traveling 1.45 mile(s) Checklist Comments: … Continue reading
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Guajome Bird Walk Trip Report
The day started out brisk but soon everyone pulled off their jackets for the gorgeous warm morning it turned out to be. Twenty-eight birders in a leisurely and languishing manner allowed lots of time to view all of the 52 … Continue reading