Category Archives: PAS Notices
San Diego River Tidal Mudflats & Famosa Slough Trip Report
Day started overcast, but quickly cleared with temperature in the low 80’s. We had between 35-40 birders, with one out of town birder from the Bay Area. It was several hours before low tide, so only two mudflats were exposed … Continue reading
Trip Report–Tecolote Canyon, 7/20/2019
Hello, all. Below is our trip report for the Palomar Audubon walk at Tecolote Canyon yesterday. The walk was attended by about 20 enlightened souls. Many thanks to Martha Wild for her bird listing skills, and to Charlotte Morris for … Continue reading
Tijuana Estuary Field Trip Results
Hi Friends, On Saturday July 6, twenty-two birders walked around the Tijuana Estuary Reserve in Imperial Beach. The weather was very comfortable, with the overcast sky and a cool breeze. We found 44 bird species. We were all surprised that … Continue reading
Palomar Mt. Walk June 29, 2019
Birders,It was a lovely day on the mountain except for the many bugs that bit and tortured most of the participants. In next year’s newsletter we should have a reminder to bring bug spray on this trip in particular. I … Continue reading
Lake Murray Field Trip Report
Hi Everyone, On Saturday morning June 22, nineteen birders checked out Lake Murray. It was a cool overcast morning, very comfortable, and I’m sure that everybody had a good time. We found 44 bird species. Lots of Great-tailed Grackles, California … Continue reading
June, 2019 Cuyamaca Bird List
On a warm (turning to hot) day at Paso Picacho, 17 birders found a total of 39 species, down a bit from last year. Nice views of lazuli buntings and violet-green swallows. We had a nice picnic afterwards. California QuailTurkey … Continue reading
Agua Dulce Creek Field Trip Results
Hi Everyone, On Saturday June 8, eleven birders walked the trail along Agua Dulce Creek in the Laguna Mountains. The weather was perfect. Although we didn’t find a lot of birds, everybody enjoyed the beautiful mountain location and the cool … Continue reading
William Heise/Santa Ysabel Mission Trip Report
The weather was very comfortable with partly cloudy skies. Fifteen birders joined the walk. The highlights were an outstanding view of a pair of Hairy Woodpeckers and singing male Black-headed Grosbeaks. Many of the birds seen were going to nest … Continue reading
Sweetwater River Gorge Field Trip Results
Hi Friends, On Saturday May 25, twenty-one birders walked the Sweetwater River Gorge trail and we found 41 bird species. Perfect weather with the overcast sky and cool breeze. Lots of Yellow-breasted Chats, Least Bell’s Vireos, and Ash-throated Flycatchers. Surprise … Continue reading
Eastern Sierra Trip Report
From May 3 to May 7, 2019, 12 birders from Palomar Audubon made a fantastic trip to the Eastern Sierra, racking up a total of 140 species during the trip. Led by Steve Ellis and Hal Benham, the group was … Continue reading
Kit Carson Trip Report
Nineteen birders enjoy good weather for an enjoyable day of birding. Due to the Escondido Rescue Run, we had to modify our planned route. We birded the east end of the park and were able to bird most of the … Continue reading
eBird Report – Lindo Lake , May 11, 2019
Below is our trip list for yesterday’s walk at Lindo Lake. The walk began with increasingly heavy rain, and ended (at least officially) when thunder was heard. Despite the truncated walk, our bird sightings were very respectable. Jack Friery Lindo … Continue reading
Daley Ranch Trip Report
It was a foggy morning and we had 12 birders join us for a pleasant walk. We found 38 species. MallardRuddy DuckCalifornia QuailPied-billed GrebeRed-shouldered HawkRed-tailed HawkAmerican CootMourning DoveAnna’s HummingbirdAllen’s HummingbirdAcorn WoodpeckerNuttall’s WoodpeckerNorthern FlickerBlack PhoebeAsh-throated FlycatcherCassin’s KingbirdWestern Scrub JayAmerican CrowCommon RavenOak … Continue reading
Big Morongo, April 26, 2019 Trip Report
It was another pleasurable day. Ten birders made the trip and it was very convivial group. We saw pretty well all the special birds that we don’t get closer to home. Dee Zeller (the preserve host) and others who manage … Continue reading
Wilderness Gardens Preserve Field Trip Results
Hi Everyone, On Saturday April 20, twenty-three birders walked around beautiful Wilderness Gardens Preserve and we found 52 bird species. It was a relatively cool overcast morning compared to the frequent hot weather walks in past years at this location. … Continue reading
eBird Report – Dairy Mart Rd. and Bird & Butterfly Garden
Hello, all. Below is the tally from yesterday’s jaunt through Dairy Mart and the Bird & Butterfly Garden. You’ll note that there are some late additions. Gail DeLalla tarried at the Bird & Butterfly Garden after we left, and had … Continue reading
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Old Mission Dam Trip Report
The weather was partly cloudy with slight breeze. Everything was very green from recent rain, but many of the trees look like their tops had been cut. Had a rare sighting of a Townsend’s Solitaire, which was a life bird … Continue reading