Category Archives: PAS Notices
BIRDING THE TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY by Richard Fowler
Flying into McAllen, Texas in early March, eleven friends of Palomar Audubon had high expectations for life birds. After meeting Mary Gustafson, our guide, we were off for some evening birding in McAllen. Our first target was the Green Parakeet, … Continue reading
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San Pasqual Valley Field Trip Results
Hi Friends, Twenty-two birders walked the San Pasqual Agriculture Trail on Saturday March 30, and found 45 bird species. Fantastic weather. Lots a fun! Best bird of the day was the sub-adult Bald Eagle which remained perched on a utility … Continue reading
IIdyllwild Adventure Tour Trip Report
17 birders, in 7 cars, traveled to 6 locations to see 56 bird species. Steve Ellis did a great job of keeping the group together and leading to the various destinations. These were: Aguanga (12 species), .the Kwikset Meadow in … Continue reading
Hodges Trip Report – 3-16-2019
35+ birders enjoyed a very pleasant day at Lake Hodges. We found 54 species including 2 active bushtit nests! Here is the list: Mallard American Wigeon Mallard California quail Eared Grebe Western grebe Clark’s grebe American White Pelican Double … Continue reading
San Jacinto Field Trip
Saturday, March 9 we had 10 participants make the trip to the San Jacinto Wildlife Preserve. We spotted 39 species even though only half the preserve was open due to muddy conditions. GadwallMallardCinnamon TealGreen-winged TealNorthern ShovelerBuffleheadRuddy DuckEared GrebeAmerican White PelicanGreat … Continue reading
PAS FIFTH ANNUAL BIRD CLASS
Palomar Audubon Society is again offering bird classes on consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning Tuesday April 16, 2019. The first three classes will be for beginners and the last three (starting Tuesday May 7th) will be for intermediate birders. The classes … Continue reading
Santee Lakes Field Trip
On a bright sunny Saturday morning, February 23, we had 25 birders and spotted 54 species. Cackling Gooses Canada Goose Wood Duck American Widgeon Mallard Cinnamon Teal Northern Shoveler Green-winged Teal Ring-necked Dove Bufflehead Ruddy Duck Pied-billed Grebe Double-crested Cormorant … Continue reading
San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary Field Trip Results
Hi Friends, On Saturday January 16, sixteen birders enjoyed a beautiful fun day at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine. We found 61 bird species. Lots of Yellow-rumped Warblers, ducks, and both Gnatcatchers. Good looks at the Ospreys and Hooded … Continue reading
Guajome Field Trip
Twenty-four souls decided early this morning that the weather would not be too bad for a birdwalk, and they were right. We were joined by two visitors: one from New Jersey and the other from Virginia. Despite a couple of … Continue reading
Eastern Sierra/Owens Valley Field Trip LIMITED SIGN-UP
From May 3rd to May 7th, Hal Benham and Steve Ellis will be facilitating a field trip to view Sierra Nevada birdlife featuring the Sage Grouse mating ritual at their lek near Crowley Lake. May 3rd will be a travel … Continue reading
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Oak Hill Memorial Park Field Trip Results
Hi Friends, On Saturday February 2, seventeen birders walked around Oak Hill Memorial Park in Escondido. The weather was cool and we managed to complete the field trip before the rain showed up. The bird activity was sparse and we … Continue reading
Whelan Lake Bird Walk, today January 26. Total: 62 Species
A gorgeous day for birdwatching and forty other birders agreed, because that how many turned out. No, it was not just for the doughnuts and fruit. We identified 62 species. In addition a rock was spotted five miles away that … Continue reading
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Escondido Christmas Bird Count Results
Eighty-six people participated in the Escondido Christmas bird count held on January 5. Twenty-five teams recorded 25,600 individual birds and 152 species (seven below our all-time high of 159). Twenty-two species were only recorded by a single team. All teams … Continue reading
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Dos Picos/Rangeland Road Report
On a beautiful January 19th day, 42 birders walked around Dos Picos County Park and then traveled on to a blustery Rangeland Road and found a total of 53 species. Here is the list: Canada Goose Mallard Northern Shoveler Ring-necked … Continue reading
Sweetwater River/Bonita Field Trip Results
Hi Everyone, On Saturday morning January 12, nine birders checked out the Sweetwater River near the Bonita Westfield Shopping Center. The weather cooperated and we were able to complete the walk with no rain. Because of the cloudy, cold weather, … Continue reading
Escondido CBC Notes
Eighty people attended the the Escondido CBC held on January 5. We recorded 149 or 150 species, a little below the previous ten-year average of 154. Four species were noted that were recorded on fewer than ten previous counts. … Continue reading
Dixon Lake Field Trip Results
Hi Birders, On Saturday December 29, sixteen birders walked around Dixon Lake and we found 46 bird species. At the start of the walk it was very cold (~40 deg.) but warmed up slightly for a comfortable hike. I think … Continue reading
Tijuana Estuary Field Trip Results
Hi Friends, On Saturday December 22, fifteen birders walked around the Tijuana Estuary National Wildlife Reserve. The weather was perfect, a crisp, clear winter day. We found 57 bird species. Probably, the best birds of the day were the Merlin, … Continue reading