Category Archives: PAS Notices
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
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
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
2019 PAS Scholarship Award
Palomar Audubon Society has a multifaceted mission, including a community outreach program with several special initiatives. One of these initiatives is our teen scholarship program. This year we will provide a 100% scholarship award for a week long educational summer … Continue reading
Batiquitos Lagoon Bird walk Saturday 12/15/18
Hi everyone, Sorry for the delayed posting of our results for Saturday’s Batiquitos Lagoon field trip yesterday. We had a cold start with a bright sky which quickly warmed up to a pleasant day. The field trip started off with 26 … Continue reading
eBird Report – Lindo Lake , Dec 2, 2018
Hello, fellow birders. Below is our report of yesterday’s Palomar Audubon walk at Lindo Lake. Our greatest bird by volume (pun intended) was certainly the Amazona parrots. The flocks numbered in the hundreds. The greatest by ubiquity was the Ruby-crowned Kinglet. One … Continue reading
Live Oak County Park / Los Jilgueros Preserve Trip Report
A big bunch of people, thirty-seven to be exact, turned out for the third annual Fallbrook Experience. It was a beautiful fresh, after the rains, sunny day. Lots of good times with looking at birds, visiting, chatting and, it seemed … Continue reading
eBird Trip Report – San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Nov 25, 2018
Birders, Pretty good day, some highlights—golden eagle, rock wrens, snipe, and an amazing number of raptors flying here and there, hard to count. Oh, and of course, the quite brilliant male vermillion flycatcher being super cooperative. Thank you for your help … Continue reading
Escondido Christmas Bird Count – Saturday, January 5, 2019
We welcome all members and friends of the Palomar Audubon Society to participate in the upcoming Escondido Christmas bird count which will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019. The Escondido count circle also takes in the San Pasqual Valley and portions … Continue reading
Field Trip Results — South Bay Salt Works
Hi Friends, This morning Saturday Nov 17, thirty birders checked out the South Bay Salt Works in National City. The weather was perfect and we found 66 bird species. We saw lots of Eared Grebes, Brant, and American White Pelicans. … Continue reading
Lake Hodges – Bernardo Bay Trip Report
Twenty-five birders joined the walk. The day was a lull in Santa Ann conditions, so the weather was warm, with clear sky and occasional light wind. The low vegetation was brown and very dry. Hopefully this area won’t catch fire … Continue reading
Daley Ranch Field Trip
On a warm Saturday, November 3, we had 22 birders and found 36 bird species. Mallard Northern Shoveler California Quail Pied-billed Grebe Double-crested Commorant Great Blue Heron Turkey Vulture Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Common Gallinule Mourning Dove Anna’s Hummingbird Acorn … Continue reading
Whelan Lake: Caretaker Greg Stewart
Greg Stewart has now been the caretaker of Whelan Lake Preserve for over seven years. Prior to his coming, the place could only be described as a mess. It was a place that for some, because of the character and … Continue reading
San Diego River Estuary Trip Report
Day started with thick fog which quickly burned off. After about 40 minutes of birding the fog returned. The Burrowing Owl was not found at the west end at it usual location, but was located briefly at the east end. … Continue reading