Category Archives: PAS Notices
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
Trip Report–Lindo Lake, 12/5/2015
Below is my eBird report of the Lindo Lake sojourn on Saturday, December 5. Lindo Lake , San Diego, California, US Dec 5, 2015 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Protocol: Area Comments: Scheduled Palomar Audubon Society walk. 66 species Greater … Continue reading
eBird Report – San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Nov 29, 2015
Birders, Here is the list from today’s trip. It turned out that our total was 66. Any comments …please email me at vcwillow@aol.com. It was a really good day in so many ways, weather, birds, and most importantly, a happy … Continue reading
Salt Works Field Trip Results
Hi Friends, We had a wonderful field trip this morning, Saturday November 21. Thirty birders checked out the Salt Works on a beautiful San Diego day. Good birds and friendly people. We found 70 bird species. The highlight of the … Continue reading
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
Lake Hodges Bernardo Bay Trip Report
32 birders enjoyed a bright sunny day. The first third of the walk was very quiet and I was afraid we would not see many birds, but once we got close to the lake things picked up and ended up … Continue reading
Mission Bay Flood Control Channel & Famosa Slough Trip Report
Twenty-five birders enjoyed a sunny day along the river. Instead of birding at Famosa Slough, we continued west of the bridge to look for a Tropical Kingbird that had been spotted earlier. No luck, but did find several Cassin’s Kingbirds. … Continue reading
Daley Ranch Field Trip Results
Hi All, Yesterday October 31, fifteen birders walked around Daley Ranch on a warm Saturday morning. Our group was about half regular PAS birders and half new people, both locals and out of town birders. We all had a great … Continue reading
La Jolla Cove Trip Report
Below is our report of the Palomar Audubon Society’s walk at La Jolla Cove yesterday. About 25 participants were treated to excellent views of Brown Boobies, a Wandering Tattler, and two Peregrine Falcons. Our Cove guru, Stan Walens, also spotted … Continue reading
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
Lake Hodges Field Trip Report
33 birders found 49 species on a slow day at Hodges, down from 61 species last year. Here is the list: Eared Grebe Western Grebe Clark’s Grebe American White Pelican Double Crested Cormorant Great Blue Heron Great Egret Snowy Egret … Continue reading
Whelan Lake Bird Count for October 10, 2015
Hot, hot, hot is how one could best describe the day. I could barely record the count as sweat rolled down my brow, stinging my eyes as I scribed! Nonetheless, 30 birders braved this heat, to enjoy what is always … Continue reading
Bolsa Chica & Huntington Central Park Trip Report
Birders, Highlight of the morning was the Jeager chasing and nearly catching the Forster’s Tern and a repeat performance later in the morning. We had great views of this bird and its behavior. Hope you managed the freeway traffic on … Continue reading
Kumeyaay Lake — Field Trip Results
Hi All, This morning September 26, twelve birders spent the morning at Kumeyaay Lake near Santee. As expected, it was quite warm, but we managed to find a good assortment of birds with 43 different bird species. Here’s our list: … Continue reading
Batiquitos Lagoon Trip Report
Good morning, 24 birders braved a high tide and warm temperatures for 55 species. The highlight of the trip was to see former long time Palomar Audubon Society members Doug and Mickie Nail who were visiting from Arizona. List of … Continue reading
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
Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve Trip Report
Twenty birders started the walk and we ended with 3 birders compiling the list. So, some bird sightings may not made the list. It was hot and muggy, but at least the overcast sky helped a little. Many expected birds … Continue reading
Field Trip Results — Kit Carson Park
Hi Friends, This morning, September 5, thirty-four birders walked around Kit Carson Park and we found 52 bird species. A good mix of resident and migrating birds. Here’s our bird list: Mallard Pied-billed Grebe Double-crested Cormorant Great Egret Snowy Egret … Continue reading