Category Archives: PAS Notices

Oak Hill Cemetery Trip Report

I hope all 38 participants in Saturday’s walk enjoyed it as much as I did. The large group found 47 species under cloudy skies. We didn’t find the Vermilion Flycatcher, but did have a great view of a Ferruginous Hawk. … Continue reading

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New Exhibits at San Diego Natural History Museum

Birds of the World From February 7, 2015 To September 13, 2015 Denise Ippolito: Snowy Owl, Long Island, NY, January 2014 View stunning imagery of birds from every continent by fourteen award-winning wildlife photographers, featuring Arthur Morris, a Canon Explorer … Continue reading

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Hawk Watch 2015 at the Ramona Grasslands

Dear Audubon Members, Please join us for a wonderful raptor experience!  Raptor Institute is joining us with their trained hawks and falcons. It is great program. Best Regards, Leigh Bittner 760-765-3999 Wildlife Research Institute Presents HAWK WATCH 2015 SATURDAYS IN JANUARY … Continue reading

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Escondido CBC Summary and Bird List

Hi Escondido CBC Participants and Friends, I’ve attached a summary of our count highlights and a separate listing of all the birds that we observed on the count. Many thanks for your participation, Ken Weaver CBC Summary 2014      … Continue reading

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Guajome January 24, 2015 Bird Count

It was a lovely day in the neighborhood as 21 PAC Birders set out to canvas Guajome Park. We were missing the usual early morning contribution by Sonia and Michael Beevé (where were they anyway!) but we still racked up … Continue reading

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Dos Picos County Park / Rangeland Road Trip Report

Hi Everyone,
Yesterday, January 17, thirty birders walked around Dos Picos County Park and Rangeland Road in Ramona and found 61 different bird species. The weather was perfect. Birds of the day were 5 varied thrushes and a purple finch at … Continue reading

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Spring Birding Trip to Kern River Valley

Birding the Kern River Valley April 25 – 26, 2015   PAS is pleased to announce an exciting, fast paced weekend of birding the Kern River Valley area, on April 25th and 26th, during the spring migration.  Our guide, Bob … Continue reading

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Sweetwater River Field Trip

While most of the country is suffering an artic blast of cold air, 18 birders enjoyed a warm beautiful day in San Diego. For the fourth year in a roll we saw an Eurasian Wigeon. We also saw several Surf … Continue reading

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Dixon Lake Field Trip Results

Hi Birders, Twelve birders walked around Dixon Lake this morning and we found 41 bird species. I expected a larger number of species and I think the recent really cold mornings had a lot to do with it.   The best … Continue reading

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Tijuana Estuary/7th street bird walk

17 birders encountered mostly cloudy skies but good birding. Highlights incl Cactus wren, Burrowing owl, Yellow-crowned night-heron, Surf scoter and Peregrine falcon. A total of 79 species were seen: Brant Gadwall American Wigeon Mallard Blue-winged Teal Cinnamon Tael Northern Shoveler … Continue reading

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San Elijo Lagoon, Saturday 12/13/14 Field Trip Results

Hi everyone, We had a nice day of birding at San Elijo Lagoon on Saturday. Despite a bit of rain at the start it turned out to be quite nice. I would like to thank Paul for ensuring the rain … Continue reading

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Lake Elsinore Field Trip Results

Hi Friends, Yesterday, Saturday Dec 6, thirteen birders met up for a walk around Lake Elsinore. The weather was fantastic and we found 74 bird species. We had really good looks at a beautiful Red-breasted Sapsucker and an unexpected visit … Continue reading

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Klamath Basin Winter Wings Festival

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Olympic BirdFest 2015

Olympic BirdFest 2015 April 10-12, 2015 Sequim, WA The festival with the most spectacular setting! Visit the rain shadow of the Olympic Peninsula to discover the birds of the coastal Pacific Northwest—Marbled Murrelets, Rhinoceros Auklets, Harlequin Ducks, dippers, Black Oystercatchers, … Continue reading

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eBird Report – San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Nov 30, 2014

Birders, It was another great day at San Jacinto. The weather cooperated. The birders not so much. We were a large group. And 10 cars. What do you think…the soaring Golden Eagles were the highlight?  The Merlin perched up close … Continue reading

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New Videos Added to Palomar Audubon YouTube Channel

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Salt Works — Field Trip Results

Hi Friends, This morning, November 22, thirty-four birders met up at the South Bay Salt Works in National City. The weather was perfect and everybody had a great time. Many thanks go out to FWS Ranger Debbie Good for her … Continue reading

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Bird Tally, Lindo Lake, 11/15

Here’s the final bird tally for our Lindo Lake odyssey yesterday. Highlights included a huge flock of Red-crowned and Lilac-crowned Parrots, our friendly Greater White-fronted Goose, and close-up Tricolored Blackbirds. Special thanks go to our younger birders, Trysten Loefke and … Continue reading

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