Category Archives: PAS Notices

San Pasqual Agricultural Trail Field Trip Results

Hi Friends, Yesterday, April 5, twenty-three birders walked a portion of the San Pasqual Agricultural Trail. The morning weather was cool and I think everybody had a great time. We found 56 bird species. We had good looks at the … Continue reading

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Lake Hodges (Del Dios area) Trip Report

The weather was perfect for 24 birders.  The highlight was a Merlin that took a Cliff Swallow and ate it in a nearby tree.  We had a lot of discussion if it was a Peregrine Falcon, Cooper’s or Merlin.  Later, … Continue reading

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Whelan Lake Birding Trip Report

Today was a cool, partially overcast, but comfortable day as our large bunch of PAS birders, together with several Buena Vista tag-alongs, explored the Eastern shores of Whelan Lake and points beyond. We split into three groups and with about 70+ eyes we … Continue reading

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Field Trip Report – San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Mar 15, 2014

Birders, Thank you for your help today. All-in-all, another excellent day at SJWA. Highlights–seeing the close-up and personal Wilson’s Snipe, maybe five feet from the road in plain view, and later watching a Northern Harrier munch on what looked like … Continue reading

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Santee Lakes Field Trip Results

Hi Birders, This morning, March 8, twenty-eight birders enjoyed a nice walk around Santee Lakes. The weather was perfect and we found 61 bird species. Fan-favorites today included the many beautiful Wood Ducks, the Spotted Sandpiper, Western Bluebirds, the American … Continue reading

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Santa Rosa Plateau – Field Trip Results

HI Friends, Yesterday, Saturday, February 22, fifteen birders walked the trails at Santa Rosa Plateau and we found a sparse 32 bird species. The weather was almost perfect which helped to make our long hike out to the Adobe Houses … Continue reading

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Filed Trip Results for San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary

There were 13 birders on the walk.  The weather was warm and clear.  Outstanding looks at Allen’s Hummingbirds and Ospreys on a nest.  I list the Dowitchers as Long-bill, since eBird had Short-bill as a rarity for this site.  We … Continue reading

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Salton Sea & Brawley Area Field Trip Results

Hi Everyone, Last weekend, February 8th & 9th, thirty birders and our trip leader, Bob Miller, checked-out many areas around the Salton Sea and Brawley. We had a fantastic time! The weather was perfect and we all enjoyed each other’s … Continue reading

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Oak Hill Cemetery Field Trip Report

Once again we had a great group of Birders. There were 33 of Us and 47 of them (birds that is). I scouted out the area on Friday, but really appreciated Sonja and Mike finding birds the morning before the … Continue reading

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Guajome Park Bird Walk Trip Report

A beautiful day as 22 PAS birders, age nine to ??? set out canvas Guajome Park. This trip included our two youthful birding experts whom the club is sponsoring to the Summer birding camp this summer in Colorado. With such … Continue reading

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Dos Picos/Rangeland Road Field Trip Report

Hi Everyone, Yesterday, January 18, twenty four birders walked around Dos Picos County Park and Rangeland Road in Ramona and found 67 different bird species. The weather was perfect. Good looks at a Green Heron, Loggerhead Shrike, and a Red-naped … Continue reading

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Sweetwater River Field Trip Report

Seventeen birders enjoyed a beautiful sunny day looking at birds and dodging bikers. We had outstanding views of two male Eurasian Wigeons in full sun. Also were treated to California Gnatcatchers, Little Blue Heron, and an Osprey and Brown Pelican … Continue reading

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Field Trip eBird Report – Dixon Lake, Jan 4, 2014

Birders, Thank you for your help today with not only finding the birds but with aiding new and visiting birders. Our final number increased when I redid the list, forgot the corvids completely and the bushtits!!! The Canvasback was a … Continue reading

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Tijuana Estuary Bird Walk Report

Good afternoon,   25 people ditched the holiday shopping crowd to enjoy a relaxed and fun morning of great birding in and around Tijuana estuary.  They were rewarded with 3 San Diego county rarities for their efforts; Hepatic Tanager, Black … Continue reading

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San Elijo Lagoon Bird Walk Report

22 birder’s enjoyed a clear, crisp and beautiful morning chasing our fine-feathered friends.  Highlights included a pair of Hooded mergansers, a very accomadating Pergegrine falcon (that let the whole group get long and close looks of), and a Summer tanager. … Continue reading

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Lake Elsinore Field Trip Results

Hi Everyone, Yesterday, December 7, thirteen birders braved some pretty rough weather at Lake Elsinore, but we managed to find 53 different bird species. The bird of the day had to be the Burrowing Owl. Here’s our list: Gadwall American … Continue reading

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Vanderbilt University Birding Expertise Project Looking for Birders of All Levels to Help With Their Study

  Palomar Audubon was contacted on behalf of Professor Thomas Palmeri, on the faculty at Vanderbilt University. Their laboratory studies expertise and currently have a project on birding experts funded by the National Science Foundation. They are trying to recruit … Continue reading

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Salt Works Field Trip Results

Hi Friends, Yesterday, Saturday, November 30th, nineteen birders checked out the Salt Works in Chula Vista, with perfect weather, and we found 63 bird species. Many thanks go out to our friend and FWS Ranger, Debbie Good, for arranging our … Continue reading

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