Category Archives: PAS Notices
Trip Report for San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Nov 24, 2013
Birders, We were really blessed with great weather, snow on the mountain tops, and some pretty good birds. And good company, our birding pal from Vancouver and his wife, and another out-of-town couple we invited to join us for the … Continue reading
Lindo Lake Field Trip Report
Under gray clouds and occasional light sprinkles, 15 birders were treated to a San Diego rarity. We were able to find two Swamp Sparrows in the same location (NW corner of dry lake) that was reported Friday. The bird was … Continue reading
Lake Hodges East Field Trip Report
A large group of over 50 birders enjoyed perfect weather and a good variety of species. The water level was the lowest we have seen in years. The group was divided into 3 groups with Jim Beckman and Doug Nail … Continue reading
Trip Report for Mission Bay Flood Control
Here is the list from Saturday. The weather was perfect, the company was great and there were lots of birds, what more could you ask for. Penny Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2013 14:06:52 -0800Mission Bay, San Diego, US-CA Nov 2, … Continue reading
Field Trip Report for Daley Ranch
Fellow Birders, A great day yesterday–sunny and warm, visitors from out-of-town, some new birders and some old ones. Thanks for the help. We misssed the White-tailed Kite but had great views of a Ferruginous Hawk, a first timer for me … Continue reading
Palomar Audubon Field Trip Report 10/19/2013–La Jolla Cove
Below is my eBird report of the birds seen at La Jolla Cove on 10/19/2013 by approximately 20 Palomar Audubon Society members and friends. In addition to the birds listed below, we spotted Blue, Fin, and Humpback Whales; Pacific Bottlenose … Continue reading
Lake Hodges Field Trip Results
Hi Everyone, We had a fantastic field trip this morning. Thirty-nine eager birders showed-up and we found 73 bird species. We initially birded in two groups around the parking lot and the oak riparian areas, but later joined together as … Continue reading
PAS Birding Trip to Bolsa Chica and Huntington Beach City Park
31 birders birded Bolsa Chica, briefly, due to high winds and blowing sand and Huntington Beach City Park, throughly, due to added time available. We hand some nice birds and a wonderful time. Here is what we saw: Canada Geese … Continue reading
Field Trip Report: Whelan Lake, Sep 28, 2013
Birders, A warm day turned warmer as 21 adults and a 21 month old toddler traipsed around the ponds and fields of Whelan Bird Sanctuary. Pretty interesting vocallizations coming from the little one who was incredibly well-behaved and fun to … Continue reading
Kumeyaay Lake Field Trip Results
Hi Birders, Yesterday, Saturday, 9/21, twenty-four birders walked around Lake Kumeyaay and a portion of the adjacent Old Mission Dam Grasslands Crossing Trail. The weather was perfect for the beginning of Fall and we found 47 bird species. The best … Continue reading
Penasquitos Canyon Preserve Bird Walk Report
It was hot and muggy, but just enough shade that everyone made it back. We had 15 birders, including a guest from Connecticut who added about 5 birds to his life list. We saw or heard 34 species of birds: … Continue reading
Field Trip Results – Santee Lakes
Hi Friends, This is my third consecutive field trip report. I hope you are not getting tired of hearing from me! On Saturday, August 17th, twenty-one birders walked around Santee Lakes on very warm morning. We found 54 bird species … Continue reading
Field Trip Results – San Elijo Lagoon
Hi Friends, Yesterday, August 10th, thirty birders walked around San Elijo Lagoon enjoying a cool Saturday morning on the coast. Some of the people who were part of this large group expressed disappointment when they learned that Doug Nail would … Continue reading
PAS Field Trip Results – Robb Field/Famosa Slough
Photos: SD Flood Control & Formosa Slough Hi Friends, On Saturday, August 3rd, twenty-four birders met up at Robb Field and then Famosa Slough for a morning of really fun birding. The weather was perfect and we found 50 bird … Continue reading
Field Trip – Guajome Regional Park – 7/27/13
Hello Everyone… Twenty three birders were treated to a pleasant day of birding at Guajome Regional Park. The day started off cool and overcast and ended up sunny well before we were finished. We had an unusual sighting of three … Continue reading
Torrey Pines Trip Report
Here’s a copy of my eBird submission for Saturday’s Torrey Pines walk. The most exciting part of the trip may have been our up-close-and-personal looks at a coiled rattlesnake near the pump station. I assume it was a Southern Pacific … Continue reading
Ugly Spider
Carolyn Stables (PAS Member) found this in her garden: More Information on the Spider: Species Argiope argentata – Silver Argiope Classification Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Class Arachnida (Arachnids) Order Araneae (Spiders) Infraorder Araneomorphae (True Spiders) No Taxon (Entelegynes … Continue reading
Tijuana Slough NWR Trip Report
Birders, Here is the McCoy trail south report. The McCoy trail north report will follow next. Any corrections, please let me know. Thanks for all your help in finding the birds. I don’t think anyone continued to bird 7th St., … Continue reading