On June 14th, fifteen birder enthusiasts enjoyed observing 39 bird species at the Tijuana Estuary. Highlights included extended views of a Blue Grosbeak and Gull-billed Terns, along with multiple Yellow-crowned Night Herons and Ridgway’s Rails. Afterwards, seven of us continued … Continue reading →
Annual Picnic Brings Sunshine and Smiles The Palomar Audubon Society’s annual picnic was held on Sunday, June 8 at scenic Adams Park in Valley Center, where rolling green lawns, shady picnic tables, and a bright blue sky created the perfect … Continue reading →
On Saturday, June 7th, 24 birders made the trek into the Laguna Mountains to enjoy a beautiful, cool morning looking for mountain specialties. We were not disappointed. The forest was alive with bird song which we often had to accept … Continue reading →
On May 31st, about 24 birders converged in the San Pasqual Valley at Bandy Canyon Road and Ysabel Creek Road. The main trail that we trekked runs along the Santa Maria Creek and is part of the 48 miles of … Continue reading →
Hello Friends. This is the best time of year to bird anywhere in San Diego, I am sorry for those of you who missed it. If anyone needs an editable version of this list, please email me. We saw lots … Continue reading →
Palomar Audubon had quite a successful bird walk yesterday at Mission Trails Regional Park. We traversed the usual route, beginning at the Oak Canyon Trail trailhead near the Old Mission Dam and then headed over to the Grasslands Loop area. … Continue reading →
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, a group of 27 enthusiastic birders from the Palomar Audubon Society gathered for a morning bird walk at the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. The day began with cool temperatures and a partly overcast sky, … Continue reading →
Birdwatching at Big Morongo is always a delightful surprise, as one never truly knows what feathered wonders will grace the landscape. This time, twenty enthusiastic birders experienced a morning brimming with avian diversity. Among the highlights were remarkable sightings of … Continue reading →
On Saturday, April 19th, 31 birders got up early to make the trek to Murrietta to explore one of my all-time favorite places in Southern California, the Santa Rosa Plateau. This reserve was established by the Nature Conservancy to preserve … Continue reading →
On Saturday, April 12, twenty-one birders walked around Wilderness Gardens Preserve in Pala, and we found 52 different bird species. It was a beautiful Spring morning, cool at the start of the hike, but really warm when we finished. This … Continue reading →