Field Trips
Kit Carson Park Bird Walk
Kit Carson Park 3333 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA, United StatesGPS: 33.080179,-117.060199 Rating: Easy (Level, paved walkways, dirt trail, and grass) Woodland, riparian, and open-area habitats will usually get us a nice list of resident birds. Directions: From I-15 in Escondido, exit east on Via Rancho Parkway (which becomes Bear … Continue reading
Daley Ranch Field Trip
Daley Ranch 2253 La Honda Dr, Escondido, CA, United StatesGPS: 33.166138,-117.052495 Rating: Moderate to Difficult (steep hill, uneven dirt trails, paved walkways) Directions: From I-15 in Escondido, exit at El Norte Parkway and drive east approximately 3 miles. Look for the “Daley Ranch/Dixon Lake” signs and turn left on … Continue reading
San Diego River Estuary & Famosa Slough Field Trip
Mission Bay Flood Control Channel Old Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesGPS: 32.761457,-117.214338 Rating: Easy (Flat paved walkways) We will be looking for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds in the channel and bay areas and then drive to Famosa Slough. Please bring a spotting scope if you have one. Directions: Take I-15 … Continue reading