Field Trips
Kumeyaay Lake Bird Walk
Kumeyaay Lake 10500 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA, United StatesGPS: 32.840023,-117.034222 Rating: Easy to Moderate (Flat dirt and paved walkways) We will look for ducks, waterfowl, and riparian birds. Can expect some fall migration birds. Expect warm weather. Directions: From North County, take I-15 south to CA-52 east. Take … Continue reading
La Jolla Cove & Coastline Field Trip
La Jolla Shores 1309 Coast Walk Trail, La Jolla, CA, United StatesGPS: 32.849166,-117.270358 Rating:Easy (paved walkways) We will be looking for shorebirds, gulls, and seabirds. Directions: From Highway 52 driving west exit at La Jolla Boulevard West (formerly Ardath Road). Continue on this road, which will merge with Torrey Pines Road … Continue reading
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve & Huntington Central Park
Bolsa Chica 18332 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA, United StatesGPS: 33.695584,-118.046917 Rating: Easy to Moderate (Flat dirt & paved walkways, grass) Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is the largest coastal salt marsh preserve in the Los Angeles/Orange County metropolitan region. Its 300 acres are a vital oasis for resident … 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. Directions: Take I-15 south to I-8. Go west on I-8 and exit … Continue reading
Lake Hodges East/Bernardo Bay Field Trip
Lake Hodges East/Bernardo Bay 18402 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA, United StatesGPS: 33.047235,-117.077696) Rating: Moderate (hills and uneven dirt trails) Directions: From I-15, exit west at Rancho Bernardo Road and turn right onto West Bernardo Drive going north. Proceed to the street marked Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center … Continue reading
San Elijo Lagoon Bird Walk
San Elijo Lagoon 899 N Rios Ave, Solana Beach, CA, United StatesGPS: 33.003535,-117.272469 Rating: Moderate (Dirt Trail, some hills) Bring a scope, if you have one. This is a good spot to view wintering waterfowl and shorebirds. Directions: Take I-5 to Lomas Santa Fe Drive. Go west to North Rios Avenue. … Continue reading
Escondido Christmas Bird Count
Kit Carson Park 3333 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA, United StatesPalomar Audubon Society would like to extend an invitation to all birders to participate in the annual Escondido Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, December 30. The count circle incorporates mostly rural areas near Escondido, Valley Center, and Ramona. Fantastic birding … Continue reading
Dixon Lake Field Trip
Dixon Lake 2256 La Honda Dr, Escondido, CA, United StatesGPS: 33.166732, -117.052099 Rating: Moderate (Paved and dirt trails) Restrooms by Dixon Lake parking lot. 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 … Continue reading
Dos Picos County Park & Rangeland Road Field Trip
Dos Picos County Park & Rangeland Road 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd , Ramona, CA, United StatesGPS: 32° 59.942', -116° 56.498 Rating: Moderate (hills and uneven dirt trails) Directions: From I-15 in Rancho Bernardo go east on Rancho Bernardo Road, which turns into Espola Road (S5), and continue to Poway Road (S4). Turn left and drive … Continue reading
Sweetwater River/Bonita Field Trip
Sweetwater River/Bonita 3340 Plaza Bonita Rd, National City, CA, United StatesGPS: 32° 39.450', -117° 4.136 Rating: Moderate (Paved trails, may need to cross street) Our walk will be along the Sweetwater River where we should see a good variety of waterfowl and other birds. Excellent photo location!. Directions: Take I-15 … Continue reading
Oak Hill Memorial Park Field Trip
Oak Hill Memorial Park 2640 Glenridge Rd, Escondido, CA, United StatesGPS: 33.130552,-117.029384 Rating: Easy (Grass and paved roads) Restroom located outside office building. Directions: From I-15 exit east on Via Rancho Parkway, which becomes Bear Valley Parkway, and drive 5 miles north to Glen Ridge road at Orange Glen High … Continue reading
San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary Field Trip
San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary 45 Riparian View, Irvine, CA, United States5 Riparian View, Irvine, CA 92612 GPS: 33° 39.625', -117° 50.471 Rating: Easy (Flat dirt trails) Directions: Take I-5 north to the San Diego Freeway I-405. Continue north on the I-405 a short distance and then take the Culver exit … Continue reading
San Jacinto Wildlife Area Field Trip
San Jacinto Wildlife Area 17050 Davis Road, Lakeview, CA, United StatesGPS: 33.871171,-117.122016 Rating: Moderate (uneven dirt trails) We will follow the auto tour route and make several stops along the route. Lots of birds. There are restrooms at the start and porta-poddies alone the route. Bring a lunch for an … Continue reading
Batiquitos Lagoon Bird Walk
Bataquitos Lagoon 7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad, CA, United States(GPS: 33.093537,-117.301308) Rating: Easy (Flat dirt walkways) We will look for waterfowl, shorebirds, and riparian birds. Restroom at visitor center and porta-poddies along route. Expect warm weather. Directions: From I-5 in Carlsbad, exit east on Poinsettia Lane. Turn right on … Continue reading
Old Mission Dam Field Trip
Old Mission Dam 8302 Father Junipero Serra Trail, Santee, CA, United StatesGPS: 32.839695, -117.041095) Rating: Moderate (uneven dirt trails) This should be prime time for spring migrants. Porta-poddy in the parking lot. Expect warm weather. Directions: Take Highway 52 east to the Mast Boulevard. exit in Santee. Turn north/east onto Mast … Continue reading