Field Trips
Lake Hodges Field Trip
Lake Hodges 20185 Lake Dr., Escondido, CA, United States(Thomas Guide:1149-E2/GPS:33.077942,-117.116072) Rating:Moderate (paved walkways and dirt trails) We should see waterfowl, shorebirds and a whole host of local residents birds. Directions: From I-15 in Escondido exit at Via Rancho Parkway and drive west to Lake Drive. Turn left and … Continue reading
Tecolote Canyon Park Field Trip
Tecolote Canyon Park 5180 Tecolote Road, San Diego, CA, United States(Thomas Guide: 1268 F2 / GPS: 32.775182, -117.200680) Rating: Moderate (dirt trails) Please Note: Summer birding can be very warm. So be sure to bring sunscreen and sufficient water on walks. This is a great spot for finding both resident and … Continue reading
Salton Sea Birding Trip
Salton Sea 575 W Main St, Brawley, CA, United StatesRegistration Closed, Trip filled.We already have several people on the waiting list, and we don’t anticipate any cancellations. Salton Sea Field Trip Come join Palomar Audubon Society as we bird the Salton Sea and surrounding area on February 3 - … 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
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
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
San Pasqual Agricultural Trail Field Trip
San Pasqual Agricultural Trail 20407 Ysabel Creek Rd, Escondido, CA, United States(GPS: 33.077549, -116.987631) Rating: Moderate (dirt trails) We hope to see local residents, which include Cactus Wren, Greater Roadrunner, and a few raptors, possibly the Zone-tailed Hawk. Bring a lunch for an after-birding picnic at the close-by SD Archaeological Center. … Continue reading
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve Field Trip
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve 10967 Covington Drive, Morongo Valley, CA, United States(GPS: 34.050398, -116.570646) Rating: Easy (Flat boardwalk) (NOTE: Later Start Time due to travel distance) NOTE: Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is always a spring hotspot and a favorite PAS field trip. Several hummingbird and seed feeders attract many bird species … Continue reading
Wilderness Gardens Preserve Field Trip
Wilderness Gardens Preserve 14209 Hwy 76, Pala, CA, United States(GPS: 33.346322,-117.023846) Rating: Moderate (Mostly dirt trails, parts rocky) Directions: This small wilderness area represents a fine example of oak woodland habitat. Meet in the Wilderness Gardens parking lot, which is about 10 miles east of I-15 on Hwy.76, on … Continue reading