GPS: 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 shorebirds … Continue reading
GPS: 33.166371, -116.997465 Rating: Moderate Birders will follow the southern and eastern shoreline of Lake Wohlford from the parking lot on Oakvale Road. Bald Eagles and Ospreys might be seen, among the resident birds along with fall and early winter … Continue reading
GPS: 32.575333,-117.125695 Rating: Moderate (Paved, boardwalk, and dirt trails) Good location for Yellow-crowned Night-heron and Ridgway’s Rail. Bring scope if you have one. Directions: Travel south on I-5 from San Diego and exit west on Coronado Avenue, which becomes Imperial … Continue reading
GPS: 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
(GPS: 33.093537,-117.301308) Rating: Easy (Flat dirt walkways) We will look for waterfowl, shorebirds, and riparian birds. If you have a spotting scope, please bring it. There is a restroom at the visitor center at the beginning/end of the walk. Directions: … Continue reading
GPS: 33.871171,-117.122016 Rating: Easy- 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-potties along the route. Bring a lunch for … Continue reading
GPS: 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
GPS: 32.846928,-117.00423 Rating: Easy to Moderate (Flat paved walkways and grass) Always a great birding spot, especially for photographers! Directions: From I-15 go east on Hwy 52. Exit at Mast Blvd. Continue east on Mast Blvd. to Fanita Parkway. Turn … Continue reading
GPS:33.244789,-117.331083 Rating: Moderate (Uneven dirt paths) Directions: From Hwy 78 west, exit north on El Camino Real and continue to Douglas Drive. From I-5 north exit east on Hwy 76 and continue to the Douglas Drive exit. Take Douglas Drive … Continue reading
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 and turn left (south). At the … Continue reading
