• Lake Wolford Field Trip

    Lake Wolford 33.166560, -116.997454, Valley Center, CA, United States

    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 →

  • Dixon Lake

    Dixon Lake 2256 La Honda Dr, Escondido, CA, United States

    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 →

  • Batiquitos Lagoon

    Batiquitos 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. 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 →

  • Dos Picos County Park & Rangeland Road Field Trip

    Dos Picos Park 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd., Ramona, CA, United States

    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 →

  • Santee Lakes Field Trip

    Santee Lakes Recreational Preserve, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA, 92071, United States

    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 →

  • San Joaquin Marsh

    San Joaquin Marsh 5 Riparian View, Irvine, CA, United States

    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 →

  • Lindo Lake Field Trip

    Lindo Lakes 12637 Lindo Lane, Lakeside, CA, United States

    GPS: 32.856482, -116.918296 Rating: Easy to Moderate  (dirt trails, paved walkways) A great assortment of birds is always found here. Directions: From North County, take I-15 south to Hwy 52, then east to Hwy 67. Head north, and take the Continue reading →

  • Borrego Springs Field Trip

    Christmas Circle Community Park 700 Christmas Circle Dr., Borrego Springs, CA, United States

    We will meet near the bathrooms in the park in the center of the large Palm Canyon Drive roundabout of Borrego Springs. It is called Christmas Circle Community Park (700 Christmas Circle Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004). We are meeting Continue reading →

  • Sweetwater River Gorge Field Trip

    sweetwater river gorge 12153 Campo Rd, Spring Valley, CA, United States

    GPS: 32.734503, -116.941048 Rating: Moderate to Difficult (uneven dirt trails) This area is a rich stream habitat surrounded by native chaparral and sage scrub. Directions: From I-5, I-805, or I-15, take Hwy. 94 east; stay on Hwy. 94 as it becomes Campo Continue reading →