• 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

  • Library Event: Birding for Kids with Palomar Audubon

    Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library 215 W Washington St., San Diego, CA, United States

    Saturday • 1/24/26 • 2:30pm • Community Room Ages 5 & up. All materials will be provided. Kids are invited to learn about local birds, where they live, the sounds they make, and how to find them in this fun, … Continue reading

  • San Elijo Lagoon Field Trip

    San Elijo Lagoon 1705 N Rios Ave, Solana Beach, CA, United States

    Rating: Easy to Moderate (mostly flat dirt pathways) GPS: 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 … 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

  • Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary

    Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary 3850 N River Rd, Oceanside, CA, United States

    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