With habitats ranging from the rainforests of the Amazon to the high elevations of the Andes, Peru is home to more than 1800 bird species. In this presentation, you will see examples of some of the species to be found … 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 →
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 →
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 →
Sky Hunters is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating local communities about the diversity of raptors native to San Diego County, in addition to caring for sick, injured, and orphaned raptors. MEET LIVE RAPTORS, and learn about their diversity, taxonomy, … Continue reading →
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 →
GPS: 33° 32.603′, -117° 16.228′) Rating: Easy to Moderate (dirt trails, paved walkways) Rating: Easy to Moderate (dirt trail, some hills). There is an option to stay at the Nature Center and skip the hike. There are nice places … Continue reading →
(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, … Continue reading →
32.89157526666596, -116.84774080674691 Rating: Easy to Moderate (dirt trails, paved walkways) El Monte Park is located at 15805 El Monte Road, Lakeside, CA 92040 From San Diego, travel 21 miles east on I-8 to the Lake Jennings Park Road exit. Then … Continue reading →
San Diego County is renowned for its great biodiversity, and correspondingly high number of threatened species. Understanding how to conserve what remains means understanding not only how we’ve lost what we’ve lost but how we’ve gained what we’ve gained, how … Continue reading →