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SUMMARY:San Diego River Estuary & Famosa Slough Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:GPS: 32.761457\,-117.214338\nRating:  Easy (Flat paved walkways)\n\n\nWe will be looking for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds in the channel and bay areas and then drive to Famosa Slough. Please bring a spotting scope if you have one.\nDirections:\nTake I-15 south to I-8. Go west on I-8 and exit north on I-5. Take the first off-ramp\, Sea World Drive west to South Shores Park Drive (stop light). Turn left and proceed to our meeting place along the frontage road adjacent to the Flood Control Channel.\nOur second stop is Famosa Slough at the 4200 block of W Point Loma Blvd\, past the intersection with Famosa Blvd.  Turn left onto Sea World Dr and keep left onto the bridge across the channel.  Once you cross the bridge\, keep left onto Nimitz Blvd and left onto W Point Loma Blvd.  Park on the street and meet on the trail on the south side of W Point Loma Blvd.
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/san-diego-river-estuary-famosa-slough-field-trip/
LOCATION:San Diego River\, Old Sea World Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250712T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20251019T114833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T115136Z
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SUMMARY:Mile 19 Pullout\, Laguna Mountains
DESCRIPTION:GPS: 32.860097\, -116.462341 \nRating: Moderate to Hard (dirt trails\, parts rocky\, parts some incline\, cross a stream) \nDirections: \nWe will meet at the Mile 19 Pullout\, also known as the Meadows Information Kiosk. Driving east on I-8\, and after Pine Valley\, look for signs indicating the Sunrise Highway Exit and Laguna Mountain Recreation Area.  Go north on Sunrise Hwy. (S-1) approx. 5.3 miles to the Mile 19 Marker and Meadows Information Kiosk. There is street parking along Sunrise Highway\, but an Adventure Pass is required and must be purchased ahead of time. However\, there is free parking .2 miles before the pullout along Sunrise Highway. \nThere is a port-a-potty in the parking area. \nThe Forest Service Adventure Pass ($5) is available locally in San Diego County at major sporting goods stores and at other areas in the Lagunas. A National Park Pass is valid as well. \nExpect warm weather.
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/mile-19-pullout-laguna-mountains/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250802T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20251019T115649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T205747Z
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SUMMARY:Old Bonsall Golf Course
DESCRIPTION:33.287231973140685\, -117.22117234425646\nOld Bonsall Golf Course (New Location)\n  \nFrom I-15 north\, exit west on Hwy 76. Continue west to Bonsall and turn left on Camino Del Ray. This road then becomes Old River Rd. Park in the large parking lot at the Bonsall Community Church at 31552 Old River Rd\, Bonsall\, CA 92003. We should find a lot of nice summer birds here. This location is a birding hotspot for the Vermillion Flycatcher. Expect warm weather. \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/old-bonsall-golf-course/
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20251019T120122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T205754Z
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SUMMARY:Oak Hill Memorial Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:GPS: 33.130552\,-117.029384\nRating: Easy (Grass and paved roads)\nRestroom located outside the office building.\nDirections:\nFrom I-15 exit east on Via Rancho Parkway\, which becomes Bear Valley Parkway\, and drive 5 miles north to Glen Ridge Road at Orange Glen High School. Turn right on Glen Ridge Road and proceed approximately 1 mile east to the cemetery gate. After entry\, turn left to the parking area.
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/oak-hill-memorial-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:Oak Hill Memorial Park\, 2640 Glenridge Rd\, Escondido\, CA\, 92027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250823T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20251019T120516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T205822Z
UID:10759-1755936000-1755950400@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Robb Field/San Diego River Tidal Mud Flats Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:GPS: 32.755448\,-117.241741 \nRating: Easy \nPlease Note: Summer birding can be very warm. So be sure to bring sunscreen and sufficient water on walks.\nWe will visit two locations along the San Diego River Floodway to look for early migrant and returning shorebirds\, often still in breeding plumage\, and post-breeding dispersal Elegant Terns.\nDirections:\nFrom North County\, take Hwy. 163S to I-8W and drive toward Ocean Beach. Make a slight left at Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and then stay in the right lane. Turn right onto W. Point Loma Blvd. and then right at Bacon St. Drive straight ahead to the Robb Field parking area near the tennis courts at the east end.\nBring a scope if you have one.\nWe will also visit the nearby San Diego River Flood Control Channel (Mission Bay Pkwy & Old Sea World Drive) or Famosa Slough (West Point Loma Blvd & Famosa Blvd.)\nRestrooms at Robb Field by Tennis Courts\, but not at the other locations.
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/robb-field-san-diego-river-tidal-mud-flats-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Robb Field\, 2525 Bacon St\, San Diego\, California\, 92107
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20250829T234839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T205758Z
UID:9788-1756540800-1756553400@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Guajome Regional Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:GPS: 33.246225\,-117.270774Rating: Moderate (Grass and dirt trails\, some moderate incline)A great birding spot! Always lots of opens.Several restrooms within the weather.Photos: Guajome ParkFurther Information on Location – Here                                           
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/guajome-regional-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:Guajome Regional Park\, 3003 Guajome Lake Rd\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250831T075000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250831T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20250829T234839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T205802Z
UID:9790-1756626600-1756638000@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Old Survey Rd on August 31
DESCRIPTION:This is an unofficial birding event to Old Survey Road on August 31st. Arrive at 7:50 AM so we can gather and be ready to enter at 8 AM when it opens. See permit requirements below!\n33°03’03.5″N 116°56’10.4″W\nThis is a trail that begins at the end of Rangeland Rd. and goes across the north end of Ramona Grasslands.  It’s only open on weekends between August and November\, then closed the rest of the year for golden eagle nesting.  It’s straight in and back out\, and if you make it to the end\, there’s a great view of Pauma Valley.\nIf you plan to go\, you must watch a video\, answer a few questions\, and then download a pass to show the ranger at the gate.  Here is the website:\nhttps://www.sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/AboutUs/RamonaGrasslandsPermit.html
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/old-survey-rd-on-november-3rd/
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20250905T063638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T205814Z
UID:10683-1758355200-1758367800@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Tijuana Estuary & Imperial Beach Coastline
DESCRIPTION:Directions: Travel south on I-5 from San Diego and exit west on Coronado Avenue\, which becomes Imperial Beach Blvd. Continue west and turn left on 3rd Street to Caspian Way\, turn left again and then turn right into the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center parking lot. This is great location to see Night-Herons and the Ridgway’s Rail. \nFurther Information on Location – Here
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/tijuana-estuary-imperial-beach-coastline/
LOCATION:Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center\, 301 Caspian Way\, Imperial Beach\, CA\, 91932\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250925T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20250919T215136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T215454Z
UID:10712-1758825000-1758832200@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Palomar Photography Winners Circle and My Summer Birding Camp at Hog Island by Jusin Hartsell
DESCRIPTION:My Summer Birding Camp at Hog Island\, near Portland\, Maine\nBy Justin Hartsell\nJustin is 15 years old and lives in Fallbrook. He is home-schooled\, and he just completed his freshman year of high school. He started birding at age 8 when he lived in Chicago. He became interested in birding through a Boys Club-sponsored birding contest that was held during the Spring migration season. This is when he found his “Spark Bird”\, the beautiful Blackburnian Warbler. Right now\, Justin’s favorite bird is the Atlantic Puffin.\nIn addition to Justin’s talk\, the winners of the PAS Photo Contest will be announced and discussed.
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/10712/
LOCATION:The Remington Club II\, 16916 Hierba Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92128\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Beckman":MAILTO:palomaraudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20250905T064429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T205846Z
UID:10689-1759564800-1759577400@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Kumeyaay Lake Campground
DESCRIPTION:Directions: From North County\, take I-15 south to CA-52 east. Take exit 13 (Mast Blvd.) and turn left on to Mast. Take the first right onto West Hills Pkwy. Take another right onto Mission Gorge Rd. and then make a very slight right onto Father Junipero Serra Trail. At the 4-way stop-sign\, make a right onto Bushy Hill Dr.\, and turn right just past the campground entry kiosk into the free Day Use parking area. Expect warm weather.
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/kumeyaay-lake-campground/
LOCATION:Kumeyaay Lake Campground\, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail\, Santee\, CA\, 92119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20250905T064636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T205850Z
UID:10693-1760169600-1760182200@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Kit Carson Park
DESCRIPTION:Directions: From I-15 in Escondido\, exit east on Via Rancho Parkway (which becomes Bear Valley Parkway) and drive about 1 mile north to the Park Road entrance on your left – at the fire station. Proceed on Park Road about ¾ mile to the Amphitheater parking lot on the right. Woodland\, riparian\, and open-area habitats usually get us a nice list of resident birds.
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/kit-carson-park/
LOCATION:Kit Carson Park\, 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy\, escondido\, CA\, 92025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20251022T211301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T201617Z
UID:10825-1761244200-1761336000@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Three Days of Birding in Oaxaca- Dottie Marron
DESCRIPTION:Oaxaca\, Mexico\, is a biodiversity hotspot with a wide variety of ecosystems and a large number of endemic bird species. In three days of birding\, Dottie Marron saw 103 bird species in three completely different ecosystems.  This presentation will take you to tropical broad-leaf forest\, dry jungle\, and cloud forest habitats to see the unique birds in each area\, many of them endemic to one specific area of Mexico. Dottie will also share her tips about traveling in Oaxaca and the ease of getting around to experience the beauty and culture of southern Mexico. \nDottie Marron is a long-time member of the Palomar Audubon Society.
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/three-days-of-birding-in-oaxaca-dottie-marron/
LOCATION:The Remington Club II\, 16916 Hierba Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20250905T065139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T205903Z
UID:10699-1761379200-1761391800@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Felicita County Park
DESCRIPTION:Directions: From I-15 in Escondido\, drive a short distance west on Via Rancho Parkway to Felicita Rd. (stoplight) and turn right. Heading north a short distance on Felicita Rd.\, turn right again\, on Clarence Lane (stop sign)\, and head up the hill two blocks\, and turn left on Cita Avenue (33°04’51.3″N 117°04’52.9″W). Park along Cita Ave. Since the Felicita County Park main parking lot doesn’t open until 9:30 am\, we will park along Cita Ave\, and as a group\, we will walk into the Park as pedestrians.\nFor more information\, see the park website.
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/felicita-county-park/
LOCATION:Felicita County Park\, 742 Clarence Ln\, Escondido\, CA\, 92029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20250905T065419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T220158Z
UID:10702-1761984000-1761996600@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Ramona Grasslands County Preserve & Rangeland Road
DESCRIPTION:33.0333147591178\, -116.95054062451034\nLocated southwest of Ramona\, and west of Hwy. 67\, the Preserve is located at 17278 Highland Valley Road\, and just west of Rangeland Road. There is a large parking lot here and restrooms.\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is a large parking lot here and restrooms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/ramona-grasslands-county-preserve-rangeland-road/
LOCATION:Ramona Grasslands- Rangeland Road\, 17278 Highland Valley Road\, Ramona\, CA\, 92065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20251019T114317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T205628Z
UID:10745-1762588800-1762601400@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Dairy Mart Ponds and Bird & Butterfly Garden
DESCRIPTION:Rating: Easy to Moderate (Mostly flat dirt trails and some paved walkways)\nGPS: 32.554229\,-117.062579\nDirections:  From North County\, take the I-15 south and merge with the I-5 south to the Dairy Mart Road Exit.  Turn right on Dairy Mart Rd. (south).  Continue a very short distance and meet at the dirt parking lot on your right just before the concrete bridge and next to the large “TJRV County Park” sign with the pond on the west side of Dairy Mart Road. We will also drive a short distance to the TJRV Park Headquarters (public restroom and bird feeders) and then visit the nearby Bird & Butterfly Gardens\, where we might see the elusive Black-throated Magpie Jay.\nNo restrooms at Dairy Mart Pond\, and the one at Bird & Butterfly is usually closed.\n 
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/dairy-mart-ponds-and-bird-butterfly-garden/
LOCATION:Dairymart Pond\, 2564 Dairy Mart Rd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Beckman":MAILTO:palomaraudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251122T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20251020T102056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T205617Z
UID:10787-1763796600-1763812800@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Bolsa Chica & Huntington Central Park
DESCRIPTION:GPS: 33.695584\,-118.046917\nRating:  Easy to Moderate (Flat dirt & paved walkways\, grass)\nBolsa 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 and millions of migrating birds traveling between the Arctic and South America along the Pacific Flyway. At Huntington Central Park\, we will see locals and possibly vagrant migrants.\nWe will bird at the Reserve first and then drive to Huntington Central Park.\nBring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the Park picnic tables.\nDirections: Take I-5 north past San Juan Capistrano. Continue on I-5 to I-405. Take I-405 north (towards Long Beach). Exit on Warner Ave. West. Continue west approximately 6 miles to Pacific Coast Hwy. Turn left (south) and drive about 1 mile (making a U-turn) to the Reserve parking lot on the east side of Pacific Coast Hwy. It’s about 70 miles from Oceanside and should take about 75 minutes. Meet at the boardwalk entrance.\nPLAN ON ARRIVING EARLY. The Reserve has a small parking lot that fills up quickly between 7:30 – 8:00 am.\n\nAfter we bird at the Reserve\, we will then drive to Huntington Central Park for more birding and a picnic lunch.  We will meet at the picnic tables behind the Park Bench Cafe\, 17732 Goldenwest St.\, Huntington Beach CA\n\nLearn More about the Bolsa Chica Wetlands and Huntington Central Park
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/bolsa-chica-huntington-central-park/
LOCATION:Bolsa Chica Wetlands\, 18000 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Huntington Beach\, CA\, 92648\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251213T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20251024T065348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T053438Z
UID:10888-1765612800-1765623600@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Lake Wolford Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:GPS: 33.166371\, -116.997465\nRating:  Moderate\nBirders 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 visitors\nDirections:\nTo get to Lake Wohlford from Escondido\, travel east on Valley Parkway. At Washington Avenue\, Valley Parkway becomes Valley Center Road. Continue another 0.8 mile to Lake Wohlford Road and turn right. Drive 1.9 miles uphill to Oakvale Road\, and it’s again on the right. Drive 0.7 miles on Oakvale Road (Note: this road may be under construction) to a gated dirt road on the left\, which leads to our parking area for public access to the south shore of Lake Wohlford.\nLearn more about Lake Wolford.
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/lake-wolford-field-trip/
LOCATION:Lake Wolford\, 33.166560\, -116.997454\, Valley Center\, CA\, 92027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251227T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251227T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20251106T221728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T222124Z
UID:10905-1766822400-1766842200@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:2025 Escondido Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Escondido Christmas Bird Count \nThe Palomar Audubon Society would like to extend an invitation to all birders to participate in the annual Escondido Christmas Bird Count on Saturday\, December 27. The count circle incorporates mostly rural areas near Escondido\, Valley Center\, Ramona\, and Poway. Fantastic birding skills are not a requirement – an extra pair of eyes is always helpful. The after-birding compilation meeting will be held in the early afternoon at Kit Carson Park’s Tree Lake 1 Pavilion\, which is a covered picnic shelter (33.073277356458235\, -117.06333385796887). The highlight of the day will be the deli-style lunch provided\, courtesy of Palomar Audubon Society.\nFor more information and/or team assignments after November 15th\, contact Ken Weaver (760)7232448\, or email gnatcatcher@sbcglobal.net.
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/2025-escondido-christmas-bird-count/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Weaver":MAILTO:gnatcatcher@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260108T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20251022T213553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T224706Z
UID:10834-1767859200-1768150800@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Morro Bay Birding Adventure
DESCRIPTION:This Trip is currently full. \nContact DSWALKLEY@aol.com about being added to the waitlist.\n \nEveryone who attended our Morro Bay adventure two years ago will agree that it was an exciting and fun-filled excursion to see the many unique birds and other wildlife along the coastline of this beautiful part of our state! \nThe guide for this trip will be Gjon Hazard\, accompanied by his wife\, Barbara. Participants are in for a real treat\, with Gjon as our guide! He will thoroughly research the hotspots and take us to the exact locations for the best viewing of our target birds. I guarantee you will not be disappointed! \nOnce again\, we will stay three nights at the Ascot Suites\, which has a room for gathering prior to dinner for our happy hour\, and also for the complimentary breakfast. Doug Walkley is the organizer for this trip\, and he has set aside a block of rooms here\, at a group rate. Currently\, the group rate for a king-sized room is $137. Once confirmed for the trip\, participants will be responsible for booking their own rooms. \nWe will meet each night for dinner as a group\, with each of us responsible for our own meals and beverages. The restaurants and addresses will be available at a later date. \nThis trip is open only to PAS members. The cost per person is $160. We are limiting enrollment to 25 members\, and will form a waiting list if necessary. Please indicate your interest in participating in this trip by emailing Doug Walkley at DSWALKLEY@aol.com. Once confirmed\, you will be asked to make a payment.
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/morro-bay-birding-adventure/
CATEGORIES:Birding Adventures
ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Walkley":MAILTO:DSWALKLEY@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260110T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20251220T213938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T053403Z
UID:10973-1768032000-1768042800@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Tijuana Estuary
DESCRIPTION:GPS: 32.575333\,-117.125695\nRating: Moderate (Paved\, boardwalk\, and dirt trails)\nGood location for Yellow-crowned Night-heron and Ridgway’s Rail.  Bring scope if you have one.\nDirections:\nTravel south on I-5 from San Diego and exit west on Coronado Avenue\, which becomes Imperial Beach Blvd. Continue west and turn left on 3rd Street to Caspian Way\, turn left and then right to the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center parking lot.\nRestrooms at the Visitor Center\, but none on the trails.\n\n 
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/tijuana-estuary/
LOCATION:Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center\, 301 Caspian Way\, Imperial Beach\, CA\, 91932\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Beckman":MAILTO:palomaraudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260117T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20251220T214820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T053355Z
UID:10976-1768636800-1768647600@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Dixon Lake
DESCRIPTION:GPS: 33.166732\, -117.052099\nRating: Moderate (Paved and dirt trails)\nRestrooms by Dixon Lake parking lot.\nDirections:\nFrom 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 left (north) on La Honda Drive. Drive up the hill to the free parking area on your left at the end of the road. Meet at the east end of the parking lot\, near the kiosk\, adjacent to the Dixon Lake park entrance.\nOr enter the Dixon Lake Park entrance on your right. Parking fee is $5.00. Seniors (60+) Free.
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/dixon-lake/
LOCATION:Dixon Lake\, 2256 La Honda Dr\, Escondido\, CA\, 92027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260122T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20260118T230019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T053408Z
UID:11045-1769106600-1769112000@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Program: Presentation on The Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Presentation on January 22\, 6:30 PM at the Remington Club\nIn September 2025\, Rustom visited the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya\, and he is happy to share the adventure with PAS. In the past\, our longtime PAS member has made several presentations on his visits to India\, but this presentation will be on a different continent with different birds and animals. Join us for an armchair visit to East Africa. Pictured are the White Stork and the Sacred Ibis.
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/11045/
LOCATION:The Remington Club II\, 16916 Hierba Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Beckman":MAILTO:palomaraudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260124T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20250903T215430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T225651Z
UID:10679-1769241600-1769254200@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Batiquitos Lagoon
DESCRIPTION:(GPS: 33.093537\,-117.301308)\nRating:  Easy (Flat dirt walkways)\nWe 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.\nDirections:\nFrom I-5 in Carlsbad\, exit east on Poinsettia Lane. Turn right on Batiquitos Drive\, drive about ½ mile to Gabbiano Lane\, turn right and continue to the end.  Park on the street in the residential area.\nPhotos from: Batiquitos Lagoon\nFurther Information on Location Here
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/batiquitos-lagoon/
LOCATION:Batiquitos Lagoon\, 7380 Gabbiano Lane\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260124T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260124T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20260101T093742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T053421Z
UID:11006-1769265000-1769268600@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Library Event: Birding for Kids with Palomar Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Saturday • 1/24/26 • 2:30pm • Community Room\nAges 5 & up.\nAll materials will be provided.\nKids are invited to learn about local birds\, where they live\, the sounds they make\, and how to find them in this fun\, interactive program. It will include a short presentation with photos and recordings\, a bird-themed craft\, and an outdoor adventure using binoculars to look for birds outside the library.\nEach child will earn a small prize.\nMission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library\n215 W Washington St\, San Diego 92103 • 619-692-4911\nfacebook.com/MissionHillsLibrary
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/library-event-birding-for-kids-with-palomar-audubon/
LOCATION:Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library\, 215 W Washington St.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260131T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20251106T221215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T053414Z
UID:10900-1769846400-1769857200@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:San Elijo Lagoon Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Rating: Easy to Moderate (mostly flat dirt pathways)\nGPS: 33.003535\,-117.272469\nRating: Moderate (Dirt Trail\, some hills)\nBring a scope\, if you have one.   This is a good spot to view wintering waterfowl and shorebirds.\nDirections: Take I-5 to Lomas Santa Fe Drive. Go west to North Rios Avenue. Turn right (north) and go all the way to the end of North Rios Avenue. Park and meet at the end of the street near the barricade.\nNo restrooms.\nFurther Information on Location – Here\nPhotos: San Elijo Lagoon
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/san-elijo-lagoon-field-trip/
LOCATION:San Elijo Lagoon\, 1705 N Rios Ave\, Solana Beach\, CA\, 92075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260208T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20251020T095206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T081038Z
UID:10777-1770537600-1770552000@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:San Jacinto Wildlife Area Field Trip (Please Notre this is a SUNDAY Field Trip)
DESCRIPTION:GPS:  33.871171\,-117.122016 \nRating: Easy- Moderate (uneven dirt trails)\nWe 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.\nBring a lunch for an after-walk picnic.   Always a PAS favorite!\nDirections:\nFrom San Diego County\, take I-15 north through Temecula and take the I-215. Continue north on the I-215.  Exit at the Ramona Expressway right (east).  Continue east to Lakeview (a small town). At the stoplight\, turn left (north) on Davis Road.  Proceed on the asphalt and gravel road for two miles to the SJWA headquarters parking lot on the right.  From Escondido\, allow 75 minutes drive time.\nFor more information about the Area\, check out the Friends of the Northern San Jacinto Valley and/or the CDFW site for the area.
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/san-jacinto-wildlife-area-field-trip/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Wildlife Area\, 17050 Davis St\, Lakeview\, CA\, 92567\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260214T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20251223T110818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T053342Z
UID:10989-1771056000-1771068600@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Dos Picos County Park & Rangeland Road Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:GPS: 32° 59.942′\, -116° 56.498\nRating: Moderate (hills and uneven dirt trails)\nDirections:\n\nFrom 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 east to Highway 67. Head north on Highway 67 and just before you reach Ramona\, make a hard right on Mussey Grade Road (heading southwest). Continue on Dos Picos Park Road ½ mile to the park entrance on the left. There is a San Diego County Park parking fee (cash only $3)\, but free with a County senior pass.\nPhotos: Dos Picos\n\nFurther Information on Location: Here
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/dos-picos-county-park-rangeland-road-field-trip/
LOCATION:Dos Picos Park\, 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd.\, Ramona\, CA\, 92065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20250829T234839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T111620Z
UID:9791-1771660800-1771673400@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Santee Lakes Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:GPS: 32.846928\,-117.00423\nRating: Easy to Moderate (Flat paved walkways and grass)\nAlways a great birding spot\, especially for photographers!\nDirections:\nFrom I-15 go east on Hwy 52. Exit at Mast Blvd. Continue east on Mast Blvd. to Fanita Parkway. Turn right and continue south to the entrance to Santee Lakes on your right. Car entry fee is $5. OR from Mast Blvd\, turn left on Fanita Parkway\, and continue north to Lake Canyon Dr. Turn right\, park and walk in the open gate for FREE. Meet in the parking lot by the General Store between lakes 4 & 5.\nRestroom available.\nPhotos:  Santee Lakes\nFurther Information on Location – Here\n 
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/santee-lakes-field-trip/
LOCATION:Santee Lakes Recreational Preserve\, 9310 Fanita Parkway\, Santee\, CA\,  92071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20260225T144002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T191202Z
UID:11171-1772130600-1772136000@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting and Presentation by Neil Solomon: Birds of Peru
DESCRIPTION: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 in the northern mountains and along the arid coast south of Lima.\nNeil Solomon is a long-time resident of San Diego who has been traveling to photograph birds since 2001. In recent years\, his travels have taken him mostly to Central and South America. Although his photography emphasis has been primarily on hummingbirds\, no bird encountered is ever ignored.\nMark your calendars! Don’t miss this fantastic Presentation!\nRefreshments will be served starting at 6:30\nand the program begins at 7.
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/general-meeting-and-presentation-by-neil-solomon-birds-of-peru/
LOCATION:The Remington Club II\, 16916 Hierba Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Beckman":MAILTO:palomaraudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260228T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135803
CREATED:20250905T064916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T113245Z
UID:10696-1772265600-1772278200@palomaraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:GPS:33.244789\,-117.331083\nRating: Moderate (Uneven dirt paths)\nDirections:\nFrom 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 north approximately 1 mile and turn left on North River Road. Continue west on North River Rd. to the entrance gate at the end.\nNOTE: The caretaker has again offered to have the gate open at 7:30 am for Early Birds and leave it open until 8:45 to accommodate latecomers.\nFrom the gate proceed straight ahead on the less traveled road to the Sanctuary. Disregard the “No Trespassing” Signs.\nFor those interested in lunch\, we will be dining at “The Pitstop”\, located beside the police station\, at 3825 Mission Avenue\, Oceanside 92058\, just a couple of blocks west of Douglas Drive. It’s loaded with 50’s atmosphere\, automobile memorabilia\, and serves at least twenty different styles of sandwiches\, all at reasonable prices.\nPhotos:  Whelan Lake\nFurther Information on Location: Here
URL:https://palomaraudubon.org/event/whelan-lake-bird-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary\, 3850 N River Rd\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Field Trips
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