GPS: 33.246225,-117.270774 Rating: Moderate (Grass and dirt trails, some moderate incline) A great birding spot! Always lots of birds. Directions: From Highway 78 in Oceanside, exit north on College Boulevard curving left and drive 4.4 miles to Highway 76.  Make … Continue reading →

GPS: 32.755448,-117.241741 Rating: Easy Please Note: Summer birding can be very warm. So be sure to bring sunscreen and sufficient water on walks. We will visit two locations along the San Diego River Floodway to look for early migrant and … Continue reading →

Julian (GPS: 32.98284, -116.57000)  Rating:  Moderate (dirt trails) Please Note: Summer birding can be very warm. So be sure to bring sunscreen and sufficient water on walks. We should see mountain birds as well as waterfowl at the lake. Directions: … Continue reading →

(GPS: 32.554229,-117.062579) Rating: Easy to Moderate (Mostly flat dirt trails and some paved walkways) Directions: 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. … 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: 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:  32.939917,-117.139108 Rating: Easy to Moderate (Level dirt trails) Please Note: Summer birding can be very warm. So be sure to bring sunscreen and sufficient water on walks. Restrooms are located at the start of the walk at the Adobe … 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. Expect … Continue reading →

GPS: 33.130552,-117.029384 Rating: Easy (Grass and paved roads) Restroom located outside office building. Directions: From 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 … Continue reading →

  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 … Continue reading →

GPS: 32.849166,-117.270358 Rating:Easy (paved walkways) We will be looking for shorebirds, gulls, and seabirds. Directions: From Highway 52 driving west exit at La Jolla Boulevard West (formerly Ardath Road). Continue on this road, which will merge with Torrey Pines Road … Continue reading →

GPS: 33.080179,-117.060199 Rating: Easy (Level, paved walkways, dirt trail, and grass) Woodland, riparian, and open-area habitats will usually get us a nice list of resident birds. Directions: From I-15 in Escondido, exit east on Via Rancho Parkway (which becomes Bear … Continue reading →

GPS:  33.166138,-117.052495 Rating: Moderate to Difficult (steep hill, uneven dirt trails, paved walkways) 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 left on … Continue reading →

GPS: 32.761457,-117.214338 Rating:  Easy (Flat paved walkways) We 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. Directions: Take I-15 … Continue reading →