Tijuana Estuary
Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, CA, United StatesGPS: 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
Rancho Penasquitos Ranch House
Penasquitos Canyon Preserve Canyonside Park Driveway, San Diego, CA, United StatesGPS: 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
Batiquitos Lagoon Bird Walk
Bataquitos 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. Expect … Continue reading
Oak Hill Memorial Park Field Trip
Oak Hill Memorial Park 2640 Glenridge Rd, Escondido, CA, United StatesGPS: 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
Kumeyaay Lake Bird Walk
Kumeyaay Lake 10500 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA, United StatesGPS: 32.840023,-117.034222 Rating: Easy to Moderate (Flat dirt and paved walkways) We will look for ducks, waterfowl, and riparian birds. Can expect some fall migration birds. Expect warm weather. Directions: From North County, take I-15 south to CA-52 east. Take … Continue reading
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve & Huntington Central Park
Bolsa Chica 18332 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA, United StatesGPS: 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
La Jolla Cove & Coastline Field Trip
La Jolla Shores 1309 Coast Walk Trail, La Jolla, CA, United StatesGPS: 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
Kit Carson Park Bird Walk
Kit Carson Park 3333 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA, United StatesGPS: 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
Daley Ranch Field Trip
Daley Ranch 2253 La Honda Dr, Escondido, CA, United StatesGPS: 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
San Diego River Estuary & Famosa Slough Field Trip
Mission Bay Flood Control Channel Old Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA, United StatesGPS: 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