In December we had a total of 118 species, no change in the cumulative total. We are still at 249 species overall. This month also marks the 11th year of bird counts within the San Dieguito Lagoon. Big thanks to everyone that donated their time over the years to document all the great birds that… Read More »
October 2020 San Dieguito Lagoon Bird Survey Results
We had another new species in October! A Green-tailed Towhee! Note we had 115 species which is quite a record for October. Normally we see around 90-100 species. This brings our cumulative total species, over 10+ years of the count, to 249 species! Click here for the PDF document with results for the October 2020 count. Click here for the… Read More »
SDG&E Trail Work Alert
SDG&E’s Pipeline replacement project through the San Dieguito River Park is about to begin. Portions of the Mule Hill Trail are subject to closure on weekdays from approximately October 12th to December 4th. Please look for and follow detour signs for your safety. If you have any questions regarding the project please contact SDG&E at… Read More »
September 2020 San Dieguito Lagoon Bird Survey Results
We had two new species in September. Three Baird’s sandpipers in area#3 and a Tricolored Heron flying by the lagoon outlet. This brings our cumulative total species, over 10+ years of the count, to 248 species! Click here for the PDF document with results for the September 2020 count. Click here for the PDF document with the detailed monthly results through September… Read More »
August 2020 San Dieguito Lagoon Bird Survey Results
We had one new species in the August count. Two juvenile Gull-billed terns were seen on Sunday August 2nd. This brings our cumulative total species, over 10+ years of the count, to 246 species. All of the Least Tern fledglings have now departed the nesting sites, that brings the total to 10 chicks. We wish… Read More »
July 2020 San Dieguito Lagoon Bird Survey Results
We had a pretty good month with 91 species. Usually we are in the 70’s or 80’s for July. No new species, so we are steady at 245 cumulative species. This month is also very special, for the first time since the Least Tern nesting sites were established at the San Dieguito Lagoon we have… Read More »
June 2020 San Dieguito Lagoon Bird Survey Results
This months bird survey had a total of 89 species, which is good for the quiet month of June. Lots of juvenile birds out! Sightings of special interest included Lazuli buntings and an Ash-throated flycatcher (area #1), Blue Grosbeaks in a couple of areas, American and Lawrence’s Goldfinch in area #3 and Least terns in… Read More »
May 2020 San Dieguito Lagoon Bird Survey Results
The San Dieguito Monthly Bird Count this month was not as spectacular as the April count but still very good. They had a total of 107 species, holding at 245 overall. Not so many migrants passing through. Not as much courtship associated singing. But summer breeders are settling in and are busy nesting and raising young.… Read More »
April 2020 San Dieguito Lagoon Bird Survey Results
The San Dieguito Monthly Bird count had a very good count for April despite, or perhaps because of, the COVID restrictions. They had a total of 122 species and high numbers of many species. For example, 129 Common Yellowthroats! Just goes to show you how happy nature is when all the humans are locked up… Read More »
San Dieguito River Park Turns 30! 1989-2019 – Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Land Acquisition, and Looking Forward
Here we are, 2019, the River Park’s 30th year. If you’ve been following our 30th anniversary blog series this past year you may have noticed that several projects were mentioned repeatedly over the course of a few years. First the project concept may have been approved, or funding received, then in the next year (or… Read More »
