We had better coverage this time and we saw a total of 96 species, which is a good number for September, despite not seeing too many migrants. Our overall cumulative total stands steady at 251. We got to area 4 just as the sun was coming up and were rewarded with a Barn Owl over… Read More »
April 2021 San Dieguito Lagoon Bird Survey Results
We had a great count this month of 121 species, including 2 new ones. Vesper Sparrow was seen in Area 3, and Acorn Woodpecker was found in Area 5. This brings our cumulative total to 251 species! Click here for the PDF document with results for the April 2021 count. Click here for the PDF document… 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 »
March 2020 San Dieguito Lagoon Bird Survey Results
The San Dieguito Monthly Bird Count identified 110 species in March, with the sighting of a Mew Gull bringing the cumulative species total at 244. Click here for the PDF document with results for the March 2020 count. Click here for the PDF document with the detailed monthly results through March 2020. Bird Count Leader Jayne… Read More »
San Dieguito River Park Turns 30! 2014 – Learning lessons along the Coast to Crest Trail
2014 would provide some great learning opportunities within the San Dieguito River Valley. Our executive director at the time Dick Bobertz along with Poway City Councilman Jim Cunningham and San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy board member Bill Simmons were finishing the final segment of their more than 72-mile trek of the Coast to Crest Trail… Read More »
San Dieguito River Park Turns 30! 2012 – Nature and Technology
In early 2012, continuation of the Del Dios Gorge Riparian Restoration Project began downstream from the Del Dios Gorge Bridge. In total, approximately 21 acres of extremely dense eucalyptus trees were removed, allowing native riparian vegetation to grow. Plans were underway to develop and construct the Birdwing Open Air Classroom. The classroom provides a facility… Read More »
San Dieguito River Park Turns 30! 1993 – $15M Award Helps Kick-Start Lagoon Restoration
“Have a good time saving the world, or you’re just going to depress yourself. People want to be part of something fun. It’s exciting to change the world.” — David Brower, Earth Island Institute. Have you heard of the Earth Island Institute and its connection with the San Dieguito Lagoon? Earth Island was founded by… Read More »
Coastal Commission Approves Lagoon Ranger Station!
The California Coastal Commission unanimously approved the San Dieguito River Park’s first ranger station at their June 2015 Commission hearing in Newport Beach. The 2,400-square foot Lagoon Ranger Station will be located east of Interstate 5 at Via de la Valle next to the San Andres Drive trail parking area. Overlooking the San Dieguito Lagoon… Read More »
San Dieguito Lagoon Boardwalk
Thank you to all the San Dieguito Lagoon Boardwalk supporters who rallied to support the boardwalk trail. The JPA, City of Del Mar, and 22nd Agricultural District staff worked out a plan with the local Coastal Commission staff to save over half of the boardwalk but remove 682 feet in order to facilitate a better… Read More »
North County Lagoons profiled in Historical Ecology study
A fascinating study of the historical ecology of North San Diego County’s six coastal lagoons, including the San Dieguito Lagoon, was recently published (September 2014) and is available for free download. [UPDATE: The report is no longer available for free. Click the link for more information.] What was the San Dieguito Lagoon like in the… Read More »
