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 »
San Dieguito River Park Turns 30! What happened in 1999?
In 1999, the San Dieguito River Park JPA was celebrating its 10th anniversary, and there were so many active projects. The River Park had just been awarded a $3 million grant to fund the design and construction of the bicycle/pedestrian bridge across Lake Hodges and a grant for $212,000 from the City of San Diego to begin restoration planning… Read More »
Wildlife and Landscape Photography Intermediate and Advanced Classes Offered in 2018
After the huge success of the Introduction to Wildlife and Landscape Photography classes in September, October, and November 2017, the San Dieguito River Park and KS Nature Photography is offering intermediate and advanced classes starting in January 2018. Nature Photography Field Workshop I – For Intermediate Photographers Join professional Nature Photographer Krisztina with KS Nature… Read More »
Introduction to Wildlife and Landscape Photography
The San Dieguito River Park has partnered with Wildlife and Landscape Photographer Krisztina Scheeff (KS Nature Photography) to hold 3 photography workshops at Lake Hodges. The first one is Sunday, September 10, with the next two on Sunday, October 8 and Sunday, November 19. Meet at Del Dios Community Park at 7:30am. For more infomation,… Read More »
The Apple Experience
The San Dieguito River Park and Conservancy hosted a 3-day event for Apple’s Distinguished Educators program. Over 300 educators from 31 countries attended. The overall theme was preservation, restoration and observation. The participants engaged in 5 stations that integrated nature and technology. The stations were Birds and Binoculars, the Art of Nature, Lagoon Ecosystems, Water… Read More »
