Preserving and interpreting the natural and cultural resources of the San Dieguito River Valley
Thanks to everyone who participated in the September 2023 SDRP count. We had a total of 98 species which is pretty good for September. And we even added a new species, Stilt Sandpiper, bringing our total cumulative species count to 267. The temporary pond next to the western soccer field of area 2, compliments of… Read More »
Thanks to all who participated in the July 2023 SDRP count. We had a total of 96 species, which ties our all-time high for July. Not bad for a quiet month! Our cumulative count remains at 266 with none new this month. Once again there were a lot of young birds out and about, including… Read More »
Spring has finally sprung, as many migrating birds were coming through. We had a total of 111 species, none new this time so our cumulative total remains at 266. Species of interest included Bell’s Vireo in areas 1, 2, & 3; decent numbers of Yellow Warblers, Wilson’s Warblers and Yellow-breasted Chats throughout; Black-headed Grosbeaks in… Read More »
No new species, so our cumulative total remains at 266. Every area had Western Kingbirds coming through, including 27 in area 3! Area 3 also had a Baird’s Sandpiper. Other returning spring arrivals included Bell’s Vireo (area 2), Black-headed Grosbeak (area 2), and various swallows (most areas) to name a few. Click here for the PDF… Read More »
We had 111 species, including a wide variety of ducks enjoying the ponds of water due to all the recent rains. No new species this time, remaining at a cumulative total of 266. Species of interest included 2 Cackling Geese in Area 5, a Merlin seen from areas 2 and 3, and American White Pelicans… Read More »
Thank you Edison International for the new monument sign announcing the San Dieguito River Park and Lagoon Ranger Station. Edison’s philanthropy program donated $20,000 toward the sign, which supports community outreach and public education about the San Dieguito River Park’s mission. Shawna Anderson, Executive Director of the San Dieguito River Park JPA and Setal Prabhu,… Read More »
Despite the sauna-like conditions, we still managed to tally 101 species, including one new species, Semipalmated Sandpiper in Area 3, bringing our cumulative total to 263. Great job, everyone! The featured bird this month is the Semipalmated Plover taken by Ranger Dave near the Grand Avenue Bridge area. Click here for the PDF document with results… Read More »
Species of note included a new one, Lesser Nighthawk in area 1. This brings the overall cumulative total to 261. In addition, we observed a Black-chinned Hummingbird in Area 1; as well as at least 1 Tricolored Blackbird, and two American Robins in Area 2, species we don’t see that often. The Neotropic Cormorant seen… Read More »
The San Dieguito Lagoon Auxiliary recently launched a website to aid their mission of promoting the protection, preservation, and restoration of the natural environment and wildlife of the Lagoon, and the River Valley on which it depends. View the new website here!
The summer doldrums are just about here, but we still managed to find 90 species this month, keeping the overall cumulative total at 260 with no new species. Interesting observations included Least Terns in several areas, including confirmed nests in Area 3. In addition, we had American Goldfinches feeding young in Area 2. Other interesting… Read More »
