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 »
The Value of Our Native Wildflowers
A plethora of native wildflower species are showing off their colors and variable shapes in pockets throughout the San Dieguito River Park. While we generally admire these flowers for their unique visible displays they are so much more than just their looks. Native wildflowers are performing a number of essential functions and roles within their… 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 »
10 Years of San Dieguito Lagoon Bird Survey Data
The San Dieguito Monthly Bird Count identified 116 species in December, with no new species. This leaves the cumulative species total at 243 after 10 full years of bird surveys. Click here for the PDF document with the detailed monthly results from January 2010 through December 2019. Bird Count Leader Jayne Lesley reported there were… Read More »
November 2019 San Dieguito Lagoon Bird Survey Results
The San Dieguito Monthly Bird Count identified 100 species in November, with no new species. This leaves the cumulative species total at 243. Click here for the PDF document with the detailed monthly results through November 2019. Bird Count Leader Jayne Lesley reported that only a couple more duck species have arrived, along with a… Read More »
PAS Lake Hodges Bird Walk Results 2019
Palomar Audubon Society Trip Leaders guide birders around different areas of Lake Hodges, like Del Dios Community Park, the Boat Dock, and Bernardo Bay, every year in spring and fall. The list of bird species seen is then posted on the PAS website. SDRP has compiled the lists since October 2013 into a PDF document.… Read More »
PAS San Pasqual Valley Bird Walk Results 2019
Palomar Audubon Society Trip Leader Jim Beckman guides birders through San Pasqual Valley in early spring, and the list of bird species seen is posted on the PAS website. SDRP has compiled the lists from 2014-2019 into a PDF document. 45 bird species were seen this year, and 2 of them were new: Snowy Egret… Read More »
October 2019 San Dieguito Lagoon Bird Survey Results – NEW SPECIES!
The San Dieguito Monthly Bird Count identified 93 species in October, which includes a new species to the list- the Common Tern! This brings the cumulative species total up to 243. Click here for the PDF document with the detailed monthly results through October 2019. Bird Count Leader Jayne Lesley reported that the little bit… Read More »
