A Northern Waterthrush was hanging out in the campground at Agua Caliente County park today – in the area where the stream crosses the road (near the restroom). It was singing off and on all morning,

12:50 - April 29, SW corner. All red male. John Bruin Bay Park

Many thanks to those of you who answered my query about a strange California Towhee call I've been hearing in Balboa Park. Bruce Rideout was especially helpful: John: was it at the end of the chink ca

Walking over the bridge on Space Theater Way across Pepper Canyon in Balboa Park, I have recently noticed a resident California Towhee giving a call I have never heard before. In addition to the usual

I went this morning (4/28/22) to Mt. Helix summit to check out the earlier reported lerpy euc just east and down slope from the amphitheater and it did not disappoint. It was overcast and misty when I

On Sunday, 24 April, a half-day San Diego pelagic trip aboard "Legacy" and sponsored by Buena Vista Audubon Society ventured out to the 9-Mile Bank area. Seas were moderate at first, but improved late

With the overnight rain, morning overcast and W winds, I decided to check Mt Helix this morning and was rewarded with a major push of migrants. I check Mt Helix somewhat regularly in spring and fall,

I was also on Soledad this morning from 7:15 to 9:15 and the dominant bird species today was Lazuli Bunting. At around 9:00 there was a bit of a fallout and birds were stopping in the pines on their w

Some of those birds make so many types of sounds! Good for you that you listened and tried. That’s how we learn!

Hi, I have a sound recording I took while up on Mt. Helix today. I had no idea what I was hearing. It's a single note, clear, loud, descending pitch call. I assume it was a bird. Maybe it wasn't. Merl

Yesterday, at San Dieguito Co. Park, I encountered a pair of Dark-eyed (Oregon) Juncos apparently building a nest off the ground on a man-made structure. This was a new one on me. https://ebird.org/ch

As has been mentioned recently, morning-flights in spring have been documented now for 6+ years at Mount Soledad in La Jolla, but there are certainly other hilltops, ridge-tops,upper canyons, and sadd

Good morning, I was just (4/25/22 @6:23am)traveling Westbound on the 54 transitioning to the 5 south when I saw three geese flying south bound over the wetlands. They were all white in color. Obviousl

This morning, Sunday, April 24th, Aneesh Baburaj and I observed an impressive morning flight on Mt. Soledad that included a little over 1,000 northbound migrants. Most numerous was Wilson's Warbler, o

Calling all Birders: I have a near new pair of Swarovsky EL 8x32 Binoculars with the field pro package intact in its original box with all the paper work etc., for sale. Light weight, and rated #1 amo

Good morning, The rangers and a horde of volunteers are cleaning up the trail south of the horse parking lot leading into Smuggler's Gulch this morning, so that should be reopened shortly for all your

Sorry if this is a bit off topic. I'm not sure what the rules are, but if I'm breaking them, feel free to delete. Are there any professional organizations in the area for field biologists? I can't fin

This morning, 4/22, I went to the North end of Pt. Loma College to see the White-throated Sparrow. It was the first bird I saw and soon after, started singing like crazy. 2 or 3 times, I could have sw

Hi, A falconer posted this message in the Facebook Photo-birding San Diego group late yesterday. She lost her Harris Hawk in Tecolote Canyon. I have her phone number, so if anyone sees it let me know.

Given the light North winds and partly cloudy skies early this morning (E to NNE is best), 21 April, I gave Mount Soledad a try for the first time in almost two weeks (wind direction and cloud cover h