Birding by Trolley: San Diego River to Mission Bay

11/16/2025 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM PT

Category

Public Programs

Admission

  • Free

Location

Summary

Hop on. Hop off. Bird! Meet us off the trolley and discover what birds we can find, just a short distance away from multiple trolley stations.

Description

Sunday, November 16th, starting at 8a

Live your best car-free lifestyle with San Diego Bird Alliance!

After we meet at Fashion Valley Transit Station off the Green Line Trolley, we will cross the street and walk along the San Diego River to look for birds in and around the river. At this time of year, glimpses through the foliage reveal fall migrants and early looks at wintering ducks and gulls. Along the river's edge, riparian trees and shrubs house several small songbirds. Keep your eyes (and ears) out for warblers and finches!

From Fashion Valley, we will walk along the river to Mission Valley Center, where we will hop back on the Green Line to head to Old Town. We’ll then transfer to the Blue Line, going north to Clairemont Drive Station. A short walk across the overpass takes us to Mission Bay. Here, we will enjoy a completely different, bay shoreline scene that attracts another wealth of wintering birds.

Hop on and hop off anytime. We'll provide you the approximate itinerary 3-4 days before the event. That way, you can meet us wherever we're at, and head home whenever you like!

Trolley fares are your responsibility! Unfortunately we are unable to provide passes for this event.

Registration is required! 20 participants max.