Bird Photography Club: Photo Stroll at Torrey Pines

05/16/2026 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM PT

Category

Public Programs

Admission

  • Free

Location

Torrey Pines Reserve Lodge & Visitor Center
12600 N Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

Summary

The purpose of these strolls is to foster a community of individuals who enjoy the combination of bird watching and bird photography. Ideally, we can all improve our bird photography skills by learning from and teaching each other.

Description

This event registration is being hosted through Torrey Pines Conservancy. Click here to register.


Join Torrey Pines Conservancy, the San Diego Bird Alliance, and Torrey Pines Docent Society for a morning walk with bird watching and photography on May 16, 7am-9am. Experience a variety of birds such as Towhees, Red-tailed Hawks, Wrentits, Scrub Jays, Gnatcatchers, Hummingbirds, Peregrine Falcons and maybe more in their natural habitats! Wear sturdy shoes and sunscreen, dress in layers, bring water, and carry binoculars if you have them.

The purpose of photo strolls like this one is to foster a community of individuals who enjoy the combination of bird watching and bird photography. Ideally, we can all improve our bird photography skills by learning from and teaching each other.

Parking
Parking at the Reserve is $20 per vehicle, and carpooling is highly recommended. Drive up the park road and park in the upper lots.

Meeting Point
Meet the group in the upper parking lot outside the Visitor Center

Time
Be ready for a 7am walk start. Stragglers head to the Discovery Trail east of the Visitor Lodge to join us.

Walk Route
We will start our walk around the Visitor’s Lodge on the Discovery Trail, and then head to Guy Fleming Trail for a light hike featuring stunning ocean views.

 

Don't miss our last two photo strolls! 

  • May 16, 7-9 am - Torrey Pines
  • June 20, 7-9 am - San Elijo Lagoon