Birding Outings: Blue Sky Ecological Reserve with Peter Thomas
Category
Admission
- Free
Location
San Diego, CA
United States of America
Summary
Restrooms available at the trailhead. Capped at 12 participants.
Registration Required.
Description
Sunday, March 10, 2024. 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Blue Sky Ecological Reserve
Google Maps: Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, GPS: 33.0164, -117.0237
Leaders: Peter Thomas, and others.
Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is situated on the western slope of Mount Woodson and just north of Lake Poway. A stream and associated willow and oak woodland are bordered by mixed
chaparral and coastal sage scrub on rugged slopes. Birds to be expected include California Quail, Spotted and California Towhees, Bushtit, Wrentit, Bewick’s and House Wrens. Along the way
Black-chinned Hummingbird, Western Flycatcher, Orange-crowned Warbler, Yellow-breasted Chat, Black-headed Grosbeak, and Lazuli Bunting may also be found. Easy hiking on a dirt road.
Restrooms available at the trailhead. Capped at 12 participants.
Directions: Blue Sky is at 16275 Espola Road, Poway. Exit I-15 at Rancho Bernardo Road and go 3.5 miles east. Rancho Bernardo Road becomes Espola Road in Poway. This will curve to
the right just past Old Coach Road. The parking area is to the left just beyond the curve. Meet at the end of the parking lot. The lot fills early and timely arrival is prudent.