Birding Outing: Agua Dulce Creek wit Peter Thomas

Sunday, May 26, 2024, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Agua Dulce Creek - “Quick, Three Beers”
Google Maps: Wooded Hill Nature Trail, GPS: 32.8548, -116.4363
Leaders: Chris Staurovsky, Peter Thomas, and others
This will be our annual walk along Agua Dulce Creek in the Lagunas. We will visit forest, meadow, and riparian habitats just off the Sunrise Highway at approximately
6,000 feet elevation. A major target to be sought will be Olive-sided Flycatchers, sitting atop the tallest available snag, singing “Quick, Three Beers”. Other possible birds
include Mountain Quail (most often heard “Quirk” or “T’wook”), Band-tailed Pigeons, Western Bluebirds, Brown Creepers, Mountain Chickadees, and Pygmy Nuthatches.
Please dress for possible changes in the weather. Bring water, hats, and sunscreen.
Participation is capped at 12.
Directions: Take I-8 east to Route S1 (Sunrise Highway). Go north about 8 miles, and turn left onto Wooded Hill Rd., opposite Morris Ranch Rd. Proceed to the parking area at the end of the road on the right. NOTE: A National Forest Adventure Pass ($5/day, or $30/yr. – available at many sports stores e.g. Big 5, REI stores), or a NATIONAL PARKS SENIOR PASS is required. Restrooms at the trailhead. Allow just over 1 hour travel time from San Diego.