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Birding Outing: Tecolote Canyon Natural Park with Anitra Kaye

12/23/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Tecolote Canyon GPS: 32.7757, -117.1977
San Diego, CA
A birding outing at local natural park. This field trip may be accessible for people with mobility challenges.

A Walk with a Hawk

12/17/2023 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM PT
  • Free
Par 4 Drive Trailhead
3594 Par 4 Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
Registration Required.

Community Restoration: North Fiesta Island on Dec 16

12/16/2023 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM PT
  • Free
North Fiesta Island, Mission Bay
32°47'06.9"N 117°12'55.6"W
San Diego, CA 92109
Community habitat restoration event removing invasive plants from a California Least Tern nesting preserve in Mission Bay, San Diego.

Birding Outing: Famosa Slough

12/16/2023 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
At the sign on Famosa Blvd. north of the Rialto St. 32.751965, -117.229320
San Diego, CA
Explore Famosa Slough with the Friends of Famosa Slough

Birding Outing: Famosa Slough

12/16/2023 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
At the sign on Famosa Blvd. north of the Rialto St. 32.751965, -117.229320
San Diego, CA
Explore Famosa Slough with the Friends of Famosa Slough

Bird Photography Club: Photo Stroll at Anstine Audubon Preserve

12/16/2023 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
[No City], CA
A quiet stroll looking for photogenic birds and building a community of birders who like to take pictures of birds

2023 Christmas Bird Count

12/16/2023 12:05 AM - 11:55 PM PT
  • Free
You will be assigned to a location after registration.

Birding Outings: South San Diego Bay Wildlife Refuge and the South Bay Salt Works

12/10/2023 09:15 AM - 01:15 PM PT
  • Free
South Bay Salt Works, GPS: 32.5998, -117.0921
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San Diego, CA
A Fall Favorite
Registration Required.

Bilingual Birding: San Elijo Lagoon with Olivia and Betsy

12/10/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
2710 Manchester Ave
Cardiff, CA 92007
A birding outing at local natural park. This field trip may be accessible for people with mobility challenges.

Community Restoration: Planting at Tijuana Slough

12/09/2023 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM PT
  • Free
Tijuana Slough, Imperial Beach
32.576527, -117.127755
Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Silverwood Volunteer Work Party

12/09/2023 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary
13003 Wildcat Canyon Rd
Lakeside, CA 92040
Help us mitigate wildlife risk at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary!

Presentation at Eastlake Elementary School Birding Club

12/06/2023 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM PT
  • $100.00
1955 Hillside Dr
Chula Vista, CA 91913
A program about what we do in conservation and restoration, and career paths.

Backyard Birdwatching with Natalie Jane

12/03/2023 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM PT
  • Free
La Jolla Tide Pools
La Jolla, CA
We will start by meeting at the La Jolla Tide Pools and conclude the walk near the Brandt's cormorant colony in La Jolla Cove and to share how lighting impacts these birds and how you can take action. Natalie will share updates on the "Backyard BirdWatch" project, a community initiative that aims to foster awareness and appreciation for our coastal bird species, with a special focus on the La Jolla Cove area.
Registration Required.

Community Restoration: Mariner's Point on Dec 2

12/02/2023 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM PT
  • Free
Mariner's Point, Mission Bay
32.764305, -117.246062
San Diego, CA 92109
Community habitat restoration event removing invasive plants from a California Least Tern nesting preserve in Mission Bay, San Diego.

Birding Outing: Tecolote Canyon Natural Park with Anitra Kaye

11/25/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Tecolote Canyon GPS: 32.7757, -117.1977
San Diego, CA
A birding outing at local natural park. This field trip may be accessible for people with mobility challenges.

Birding Outings: La Jolla Sea Watch and Rocky Shores with Stan Walens and Peter Thomas

11/19/2023 07:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT
  • Free
Point La Jolla, GPS: 32.85071, -117.27374
San Diego, CA
Birds of the rocky shore and pelagic birds from land.
Registration Required.

Birding Outing: Famosa Slough

11/18/2023 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
At the sign on Famosa Blvd. north of the Rialto St. 32.751965, -117.229320
San Diego, CA
Explore Famosa Slough with the Friends of Famosa Slough

Birding Outing: Famosa Slough

11/18/2023 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
At the sign on Famosa Blvd. north of the Rialto St. 32.751965, -117.229320
San Diego, CA
Explore Famosa Slough with the Friends of Famosa Slough

Community Restoration: Restauracion Del Estero De Punta Banda

11/18/2023 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM PT
  • Free
Ensenada, Baja California
¡ ÚNETE A SAN DIEGO AUDUBON & FAUNA DEL NOROESTE MIENTRAS RESTAURAMOS EL
HÁBITAT DE LAS DUNAS COSTERAS PARA AVES Y OTROS ANIMALES SALVAJES LOCALES!

Bird Photography Club: Photo Stroll at San Elijo Lagoon

11/18/2023 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM PT
  • Free
[No City], CA
A quiet stroll looking for photogenic birds and building a community of birders who like to take pictures of birds

Birding Outings: South San Diego Bay Wildlife Refuge and the South Bay Salt Works

11/12/2023 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM PT
  • Free
South Bay Salt Works, GPS: 32.5998, -117.0921
.
San Diego, CA
A Fall Favorite
Registration Required.

Community Restoration: Mariner's Point

11/11/2023 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM PT
  • Free
Mariner's Point, Mission Bay
32.764305, -117.246062
San Diego, CA 92109
Community habitat restoration event removing invasive plants from a California Least Tern nesting preserve in Mission Bay, San Diego.

Silverwood Volunteer Work Party

11/11/2023 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary
13003 Wildcat Canyon Rd
Lakeside, CA 92040
Help us mitigate wildlife risk at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary!

Birding Outings: Walker Preserve with Martha Wild

11/11/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Walker Preserve
10601 Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA
A walk with Martha Wild at the Walker Preserve
Registration Required.

Birding Outings: Fledgling Birders at Robb Field with Peter Thomas

11/10/2023 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Peninsula Tennis Club, GPS: 32.7556, -117.2407
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San Diego, CA
Robb Field and the San Diego River
Registration Required.

Native Plant Fall Garden Celebration

11/04/2023 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Mosaic Community Garden of Chula Vista
960 5th Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91911
A Fall Garden Celebration learning about vegetable and native plant gardening

Anstine Work Party Template

11/01/2023 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Anstine Audubon Preserve
2437 Hutchison Street
Vista, CA 92084
Use this to copy to make new Anstine work parties

Birding Outing: Slow Birding with a Camera with Krisztina Scheeff

10/29/2023 07:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT
  • Free
https://tinyurl.com/4vrhh628
San Diego, CA
An easy & light walk on an accessible trail at Lake Hodges. Bring a snack and water! Comfy walking shoes, binoculars and a camera if you like.
Registration Required.

Birding Outing: Tecolote Canyon Natural Park with Anitra Kaye

10/28/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Tecolote Canyon GPS: 32.7757, -117.1977
San Diego, CA
A birding outing at local natural park. This field trip may be accessible for people with mobility challenges.

Birding Outing: South San Diego Bay Wildlife Refuge and the South Bay Salt Works with Peter Thomas

10/22/2023 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Google Maps: South Bay Salt Works, GPS: 32.5998, -117.0921
San Diego, CA
This area is normally closed to the public, except for once-per-month guided
walks led by San Diego Audubon docents during the bird non-breeding fall and winter months.

Bird Photography Club: Photo Stroll at Ramona Grasslands

10/21/2023 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM PT
  • Free
Ramona Grasslands https://goo.gl/maps/6veNxuRf33V4H8DY9
Highland Valley Rd
Ramona, CA
A quiet stroll looking for photogenic birds and building a community of birders who like to take pictures of birds

Birding Outing: Famosa Slough

10/21/2023 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
At the sign on Famosa Blvd. north of the Rialto St. 32.751965, -117.229320
San Diego, CA
Explore Famosa Slough with the Friends of Famosa Slough

Habitat Restoration at Mariner's Point

10/21/2023 09:00 AM - 09:00 AM PT
  • Free
Mariner's Point
3100 Mariner's Way
San Diego, CA 92109

Get Ready for Bird Festival!

10/18/2023 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM PT
  • Free
Do you want to sign up for San Diego Bird Festival? In this meeting, we'll walk you through the steps of setting up your user account, so all you have to do is sign up on opening day.

Birding Outing: Rose Canyon with John Bruin

10/15/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Google Maps: 32.853863, -117.216587
San Diego, CA
Visit these famous hotspots

Bluebird Conservation: a 2-part workshop

10/10/2023 07:00 PM - 10/17/2023 09:00 PM PT
  • Free
An introduction to bluebird nest box monitoring

Ethnobotany Walk at Silverwood with Judie Lincer

10/08/2023 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • $10.00  -  Ethnobotany Walk Member Price
  • $12.00  -  Ethnobotany Walk Nonmember Price
Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary 13003 Wildcat Canyon Road Lakeside, CA 92040
Ethnobotany- Native Americans Use of Native Plants for Everyday Life

Birding Outing: Slow Birding with a Camera with Krisztina Scheeff

10/01/2023 07:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT
  • Free
https://tinyurl.com/4vrhh628
San Diego, CA
An easy & light 1-3 mile walk at Lake Hodges. Bring a snack and water! Comfy walking shoes, binoculars and a camera if you like.
Registration Required.

Drawing Birds as Living Animals: a two-part workshop

09/30/2023 08:30 AM - 10/07/2023 01:00 PM PT
  • $40.00  -  Drawing Birds as Living Animals student price
  • $75.00  -  Drawing Birds as Living Animals member price
  • $80.00  -  Drawing Birds as Living Animals non-member price
Tecolote Canyon Nature Center GPS: 32.7757, -117.1977
Classroom
A two-session course on drawing birds with David Stump, past President of the SDAS Board of Directors and accomplished artist.

Birding Outing: Robb Field and Sea World Drive with Peter Thomas

09/24/2023 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Peninsula Tennis Club, GPS: 32.7556, -117.2407
San Diego, CA
Shorebirds in salt marsh mudflats

Bird Photography Club: Photo Stroll at Old Mission Dam

09/23/2023 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM PT
  • Free
Old Mission Dam, GPS: 32.839742, -117.041552
1 Father Junipero Serra Trail
San Diego, CA
A quiet stroll looking for photogenic birds and building a community of birders who like to take pictures of birds

Birding Outing: Tecolote Canyon Natural Park with Anitra Kaye

09/23/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Tecolote Canyon GPS: 32.7757, -117.1977
San Diego, CA
A birding outing at local natural park. This field trip may be accessible for people with mobility challenges.

Birding Outing: Famosa Slough

09/16/2023 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
At the sign on Famosa Blvd. north of the Rialto St. 32.751965, -117.229320
San Diego, CA
Explore Famosa Slough with the Friends of Famosa Slough

Birding Outing: Birding with a Camera with Krisztina Scheeff

09/15/2023 07:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT
  • Free
Meeting point: http://tinyurl.com/y7t9xu5f
San Diego, CA
Registration Required.

Birding for Beginners Fall 2023

09/14/2023 06:30 PM - 10/22/2023 10:00 AM PT
  • $150.00
Five weeks of instruction and field trips to help you learn what birding is all about!

Birding Outing: Dairy Mart Ponds and the Bird and Butterfly Garden

09/10/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Dairy Mart Parking Lot, GPS: 32.5541, -117.0631 Bird and Butterfly Gardens Parki
San Diego, CA
Visit these famous hotspots

Fall Programs Preview and Ice Cream Social

09/09/2023 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM PT
  • Free
Discovery Center at Agua Hedionda
1580 Cannon Road
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Find out all about SDAS programs, sign up to volunteer, and meet the people of SDAS.

Birding Outing: Fledgling Birders at Lake Murray with Peter Thomas

09/08/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Lake Murray Little League Fields, GPS: 37.790, -117.044
San Diego, CA
A birding outing for beginners.

Bird Photography Club: Photo Stroll at San Dieguito River Park

08/19/2023 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM PT
  • Free
San Dieguito River Park
San Diego, CA
A quiet stroll looking for photogenic birds and building a community of birders who like to take pictures of birds

Birding Outing: Slow Birding and Photography at Lake Hodges- Accessible trail!

08/05/2023 07:00 AM - 09:30 AM PT
  • Free
Lake Hodges Visitor Center https://tinyurl.com/4vrhh628
San Diego, CA
This trip is accessible to all, with a slower pace.
Registration Required.

Moth Night at the Bay

07/29/2023 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM PT
  • Free
Kendall Frost Marsh, Mission Bay, 2111 Pacific Beach Dr.
Celebrate National Moth Week with us at Kendall Frost Marsh

Stand-Up Paddle-BIRDING in Glorietta Bay

07/29/2023 06:45 AM - 08:00 AM PT
  • $25.00
980 Marina Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910
San Diego, CA
Birding on a Stand-up Paddleboard in Glorietta Bay. Beginners welcome
Registration Required.

Moth Night at the Slough

07/28/2023 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM PT
  • Free
Famosa Slough, West Point Loma Blvd, 32.752501, -117.228784
Celebrate National Moth Week with us at Famosa Slough

Birding Outing: Tecolote Canyon Natural Park with Anitra Kaye

06/24/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Tecolote Canyon GPS: 32.7757, -117.1977
San Diego, CA
A birding outing at local natural park. This field trip may be accessible for people with mobility challenges.

Bird Photography Club: Photo Stroll at Santee Lake

05/27/2023 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Santee Lakes GPS 32.857427, -117.006482
San Diego, CA
A quiet stroll looking for photogenic birds and building a community of birders who like to take pictures of birds

Birding Outing: Tecolote Canyon Natural Park

05/27/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Tecolote Canyon GPS: 32.7757, -117.1977
San Diego, CA

Birding Outing: Birding by Kayak

05/12/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • $50.00  -  Child Kayak Ticket
  • $75.00  -  Adult Kayak Trip
999 Bayside Parkway
San Diego, CA
Birding in a Kayak on South Bay with Ocean Connectors
Registration Required.

Birding Outing: Birding by Kayak

04/28/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • $50.00  -  Child Kayak Ticket
  • $75.00  -  Adult Kayak Trip
999 Bayside Parkway
San Diego, CA
Birding in a Kayak on South Bay with Ocean Connectors
Registration Required.

Birding Outing: Tecolote Canyon Natural Park

04/22/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Tecolote Canyon GPS: 32.7757, -117.1977
San Diego, CA

Bird Photography Club: Photo Stroll at Anstine Preserve

04/15/2023 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
2437 Hutchison Street Vista, CA 92084
San Diego, CA
A quiet stroll looking for photogenic birds and building a community of birders who like to take pictures of birds

Birding Outing: Rose Canyon Open Space Park

04/02/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Rose Canyon Trailhead, GPS: 32.8549552, -117.2173069
San Diego, CA
Birding in Rose Canyon Open Space Park
Registration Required.

Birding Outing: Tecolote Canyon Natural Park

03/25/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Tecolote Canyon GPS: 32.7757, -117.1977
San Diego, CA

Birding Outings: Anza-Borrego Overnight

03/22/2023 - 03/23/2023
  • Free
GPS: 33.2562, -116.3756
San Diego, CA
An excursion into the desert Registration Required.

Birding Outings: Beach Walk

03/19/2023 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM PT
  • Free
Seacoast Drive, GPS: 32.5666, -117.1324
San Diego, CA
A nice walk to the Mouth of the Tijuana River
Registration Required.

Birding Outings: Kit Carson Park in Escondido

03/11/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Kit Carson Park Amphitheater, GPS: 33.078, -117.060
San Diego, CA
An easy-walking field trip in Kit Carson Park
Registration Required.

Photography Stroll at San Diego Bird Festival

02/25/2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PT
  • Free
Santee Lakes GPS: 32.857780842692904, -117.00664351117247
This free event at the Festival is brought to you by Fuji. Try their gear on this walk at Santee Lakes

Photography Stroll at San Diego Bird Festival

02/24/2023 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM PT
  • Free
This free event at the Festival is brought to you by Fuji. Try their gear on this walk to the San Diego River from Marina Village Conference Center

Special Great Egret Society Outing with Kevin Karlson

02/22/2023 03:30 PM - 07:30 PM PT
  • Free
Marina Village Conference Center
1936 Quivira Way
San Diego, CA 92109
Come to the 2023 San Diego Bird Festival

Birding Outing: South San Diego Bay Wildlife Refuge and South Bay Salt Works

02/19/2023 07:30 AM - 11:30 AM PT
  • Free
South Bay Salt Works, GPS: 32.5998, -117.0921
San Diego, CA
We see sea birds by the sea shore.
Registration Required.

Birding Outing: LaJolla Sea Watch and Rocky Shores

02/12/2023 07:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT
  • Free
Point La Jolla, GPS: 32.85071, -117.27374
San Diego, CA
We see sea birds by the sea shore.
Registration Required.

Birding Outing: Fledgling Birders at Lake Murray

02/10/2023 08:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT
  • Free
Lake Murray Little League Fields, GPS: 37.790, -117.044
San Diego, CA
An outing for new birders
Registration Required.

Birding Outing: Tecolote Canyon Natural Park

01/28/2023 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Tecolote Canyon GPS: 32.7757, -117.1977
San Diego, CA

Birding Outing Santee Lakes

01/22/2023 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
  • Free
Santee Lakes GPS: 32.857780842692904, -117.00664351117247
San Diego, CA
A park that attracts an impressive list of birds!
Registration Required.