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Queer Birding: Harry Griffen Regional Park

01/08/2026 07:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
  • Free
Harry Griffen Park
9550 Milden St
La Mesa, CA 91942
LGBTQ+IA friendly Birding Outing! These outings are for all people who seek a non-judgemental community - birder, hiker, or just looking for community, everyone is welcome!

River Mouth Restoration

01/09/2026 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM PT
  • Free
Ocean Beach - Dog Beach
5156W W Point Loma Blvd
San Diego, CA 92107
Restore native habitat, remove invasive plants, and help install signage at the River Mouth

Birding Outing: San Diego River / Robb Field

01/10/2026 08:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT
  • Free
Robb Field
San Diego, CA
This ever changing environment attracts a variety of shorebirds, ducks, waders, and more!

River Mouth Restoration Party

01/10/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Ocean Beach - Dog Beach
5156W W Point Loma Blvd
San Diego, CA 92107
Restore native habitat, remove invasive plants, and help install signage at the River Mouth

Wander the Wetlands: Fish Seining

01/10/2026 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Join us for fish seining at Kendall Frost Marsh to explore the diverse aquatic life of Mission Bay and learn about the vital role fish play in the ecosystem.

Tree Treks at Lindo Lake Park

01/10/2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
  • Free
Lindo Lake
12654 Lindo Ln
Lakeside, CA 92040
Join us for a Tree Walk!

Art and Wellness at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary: Natural Dye Workshop

01/10/2026 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM PT
  • $20.00
Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary
13003 Wildcat Canyon Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
Discover the art and history of natural ink-making in a hands-on workshop using oak galls found right here at Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary! Guided by artist and educator Beatrice Darimont, this workshop is designed to connect you with nature, get your creativity flowing, and the explore the fascinating chemistry of gall ink!

Birding by Trolley (& bus!): Old Town to Radio Canyon

01/14/2026 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM PT
  • Free
Old Town and Radio Canyon
San Diego, CA
Hop on. Hop off. Bird! Meet us off the trolley and discover what birds we can find, just a short distance away from transit stops.

Dune Defenders: California Least Tern Habitat Restoration

01/14/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
North Fiesta Island Nesting Preserve
32.785195, -117.215450
Mission Bay, CA
Join us for a weekday opportunity to help with meaningful conservation work! These events will combine meaningful conservation work with a strong sense of community. Whether you're reconnecting with a favorite activity or joining us for the first time, all are welcome.

Rose Creek Habitat Restoration

01/16/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Rose Creek Cottage 1900
2525 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
Join Bird Alliance and Friends of Rose Creek for riparian habitat restoration

Bird Photography Club: Photo Stroll at Santee Lakes

01/17/2026 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
  • Free
Santee Lakes
Santee, CA
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.

Birding Outing: Famosa Slough

01/17/2026 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
​​​​​​​4285 W. Pt. Loma Blvd, SD 92107 32°45'08.6"N 117°13'43.4"W
San Diego, CA
Explore Famosa Slough with the Friends of Famosa Slough

California Least Tern Habitat Restoration

01/17/2026 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM PT
  • Free
North Fiesta Island Nesting Preserve
32.785195, -117.215450
Mission Bay, CA
Join us for an opportunity to help with meaningful conservation work! These events will combine meaningful conservation work with a strong sense of community. Whether you're reconnecting with a favorite activity or joining us for the first time, all are welcome.

Bird Walk, Roll, and Stroll at Lindo Lake

01/18/2026 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Lindo Lake
12660 Lindo Lane
Lakeside, CA 92040
An outing for every body, big and small, to enjoy the birds and other wildlife at Lindo Lake

South San Diego Bay Wildlife Refuge and the SoCal Salt Works (View only)

01/18/2026 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM PT
  • Free
South Bay Salt Works, GPS: 32.5998, -117.0921
The SoCal Salt Works and the South Bay Wildlife Refuge consists of a series of salt ponds used to extract salt from seawater by evaporation. This area is normally closed to the public, except for once-per-month guided walks led by San Diego Bird Alliance docents during the bird non-breeding fall and winter months.

Dune Defenders: California Least Tern Habitat Restoration

01/21/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
North Fiesta Island Nesting Preserve
32.785195, -117.215450
Mission Bay, CA
Join us for a weekday opportunity to help with meaningful conservation work! These events will combine meaningful conservation work with a strong sense of community. Whether you're reconnecting with a favorite activity or joining us for the first time, all are welcome.

Famosa Slough Habitat Restoration and Maintenance

01/23/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Famosa Slough
2551-2599 Famosa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92107
Join Bird Alliance and Friends of Famosa Slough for wetland, riparian and chaparral habitat restoration.

Birding Outing: Marian Bear Open Space with Anitra Kaye

01/24/2026 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Marian Bear Open Space
Regents Rd East
San Diego, CA
A birding outing at local natural park.

Dune Defenders: California Least Tern Habitat Restoration

01/28/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
North Fiesta Island Nesting Preserve
32.785195, -117.215450
Mission Bay, CA
Join us for a weekday opportunity to help with meaningful conservation work! These events will combine meaningful conservation work with a strong sense of community. Whether you're reconnecting with a favorite activity or joining us for the first time, all are welcome.

Birding Outing: El Monte County Park

01/31/2026 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
El Monte County Park
Lakeside, CA 92040
Join leader Martha Wild for a truly 'Wild' morning at El Monte County Park!

Annual Love Your Wetlands Day

02/07/2026 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM PT
  • Free
UC San Diego Kendall-Frost Marsh
2055 Pacific Beach Dr
San Diego, CA 92107
Register now for the annual event co-hosted by UC San Diego Natural Reserve System and the San Diego Bird Alliance in partnership with the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve and the City of San Diego. 

Monthly Morning Chorus

02/14/2026 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM PT
  • Free
Anstine Audubon Preserve
2437 Hutchison St
Vista, CA
Join us for this monthly gathering at Anstine Audubon Preserve to quietly enjoy the sounds of birds as they greet the day.

Mini Pelagic Trip

02/14/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • $74.00  -  Member
  • $94.00  -  Non-member
Seaforth Sport Fishing
1717 Quivira Road
San Diego, CA 92109

Rose Creek Habitat Restoration

02/20/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Rose Creek Cottage 1900
2525 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
Join Bird Alliance and Friends of Rose Creek for riparian habitat restoration

Bird Photography Club: Photo Stroll at La Jolla Cove

02/21/2026 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
  • Free
La Jolla, CA
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.

Birding Outing: Famosa Slough

02/21/2026 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
​​​​​​​4285 W. Pt. Loma Blvd, SD 92107 32°45'08.6"N 117°13'43.4"W
San Diego, CA
Explore Famosa Slough with the Friends of Famosa Slough

San Diego Bird Festival Opening Keynote with Jason Hall

02/25/2026 06:00 PM - 11:59 PM PT
  • $25.00
Marina Village Conference Center
1936 Quivira Way
San Diego, CA 92109

Birds, Culture, and the Freedom of Belonging

02/26/2026 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM PT
  • Free  -  General Admission
  • $30.00  -  General Admission with Donation to SDBA to support program
  • $30.00  -  General Admission with Transportation (from MVCC)
  • $60.00  -  General Admission with Donation to SDBA to support program and Transportation (from MVCC)
WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

Famosa Slough Habitat Restoration and Maintenance

02/27/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Famosa Slough
2551-2599 Famosa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92107
Join Bird Alliance and Friends of Famosa Slough for wetland, riparian and chaparral habitat restoration.

Camp Surfbird 2026

02/27/2026 03:00 PM - 03/01/2026 03:00 PM PT
  • $150.00
Camp Surfbird is a unique overnight camp designed especially for youth who share your love for birds. In partnership with San Diego Bird Alliance and the American Birding Association, we’ve crafted an extraordinary weekend of birding the over 200 species Southern California has to offer. Get ready to explore the birding hotspot of San Diego and make new friends along the way.

An Evening with Dexter Patterson

02/27/2026 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM PT
  • $35.00  -  General Admission
  • $65.00  -  General Admission with Transportation
San Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El Prado Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101

An Evening with Kenn Kaufman

02/28/2026 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM PT
  • $45.00  -  General Admission
  • $61.00  -  General Admission with Book
  • $100.00  -  Pre-Program Reception + Preferred Seating
  • $116.00  -  Pre-Program Reception + Preferred Seating with Book
Hyatt Regency
1441 Quivira Road
San Diego, CA 92109

Birding 101 at the Carmel Mountain Library

03/03/2026 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM PT
  • Free
A short course in birding offered at a local library!

Monthly Morning Chorus

03/14/2026 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM PT
  • Free
Anstine Audubon Preserve
2437 Hutchison St
Vista, CA
Join us for this monthly gathering at Anstine Audubon Preserve to quietly enjoy the sounds of birds as they greet the day.

Birding 101 at Carmel Mountain Library

03/17/2026 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM PT
  • Free
A short course in birding offered at a local library!

Rose Creek Habitat Restoration

03/20/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Rose Creek Cottage 1900
2525 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
Join Bird Alliance and Friends of Rose Creek for riparian habitat restoration

Bird Photography Club: Photo Stroll at Ramona Grasslands

03/21/2026 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
  • Free
Ramona Grasslands
Ramona, CA
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.

Famosa Slough Habitat Restoration and Maintenance

03/27/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Famosa Slough
2551-2599 Famosa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92107
Join Bird Alliance and Friends of Famosa Slough for wetland, riparian and chaparral habitat restoration.

Birding 101 at Carmel Mountain Library

04/07/2026 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM PT
  • Free
A short course in birding offered at a local library!

Monthly Morning Chorus

04/11/2026 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM PT
  • Free
Anstine Audubon Preserve
2437 Hutchison St
Vista, CA
Join us for this monthly gathering at Anstine Audubon Preserve to quietly enjoy the sounds of birds as they greet the day.

Birding 101 at Carmel Mountain Library- Field Trip!

04/11/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
A short course in birding offered at a local library!

Rose Creek Habitat Restoration

04/17/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Rose Creek Cottage 1900
2525 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
Join Bird Alliance and Friends of Rose Creek for riparian habitat restoration

Bird Photography Club: Photo Stroll at Lake Hodges

04/18/2026 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
  • Free
Lake Hodges
Escondido, CA 92029
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.

Famosa Slough Habitat Restoration and Maintenance

04/24/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Famosa Slough
2551-2599 Famosa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92107
Join Bird Alliance and Friends of Famosa Slough for wetland, riparian and chaparral habitat restoration.

Monthly Morning Chorus

05/09/2026 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM PT
  • Free
Anstine Audubon Preserve
2437 Hutchison St
Vista, CA
Join us for this monthly gathering at Anstine Audubon Preserve to quietly enjoy the sounds of birds as they greet the day.

Rose Creek Habitat Restoration

05/15/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Rose Creek Cottage 1900
2525 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
Join Bird Alliance and Friends of Rose Creek for riparian habitat restoration

Famosa Slough Habitat Restoration and Maintenance

05/22/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Famosa Slough
2551-2599 Famosa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92107
Join Bird Alliance and Friends of Famosa Slough for wetland, riparian and chaparral habitat restoration.

Monthly Morning Chorus

06/13/2026 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM PT
  • Free
Anstine Audubon Preserve
2437 Hutchison St
Vista, CA
Join us for this monthly gathering at Anstine Audubon Preserve to quietly enjoy the sounds of birds as they greet the day.

Bird Photography Club: Photo Stroll at San Elijo Lagoon

06/20/2026 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM PT
  • Free
San Elijo Lagoon
Cardiff By The Sea, CA
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.

Monthly Morning Chorus

07/11/2026 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM PT
  • Free
Anstine Audubon Preserve
2437 Hutchison St
Vista, CA
Join us for this monthly gathering at Anstine Audubon Preserve to quietly enjoy the sounds of birds as they greet the day.

Dune Defenders: California Least Tern Habitat Restoration

01/07/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
North Fiesta Island Nesting Preserve
32.785195, -117.215450
Mission Bay, CA
Join us for a weekday opportunity to help with meaningful conservation work! These events will combine meaningful conservation work with a strong sense of community. Whether you're reconnecting with a favorite activity or joining us for the first time, all are welcome.

Bird Sit at San Diego River Mouth

01/04/2026 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM PT
  • Free
Come watch birds at the San Diego River Mouth

King Tide Hike at Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve

01/03/2026 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
  • Free
Meet at Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center, 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach 91932

Anstine Preserve Projects

01/03/2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
  • Free
Anstine Nature Preserve
2437 Hutchison St
Vista, CA 92084

King Tides at Rose Creek

01/03/2026 07:00 AM - 09:30 AM PT
  • Free
Rose Creek Mike Gotch Bridge
2600 N Mission Bay Dr.
San Diego, CA 92109
Join Bird Alliance and Friends of Rose Creek for a morning of King Tides documenting!