August Field Trips
Sat.—Aug 28—8 a.m.—Buena Vista Lagoon Bird Count. Join the regular monthly bird survey team and get to know the Buena Vista Lagoon. Have the satisfaction of contributing to the ongoing bird database by performing a little citizen science. We always record a nice assortment of freshwater wetland and marsh species on this easy-paced monthly excursion. Directions: I-5 to I-78 East, take Jefferson St. exit, turn right and make another right turn onto Lagoon View Dr. Leader: Joan Fountain, 760-729-1379.
Sat.—Aug 28—8:30-10:30 a.m.—Basic Birding Class at the Buena Vista Lagoon Landing. Novice birders are invited to join our monthly class for some informal, no-pressure birding. Your leader will share some friendly tips and help you build your bird identification skills. Directions: I-5 to I-78 East, take Jefferson St. exit, turn right and go to stoplight, turn right and park in Landing parking lot on the right-hand side of road. Leader: Tom Troy, 760-420-7328.
September Field Trips
Sat.—Sept. 4—8 a.m.—Whelan Lake Monthly Bird Count. Whelan Lake is a reserve with a freshwater lake and riparian edge
habitat. Directions: I-5 to Hwy. 76 East, left at Douglas and continue to light at North River Rd., left on North River Rd. Meet at
the cul-de-sac at the end of the road by the entrance gate. Leader: John Haddock, 760-941-7824.
Sat.—Sept. 11—8 a.m. —San Luis Rey River Trail. The San Luis Rey River Bike Trail offers excellent birding opportunities for
pedestrians as well as bikers as it travels through Oceanside. We’ll be exploring a relatively new section of the trail that features
lush vegetation, an overhead tree canopy in some areas, little to no traffic noise, and some close views of the river itself. The area is
quite rich with the usual riparian birds with always the possibility of a few unexpected avian surprises. Time permitting we’ll explore
some other areas of the river and maybe go out for a group brunch/lunch afterward at Oceanside Harbor. Directions: From
the coast, take Hwy. 76 east to N. Santa Fe Ave. Turn left at the street light at N. Santa Fe Ave. and park in the dirt lot or along the
curb at the well-marked trailhead. Leader: Steve Brad, 760-633-1639; stevebrad1@earthlink.net.
Sat.—Sept. 25—8 a.m.—Buena Vista Lagoon Bird Count. Join the regular monthly bird survey team and get to know the Buena
Vista Lagoon. Have the satisfaction of contributing to the ongoing bird database by performing a little citizen science. We always
record a nice assortment of freshwater wetland and marsh species on this easy-paced monthly excursion. Directions: I-5 to I-78
East, take Jefferson St. exit, turn right and make another right turn onto Lagoon View Dr. Leader: Joan Fountain, 760-729-1379.
Sat.—Sept. 25—8:30-10:30 a.m.—Basic Birding Class at the Buena Vista Lagoon Landing. Novice birders are invited to join
our monthly class for some informal, no-pressure birding. Your leader will share some friendly tips and help you build your bird
identification skills. Directions: I-5 to I-78 East, take Jefferson St. exit, turn right and go to stoplight, turn right and park in Landing
parking lot on the right-hand side of road. Leader: Tom Troy, 760-420-7328.
Plan Now for October BVAS Pelagic Birding Trips
Oct. 2-4—Deep Water Cruise. A 2-night trip out to the San Juan Seamount
in search of tropicbirds, rare petrels, and Craven’s murrelets.
Oct. 9—Storm-petrel Bonanza. A 12-hour day trip to the 9-Mile and 30-
Mile Banks. This is a great chance to finally add pelagics to your county list.
Visit www.socalbirding.com for full pelagic birding information
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