SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY AUDUBON SOCIETY

​Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 8 a.m.

High Desert Field Trip

Leader: Dori Myers (714) 336-1420 and Trish Thrasher (951-288-5539)

Meet at 8 a.m., at Covington Park, on Park Ave., in Morongo Valley. We will spend the morning in the park and surrounding area and then travel stopping on the way at various parks and venues looking for migrants and resident species.  We will probably end the day, at sunset, in Twenty-nine Palms.  Bring a lunch, snacks, water and all birding essentials including a scope if you have one.  

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​Sunday, November 23, 2025 - 7:00 am

Northern San Jacinto Valley

Leader: Tony Metcalf (951) 242-7038 

Ah, cooler weather. Wintering birds of prey and waterfowl, coastal sage scrub and wetlands, all close by. Please join us for our fall field trip to the northern San Jacinto Valley. We have two goals for this trip. First is to have fun. Second, is to see 100 species. We always accomplish the first goal and have come very close to the second. Maybe this is the year. The northern San Jacinto Valley is known for its high species diversity. We have ranked highest in number of bird species seen for inland areas in North America for Audubon's Christmas Bird Counts, and are usually in the top 1-2% for all counts. At the heart of the region is the public San Jacinto Wildlife Area.We will meet at the parking lot at the gates of the San Jacinto Wildlife Area. From Riverside go south on 215 then east on Ramona, then north on Davis road three miles to parking lot. From Hemet, go west on Ramona to Davis road. From Redlands, go east on 10,  then south on 215, then east on 60 or go south on Redlands Blvd, east on 60, East on Gilman springs, south on Bridge Street, west on Ramona and north on Davis road.  As Davis is a dirt road, it is not recommended if there have been recent rains. The dirt roads are too dangerous for normal travel when wet. You can call or e-mail Tony Metcalf or the San Jacinto Wildlife Area headquarters (951-654-0580) for updated road info to the Wildlife Area.

 

Saturday, December 6, 2024 - 8:00 am

Barstow, Newberry Springs, Hinkley

Leader: Dori Myers (714) 336-1420 and Tricia Thrasher (951-288-5539)

We will look for wintering birds in various areas in Barstow, Newberry Springs and Hinkley. We will search alfalfa fields, poles and ponds, with a particular interest in birds of pray. We will meet at the Denny’s on Lenwood Road in Barstow at 7:00am for breakfast or in their parking lot at 8:00am after breakfast. To get there, take the I-15 north to Barstow and exit right at the Lenwood Road offramp.  Denny's will be on the right hand side.  Bring a lunch, water, snacks, and warm cloths, because summer may be over by then. Please make certain you have enough gas.  Plan to spend the day driving and searching for wintering hawks and any other flying feathered beastie.  Call Dori ,at the number above, if you have questions.

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Sunday, December 7, 2027 - 8:00-10:00 am

Beginning Bird Walk: Palm Springs, Demuth Park

Leader: Ross Thrasher, (909) 645-2282

For those of you who are just beginning the wonderful pastime of bird watching, please join us for a fun, slow-paced morning of birding in one of our local parks. Our goal will be to teach you enough basic birding techniques and identification skills so that you will feel comfortable birding on your own or joining our longer birding trips throughout the year. We will introduce you to some of our local bird species. You may be surprised at what wonderful birds can be seen! Wear comfortable walking shoes, hats and sunscreen and bring water and binoculars. Everyone is welcome.  Meet at 8 am at the parking lot near the tennis courts on E. Mesquite Blvd. near Vella Road

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