Welcome to the Birdwatchers Club
BIRD WALKS--2016
We have scheduled 10 bird walks on the second Tuesday of each month to a diversity of habitats. Meet at the overflow parking lot to arrange carpools and receive directions by 7:45 for DEPARTURE at 8:00AM. If the location is changed or there is an impromptu walk, members will be notified by email.
For your comfort, please bring sunscreen, hat, and walking stick if you use one. Always wear sturdy shoes and bring water. We have a pair of binoculars for loan, if you don't yet have a pair. Further descriptions of walks are listed in the monthly OHCC Newsletter. A list is also kept at the CLUBHOUSE in the "CLUBS" section.
Some of our bird walks are in a county park where there is a $3.00 parking fee. A free lifetime Senior/Disabled parking pass is available for SD county residents over the age of 62. The pass can be obtained at any parks Ranger's office, Guajome Park is the closest. A pass may also be obtained by calling the parks office at 877-565-3600 to arrange having one mailed to you.
For questions, please contact Joan Comito (760-940-8513) or Skip Harvey 760-509-6933).
JANUARY 12
Dos Picos Park, Ramona Grasslands (Rangeland rd.), Pamo Valley; little walking, drive to each place, $3.00 per car or use a SD County Parking Pass
FEBRUARY 13 **Saturday**
Hawk Watch in Ramona, Highland Valley Rd, Regent Ranch; no walking; view captive raptors
FEBRUARY 17 **Wednesday**
Impromptu Walk to Oak Hills Cemetery in Escondido
Buena Vista Park, not far from our back gate, un-shaded, mostly flat trails, another new bridge and new trails
March 15
Impromptu Walk at Discovery Lake in San Marcos
Los Jilgueros Preserve in Fallbrook; wetland habitat, ponds, wildflowers, flat trails, un-shaded
APRIL 23
Impromptu Walk at San Elijo Lagoon
Kit Carson Park in Escondido; pond, wetland, forest, and scrub habitats, flat trails, un-shaded
JUNE AND JULY
No scheduled walks
Guajome Regional Park in Oceanside; pond, wetland, forest, and scrub habitats, un-shaded
Oceanside harbor; flat, sandy, un-shaded
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Impromptu Walk at Dixon Lake Recreation Area
OCTOBER 11 *BRING LUNCH
Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary in Oceanside; Docent; a variety of habitats, un-shaded. Bring your own chair or sit at the picnic area to bird without walking.
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Impromptu Walk at Ocean Hills Country Club's Park
Tentative. Safari Park in Escondido, for those who are Park Members, save your free passes to share with non- Members.
Flat, lots of walking, walk as far as you want, frequent benches, aviaries, ponds
DECEMBER 13 *BRING LUNCH **9:00am** Santee Birds to FIND???
Santee Lakes in Santee; flat, un-shaded except for the shaded picnic areas. Bring your own chair or sit at the picnic area to bird without walking.