Newsletter - August 2026

San Diego Wild Birds Unlimited Upcoming Events

  • In-store presentation by the San Diego Bird Alliance “10 birds of San Diego you might not know (but you’ll want to)” – August 15 at 11:00 AM
Are you just starting to notice birds? Do you want to put names to their faces, and learn more about how they live and what they need? This presentation will be a good start. San Diego Bird Alliance will present "10 Birds that you should know in San Diego." You'll find out about 10 species that are common in San Diego, but might have escaped your notice until now.
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Poem of the Month:

“Hope” is the thing with feathers

By Emily Dickinson

“Hope” is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -

And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -
And sore must be the storm -
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm -

I’ve heard it in the chillest land -
And on the strangest Sea -
Yet - never - in Extremity,
It asked a crumb - of me.


Spotlight: Cornell Lab of Ornithology — The Ultimate Resource for Bird Lovers
 

If you've ever searched online to identify an unfamiliar bird, listened to a bird song on your phone, watched a live eagle nest, or used the Merlin Bird ID app while walking through a local park, chances are you've already experienced the work of the the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

For more than a century, the Cornell Lab has been one of the world's leading organizations dedicated to the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. While its scientists conduct cutting-edge research around the globe, one of its greatest accomplishments has been making that knowledge available to everyone—from professional ornithologists to someone filling a backyard bird feeder for the very first time.

For bird lovers in San Diego, the Cornell Lab offers an incredible collection of free tools, educational resources, and citizen science projects that can transform an afternoon of watching birds into a lifelong adventure.

A World Leader in Bird Science
Founded in 1915 at Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the Cornell Lab began with a simple idea: studying birds could inspire people to better understand and protect the natural world. More than 100 years later, that vision has expanded into a global mission of advancing the understanding and protection of birds and biodiversity through research, education, conservation, and public participation.

Unlike many research organizations, the Cornell Lab believes that everyone can contribute. Whether you're recording birds at your feeder, photographing a hummingbird in your garden, or identifying an unfamiliar bird while hiking, your observations can become part of scientific research that helps conservationists better understand bird populations around the world.

Their philosophy is simple: people make the difference. By connecting millions of bird enthusiasts with scientists, the Cornell Lab has created one of the largest citizen science communities in the world.

From Backyard Bird Feeders to Global Conservation
One of the Cornell Lab's greatest strengths is its ability to turn ordinary birdwatchers into citizen scientists. Through its participatory science programs, hundreds of thousands of volunteers collect observations that help researchers understand migration, nesting success, population trends, and the effects of habitat loss and climate change.
Some of their best-known programs include:

eBird
Birders around the world submit sightings through eBird, creating one of the largest biodiversity databases ever assembled. Scientists use these observations to track migration, identify important habitats, and monitor changes in bird populations over time.

Project FeederWatch
Perfect for backyard bird enthusiasts, Project FeederWatch invites participants to count the birds visiting their feeders during the winter months. These observations help scientists monitor winter bird populations while giving participants a deeper appreciation for the birds visiting their own yards.

NestWatch
NestWatch allows volunteers to monitor active bird nests and record information such as nesting dates, eggs, and fledglings. The data helps researchers understand how breeding birds respond to changing environments.

Great Backyard Bird Count
Held each February, this four-day event encourages bird lovers around the world to spend at least 15 minutes counting birds wherever they happen to be—whether in a backyard, neighborhood park, or wildlife refuge. Together, participants create a remarkable snapshot of bird populations across the globe.

Celebrate Urban Birds
This program encourages people living in towns and cities to connect with nature while contributing valuable information about urban bird populations. What's remarkable is that you don't need to be an expert. Every observation—from a single hummingbird at your feeder to a list of birds seen during a morning walk—helps scientists better understand the changing world of birds.

All About Birds: A Bird Encyclopedia at Your Fingertips
If there is one Cornell resource every backyard bird lover should bookmark, it's All About Birds. Think of it as the ultimate field guide—only much bigger.

The website includes detailed information on more than 600 bird species found in the United States and Canada, and it's completely free.

Simply type the name of a bird into the search box—perhaps an Anna's Hummingbird, Lesser Goldfinch, California Scrub-Jay, or Cooper's Hawk—and you'll discover a wealth of information, including:
  • Identification tips for males, females, and juveniles
  • Beautiful photographs and videos
  • Songs and calls
  • Range maps
  • Seasonal occurrence
  • Habitat preferences
  • Feeding behavior
  • Nesting habits
  • Life history
  • Similar-looking species
  • Backyard feeding tips
  • Fun facts and conservation information

It's an incredible resource for learning not just what a bird is, but how it lives.
For many Wild Birds Unlimited customers, All About Birds quickly becomes the go-to reference whenever a new visitor appears at the feeder.

Merlin Bird ID: An Expert in Your Pocket
If All About Birds is Cornell's encyclopedia, Merlin Bird ID is your personal birding companion.

Available as a free smartphone app, Merlin has become one of the most popular bird identification tools in the world—and for good reason. Merlin can help identify birds in four different ways:
  • Sound ID – Listen to birds singing around you and Merlin identifies them in real time.
  • Photo ID – Snap a picture or upload one you've already taken.
  • Step-by-Step ID – Answer a few simple questions about size, color, and location.
  • Explore Birds – Browse the birds most likely to be found in your area.

For San Diego birders, the Sound ID feature is especially impressive. Imagine walking through Balboa Park, along Mission Bay, or even sitting in your own backyard in the morning with a cup of coffee while Merlin listens to the dawn chorus and identifies each bird as it sings. Many people discover birds they never even realized were nearby. Merlin continues to improve because it draws upon Cornell's enormous collection of bird photographs, sounds, and observations contributed by birders around the world.

Bird Cams: Nature's Best Reality Show
Have you ever wondered what happens inside a hummingbird nest or how young hawks are raised? Cornell's Bird Cams allow you to find out without leaving your home. The Cornell Lab operates live streaming cameras featuring nesting birds and feeder stations from around the world. Depending on the season, you might watch Bald Eagles raising eaglets, Ospreys bringing fish to the nest, colorful tropical birds visiting feeders in Panama, or songbirds gathering at the famous Cornell FeederWatch Cam—hosted in partnership with Wild Birds Unlimited.

These cameras have become much more than entertainment. They offer an intimate view into bird behavior that few people could ever witness in person and have inspired countless children and adults to develop a deeper appreciation for wildlife.

Bird Academy: Never Stop Learning
For bird enthusiasts who want to dive even deeper, Cornell offers Bird Academy, an online learning center designed for birders of every experience level.
Courses cover topics such as:
  • Bird identification
  • Bird biology
  • Bird behavior
  • Bird photography
  • Feathers and flight
  • Bird sounds
  • Nature journaling
  • Conservation

Many courses include interactive lessons, videos, quizzes, and live online events, making learning enjoyable whether you're just getting started or have been birding for years. Bird Academy continues a tradition that began shortly after the Cornell Lab was founded—sharing the science and wonder of birds with the public.

How You Can Get Involved
One of the most inspiring aspects of the Cornell Lab is that it welcomes everyone. You don't need to be a scientist, you don't need expensive equipment, and you don't even have to leave your backyard. Whether you record birds visiting your feeder, monitor a nest box, count birds during the Great Backyard Bird Count, identify birds with Merlin, watch a live nest camera, take an online course, or simply spend time learning about the birds around you, you become part of a worldwide community working to better understand and protect birds.  Every observation matters, every bird counted contributes to science and every person who learns a little more about birds becomes another voice for conservation.

A Resource You'll Use Again and Again
For those of us who enjoy feeding birds and watching wildlife in our own backyards, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology truly is the ultimate resource.

At Wild Birds Unlimited, we often say that feeding birds is just the beginning. Learning about them, appreciating their incredible behaviors, and helping conserve them for future generations is what makes this hobby so rewarding. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology helps make that journey possible.


Bird of the Month: Cooper's Hawk
 
Left: Adult Cooper’s Hawk, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, Tucson, AZ
Right: Juvenile Cooper’s Hawk, Scripps Ranch (our backyard)

 
Fun Facts about the Cooper's Hawk
 

The Cooper's Hawk (Astur cooperii) is one of the most exciting birds you can spot in a San Diego neighborhood. Although many people first notice them when songbirds suddenly scatter from a feeder, Cooper's Hawks play an essential role in maintaining healthy bird populations and balanced ecosystems. They are a true conservation success story, having rebounded dramatically after decades of decline.

Appearance & Identification
  • Cooper's Hawks are medium-sized raptors, measuring about 14–20 inches long, with females being noticeably larger than males—a trait common among birds of prey.
  • Adults have blue-gray backs, a dark slate-colored cap, warm reddish-orange barring across the breast, and long, rounded tails crossed by several dark bands.
  • Their long tail ends in a broad white tip, which helps distinguish them from the similar Sharp-shinned Hawk.
  • Adults have striking red to orange-red eyes, while young birds have bright yellow eyes that gradually change color as they mature.
  • Juveniles are brown above with creamy white underparts marked by long brown streaks rather than horizontal barring.
  • Their short, rounded wings and exceptionally long tail make them incredibly maneuverable, allowing them to weave through dense trees and shrubs at high speed.
Range, Habitat & San Diego Presence
  • Cooper's Hawks are found throughout much of North America, from southern Canada to Mexico.
  • In San Diego County, they are year-round residents and can be found in a remarkable variety of habitats, such as residential neighborhoods, urban parks, golf courses, riparian woodlands, oak woodlands, coastal canyons and open spaces with scattered trees.
  • They have adapted exceptionally well to city life and are now commonly seen nesting in suburban neighborhoods throughout San Diego.
  • Excellent places to observe Cooper's Hawks include Balboa Park, Mission Trails Regional Park, Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, Lake Murray, Marian Bear Memorial Park, many neighborhood parks and backyards with mature trees.
What Cooper's Hawks Eat
  • Cooper's Hawks specialize in hunting medium-sized birds, which make up the majority of their diet.
  • They also eat squirrels, mice, rats, chipmunks, rabbits, lizards, and occasionally large insects when opportunities arise.
  • They are famous for their incredible flying ability, twisting and turning through dense branches while chasing birds at remarkable speeds.
  • Backyard bird feeders often become hunting locations—not because the hawk is interested in birdseed, but because feeders naturally attract the birds they hunt.
Nesting & Reproduction
  • Cooper's Hawks build sturdy stick nests high in mature trees, often reusing or rebuilding old nests from previous years.
  • Both the male and female help construct the nest, although the female usually arranges the finer nesting materials.
  • Typical clutches contain 3–5 pale bluish-white eggs.
  • Females perform most of the incubation while males provide food during the nesting period.
  • Once the chicks hatch, both parents work tirelessly to feed the rapidly growing young.
  • Young hawks remain dependent on their parents for several weeks after leaving the nest, learning the complex flying and hunting skills they'll need to survive.
Sounds & Communication
  • Cooper's Hawks are generally quiet birds except during the breeding season.
  • Their most common call is a rapid series of sharp "cak-cak-cak-cak" notes that can carry surprisingly long distances.
  • Nesting adults become especially vocal when defending their territory or responding to potential predators.
  • Young hawks often produce high-pitched begging calls while waiting to be fed by their parents.
  • Outside the breeding season, many Cooper's Hawks can spend days without making a sound.
Behavior & Personality
  • Cooper's Hawks are masters of surprise. Rather than relying on long-distance pursuits, they use stealth, patience, and explosive speed to capture prey.
  • Their long tail acts like a rudder, allowing them to make incredibly tight turns while chasing birds through dense vegetation.
  • After a successful hunt, they often carry prey to a quiet perch where they pluck feathers before eating.
  • Despite their reputation as fierce hunters, Cooper's Hawks are generally shy around people and will usually avoid close human contact.
Interesting & Unexpected Facts
  • Cooper's Hawks were once considered one of North America's most vulnerable raptors because widespread pesticide use, especially DDT, caused dramatic population declines during the mid-1900s. Since DDT was banned and habitat protections improved, they have made a remarkable recovery and are now common throughout much of their range.
  • They belong to a group of hawks called accipiters, birds specially adapted for hunting in forests rather than soaring over open country.
  • Their eyes face more forward than those of many other birds, giving them excellent binocular vision and outstanding depth perception while chasing prey.
  • Cooper's Hawks can fly through dense woodland at speeds approaching 30–40 miles per hour, making split-second turns without colliding with branches.
  • During courtship, pairs perform graceful aerial displays, flying together with slow wingbeats, glides, and dramatic dives before the nesting season begins.
  • The oldest known wild Cooper's Hawk lived for more than 20 years, an impressive lifespan for a medium-sized raptor.
  • Because they prey primarily on abundant bird species, Cooper's Hawks help maintain healthy, balanced bird populations by removing sick, injured, or less fit individuals.
How to Enjoy Cooper's Hawks in Your Yard
  • Unlike songbirds, Cooper's Hawks are not attracted by feeders or birdseed. Instead, they are drawn to neighborhoods that provide mature trees, safe nesting sites, and healthy populations of birds.
  • If a Cooper's Hawk visits your yard, it is usually a sign that your landscape supports a thriving bird community and a healthy ecosystem.
  • Don't be alarmed if songbirds suddenly disappear when a hawk arrives. Most quickly seek cover, and once the hawk moves on, they usually return within minutes.
  • Providing native trees, reliable water sources, and diverse habitat benefits all birds—including the predators that help keep ecosystems in balance.
  • Watching a Cooper's Hawk hunt is one of nature's most remarkable wildlife experiences and offers a glimpse into the complex relationships that exist in every healthy backyard habitat.
What If You Don't Want Cooper's Hawks Hunting at Your Feeders?
  • Give songbirds plenty of places to hide. Place feeders within 10–15 feet of dense shrubs, native plants, or small trees so birds can quickly dive into cover if a hawk appears.
  • Spread feeders apart. Rather than concentrating all of your feeders in one location, placing them in different areas of your yard encourages birds to disperse instead of gathering in one large flock that may attract a hunting hawk.
  • Keep feeders clean and well-maintained. Healthy birds are generally better able to evade predators. Regularly cleaning feeders and birdbaths helps reduce the spread of disease and keeps your backyard visitors in good condition.
  • If a Cooper's Hawk begins hunting repeatedly, temporarily remove your feeders for 7–10 days. The hawk is attracted by the concentration of prey—not the feeder itself. Once the easy hunting opportunity disappears, the hawk will usually move to another area. After a week or so, you can put the feeders back up, and most songbirds will quickly return.
  • Avoid chasing or frightening the hawk. Cooper's Hawks are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, making it illegal to harm, trap, or harass them. They are simply following their natural instincts and play an important role in maintaining healthy bird populations.
Cooper's Hawks remind us that nature is wonderfully interconnected. Their speed, intelligence, and incredible flying ability make them one of San Diego's most exciting birds to observe.

The next time the birds at your feeder suddenly scatter, look up. You just might catch a glimpse of one of California's most skilled aerial hunters—and one of the wildest neighbors you'll ever have.

 

What’s happening in San Diego:


Please note: This information is compiled by hand (not AI) and mistakes or changes are possible. Please be sure to confirm dates/times/locations on the pages linked before leaving for an event.

SoCal Bird Nerds

  • Bird Outing – World Beat Outing
    • Date: August 9, 2026
    • Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    • Location: World Beat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego
    • Event Link
  • Pop-Up Outing: Coleman Creek, Julian with Special Guest Tony Bingham
    • Date: August 15, 2026
    • Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    • Location: Coleman Creek
    • Event Link

 Solana Beach Eco Rotary Club

  • Movie screening: The Little Things That Run The World
    • Date: August 1, 2026
    • Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    • Location: Dove Library/Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad
    • Event Link

San Diego Bird Alliance (formerly San Diego Audubon Society)

  • Wild Inside Movie Screening
    • Date: August 4, 2026
    • Time: 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM
    • Location: The Digital Gym, 1100 Market Street, San Diego
    • Event Link 
  •  Bird Outing: Lakeside’s River Park
    • Date: August 8, 2026
    • Time: 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    • Location: Lakeside Riverpark Conservancy Field Station, 12108 Industry Road, Lakeside
    • Event Link
  • Wonder the Wetlands: Bird Watching
    • Date: August 8, 2026
    • Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    • Location: Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reserve, 2055 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego
    • Event Link
  • Bilingual Paint Party: Native Seed Library at Otay Mesa-Nester Public Library
    • Date: August 14, 2026
    • Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    • Location: Otay Mesa - Nestor Public Library, 3003 Coronado Ave., San Diego
    • Event Link
  •  Wonder the Wetlands – Annual Docent Training
    • Date: August 15, 2026
    • Time: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    • Location: Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reserve, 2055 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego
    • Event Link
  •  Birding Outing: Famosa Slough
    • Date: August 15, 2026
    • Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    • Location: 4285 W. Pt. Loma Blvd, San Diego
    • Event Link
  • 10 Birds You’ll Want to Know in San Diego at Wild Birds Unlimited
    • Date: August 15, 2026
    • Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    • Location: Wild Birds Unlimited, 10549 Scripps Poway Parkway, Suite B-3, San Diego
    • Event Link
  •  Stewardship Thursday at Anstine
    • Date: August 20, 2026
    • Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    • Location: Anstine Nature Preserve, 2437 Hutchison St., Vista
    • Event Link
  • Queer Hike: Sunset in Tecolote Canyon
    • Date: August 21, 2026
    • Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    • Location: North Clairemont Recreation Center and Community Park,4421 Bannock Ave, San Diego
    • Event Link
  •  Wonder the Wetlands: Work Party
    • Date: August 22, 2026
    • Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    • Location: Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reserve, 2055 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego
    • Event Link
  •  Bird Sit and Stroll: Imperial Beach
    • Dates: August 28, 2026
    • Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    • Location: Bayside Birding and Walking Trail, 495 10th Street
      Imperial Beach
    • Event Link                
  • Birdy 30’s: Harry Griffen Regional Park
    • Date: August 30, 2026
    • Time: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
    • Location: Harry Griffen Regional Park, La Mesa
    • Event Link

Palomar Audubon Society

  • Guajome Regional Park Field Trip
    • Date: August 1, 2026
    • Time: 8:00 AM to 11:30 PM
    • Location: Guajome Regional Park, 3003 Guajome Lake Rd, Oceanside
    • Event Link
  •  Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary Field Trip
    • Date: August 8, 2026
    • Time: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    • Location: Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary, 3850 N River Rd, Oceanside
    • Event Link
  •  San Elijo Lagoon Field Trip
    • Date: August 15, 2026
    • Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    • Location: San Elijo Lagoon, 1705 N Rios Ave, Solana Beach
    • Event Link
  •  Felicita County Park Field Trip
    • Date: August 22, 2026
    • Time: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    • Location: Felicita County Park, 742 Clarence Ln, Escondido
    • Event Link
  • Laguna Meadows/Lake Field Trip
    • Date: August 29, 2026
    • Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    • Location: Penny Pines Trailhead, 12031 Sunrise Hwy, Mount Laguna
    • Event Link
 Buena Vista Audubon Society
  • Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary Walk
    • Date: August 1, 2026
    • Time: 7:45 AM – 9:00 AM
    • Location: 3850 N. River Rd., Oceanside
    • Event Link
  •  Kids’ Nature Clubhouse
    • Date: August 9, 2026
    • Time: 11:00 AM  – 12:30 PM
    • Location: Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center, 2202 South Coast Hwy., Oceanside
    • Event Link
  •  El Corazon Garrison Creek
    • Date: August 12, 2026
    • Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
    • Location: El Corazon Garrison Creek, Oceanside
    • Event Link
  •  Birding with Barbara
    • Date: August 15, 2026
    • Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
    • Location: San Elijo Lagoon Visitor Center 2710 Manchester Blvd., Encinitas
    • Event Link
  •  Nature Journaling
    • Date: August 16, 2026
    • Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    • Location: San Elijo Lagoon Visitor Center 2710 Manchester Blvd., Encinitas
    • Event Link
  •  Preschool Nature Storytime
    • Date: August 24, 2026
    • Time: 10:00 AM  – 11:00 AM
    • Location: Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center, 2202 South Coast Hwy., Oceanside
    • Event Link

San Diego Botanical Garden

  • Butterfly Walk

San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy

  • SDRVC Creekside Critters Bird of Prey with SD County Parks and Recreation
    • Date: August 1, 2026
    • Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    • Location: Del Mar Library, 1309 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
    • Event Link
  • SDRVC Slow Flow Outdoor Yoga with Anna at the Birdwing
    • Date: August 8, 2026
    • Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    • Location: San Dieguito Lagoon Staging Area, 15648 San Andres Drive, Del Mar
    • Event Link
  •  SDRVC Outdoor Yoga with Susan at the Birdwing
    • Dates: August 16, 2026
    • Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    • Location: San Dieguito Lagoon Staging Area, 15648 San Andres Drive, Del Mar
    • Event Link
  •  SDRVC Monthly Walk N Talk @ Crest Canyon & River Path Del Mar
    • Dates: August 28, 2026
    • Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    • Location: North Shore Lake Hodges Trailhead, 19320 Lake Drive, Escondido
    • Event Link
  • SDRVC Art in Nature Watercolor Workshop
    • Dates: August 29, 2026
    • Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    • Location: Birdwing Open Air Classroom, 15648 San Andres Dr., Del Mar
    • Event Link
 
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Collective
  • Discovery Tour
    • Date: August 1, 2026
    • Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    • Location: San Elijo Lagoon, Nature Center Loop Trail, 2710 Manchester Ave., Cardiff-by-the-Sea
    • Event Link
  • Movie Screening “The Little Things”
    • Date: August 1, 2026
    • Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    • Location: Dove Library/Carlsbad City Library 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad
    • Event Link
  •  Family Fun Day
    • Date: August 2, 2026
    • Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    • Location: San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
    • Event Link
  • Volunteer Restoration Event
    • Date: August 5, 2026
    • Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM
    • Location: Will be shared before the event
    • Event Link
  •  Wildlife Tour
    • Date: August 8, 2026
    • Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    • Location: San Elijo Lagoon (location will be emailed)
    • Event Link
  •  Volunteer Restoration Event
    • Date: August 15, 2026
    • Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM
    • Location: Will be shared before the event
    • Event Link
 Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation
  • Discovery Silent Auction
    • Date: August 14-18, 2026
    • Time: 8:00 AM on August 14 to 8:00 PM on August 18
    • Location: see link - details coming soon
    • Event Link
  • Discovery Gala – DC Disco
    • Date: August 29, 2026
    • Time: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    • Location: Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad
    • Event Link
  • Mammal Mornings
    • Date: Every Monday
    • Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Location: The Discovery Campus, 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad
    • Event Link
  • Marine Monday
    • Date: Every Monday
    • Time: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    • Location: The Discovery Campus, 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad
    • Event Link
  •  Terrific Bug Tuesday
    • Date: Every Tuesday
    • Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    • Location: The Discovery Campus, 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad
    • Event Link
  •  Tales & Trails
    • Date: Every Tuesday
    • Time: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    • Location: The Discovery Campus, 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad
    • Event Link
  •  Wiiwish & More
    • Date: Every Wednesday
    • Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    • Location: The Discovery Campus, 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad
    • Event Link
  •  Chicken Check-In
    • Date: Every Wednesday
    • Time: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    • Location: The Discovery Campus, 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad
    • Event Link
  •  Quail Encounters
    • Date: Every Thursday
    • Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    • Location: The Discovery Campus, 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad
    • Event Link
  •  Little Owl Thursday
    • Date: Every Thursday
    • Time: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    • Location: The Discovery Campus, 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad
    • Event Link
  •  Friday Fairy Fables
    • Date: Every Friday
    • Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    • Location: The Discovery Campus, 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad
    • Event Link
  •  Falcon Feeding Friday
    • Date: Every Friday
    • Time: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    • Location: The Discovery Campus, 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad
    • Event Link
  • Snake Slither Sessions
    • Date: Every Saturday
    • Time: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    • Location: The Discovery Campus, 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad
    • Event Link
  • Sensory Sunday
    • Date: Every Sunday
    • Time: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    • Location: The Discovery Campus, 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad
    • Event Link

Living Coast Discovery Center


 Additional Resources:

San Diego Bird Alliance
Buena Vista Audubon Society
Palomar Audubon Society
San Diego Natural History Museum Canyoneers Hikes
San Diego Natural History Museum Nat Talks
San Diego Natural History Museum Community Science
San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy
San Dieguito Lagoon
San Elijo Lagoon
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
Living Coast Discovery Center
California State Parks Foundation
San Diego County Parks and Recreation
California Native Plant Society San Diego Chapter
San Diego Canyonlands
Wildlife Research Organization
Ramona Barn Owls
Project Wildlife

Organizations we support:

San Diego Bird Alliance
Wildlife Research Organization
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Ramona Barn Owls
Project Wildlife