Jalama Beach, where surfers compete with birds.

San Marcos Foothills, a unique urban foothill open space and an important habitat for rare birds.

An interesting new life bird: a Red-breasted Sapsucker with stunning crimson color

Male Great Blue Heron standing on its nest site, patiently waiting for a mate.

Rare Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Winter Birding | Oso Flaco Lake, Guadalupe a natural reserve with a variety of habitats ideal for birding.

A new life bird for many of us: a Burrowing Owl standing on "Urbanite"

Snowy Egret resting at the mouth of Mission Creek

Birds were pairing up.

A new bird to my life list: the Greater White-fronted Goose