Date: 2/22/26 8:33 pm From: Ruslan Balagansky via groups.io <ruslan...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hotspots for eBird Bar Charts Feb 22 - 28
For anyone considering Azalea Glen, I just went there today, but found the
trail almost impassable. A downed euc is blocking the trail right after the
trailhead, in addition to the trail being covered in melting snow. So it
may be better to wait until the end of the week before attempting this one.
Perhaps the tree will be cleared back then, or at least it probably won't
be surrounded by slushy/icy snow by then, making it easier to climb
over/under it. Note that this obstacle isn't mentioned on the park website
so don't interpret the absence of a closure notice to mean it's been
cleared.
Instead, I hiked to Cuyamaca Peak on Lookout Rd, not realizing that that is
a different hotspot (not much reception up there to check). It was also
covered in snow, but doable with care taken to not lose your footing. I was
rewarded with many actually visible Fox Sparrows!
On Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 11:13 PM Ruslan Balagansky via groups.io <ruslan=
<balagansky.com...> wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> We're finishing off this past week with at least one rarity (Neotropic
> Cormorant at Otay today).
>
> Next week we have a longer list, including two hotspots that only this
> coming week for 100% bar charts (indicated in bold red text).
>
> Map for next week:
> https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=10HYkQgKvU72uJ7xwD9Deg95hkFNkpe8&usp=sharing >
> Hotspots nearing bar chart completion:
>
> *Barnett Ranch Preserve - 1*
> Cuyamaca Rancho SP--Azalea Glen Trail
> Encinitas Viewpoint Park
> Hilleary Park
> Lopez Ridge Park
> NAS North Island--O St. path, golf course, ponds (restricted access)
> San Vicente Reservoir
> Sunset Drive Area--eucs & riparian
> *Torrey Hills Mesa - 1*
>
> Hotspots with 3+ week bar chart gaps:
>
> Laguna Mtns.--Thing Valley/Desert View Rds.
> Laguna Mtns.--Burnt Rancheria Campground
> Roadrunner Park
> Scripps Ranch Community Park
> Cuyamaca Rancho SP--Cold Stream Trail
> Self-Realization Fellowship (Encinitas)
> Carmel Knolls Park
> Calzada Del Bosque / Chino Farms area
> Spooners Mesa
> Palomar Mtn.--East Grade Road
> Camp Pendleton--Santa Margarita River mouth (restricted access)
> Berry Street Park
> Barona Resort & Casino
> Bonsall--Old River Rd.
> Emerald Hills Park
> Otay River Valley--east of 125
> Laguna Mtns.--Garnet Peak
> Cristianitos Regional Trail
> Glen Abbey Cemetery
> Eucalyptus County Park
> Laguna Mtns.--Sheephead Mtn. Rd. pullout
>
> Cheers,
>
> --
> Ruslan Balagansky
> San Diego (Mira Mesa), CA
>
>
>
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