Date: 10/15/26 1:49 pm From: Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hotspots for eBird bar charts October 8 - 15
For anyone considering Carson's Crossing in Penasquitos Canyon, this was posted on Facebook by a ranger this morning. And as of right now there may be a decent chance of rain next Wednesday and possibly Thursday.
From Ranger Gina: [🌦️] Trail Update: Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve [🌤️] Nature is really keeping us on our toes this week! Despite the roller‑coaster weather, the trails at Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve are open and ready for adventure. A couple reminders as you head out: • Carson’s Crossing is still flooded (yep… still!) • There’s a washout on the North Main Trail east of Wagon Wheel/Little Waimea Best to avoid those spots. And just to keep things interesting… San Diego is under a heat advisory through the weekend. Expect hot temps and high winds, so pack water, take breaks, and listen to your body out there. We still have wet and muddy patches, too — please stay on the trail and don’t blaze new routes around them. Our plants and critters appreciate your cooperation! Stay cool, stay safe, and enjoy the preserve’s very dramatic seasonal mood swing. Lisa Ruby Sabre Springs
On 10/15/2026 10:00 AM, Ruslan Balagansky wrote:
> Greetings, > > Despite the Tropical Storm excitement, we had excellent coverage on these hotspots, and 2 more are now 100% complete! > > Highlights include an Masked/Nazca Booby at Grand Caribe Shoreline Park, a number of irrupting RBNUs in various unlikely place, and a continuing Northern Red Bishop near the ag fields north of Highland Valley Rd. > > This starting week, we have a longer list again with one hotspot that can be completed and several more that are close! > > If you're just joining us, please see this message for an explanation of these weekly hotspot lists: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/topic/hotspots_for_ebird_bar_charts/119585667 > > Map for Oct 15 - 21: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1H9Ceu0a5T1h6jiSZNUvB527mkYcydT8&usp=sharing > > Hotspots nearing bar chart completion (number = weeks missing): > > Lake Sutherland - 1 > Carmel Mission Park - 2 > Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve--Carson's Crossing area - 2 > Otay Lakes County Park - 2 > Santa Ysabel Mission - 2 > Cortez Place--coastal access - 3 > Eternal Hills Cemetery - 3 > San Luis Rey River Park--Bonsall area - 3 > Valley Middle School Trail - 3 > Encinitas--Arden Dr. - 4 > San Marcos Creek - 5 > Sweetwater County Park--Quarry Trail - 5 > Lower Otay Reservoir--east arm pullouts (including North Pt. gate) - 6 > San Diego NWR--Proctor Valley - 6 > Borrego Springs--Mesquite Bosque - 7 > Henshaw Scenic Vista - 7 > Laguna Mtns.--Morris Ranch Rd. - 7 > Alta Vista Botanical Gardens - 9 > Konyn Dairy (private property) - 9 > Penasquitos Creek Park - 9 > San Luis Rey Picnic Area - 9 > Horse Ranch Creek Open Space - 10 > J Street Viewpoint (Encinitas) - 10 > > Hotspots with 3+ week bar chart gaps: > > San Diego Archaeological Center > Heritage Park (Chula Vista) > Gird Valley Preserve > Sunrise Hwy--mile 14.5 pullout > Anza-Borrego Desert SP--Old Vallecito Ranch > Hellhole Canyon Preserve > Warner Springs--town > Cannon Rd. pond > San Onofre SB--bluffs > Kwaamii Point > > Cheers, > > -- > Ruslan Balagansky > San Diego (Mira Mesa), CA >
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#18067): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/18067 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/121773742/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month.
