Nancy Christensen reported at least 30 Lesser Nighthawks at dusk on Rangeland Road, near the Ramona Grasslands Preserve ( site guide here ) ...

The American Avocet is frequently described as graceful and stately. This shorebird does seem to have an elegantly dignified manner as it fe...

Great-tailed Grackles were first discovered visiting California in 1964. Of course, now, they are widespread and common in southern Californ...

From San Diego at sea level it is 54 miles east on Interstate 8 to Laguna Summit at just over 4000 feet. Now exit at Hwy 8 mile marker 54 on...

Here are some shots of the photogenic Black Phoebe. They like to sit out in the open, over the water, and are not very timid around people. ...