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WE LOVE BIRDS! We explore, learn, and celebrate the wonder of birds while creating spaces everyone feels welcome, valued, and free to be themselves
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It's a start ... a WIP
The SoCal Bird Nerds have a website and it's live!
We invite you to join our email list to keep current with all our happenings
This website reflects the contributions of several individuals who share a vision.
Special S/O to Kristin Harris for designing our logo and website. THANK YOU KRISTIN!
We bird in different locations and in a variety of ways
More to come -join us out there
Love,
The SoCal Bird Nerds
#socalbirdnerds #california #birders #birdwatching #website #joinus
31 Oct 2025
🦆🐢 🌳 Join us for our November Bird Outing at Kit Carson Park in Escondido!
We’ll spend the morning exploring one of North County’s favorite parks, connecting with nature, and being in community. Eagle Scout Lake is often a great place to look for ducks, herons, and grebes. Plus, turtles! After our September retreat and a postponed rainy October outing, we are all excited to see you all again!
📍 Meet at Eagle Scout Lake, west of the amphitheater
🕗 Sunday, November 8, 8–10 AM
5th slide has the meeting spot.
The park has paved paths, grassy areas, shaded places to rest and accessible restrooms. The outing route is stroller- and wheelchair-friendly. Free parking is available on site, and the NCTD BREEZE Route 350 stops nearby.
We’ll have loaner binoculars available thanks to @n_o_c_s
Everyone is welcome! Bring your kids, friends or just yourself. We’ll move at a relaxed pace and enjoy some time outdoors together.
Hope to see you there!
#SoCalBirdNerds #BirdingSanDiego #NorthCountyBirding #Escondido #AccessibleOutdoorBirdingForEveryone
02 Nov 2026
A perfect weekend activity for a bird-loving artist! 💙Yesterday I had so much fun joining @artreachsd in painting this cool mural of migrating birds. I figured since I have a lot of experience painting small watercolor paintings of birds, my skills could be utilized for the small details on the mural so I chose to paint the thin stripes on a hoopoe bird’s wings.
Of course while I was there, the birder in me had to share a random fun fact about the Resplendent Quetzal and invite people to join one of our @socalbirdnerds walks sometime!
Can’t wait to go back and see the finished project 🥰
📍University Ave & 42nd Street, San Diego, CA
#muralpainting #blackbirder #birdart
01 Nov 2026
🚨 POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN! 🚨
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SCBN x WBC
Hello everyone👋🏾 after a nice little break we are back, this month we return to the iconic @worldbeatcenter for our bi-monthly bird outing in Balboa Park.
We’ll meet in the parking to enjoy some light refreshments and snacks.
Then, we’ll saunter across the street to INSPIRATION POINT, exploring the flora and fauna along the way using accessible paths
🍵COME A FEW MINUTES EARLY
You’re welcome to enjoy complimentary tea and coffee in this garden oasis, right in the city
WBC will be providing fresh Palomar Mountain Springs Water for everyone so bring along a bottle to fill up if you have one.
💜With kind, generous support from @n_o_c_s we have binoculars for loan and no experience is ever necessary.
There are folks who can help one another out as we go along and this is an ALL AGES, IDENTITIES & ABILITIES outing
BIRDS, WILDLIFE & HISTORICAL FEATURES
Of course we’ll be nerding out over the songbirds, soaring raptors, gulls and the occasional Brown pelican flyover. We’ll also be keeping sharp ears and eyes out for the Red-masked parakeet flocks known to cluster in the trees above -fingers crossed!
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS —>DM or email us
Details at Link in Bio & at socalbirdnerds.com
💜SHARE THIS POST & BRING A FRIEND OR TWO
👉🏽SIGN UP to receive our emails to keep current in all things Bird Nerd 🐦🤓
You are always welcomed 🫶🏼
We speak English | Hablamos español
PC: @ty_presents of eagle
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#balboapark #community
08 Oct 2026
SCBN x WBC
Hello everyone👋🏾 after a nice little break we are back, this month we return to the iconic @worldbeatcenter for our bi-monthly bird outing in Balboa Park.
We’ll meet in the parking to enjoy some light refreshments and snacks.
Then, we’ll saunter across the street to INSPIRATION POINT, exploring the flora and fauna along the way using accessible paths
🍵COME A FEW MINUTES EARLY
You’re welcome to enjoy complimentary tea and coffee in this garden oasis, right in the city
WBC will be providing fresh Palomar Mountain Springs Water for everyone so bring along a bottle to fill up if you have one.
💜With kind, generous support from @n_o_c_s we have binoculars for loan and no experience is ever necessary.
There are folks who can help one another out as we go along and this is an ALL AGES, IDENTITIES & ABILITIES outing
BIRDS, WILDLIFE & HISTORICAL FEATURES
Of course we’ll be nerding out over the songbirds, soaring raptors, gulls and the occasional Brown pelican flyover. We’ll also be keeping sharp ears and eyes out for the Red-masked parakeet flocks known to cluster in the trees above -fingers crossed!
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS —>DM or email us
Details at Link in Bio & at socalbirdnerds.com
💜SHARE THIS POST & BRING A FRIEND OR TWO
👉🏽SIGN UP to receive our emails to keep current in all things Bird Nerd 🐦🤓
You are always welcomed 🫶🏼
We speak English | Hablamos español
PC: @ty_presents of eagle
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#socalbirdnerds #birding #sandiego
#balboapark #community
07 Oct 2026
We are so grateful for everyone who participated in last Saturday’s pop-up bird outing! Including those who showed up, those who opened their spaces to us, those who helped plan, and those who couldn’t make it but sent us their good energy nonetheless! It all contributed to a very special outing with @tonymbingham where we appreciated the birds while connecting to the history of the Coleman Creek area. The outing was followed by a reflection and talk at the lovely @calicocidery where Tony shared more about his latest exhibition at the @ccaemuseum. We’re feeling lots of gratitude and bird joy! See you at the next one 🕊️
Thank you to @tonymbingham @emilyghanna and @kiki_and_the_birds for contributing your photos!
18 Aug 2026
The Long-billed Curlew.
Large and long-legged bird with a very long curved bill, which can reach around 8 inches. North America's largest shorebird. Eats crustaceans hiding in the mud.
#BolsaChica #Curlew #HuntingtonBeach #Birding
16 Aug 2026
Join us THIS SATURDAY August 15th for a very special pop-up event! You won’t want to miss it! Details ⬇️
SCBN x @tonymbingham × @ccaemuseum
Location and Access: We will meet approximately one-quarter mile down Calico Ranch Road along Coleman Creek. Most of the outing will take place on the dirt road that follows the creek. Optional portions will include creek crossings and rocky, uneven terrain. The staging area and primary dirt-road route are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. We will meet at (33°05’21.8”N 116°38’27.8”W), and a Google maps link will be in our stories for easier access!
Parking and Restrooms: Parking will be available near the starting point along the dirt road. If additional parking is needed, overflow parking will be available at Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, and carpools to and from the birding site will be organized that morning.
The closest ADA restrooms will be at @calicocidery, approximately one-half mile away, but are available to us from 8-11am!
Possible Bird Sightings: Acorn Woodpecker, Red-shouldered Hawk, Hooded Oriole, Black-headed Grosbeak, Black Phoebe, California Quail, Stellars Jay, California Towhee, Cooper’s Hawk, Spotted Towhee… 😍
What to bring:
Sunscreen
Comfortable shoes that may get dirty/wet
Hat
Water bottle
Clothes for warm weather
Camp chair (optional)
Loaner binoculars available thanks to support by @n_o_c_s
What to expect: We will explore the approximate site of Coleman Camp, an African American community associated with the Julian gold rush whose physical traces have largely disappeared from the landscape. Following the bird outing, Tony Bingham will discuss his multimedia artwork in Field Notes on Memory, currently on view at the California Center for the Arts Museum, and its connections to Coleman Creek, local habitats, history, and memory.
Can’t want to see you there!
13 Aug 2026
JOIN US on Sunday, August 9th from 8a-10a
for our SCBN x WBC in Balboa Park @worldbeatcenter
We will begin and end at WBC.
In between -we’ll venture further into Balboa Park towards Palm Canyon Trail
[see the map on 3rd slide]
We hope to see a variety of birds hummingbirds, sparrows, songbirds and raptors and all kinds of plants, trees and other wildlife
IN COMMUNITY
💜As always -all are welcomed and no experience is necessary -just come for the birds, joy and being in community.
✨️We embrace safe, inclusive spaces for us all
COME LEARN & HELP US TRACK THE BIRDS using @merlin.bird.id to fill in gaps in bird recordings for our communities, science and the birds! We’ll show you how
🍵COME A FEW MINUTES EARLY
You’re welcome to enjoy complimentary tea and coffee in this garden oasis, right in the city. WBC will be providing fresh Palomar Mountain Springs Water for everyone so bring along a bottle to fill up if you have one.
💜With kind, generous support from @n_o_c_s we have binoculars for loan and no experience is ever necessary.
There are folks who can help one another out as we go along and this is an ALL AGES, IDENTITIES & ABILITIES outing
•Parking across the street.
•Bathrooms available & terrain is smooth and mostly flat. There are some stairs into the canyon and there is plenty to see for folx staying on the upper deck and surrounding paths.
Details at Link in Bio & at socalbirdnerds.com
💜SHARE THIS POST & BRING A FRIEND OR TWO
👉🏽SIGN UP to receive our emails to keep current in all things Bird Nerd 🐦🤓
You are always welcomed 🫶🏼
We speak English | Hablamos español
SEE YOU ALL THERE!
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PC: @ty_presents of eagle
06 Aug 2026
Join SoCal Bird Nerds for our monthly bird outing at Kate Sessions Memorial Park!
We’ll meet at 8:00 a.m. to explore one of San Diego’s best neighborhood birding spots, with sweeping views of Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. This guided outing will take us through portions of the park in search of resident and migratory birds, and we’re excited to be joined by one of our founding Nerds who's in town, Alex Troutman, @n8ture_al!
Commonly seen birds here include Cassin’s Kingbird, Swinhoe’s White-eye, Scaly-breasted Munia, Lesser Goldfinch, Dark-eyed Junco, and Western Bluebird, among many others.
Parking is free, and the nearest bus stop is approximately 1 mile from the park, requiring an uphill walk.
Accessibility: Kate Sessions Park features paved concrete sidewalks and trails. The main park loop has an average grade of approximately 6.3%, with some sections reaching 8–10%, which may require assistance for manual wheelchair users or those using strollers.
For anyone who prefers to relax and bird from one location, we’ll also have a stationary birding option so everyone can enjoy the morning at their own pace.
ADA bathrooms are available
Binoculars will be available to borrow thanks to @n_o_c_s , so whether you’re brand new to birding or an experienced bird nerd, we’d love to have you join us!
06 Jul 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 4th Annual Harriet Tubman Freedom Birdwatch! 🐦⬛☀️🌍
WorldBeat Center would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make this year's event so meaningful. Thank you for sharing part of your Father's Day with us. We were truly delighted to see such a wonderful turnout and to celebrate Juneteenth in community with so many families, friends, and nature lovers.
A special thank you to our co-creating partner, the @cubirds Project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, for continuing to build programs with us that connect communities through nature, culture, and community-led science. We are also deeply grateful to the @sandiegobirdalliance , @socalbirdnerds , @tammahwatts and every bird guide and volunteer who helped lead birding tours and create such a welcoming experience for all.
Thank you to Dramane Koné and the WorldBeat Drummers and Dancers for bringing the energetic spirit of West African drum and dance, and to everyone who shared their stories, reflections, and energy throughout the day. Together, we honored Harriet Tubman, the ancestors who never gave up in the pursuit of freedom, and the enduring connection between nature, history, and liberation.
During the event people expressed gratitude for a day of joy, peace, and sense of community that everyone felt. Together, we continue to honor the past, care for our environment, and build a future rooted in freedom, belonging, and hope. 🌍🕊️
Please enjoy these highlights from the day!
📸 Vito di Stefano, WorldBeat Center and Tammah Watts.
26 Jun 2026
MINDFUL MONDAY MEDITATION
yesterday's Juneteenth celebration @worldbeatcenter -->we thank you
🪷Mindfulness in commUNITY
💜What do you notice in these brief captures?
Sometimes folks mistakenly believe that the only way to practice mindfulness is to be alone, still, forever quiet and immersed in complete silence
Key elements of mindfulness are-
to be in/return to the present moment
...to practice lovingkindness for self so that you can in turn, offer the same to others
...to notice
REFLECTION PROMPT (in the last frames of video)
What does Freedom mean to you?
🙏🏾folks shared:
•no one is free until all are free
•bodily autonomy
•having the ability to make choices
•making my ancestors proud
•uninfluenced thought
•peace for every human
• feeling proud to be who you are!
•I'm buzzin after birding!!
•free to be me
• living without fear!
•choosing decisions YOU believe in
•choice to be, explore, and love
•every human being to flourish in their full potential!
•coexistence with no place for hate
•No borders
•Being safe with community in one place together!!
Much gratitude to all who were there and also to those we are connected to in spirit who couldn't be there physically
PC: @tonymbingham @kiki_and_the_birds + yours truly
@worldbeatethnobotanysanctuary @oneworldbeatcafe
@socalbirdnerds @sandiegobirdalliance
@n_o_c_s
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22 Jun 2026
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