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SUMMARY:Mountain, Sea and Desert Birding Tour 
DESCRIPTION:Explore Southern California’s rich birdlife on a guided journey from the mountains to the Salton Sea to the desert. \nJoin expert birders Gjon Hazard and Thomas Myers for an unforgettable birding experience as we explore and learn about the rich diversity of inland southern California (130+ species possible). \n \nWhat to Expect: \n\nThree days of guided birding across diverse habitats: \n\n\nFriday: Salton Sea and the Imperial Valley \n\n\nSaturday: Cuyamaca Rancho State Park \n\n\nSunday: Borrego Valley \n\n\nExpert instruction on bird identification, ecology, conservation, and taxonomy \n\n\nDaily meetups at the Anza-Borrego Foundation office with carpooling to each location \n\n\nOpportunities for both rare and common bird sightings, guided by two of the region’s top birding experts \n\n\nEasy to moderate, slow-paced walking with some uneven or rocky terrain \n\n\nVariations in temperature, from hotter desert temperatures to cooler mountain mornings \n\n \nWho Should Attend: \n\nBirders of all levels—primarily beginner to intermediate, but all skill levels welcome  \n\n\nNature lovers looking to deepen their understanding of regional birdlife \n\n\nAnyone ready for three rewarding days outdoors in varied landscapes \n\n \nWhat to Bring: \n\nBinoculars \n\n\nLunch, snacks, and water each day \n\n\nComfortable clothing and shoes for outdoor conditions \n\n\nLodging arrangements (participants are responsible for their own accommodations) \n\n\nDrivers should start with a (mostly) full tank of gas \n\n \nREGISTER TODAY! ( https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=c8f49588-3246-4720-82bf-8153c6be3213&envId=p-Of6JnJ-NDU-Ys4lsF7CG9w&zone=usa )\nDate & Time: (This event is three days) \nFriday, November 20, 2026, 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.  \nSaturday, November 21, 2026, 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. \nSunday, November 22, 2026, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.  \n \nLocation:   \nMeet at the ABF office in the Mall: 587 Palm Canyon Dr. #122, Borrego Springs, CA, 92004  \n(in The Mall, park in the eastside lot). We’ll then carpool and/or caravan to our birding locations. \n \nCost:  \nABF Members: $213 (Become a Member for only $35 and save!) \nNon-Members: $250 \nStudents: $125  \n \nCancellation Policy & Scholarships: Please see our FAQs page to read our cancellation policy and learn about scholarship options.   \n \nWhat Past Participants Have Said: \n \n\n“Great group. Excellent guides, fun participants and great learning experience. Love the Mountain, Sea, Desert concept.” \n\n\n“Great way to sample San Diego County’s diversity in just three days.” \n\n\n“Great locations- the guides really knew where to go” \n\n\n“From beginning to the end of the 3 days, it was packed with good information, great guides, enlightening insights in the world of birds in the area. Loved the trip and the camaraderie. Gjon and Thomas were wonderful guides.” \n\n\n“Learned about many great birding locations I wouldn’t have known to visit with plenty of species, many of which were new sightings for me.” \n\n \nAbout The Tour Leaders: \nGjon Hazard is a life-long California birder. He has led birding tours and field trips for the San Diego Bird Festival, Western Field Ornithologists, various Audubon societies, and other groups. Gjon is also a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service where, for more than 20 years, he has worked with listed and at-risk plant and animal species. Prior to that, he conducted ornithological field surveys for the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, the U.S. Forest Service, academia, and biological consulting firms.  \n  \nThomas Myers has been birding for over 25 years and has led birding tours for Andiamo Travel (based out of Ensenada, Baja Norte Mexico). He has been working as a Wildlife Biologist for the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Natural History Museum, and other local consulting firms concentrating on field work with listed vertebrate species in the southwest including reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and, of course, birds! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOwl Ally Sticker\n\n\n\n\n					$4.99\n				\n\n\n\nIn stock\n\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		Owl Ally Sticker quantity\n	\n	\n\n		Add to cart\n\n			\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n				SKU:\n				110564\n				\n			\n\nCategory: Gifts & Accessories\n\nTags: Sticker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhow your support for nocturnal wildlife with the “I’m an Owl Ally” vinyl sticker, celebrating the owls that thrive beneath the star-filled skies of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park®, an official International Dark Sky Park. This bold design captures the mystery of desert nights, where owls silently patrol the moonlit landscape as vital members of the park’s ecosystem.\n
URL:https://theabf.org/events/mountain-sea-and-desert-birding-tour-3/
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