Evening Bird Walk at Mission Trails
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Join Mission Trails Regional Park birders Millie Basden and Cindy Cornelius for a guided bird walk along Father Junipero Serra Trail and the Grasslands area of the park. We avoid the summer heat on this evening bird walk. We’ll look and listen for owls, nighthawks, poorwills, bats, deer, and other creatures of the night.
Meet in the dirt parking lot at the corner of Bushy Hill Dr. and Father Junípero Serra Trail, across from Kumeyaay Lake Campground.
Bring binoculars if you have them. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring along water.
Don't forget to bring along a flashlight and an extra layer of clothing -- it often cools down after the sun sets.
Walks are canceled if raining.
Photo credit: Wendy Esterly
Mission Trails Regional Park
Mission Trails Regional Park encompasses nearly 5,800 acres of both natural and developed recreational acres. Its rugged hills, valleys and open areas represent a San Diego prior to the landing of Cabrillo in San Diego Bay in 1542. Centrally located and only eight miles northeast of downtown San Diego, Mission Trails Regional Park provides a quick, natural escape from the urban hustle and bustle. Mission Trails Regional Park has been called the third Jewel in the City of San Diego Park System. Along with Balboa Park and Mission Bay, it provides San Diego residents and visitors a way to explore the cultural, historical, and recreational aspects of San Diego. Started in 1974, Mission Trails Regional Park has become one of the largest urban parks in the United States. Originally used by the Kumeyaay, the park is the site of the Old Mission Dam, built to store water for the Mission San Diego de Alcala. With over 40 miles of trails, boating on Lake Murray, camping at Kumeyaay Lake, numerous informative hikes, and a state-of-the-art Visitor & Interpretive Center, Mission Trails Regional Park has something to offer everyone. Visitors Center Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day The Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center boasts a 94 seat theater. Currently there are four shows running daily.