
We had a total of 100 species, with the number of cumulative species remaining at 273. Of note were 3 Acorn Woodpeckers in Area 2, and an Orchard Oriole in Area 2. Fall is here, and we are seeing many of the familiar wintering birds returning to San Diego, including a few duck species.
Photo of a Acorn Woodpecker by Ranger Dave.
Distribution of birds seen through the year at San Dieguito Lagoon October 2025 (PDF)


Harvest Tea at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead