
Today I enjoyed a glorious walk. I hiked along the always life-filled San Diego River Estuary.
Beginning along the north side of the San Diego River from Friars Road, I headed west down the bicycle and jogging trail which parallels Sea World Drive. I then crossed the river over the Sports Arena Boulevard bridge and returned along the San Diego River Trail back east to Morena Boulevard.
I didn’t expect to get any decent shots of birds with my dinky little camera, but as it turned out I got lucky. While the estuary is always teeming with both migrating and native birds, most tend to gather on the small islands and mud flats a fair distance from the path.








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I never thought of hiking there. Is there a lot of traffic next to you, like when you walk at the bay near mission blvd?
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On the south side you’re right next to Interstate 8. The north side is a bit more tranquil, but Sea World Drive is still very close. Lots of bikes use the trail. As one follows the river east into Mission Valley, passing under Interstate 5 and the rail bridges, there’s a greater homeless presence and graffiti.
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Your “dinky little camera” did a very nice job, Richard. Great photos. Thanks.
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beautiful shots! I am amazed you were able to get a hummingbird. They are usually so fast I can never get a shot of one.
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I was able to walk right up to it before it spooked and winged away!
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You got some great pictures! I know that area quite well, as I lived in Southern California before Maui. Thank you for capturing and sharing these beauties. Robyn
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Thanks, Robyn!
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