Birding is the type of activity you can do anywhere. All you need is a pair of binoculars and a guide book or the
. This free app, a product of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, allows you to see reports of recent sightings in your area, log your own sightings and learn more about the different birds you may see.Buena Vista Audubon Society offers a free class called Coastal Birding 101 on the last Saturday of every month. It also leads regular outings to hot spots around the county, including Whelan Lake, Rancho Carrillo Trail and Garrison Creek Trail at El Corazon Park. The best way to stay up to date on scheduled trips is to check out the current newsletter at