Three Hummingbird Species Are San Diego Residents and can be spotted regularly: Anna’s, Black-chinned, and Costa’s hummingbird. Costa’s Hummingbirds arrive at the Anza–Borrego Desert in December and are abundant in spring. Feeding on nectar from …

A cluster of blooming chamise among the chaparral at Harris Trail just north of Fallbrook.
Posted August 31, 2023
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