Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Spotting

Carlos - May 30, 2016June 1, 20160

Sapsuckers are four species of North American woodpeckers that can also be spotted around Los Angeles County locally. Red-breasted sapsucker (S. ruber) is probably the type of woodpecker expected to be spotted when searching for this bird around L.A. the other three can still be spotted here, but are more

Western Scrub-Jay

Spotting

Carlos - May 23, 2016May 31, 20160

Western Scrub-Jay - Aphelocoma californica The valley has many hidden gems previously highlighted in Weekly Spotlight 04/10/2016 O'Melveney Park brings to us an abundance of opportunities of different varieties of birds that can be seen. A convenient checklist of Birds of O'Melveney Park brought to us Courtesy of The San Fernando Valley Audubon Society

Weekly Spotlight 15May16 – Veterans Park Disc Golf

Chris - May 16, 2016May 18, 20160

Here's a nice little park in Northern LA Sylmar area with a great Disc Golf Challenge Description: Very challenging, with lots of trees and hills in the lower portion of park. Some rough walking terrain. Upper portion holds the beautiful grounds of hospital destroyed in the 1971 quake. Multiple pin locations.

Weekly Spotlight 08May2016 – Spotters – Ready, Set, Go!! Photo Contest

Chris - May 9, 2016May 31, 20160

OK Spotters. Natural Habitat.com is sponsoring a photo Contest. You have until 14 June 2016 to submit up to 3 photos. Grand prizes are a specialized photography trip to Yellowstone or a Polar Bear Photo excursion. Follow this link for the details. Natural Habitat photo contest

Weekly Spotlight 5/02/16- Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA.

Chris - May 2, 2016May 31, 20160

Hello Runners and Spotters - This week's offering is downtown LA. It's Echo Park and Lake. The area was recently renovated and sports activities such as Walking, Running, Fishing, Pedal Boating, and Spotting. Here is the info link on Echo Park Parking can be found in the area for free and a small

SoCaOutdoors Is Getting All Around

Chris - April 25, 2016May 31, 20160

You can now find SoCaOutdoors access through several social media locations. Come visit us on: Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/socaoutdoors/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/socaoutdoors Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SocaOutdoors-211349769245125/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel Blogger http://scaoutdoors.blogspot.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/SoCaOutdoors Wordpress http://www.socaoutdoors.caotprof.com/ Please drop us a comment if you would like to see us on other sites such as: Vimeo, Instagram, Google+, or others .

Weekly Spotlight 4/17/16- LA River Trail Greenway – Running/Biking/Spotting

Chris - April 17, 2016June 1, 20160

LA River Trail Enterance at Crystal Underpass

This beautiful section of Outdoors is found near Griffith Park. It does have shade and splendid views of the LA River flora and fauna so you never know what you might see for Spotting enthusiasts. This section of the river also contains natural artesian wells so water tends to always

We’ve Got Resources

Chris - April 11, 2016May 31, 20160

Hello followers! We now have a dedicated page to Resources. In addition to our presence on Facebook, Pinterest and other social media sites we will now list links to other sites that provide solid details and information on gear, locations, clubs, and other things that will help make your outdoor experiences

Weekly Spotlight 4/10/16- O’melvany Park, Granada Hills, CA.

Chris - April 11, 2016June 1, 20161

O'melvany Park is a nice little hidden gem with several trails, lots of shaded grasslands, picnic tables, and lots of peace n quiet. The trails are suitable for short or intermediate loop hikes or cross country running.

Mushrooms in Veterans Park

Chris - March 24, 2016June 1, 20160

After the recent rains Mushrooms were seen popping up everywhere at Veteran's Park in Sylmar.