Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve

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Anstine Nature Preserve is an 11.6-acre wildlife sanctuary and native plant garden, owned and operated by San Diego Bird Alliance.

Anstine is free and open to the public on Saturdays from 9 AM to 4 PM. Please no pets, service dogs only.

10/28/2026

Do you have your Halloween costume ready? We can't wait to see your best costumes this Halloween at Anstine!

Join us from 4:00PM to 7:00PM this Saturday for treats, crafts, and fun 🎃

See more details at bit.ly/AnstineNPEvents

10/26/2026

This Mountain Chickadee's seed selection is interrupted by an incoming Mourning Dove, who quickly gulps down some millet. Different species of birds will show a preference for certain seed types.

10/19/2026

A Mountain Chickadee visits the Anstine feeder station. These smalls birds are easy to miss as they typically will grab a seed and take off to nearby bushes and trees to eat it.

10/16/2026

Looking for activities this Halloween? Save the date for October 31st for Halloween at Anstine!

The preserve will stay open until 7:00PM on Halloween for guests to explore the trails and engage in some family-friendly spooky fun!

See more details online at bit.ly/SDBA-Events

10/11/2026

A pair of juvenile Scaly-breasted Munias join a female House Finch at the Anstine feeder station. Originally from SE Asia, these introduced munias can often be heard at Anstine when their social flock moves together. Note the lack of "scaled" white feathers on this pair of juveniles.

10/08/2026

Join us next week for Stewardship Thursday at Anstine at 8:00AM. We will work on removing excess brush and continue improving the trails leading to the front of the Nature Center. Volunteers are invited to explore the trails while visiting Anstine Nature Preserve!

See more events and register at bit.ly/AnstineNPEvents

10/05/2026

A California Thrasher thrashes through the bird seed at one of the Anstine feeder stations. From afar, they can look similar to a California Towhee on the ground. Thrashers will have that large curved bill and tend to move their tail up and down when walking.

10/02/2026

Tomorrow's Anstine Preserve Projects volunteer event is cancelled due to the extreme heat warning (10/3). Volunteer with us later this month for Stewardship Thursday on 10/15.
Anstine Nature Preserve will open at our usual time of 9AM, but will close early when temperatures exceed 95°F. Stay cool out there!

08/29/2026

It's a warm one today! With the Extreme Heat Warning and temperatures over 95°F, Anstine Nature Preserve will be closing early today (8/29/26).

We hope to see you next Saturday for the monthly Anstine Preserve Projects from 8:30 to 11:30am, sign-up online and see upcoming events at bit.ly/AnstineNPEvents

08/23/2026

Save the date for Saturday, September 5th for our next Anstine Preserve Projects event! The goals for the event include fire clearance and trail maintenance around the new Anstine Nature Center. Register online and see more events at bit.ly/AnstineNPEvents

Address

2437 Hutchison Street
Vista, CA
92084

Opening Hours

9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18582737800

Website

https://www.sandiegobirdalliance.org/what-we-do/anstine.html

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