Sunday
Gene Lynch <grlynch@...>
From the Santa Maria river mouth via Brad Hines
The Sunday morning highlights include: three SemiSandpipers,one Red Knot,two Bairds,and many juv Leasts and Westerns
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Central Coast Birding Trail
Gene Lynch <grlynch@...>
Congratulations to Jamie Chavez for creating the Santa Barbara County
Birding Group. As reports of migrating birds begin to filter in from local hotspots it's a good time to start thinking about forming a team to participate in the Central Coast Birding Rally which highlights birding sites along the Central Coast Birding Trail. The Rally is the weekend of October 15-17, 1999. Remember, all Rally events are absolutely free to participants and sponsors. Check out the Rally webpage for all the details. http://homepages.go.com/~lpas/lpas.html There are two categories of competition, and ,for those who don't want to compete on a birding team, the Rally could use volunteers for staffing the checkpoints during the competition and for helping with the picnic. For monitoring the checkpoints call Eldora Barton, 736-2684, and for the picnic call Patsy Warwick, 688-8733. It's not too soon to register! Gene Lynch, President La Purisima AS
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Re: report Friday Morning
Rebecca Fagan Coulter <impact2@...>
Hi Joan,
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Four gallons of sugar water! I hope you have stock in C&H. I didn't see any Costa's when I hiked Aliso Loop on Friday--now I know where they've gone. I had a lovely hike early Friday morning. It was very quiet birdwise, but the day was perfect--cool, slight cloud cover, no crowds. I'm really growing fond of that trail! G&B and Chris and I birded at McGrath State Beach yesterday. According to Guy, it was a little slow, but as far as I was concerned, it was great. No Baird's or Stilt (which have been seen recently), but did have Semi-palmated Sandpiper. Beautiful looks at White-faced Ibis in the sunlight, good tern i.d. session (Elegant, Forster's, Common, Caspian), lots of the usual shorebirds. I'll have to get out to Devereaux one of these afternoons. Rebecca JHcynwren@... wrote:
There were 10 Least Terns (1 juv.) on the beach just west of the "Dune
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Re: report Friday Morning
Rebecca Fagan Coulter <impact2@...>
Hello SB Co. Birding subscribers,
You just received a message from me intended to go to Joan Hardie. In replying to her email, I replied to you all. Now you all know a little bit more about me than you intended...most of you don't know me at all! But there it is--I'm still fine-tuning this high-tech messaging. My apologies for the clutter--and thanks to Jamie Chavez for organizing the group! Rebecca
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postbreeders and misc.
jcwings@pronet.net <jcwings@...>
Hello,
First of all, it might be time for an update on the sbcobirding group. There are now 45 subscribers to this listserve in just about two weeks time. Thank you for your interest and participation. This should get even more exciting as fall migration rolls around. If you know of someone that might be interested in subscribing, please refer them to the web site address (found at the bottom of the page) or send their email address to me and I will forward the auto invitation to them. Also wanted are addresses for people that might contribute sightings from the Channel Islands. We may not make it out there but it would be nice to hear about what is being found on the islands. Please help me to keep this group growing in size so we can all benefit from it. A reminder, I intentionally set this up so "Reply To" messages would be sent to the entire group (see the welcome message in the archive). Responses to a posted message can be of interest to the entire group, especially when a question is posed, or someone is seeking information, and everyone else is wondering what the answer might be. A private response would not provide this to the rest of the group. If you wish to reply to the originator of the message, send it to their private email address. Rebecca's reply to a posted message was of interest to the group (I thought) and adds to the information that we can receive from this list group. However, I can change the settings so "Reply To" messages are not seen by the group. Let me know your opinions about that if you have any. Secondly, there is obvious post breeding bird movement going on. Preisker Park in Santa Maria today had a few Yellow Warblers, Pacific-slope Flycatchers, Black-headed Grosbeaks, Hooded and Bullock's Orioles, and a Western Tanager. This park is a good migrant trap but does not support these birds as breeders. Also, there is absolutely no sign of the "mystery grackle" that gave everyone fits in early summer. I have not seen it during several lunch hour visits now. For those that didn't get to see it, go to Joe Morlan's web site where there are a few pictures of it and comments from experts on its identity. A great web site for many reasons. Go to the California Birding and Mystery Photos links. I concede the point that it is not a Common Grackle but a hybrid Great-tailed Grackle X Brewer's Blackbird as many suspected (perhaps the first ever seen). It had me fooled, but it was fun while it lasted! I've learned a lot because of that experience. Good birding. http://fog.ccsf.cc.ca.us/~jmorlan/ Jamie Chavez Santa Maria jcwings@...
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Re: postbreeders and misc.
Beqrqry@...
I vote for reply to defaulting to the whole list.
Q
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Curlew Sandpiper at Goleta Sewage Treatment Plant
Karen Bridgers <kbridgers@...>
Last evening, an adult Curlew Sandpiper in nearly complete breeding plumage
was found at the Goleta Sewage Plant on William Moffet Place (between the airport and Goleta Beach). The plant can be reached by staying on Fairview Avenue going south, passing the airport and looking for the gate opening on the left between two large white pillars. Note that the south-bound Fairview off-ramp is closed due to freeway construction, so you'll have to get off at Los Carneros, turn right and go to Hollister, left on Hollister, then right from Hollister onto Fairview. The bird was still present this morning, but seems to be very skittish. The sewage plant folks have said it is okay to broadcast this bird (which we are doing on Calbird, BirdWest, etc.), but ask for your cooperation in the following: PLEASE SIGN IN AT THE OFFICE BEFORE HEADING OUT TO THE PONDS. If you should see the bird, please call me (964-1316) and/or Joan Lentz (969-4397) with an update. Good birding! Karen Bridgers kbridgers@...
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Curlew Sandpiper in Santa Barbara
Guy Tingos <gtingos@...>
An adult Curlew Sandpiper in almost full breeding plumage was found late
yesterday at the Goleta Sewage Treatment Plant. The bird was still present this morning, but is quite skittish. The treatment plant is on William Moffet Place at the south end of Fairview Avenue, across from the Santa Barbara airport. Please park by the Administration Building, check in at the office, and sign their log book before proceeding to the ponds. There are only 2 small ponds with water and the bird has been moving between the two. This facility has been very gracious in providing access; please act appropriately. The Fairview Avenue off-ramp from Highway 101 southbound is closed due to construction, so you'll need to take an alternative route if coming from the north. This is only the second county record for this bird. Please call Karen Bridgers at 964-1316 with updates. Guy Tingos Santa Barbara, CA gtingos@...
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more on Curlew Sandpiper
Karen Bridgers <kbridgers@...>
Late-breaking information from the sewage plant is as follows:
There will be no access on Sundays. The plant has agreed to be open for birders THIS SATURDAY (8/14) ONLY, from 9-4, which is a great deal if the bird is still there. Also, you can park near the administration building, or they are going to rope off a parking area further east, near the heavy equipment storage area. (This is closer to the ponds, but remember that you need to sign in at the office first anyway.) Also, they have asked that birders do not walk on the road at the eastern edge of the ponds (where the fence is bordered by the creek, directly across from the entrance to the pond area). These are minor considerations given the generosity of the personnel at the plant, so please honor these requests. Thank you. Karen Bridgers kbridgers@... Goleta
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Curlew Sandpiper
Gene Lynch <grlynch@...>
Last evening, an adult Curlew Sandpiper in nearly complete breeding
plumage was found at the Goleta Sewage Plant on William Moffet Place (between the airport and Goleta Beach). The plant can be reached by staying on Fairview Avenue going south, passing the airport and looking for the gate opening on the left between two large white pillars. Note that the south-bound Fairview off-ramp is closed due to freeway construction, so you'll have to get off at Los Carneros, turn right and go to Hollister, left on Hollister, then right from Hollister onto Fairview. The bird was still present this morning, but seems to be very skittish. The sewage plant folks have said it is okay to broadcast this bird (which we are doing on Calbird, BirdWest, etc.), but ask for your cooperation in the following: PLEASE SIGN IN AT THE OFFICE BEFORE HEADING OUT TO THE PONDS. If you should see the bird, please call me (964-1316) and/or Joan Lentz (969-4397) with an update. Good birding! Karen Bridgers kbridgers@...
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Curlew Sandpiper Update
Karen Bridgers <kbridgers@...>
The Curlew Sandpiper was still at the Goleta Sewage Plant at 5:30 this
evening (Wed.). The people at the plant have really gone out of their way to welcome birders. If you go straight ahead as you come in, you'll find a special barricaded "Birdwatcher's Parking Area." Please remember to sign in at the office however. As you walk down the road toward the ponds, the bird has been in the left pond, on the mudflat feeding. This is where it was last evening and also when I saw it at 5:15 this evening. Around the ponds, the sewage plant people have posted signs that say, "No birdwatchers beyond this point." Please respect the signs at all times. We will try to keep you updated on the bird, and will post again in the morning if it's still there. Karen Bridgers kbridgers@...
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Atascadero Creek
Dave Compton <DCompton@...>
Land migration is underway now at Atascadero Creek in Goleta. Last night,
between 6:00 and 6:30, there were at least two male Indigo Buntings and three Blue Grosbeaks, mixing with good numbers of Lazuli Buntings and a few other migrants, in the first 300 yds downstream from the South Patterson bridge. Fall is creeping up on us. Dave Compton
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Atascadero Creek
Guy Tingos <gtingos@...>
On Wednesday, Rebecca and I had at least 6 Blue Grosbeaks and several
Lazuli Buntings on Atascadero Creek near Walnut. This morning, there were at least 6 Turkeys along 154 across from the overlook at the east end of Lake Cachuma. Guy Tingos Santa Barbara, CA gtingos@...
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(No subject)
Tom Edell
SBCO Birders:
For those interested, the Morro Coast Audubon Society's eight hour pelagic trip out of Morro Bay is scheduled for Sunday, 26 Sep '99. As of this AM there are about 10 spots still open out of the 40 total capacity for the boat. $40.00 per head to Morro Coast Audubon Society, PO BOX 160, Morro Bay, CA 93443-0160 reserves your spot - but act now - its filling up fast. We will have a waiting list if necessary. Contact Field Trip Chairman Ted Pope (4_popes@..., 547-0242) for reservations or Tom Edell (tedell@...) for trip information. Jim Royer and Tom Edell will be the trip leaders. Thanks. Tom Tom Edell Cayucos, CA tedell@... 805-995-1691
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Re: sbcobirding
jcwings@pronet.net <jcwings@...>
Hi all,
FYI, I received a message from eGroups that the web site and mail service will be taken down this Sunday, August 15, for nine hours to upgrade the database system. Three new database servers will be added to enhance performance of the site. This will begin at 9:00 a.m. PT until around 6:00 p.m. PT. If you find any truly outstanding birds on Sunday, please notify the Santa Barbara Audubon RBA (964-8240), or for those that rely on this listserve for reports, try posting your sightings after 6:00 p.m. to sbcobirding when the system will be back up. Sorry for the inconvenience. Jamie Chavez Santa Maria jcwings@....
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26 Sept Morro Coast Audubon Pelagic Trip
THE POPES <4_POPES@...>
For those of you who haven't heard, Morro Coast Audubon is hosting its
annual Pelagic Trip out of Morro Bay on Sunday, 26 September 1999. The boat will leave from Virg's at 6:45AM and return about 3 PM. Birds viewed on previous trips include six species of shearwaters, five species of storm-pertrels, three species of jaeger, skua and numerous marine mammals. This is a great time of year to be off the coast on a pelagic trip. Cost is $40.00 per head - very reasonable for a trip of this type - and reservations can be made by sending a check to : Morro Coast Audubon Society, PO BOX 160, Morro Bay, CA 93443-0160. We will be taking 40 persons total, and we currently have reservations for about 30 - so send your $$$ in soon to assure a spot. We have chartered a 65 foot boat which will handle our number comfortably. Trip leaders are Tom Edell (995-1691) and Jim Royer (528-8933). Contact Tom,Jim or myself if you have any questions. Ted Pope MCAS Field Trips 4_popes@... 547-0242
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curlew sandpiper
brad hines <bkhnca@...>
Hello all , I birded the Santa Ynez River mouth this evening. At 5:40
I located a very colorful adult Curlew Sandpiper feeding along the wet edge west of the train trestle on the north side. The midway point is best described as the area where the sand meets the green vegetation and the driftwood. The shorebirds were quite active along this and the south edge. My observation was painfully brief -30 seconds in the late day sun. Fortunately, I my recent observations of the Goleta bird left quite an impression. This bird abruptly flew north toward the brackish pond approximately 300 yards north of river mouth. Those of you familiar with this pond know that the water level may vary. I glassed the pond from the trestle as I was leaving. LOOKS GOOD! I could see an assortment of birds around the edges. You may reach the pond by walking along tracks until just southeast of the area. Access without flushing the birds can be difficult. The bird is a very bright brick red from throat to belly. Darker overall than the Red Knots passing through at this time. Long dark legs, thin dark curved bill and a Dunlin-like appearance distinguish it from the rather heavy looking Knot. I plan to cover the area Saturday morning hoping to relocate this bird. Boots may be needed as you approach the pond; it can be very slimy. Also seen this evening was a juv Semipalmated Sandpiper along the south side (beach trail). With some luck, maybe we can refind this bird for those unable to see the Goleta bird. This may be the Goleta bird! Good Luck to all!
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Curlew Sandpiper still present Saturday
Karen Bridgers <kbridgers@...>
Hi all
Brad Hines managed to re-locate the Curlew Sandpiper he found last night at the Santa Ynez River Mouth. Last night it was feeding west of the railroad trestle, on the north side along the wet edge near the old driftwood and vegetation. Then it flew about 300 yards further north to a brackish pond. This morning about 8:30 it was found in the same pond. Good luck and keep me posted, please. I have already put it out on Calbird and am about to change the SB County tape. Karen Bridgers kbridgers@...
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curlew
Gene Lynch <grlynch@...>
Brad Hines managed to re-locate the Curlew Sandpiper he found last night
at the Santa Ynez River Mouth. Last night it was feeding west of the railroad trestle, on the north side along the wet edge near the old driftwood and vegetation. Then it flew about 300 yards further north to a brackish pond. This morning about 8:30 it was found in the same pond.
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Cachuma and Coal Oil Point
Mark Holmgren <holmgren@...>
Cool Bird, Brad!
On Thursday, 12 August, some UCSB folks, accompanied by Liz Mason of the Park, entered the closed areas of Lake Cachuma to look at late season indications of breeding. There was very little of note in either Santa Cruz Bay or the Santa Ynez River delta. In the latter, no teal, no Ruddy Ducks, many fewer Gadwall than Mallards (perhaps a 1:10 ratio), but about 6 Wood Ducks and 3 Northern Shovelers. In Santa Cruz Bay, we saw 6 Common Mergansers, 7 Wood Ducks, and 7 Ruddy Ducks and not much else of special note. Overall on the lake we saw fewer than 100 Aechmophorus grebes and about 10% of those were Clark's and another family group of Common Mergansers. Only a couple of pairs of grebes were seen doing courtship displays. In a larger patch of tules East of Arrowhead Island, we had a single Common Moorhen, and a pair of Least Bittern together. These appear to be significant records with respect to 'Birds of SB Co., CA' I have complete notes of our Cachuma trip if that is of interest to anyone. This morning, Saturday, 14 August, several folks saw a juvenile Baird's Sandpiper that landed briefly on algae on the Dune Pond and was gone 4 or 5 minutes later. Mark ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ * Mark Holmgren, Associate Director 805 893-4098 office * Museum of Systematics and Ecology 805 893-4724 dept. fax * Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology * University of California * Santa Barbara, CA 93106 holmgren@... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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