All, I did a quick post-storm tour. No surprises: Goleta Slough has blown out. The gull flock on the beach had 2 Forster’s Terns, which I now only see rarely in the county. There appeared to

*** Species Summary: - Short-eared Owl (1 report) - Red-naped Sapsucker (1 report) - Tropical Kingbird (2 reports) - Painted Redstart (8 reports) - Summer Tanager (1

Painted redstart is continuing in the oaks behind the salmon-colored house just North of the park. Beautiful little guy. No summer tanager. I’m guessing it’s because it’s not like summer here

Steve, I think the possibility of this bird being the same one that wintered several years ago is highly remote, for a couple of reasons. First, I don't think the bird could have returned and gone

Lehman BOSBC (2020) lists Painted Redstarts at Rocky Nook in January of 2015 and 2016, likely the same individual in those adjacent years. The longevity record for this species is 6 years, 7 months

I finally managed time for a short walk this morning and checked out lower Mission Canyon behind the Museum and Rocky Nook Park. The Redstart put in a brief appearance for me and other birders

Hi All: Should’ve posted this earlier, I realize! This morning between 10:30-11:30 a.m., and with a little help from my friends, I was able to see the gorgeous PAINTED REDSTART at Rocky Nook Park.

37 Canvasbacks packed into Mud Lake in Orcutt. Many very handsome drakes mixed in. -- John Deacon Orcutt

I could have watched and listened to this bird for hours. This elegant and delicate bird reminds me off why I love birds. Its sweet little call and contrasting red/black and white had me staring until

All, I ventured out to the Cuyama today on my annual ‘miss a RL Hawk again’ tour. Raptors included 7 Ferruginous Hawks, 4 Merlins, a Prairie Falcon, and a Golden Eagle. I found Wes’s

*** Species Summary: - Gadwall x Mallard (hybrid) (2 reports) - American Wigeon x Mallard (hybrid) (2 reports) - Short-eared Owl (2 reports) - Vermilion Flycatcher (1 report) - American Crow (1

This morning I spent about 2 1/2 leisurely strolling along Quiota creek (About the last 1 1/2 miles and back) along Refugio road. It is really beautiful out there and there is water intermittently in

Ron is a good birder so I'm not sure where the Painted Redstart's other hangout is, but at 10:45 AM it was present in a private yard just north of Rocky Nook Park and easily viewable from within the

Forgot to mention Lesser Scaup at NCOS this morning. (10 duck species altogether) Rob Lindsay

SBAS had it's first field trip in nearly two years at Hollister Ranch yesterday. About 55 species (depending on who's list you read) seen at 5 locations. Highlights included Red-Breasted Sapsucker,

830 this morning no redstart or tanager. A Canyon Wren at upper end of park, near Footpath sign. Good luck. Ron Hirst, SB

*** Species Summary: - American Bittern (3 reports) - Short-eared Owl (5 reports) - Tropical Kingbird (2 reports) - Painted Redstart (5 reports) - Summer Tanager (5

Libby Patten found a beautiful Painted Redstart at the north end of Rocky Nook Park, and while several of us were viewing it Hugh Ranson found an adult male Summer Tanager in the same area. Near

*** Species Summary: - Scripps's Murrelet (3 reports) - American Bittern (2 reports) - Short-eared Owl (3 reports) - Lewis's Woodpecker (3 reports) - Ovenbird (1

Exactly a week ago on Dec. 3, I was on Ellwood Beach below the Sperling Preserve and I saw and photographed a diagonal line of 12 Canada Geese flying west over the beach and then over the bluff top.