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Scaup at Devereux
This morning there was a single Scaup at Devereux (seen from 1st pullout). To me it appeared to be a greater, based primarily on bill size/shape and relatively large nail on the bill. I see Tom Turner
This morning there was a single Scaup at Devereux (seen from 1st pullout). To me it appeared to be a greater, based primarily on bill size/shape and relatively large nail on the bill. I see Tom Turner
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Fulvous Whistling Duck, Lake Los Carneros, April 17
The Fulvous Whistling Duck was still present this morning at Lake Los Carneros. (Thanks to all who encouraged the bird to stay until my return) Behavior was consistent with previous reports. When I ar
The Fulvous Whistling Duck was still present this morning at Lake Los Carneros. (Thanks to all who encouraged the bird to stay until my return) Behavior was consistent with previous reports. When I ar
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Glenn Kincaid
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eBird Rare Bird Alerts
Thanks Jamie - I think this will be a very useful service to those who are not subscribed to the ebird reports. I see that all of the birds listed in this particular email are fairly long-continuing b
Thanks Jamie - I think this will be a very useful service to those who are not subscribed to the ebird reports. I see that all of the birds listed in this particular email are fairly long-continuing b
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Glenn Kincaid
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Pine Warbler at SB Cemetery
The Pine Warbler was refound around 11AM by Wim Van Dam. I joined him and after 45 minutes or so the Weed Whacker crew quit for lunch and the bird was relocated near 34.418481, -119.655819 This is nea
The Pine Warbler was refound around 11AM by Wim Van Dam. I joined him and after 45 minutes or so the Weed Whacker crew quit for lunch and the bird was relocated near 34.418481, -119.655819 This is nea
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Glenn Kincaid
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Santa Barbara Cemetery
Visited the cemetery this AM hoping to find the Pine Warbler. I found Larry Ballard, who had a brief glimpse just after 8AM, but we had no Pine Warbler joy after that until I departed at 915. Conditio
Visited the cemetery this AM hoping to find the Pine Warbler. I found Larry Ballard, who had a brief glimpse just after 8AM, but we had no Pine Warbler joy after that until I departed at 915. Conditio
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Glenn Kincaid
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Cachuma Christmas Bird Count - Preliminary Report
One bird we forgot about, but will not change the total, is THE SWAN that is present at the 154 bridge over the Santa Ynez River. Glenn Kincaid SB
One bird we forgot about, but will not change the total, is THE SWAN that is present at the 154 bridge over the Santa Ynez River. Glenn Kincaid SB
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Glenn Kincaid
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UCSB Lagoon/Beaches this AM
I had a brief window this AM to try and find the Mountain Plover reported to ebird yesterday. I checked the beaches adjacent to the UCSB lagoon from 7AM-830AM without success. Continuing birds of CBC
I had a brief window this AM to try and find the Mountain Plover reported to ebird yesterday. I checked the beaches adjacent to the UCSB lagoon from 7AM-830AM without success. Continuing birds of CBC
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Glenn Kincaid
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Bird Refuge and Goleta Sanitary District Today
At the Bird Refuge, the water level is significantly lower than I have ever seen it. The entire area between the far western platform and the zoo is dry. Most interesting bird was the continuing Marsh
At the Bird Refuge, the water level is significantly lower than I have ever seen it. The entire area between the far western platform and the zoo is dry. Most interesting bird was the continuing Marsh
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Glenn Kincaid
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UCSB lagoon today
Of CBC interest 3 Wood Ducks continue Lark Bunting reported last month was seen again 1 Brant Flying around Campus Point, but did not land Others reported 2 Wandering Tattlers, but I did not see them
Of CBC interest 3 Wood Ducks continue Lark Bunting reported last month was seen again 1 Brant Flying around Campus Point, but did not land Others reported 2 Wandering Tattlers, but I did not see them
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Glenn Kincaid
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Some La Purisima CBC results
Today Mark Holmgren and I birded N Vandenberg AFB for the La Purisma CBC Birds of note: Wilson’s and Black-throated Gray Warblers Steller’s Jay (perhaps 6th year) Barn Owl White-winged Scoter Rufous-c
Today Mark Holmgren and I birded N Vandenberg AFB for the La Purisma CBC Birds of note: Wilson’s and Black-throated Gray Warblers Steller’s Jay (perhaps 6th year) Barn Owl White-winged Scoter Rufous-c
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Goleta this AM
Of CBC interest, At UCSB lagoon: 3 Wood Ducks and 2 Tree Swallows. At Lake Los Carneros: 1 White Pelican, which departed, and. Virginia Rail. Glenn Kincaid Santa Barbara
Of CBC interest, At UCSB lagoon: 3 Wood Ducks and 2 Tree Swallows. At Lake Los Carneros: 1 White Pelican, which departed, and. Virginia Rail. Glenn Kincaid Santa Barbara
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Glenn Kincaid
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SB Harbor This AM
The White-winged Scoter reported by Hugh Ranson is still around, I did not see the Red-necked Grebe. Best surprise were 2 Black Oystercatchers flying just outside the breakwater towards Shoreline Park
The White-winged Scoter reported by Hugh Ranson is still around, I did not see the Red-necked Grebe. Best surprise were 2 Black Oystercatchers flying just outside the breakwater towards Shoreline Park
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Glenn Kincaid
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Harbor Area This Morning
This morning I explored the Breakwater, Sea Landing, and Leadbetter Beach areas, under smoky skies. Nothing extremely notable in terms of species. In the harbor, very few ducks, scoters, and grebes, t
This morning I explored the Breakwater, Sea Landing, and Leadbetter Beach areas, under smoky skies. Nothing extremely notable in terms of species. In the harbor, very few ducks, scoters, and grebes, t
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Glenn Kincaid
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Lesser Nighthawk at Devereux
This individual was quite similar to the juvenile shown in Sibley. According to this guide the juvenile Common Nighthawk would be more cinnamon color in the body with contrasting gray wings. Glenn
This individual was quite similar to the juvenile shown in Sibley. According to this guide the juvenile Common Nighthawk would be more cinnamon color in the body with contrasting gray wings. Glenn
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Glenn Kincaid
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Andree Clark Semipalmated Sandpiper
This report got my curiosity up so I went down to the Bird Refuge and found the Semipalmated Sandpiper in the spot as described. I was joined by Joan Lentz and we had great views of this peep, standin
This report got my curiosity up so I went down to the Bird Refuge and found the Semipalmated Sandpiper in the spot as described. I was joined by Joan Lentz and we had great views of this peep, standin
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Glenn Kincaid
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Hummingbirds
I have a friend visiting the area this weekend from out of state, looking to photograph hummingbirds. I’ve been gone for a few weeks. Can anyone recommend locations with good numbers of hummingbirds i
I have a friend visiting the area this weekend from out of state, looking to photograph hummingbirds. I’ve been gone for a few weeks. Can anyone recommend locations with good numbers of hummingbirds i
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White-winged Dove Goleta
Approx 740 AM there was a White-winged dove on the power lines across the road from the Goleta West Sanitary District near Goleta Slough Area N Glenn Kincaid Santa Barbara
Approx 740 AM there was a White-winged dove on the power lines across the road from the Goleta West Sanitary District near Goleta Slough Area N Glenn Kincaid Santa Barbara
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Glenn Kincaid
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Purple Martins Nojoqui Park and Environs, ID Tips
This morning Adrian O’Lochlen, Ken Pearlman and I visited the Purple Martins in and around Nojoqui Park and Alisal Ranch. At Nojoqui Park we observed 4-6 Martins near the restroom in the field across
This morning Adrian O’Lochlen, Ken Pearlman and I visited the Purple Martins in and around Nojoqui Park and Alisal Ranch. At Nojoqui Park we observed 4-6 Martins near the restroom in the field across
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Glenn Kincaid
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Lake Los Carneros, Stowe Grove this morning
A few interesting things at Lake Los Carneros this morning - about 12 Vaux's Swifts over the lake. A breeding plumaged Red-throated Loon resting on the lake. The hybrid swan seen recently at the Bird
A few interesting things at Lake Los Carneros this morning - about 12 Vaux's Swifts over the lake. A breeding plumaged Red-throated Loon resting on the lake. The hybrid swan seen recently at the Bird
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Brown Creeper Kinevan Rd
This morning during a brief visit to Kinevan Rd there was a Brown Creeper near the upper bridge. It was singing. Seems late in the season for this low elevation. Glenn Kincaid Santa. Barbara
This morning during a brief visit to Kinevan Rd there was a Brown Creeper near the upper bridge. It was singing. Seems late in the season for this low elevation. Glenn Kincaid Santa. Barbara
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