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Darren Rd
This morning at Farren Rd I saw 3 Common Ground Doves on the E side of the road above the reservoir where the prickly pear "hedge" goes away from the road. There were also no less than 3 Greater Roadr
This morning at Farren Rd I saw 3 Common Ground Doves on the E side of the road above the reservoir where the prickly pear "hedge" goes away from the road. There were also no less than 3 Greater Roadr
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Glenn Kincaid
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Couple things from this morning
The Laughing Gull was back at Goleta Beach, in the slough across from the restaurant. At the now very full “lake” at La Cumbre Country Club, there were 2 Greater White-fronted Geese and at least 1 Cac
The Laughing Gull was back at Goleta Beach, in the slough across from the restaurant. At the now very full “lake” at La Cumbre Country Club, there were 2 Greater White-fronted Geese and at least 1 Cac
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Glenn Kincaid
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Update - Yellow-crowned Night Heron
It appears the photo from yesterday was actually from the Carp Salt Marsh, presently an expected location for this species. Glenn Kincaid Santa Barbara
It appears the photo from yesterday was actually from the Carp Salt Marsh, presently an expected location for this species. Glenn Kincaid Santa Barbara
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Glenn Kincaid
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Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Bird Refuge
I see a photo posted on Facebook of an adult Yellow-Crowned Night Heron from the Bird Refuge, yesterday 1-24-17. Glenn Kincaid Santa Barbara
I see a photo posted on Facebook of an adult Yellow-Crowned Night Heron from the Bird Refuge, yesterday 1-24-17. Glenn Kincaid Santa Barbara
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Glenn Kincaid
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North Campus Open Space
This morning I donned my rain boots and took a circuit around the old Ocean Meadows Golf course. The boots were required, as Devereux Slough has backed water up into the area. Notable birds were the c
This morning I donned my rain boots and took a circuit around the old Ocean Meadows Golf course. The boots were required, as Devereux Slough has backed water up into the area. Notable birds were the c
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Glenn Kincaid
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Feeding birds off Ledbetter Beach
Similar to reports in recent days from Ventura, there is a large concentration of Pelicans, gulls and cormorants feeding just off Ledbetter Beach. I am passing by without my bins. It may be worth inve
Similar to reports in recent days from Ventura, there is a large concentration of Pelicans, gulls and cormorants feeding just off Ledbetter Beach. I am passing by without my bins. It may be worth inve
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Glenn Kincaid
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Steller's Jay, Refugio Road
This morning I was birding along Refugio Road, perhaps half a mile below the Circle Bar B Ranch, where I encountered a Steller’s Jay. This is less than 3 miles form the beach, and an elevation of abou
This morning I was birding along Refugio Road, perhaps half a mile below the Circle Bar B Ranch, where I encountered a Steller’s Jay. This is less than 3 miles form the beach, and an elevation of abou
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Glenn Kincaid
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Goleta Birds Yesterday, from David Plotkin
Posting for David Plotkin - I went to various places and thought I'd send this report in advance of my eBird entries in case anyone is bird chasing tomorrow: LAKE LOS CARNEROS: No Red-Naped Sapsucker;
Posting for David Plotkin - I went to various places and thought I'd send this report in advance of my eBird entries in case anyone is bird chasing tomorrow: LAKE LOS CARNEROS: No Red-Naped Sapsucker;
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Glenn Kincaid
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Lake Los Carneros Pelicans
Presently 8 American White Pelicans on the lake. Prairie Warbler still here also. Glenn Kincaid Santa Barbara
Presently 8 American White Pelicans on the lake. Prairie Warbler still here also. Glenn Kincaid Santa Barbara
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Glenn Kincaid
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Prairie Warbler Lake Los Carneros
Seen this AM in spot recently described, E edge of Euc grove to NE of lake. Adjacent to 3 Monterey Cypress trees. Glenn Kincaid SB
Seen this AM in spot recently described, E edge of Euc grove to NE of lake. Adjacent to 3 Monterey Cypress trees. Glenn Kincaid SB
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Glenn Kincaid
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Palm Warbler, Santa Ynez Valley
I headed out to the Santa Ynez Valley this morning hoping to find a Burrowing Owl. My first stop was Armour Ranch Road, approx 100 yards uphill from the intersection with Happy Canyon Road. I did not
I headed out to the Santa Ynez Valley this morning hoping to find a Burrowing Owl. My first stop was Armour Ranch Road, approx 100 yards uphill from the intersection with Happy Canyon Road. I did not
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Glenn Kincaid
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Hybrid Teal
That looks like a “common” or Eurasian Green-winged Teal. There was one there last year. This is not (yet) recognized as a separate species here in the US. Sibley has a nice writeup on this. http://ww
That looks like a “common” or Eurasian Green-winged Teal. There was one there last year. This is not (yet) recognized as a separate species here in the US. Sibley has a nice writeup on this. http://ww
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Glenn Kincaid
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Common Goldeneye, SB Harbor
A brief stop this morning, looking over the harbor from the beach W of the wharf. Relatively few birds on the water, no loons or scoters. There was a female-type Common Goldeneye close in to the beach
A brief stop this morning, looking over the harbor from the beach W of the wharf. Relatively few birds on the water, no loons or scoters. There was a female-type Common Goldeneye close in to the beach
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Glenn Kincaid
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Devereux Cackling Goose
I was there after Nick, it is a joy to see so much water and waterfowl. 10 species of ducks, including the Eurasian Wigeon pair. The 4 white Geese (2 Ross's 2 Snow) were at Storke Field. Glenn Kincaid
I was there after Nick, it is a joy to see so much water and waterfowl. 10 species of ducks, including the Eurasian Wigeon pair. The 4 white Geese (2 Ross's 2 Snow) were at Storke Field. Glenn Kincaid
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Glenn Kincaid
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White-winged Dove, Goleta Beach
After sending out this message I made a pass by the gulls on the way out of the park, Laughing Gull now present. Glenn Kincaid Santa Barbara
After sending out this message I made a pass by the gulls on the way out of the park, Laughing Gull now present. Glenn Kincaid Santa Barbara
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Glenn Kincaid
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White-winged Dove, Goleta Beach
This morning approx 830 I was standing near the slough viewing platform to the E of the rangers residence. A White-winged Dove flushed and flew away over the slough, landing briefly in the dead Euc on
This morning approx 830 I was standing near the slough viewing platform to the E of the rangers residence. A White-winged Dove flushed and flew away over the slough, landing briefly in the dead Euc on
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Glenn Kincaid
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Red-necked Grebe
About 230 I refound the Red-necked Grebe, in with Western/Clarks Grebes a few hundred yards E of the spot Nick described. Glenn Kincaid Santa Barbara
About 230 I refound the Red-necked Grebe, in with Western/Clarks Grebes a few hundred yards E of the spot Nick described. Glenn Kincaid Santa Barbara
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Glenn Kincaid
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Goleta This Morning
I visited a few spots around Goleta this morning. At Devereux, the continuing Eurasion Wigeon pair were present, though not particularly close for viewing. At Bella Vista Open Space there were a large
I visited a few spots around Goleta this morning. At Devereux, the continuing Eurasion Wigeon pair were present, though not particularly close for viewing. At Bella Vista Open Space there were a large
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Glenn Kincaid
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At Lake Los Carneros this a.m.
In addition, while scouting before the class this morning I saw a single COMMON RAVEN being hassled by a group of crows just east of the dam. A first for me at Lake Los Carneros. Glenn Kincaid Santa B
In addition, while scouting before the class this morning I saw a single COMMON RAVEN being hassled by a group of crows just east of the dam. A first for me at Lake Los Carneros. Glenn Kincaid Santa B
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Glenn Kincaid
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Parrots Rocky Nook Park
This morning during the Audubon bird walk we had a flyover of 7 parrots, and later heard them in the vicinity. Lighting was poor, no species ID was made. Glenn Kincaid Santa Barbara
This morning during the Audubon bird walk we had a flyover of 7 parrots, and later heard them in the vicinity. Lighting was poor, no species ID was made. Glenn Kincaid Santa Barbara
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