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Western Tanager
Yesterday, I heard the "pit-it" of a Western Tanager in the trees above Oak Park. I have recently moved to SB from Berkeley where we often heard and saw tanagers in April and May as they moved through
Yesterday, I heard the "pit-it" of a Western Tanager in the trees above Oak Park. I have recently moved to SB from Berkeley where we often heard and saw tanagers in April and May as they moved through
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Singing Hermit Thrush
Hello: This morning before sunup I heard a Hermit Thrush singing -- not the full-on song one hears later in the Sierra -- but stirring and sweet enough. My experience in the Bay Area tells me this son
Hello: This morning before sunup I heard a Hermit Thrush singing -- not the full-on song one hears later in the Sierra -- but stirring and sweet enough. My experience in the Bay Area tells me this son
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Phila Rogers
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Departure of the White-crownd Sparrows
Hello Friends: The sweet-voiced White-crowns which were so numerous all winter under the oaks trees below my apartment appear to have departed. With gradual departure of the numerous Yellow-rumped War
Hello Friends: The sweet-voiced White-crowns which were so numerous all winter under the oaks trees below my apartment appear to have departed. With gradual departure of the numerous Yellow-rumped War
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Phila Rogers
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Olive-sided Flycatcher
My apologies if this message is posted twice (the first "send" apparently failed) When I was still living the Berkeley Hills (I moved to Santa Barbara six months ago), we all looked forward to the arr
My apologies if this message is posted twice (the first "send" apparently failed) When I was still living the Berkeley Hills (I moved to Santa Barbara six months ago), we all looked forward to the arr
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Phila Rogers
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Morning birds at the Botanic Garden
Thanks to Florence Sanchez suggestion, Nancy States and I arrived at the Garden at 9 am. At the upper northwest corner of the meadow we located several Swainson's Thrushes feeding on berries. Descendi
Thanks to Florence Sanchez suggestion, Nancy States and I arrived at the Garden at 9 am. At the upper northwest corner of the meadow we located several Swainson's Thrushes feeding on berries. Descendi
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Phila Rogers
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Botanic Garden Today
This morning was the last regularly-scheduled bird walk of the season with Rebecca Coulter from whom, after more the 75 years of birding, I still learn something new. Cliff Swallows were skimming over
This morning was the last regularly-scheduled bird walk of the season with Rebecca Coulter from whom, after more the 75 years of birding, I still learn something new. Cliff Swallows were skimming over
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Phila Rogers
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correction to report from the Botanic Garden
Oops! A much better birder than I, pointed out that I might have meant Common Yellowthroat rather than Yellow-thoated. Yes, that's right. Phila Rogers
Oops! A much better birder than I, pointed out that I might have meant Common Yellowthroat rather than Yellow-thoated. Yes, that's right. Phila Rogers
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Phila Rogers
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atascadero Creek
Yesterday morning a friend and I parked at the dead end of Ward Way, crossed the bike path and continued following the creek above the check dam. A tangle of willows, cottonwoods, some small live oaks
Yesterday morning a friend and I parked at the dead end of Ward Way, crossed the bike path and continued following the creek above the check dam. A tangle of willows, cottonwoods, some small live oaks
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Phila Rogers
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a variety of birds near the Mission Creek outfall
Hello: Shortly after noon today I visited the area around the Mission Creek outfall and was happy to see a large, noisy flock of Caspian Terns many of whom were bathing. Several Elegant Terns were mix
Hello: Shortly after noon today I visited the area around the Mission Creek outfall and was happy to see a large, noisy flock of Caspian Terns many of whom were bathing. Several Elegant Terns were mix
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Phila Rogers
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male Wilson's Warbler
Hello:A male Wilson's Warbler has been frequenting a bird bath at Smarkand (next to Oak Park) for a week now along with the Orange-crowned Warblers who appear to be residents. Phila Rogers
Hello:A male Wilson's Warbler has been frequenting a bird bath at Smarkand (next to Oak Park) for a week now along with the Orange-crowned Warblers who appear to be residents. Phila Rogers
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Phila Rogers
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Mission Creek outfall
Late yesterday, close to sundown, I made my usual visit to the Mission Creek outfall. Skimmers are increasing in number while Elegant Tern numbers are decreasing. In the mix was a single willet and ma
Late yesterday, close to sundown, I made my usual visit to the Mission Creek outfall. Skimmers are increasing in number while Elegant Tern numbers are decreasing. In the mix was a single willet and ma
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Phila Rogers
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Coronado Drip
Hooray to those who are restoring the "Coronado Drip!" I, too, will bring water soon. As a new resident to SB last fall, I recall what pleasure the viewing spot brought me. What a treat to see warbler
Hooray to those who are restoring the "Coronado Drip!" I, too, will bring water soon. As a new resident to SB last fall, I recall what pleasure the viewing spot brought me. What a treat to see warbler
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Phila Rogers
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Warbler watch
Yesterday afternoon Nancy States and I sat watching the bird baths in the garden of a unit here in Samarkand (next to Oak Park). The reported Townsend's warbler didn't show up, but a Nashville Warbler
Yesterday afternoon Nancy States and I sat watching the bird baths in the garden of a unit here in Samarkand (next to Oak Park). The reported Townsend's warbler didn't show up, but a Nashville Warbler
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Phila Rogers
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a Lesser Goldfinch with a deformed beak
Hello: The bird in question has been coming to my feeder for several days. Tom Ginn here at Samarkand has photographed it. Either the lower mandible is grossly deformed or a twig? is lodged in its bea
Hello: The bird in question has been coming to my feeder for several days. Tom Ginn here at Samarkand has photographed it. Either the lower mandible is grossly deformed or a twig? is lodged in its bea
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Phila Rogers
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singing Hermit Thrush
Good Morning: I was surprised to hear a Hermit Thrush, who is in winter occupancy beneath my oaks, singing this morning -- not the full spring aria, but lovely short stanzas none-the-less. I'm familia
Good Morning: I was surprised to hear a Hermit Thrush, who is in winter occupancy beneath my oaks, singing this morning -- not the full spring aria, but lovely short stanzas none-the-less. I'm familia
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Phila Rogers
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Black Skimmers
Good Evening: Late this afternoon, Nancy States and I took a quick run down to the Mission Creek Outfall. Not much there but west of Stearns Wharf we located a large group of skimmers loafing on the s
Good Evening: Late this afternoon, Nancy States and I took a quick run down to the Mission Creek Outfall. Not much there but west of Stearns Wharf we located a large group of skimmers loafing on the s
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Phila Rogers
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Cassin's Kingbird
Good Morning: Does anyone have a photo of a Cassin's Kingbird which I might use in a bird show at Samarkand retirement community where I now live? Thanks, Phila Rogers
Good Morning: Does anyone have a photo of a Cassin's Kingbird which I might use in a bird show at Samarkand retirement community where I now live? Thanks, Phila Rogers
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Phila Rogers
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Oak Park's Brown Creeper
Good Morning: On Thursday, with help from my grandson, Stuart Law, I put on a show "Welcoming the Birds of Fall and Winter" for the residents here at Samarkand. Over 60 people attended. Yesterday a sm
Good Morning: On Thursday, with help from my grandson, Stuart Law, I put on a show "Welcoming the Birds of Fall and Winter" for the residents here at Samarkand. Over 60 people attended. Yesterday a sm
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Phila Rogers
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varied thrush
Good Morning: To confirm that Varied Thrushes seem to be everywhere, I heard one "singing" around sunup in nearby Oak Park. A couple of weeks ago, I heard a single whistled note, but until I either lo
Good Morning: To confirm that Varied Thrushes seem to be everywhere, I heard one "singing" around sunup in nearby Oak Park. A couple of weeks ago, I heard a single whistled note, but until I either lo
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Phila Rogers
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Gray Hawk
Greetings: I have read no recent reports of the Gray Hawk. Has it been sighted recently? Phila Rogers
Greetings: I have read no recent reports of the Gray Hawk. Has it been sighted recently? Phila Rogers
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Phila Rogers
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