The weekly survey at Sedgwick netted a total of 47 species (list here https://ebird.org/checklist/S61230285?share=true ) with the highlight a Sage Thrasher. The Sage Thrasher was originally spotted by

My feeders have had a slow trickle of winter visitors including Red-breasted Nuthatch, Townsend's Warbler and American Goldfinch and this morning a White-throated Sparrow joined the flock. https://www

I started the morning going over Drum Canyon to Los Alamos County Park. I spent some time going through many juncos and sparrows at the park and near the cemetery with nothing really notable. I ran in

A very brown, heavily streaked, juv sapsucker gave inadequate views. Posting in case others have time to look I when the gardener is gone. Peter schneekloth Buellton

Took a quick visit to Ocean Park where a small flock of 6 Cackling Geese and a Clay-colored Sparrow were the best birds. I first saw the sparrow near the rest room building and noted the smaller size,

Cruising around the valley on the way home from a lecture at Sedgwick I had Golden Eagle, two Bald Eagles one of which is tagged, Prairie Falcon, Ferruginous Hawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk and 10-15 Red-tai

A relatively cool morning gave way by mid morning to warm still air which seemed to subdue bird activity over much or the area we surveyed. Nonetheless we managed 47 species including both Canyon Wren

The weekly survey at Sedgwick Reserve ID'd 53 species plus an unidentified Accipiter and two distant swallows. Highlights were Green-tailed Towhee (as previously reported), Canyon Wren, Fox Sparrow an

The birding was still going on when I left so will share the entire list for the weekly survey once I have it. Wanted to share we stumbled on a new bird for the reserve today a Green-tailed Towhee. A

The Sedgwick Reserve bird survey group amassed 61 species on the weekly survey on Wednesday, October 2. Migrant and Winter birds continue to reappear in the valleys and foothills as expected with some

During the weekly bird survey at Sedgwick Reserve (restricted access) several interesting birds were found including two Solitary Sandpipers, Bell's Sparrow and a continuing Western Wood-Pewee that ga

I made another visit to Ocean Park this morning, the Brewers Sparrows continued and a Tropical Kingbird came in to view. It was last hawking insects from the rail trestle. An OK shot of the Tropical K

Two sparrows seen at Ocean Park look good for Brewers. Small sparrows, streaked crown with only minimal central crown stripe, white eye-ring, streaked neck and low contrast face and bird overall. Any

If of interest a few photos of the Blackpoll Warbler found at Refugio St Beach this morning. Seems to be missing most of its tail. https://www.flickr.com/photos/55934026@N05/48725693897/in/dateposted-

a Blackpoll Warbler in the big euc adjacent to stone wall just inside park. Many other new arrivals of common western migrants so will scan for others. Peter Schneekloth Buellton

Walked around Refugio State Beach and the upper creek crossings this AM. Best birds were a Cassin's Vireo and Townsends Warbler at the second creek crossing. Peter Schneekloth Buellton

I walked out to the Gaviota fennel patch this morning. It is blooming nicely but no migrants found. I did find a White-crowned Sparrow on the way out which seemed out of place. I am still researching

Needed to be in Goleta for a few hours this AM so stopped at Coronado on the way in and Refugio on the way home. Coronado had a few common birds only. Shortly before noon I was leaving Refugio when I

stopped for a few minutes saw earlyish Townsend’s, orange crowned and Wilson’s. Saw Adrian O said he would try for photos. Peter Schneekloth Buellton

I stopped at Refugio this morning and found the continuing Yellow-crowned Night Heron. https://www.flickr.com/photos/55934026@N05/48533273951/in/dateposted-public/ From there I walked out the Aniso Tr