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Buellton Solitary Sandpipers
Out for the morning dog walk and I ALWAYS bring my camera, just not today. Walked past a small pond area and saw two Solitary Sandpipers. Hustled home and returned to get a few shots. First thing I sa
Out for the morning dog walk and I ALWAYS bring my camera, just not today. Walked past a small pond area and saw two Solitary Sandpipers. Hustled home and returned to get a few shots. First thing I sa
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Peter Schneekloth
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Figueroa Mountain Road - Also lacking migrants
My experience along the west slope of Figueroa mirrored Brad's comments on his locations, very few migrants. I drove up Figueroa Mountain Road from Los Olivos until I hit high wind at mid elevations.
My experience along the west slope of Figueroa mirrored Brad's comments on his locations, very few migrants. I drove up Figueroa Mountain Road from Los Olivos until I hit high wind at mid elevations.
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Peter Schneekloth
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Tricolored Blackbird Statewide Survey - April 15-17, 2022
All - I am writing to let you know the Statewide Tricolored Blackbird Survey will occur again this year April 15 - 17. At this point I would ask your help in letting me know about any Tricolored Black
All - I am writing to let you know the Statewide Tricolored Blackbird Survey will occur again this year April 15 - 17. At this point I would ask your help in letting me know about any Tricolored Black
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Peter Schneekloth
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Cachuma Camp - Cassin's Vireo best bird
I went to Cachuma Camp this morning in search of migrants and eventually teased out a few spring arrivals. A fairly early Cassin's Vireo was heard and eventually seen, a few Wilson's Warblers, Pacific
I went to Cachuma Camp this morning in search of migrants and eventually teased out a few spring arrivals. A fairly early Cassin's Vireo was heard and eventually seen, a few Wilson's Warblers, Pacific
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Peter Schneekloth
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Nojoqui Park - Warbling Vireo and continuing White-throated Sparrow
Surprised to hear a kind of early Warbling Vireo at Nojoqui Park this morning singing along with House Wrens, Purple Finch and Dark-eyed Junco's. A White-throated Sparrow (possibly 2) continue as well
Surprised to hear a kind of early Warbling Vireo at Nojoqui Park this morning singing along with House Wrens, Purple Finch and Dark-eyed Junco's. A White-throated Sparrow (possibly 2) continue as well
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Peter Schneekloth
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Figueroa Mountain - Northern Pygmy Owl, Home - Lawrence's Goldfinch and Rufous Hummingbird
I walked a stretch of Figueroa Mountain road for about 1.5 miles starting at the hairpin right at the NW corner of Sedgwick. I heard what I though would be a Pygmy Owl and after bushwacking about 100
I walked a stretch of Figueroa Mountain road for about 1.5 miles starting at the hairpin right at the NW corner of Sedgwick. I heard what I though would be a Pygmy Owl and after bushwacking about 100
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Peter Schneekloth
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Gaviota - Common Goldeneye, adult male
A walk around Gaviota campground yielded a beautiful adult male Common Goldeneye this morning. Otherwise only common expected birds seen. List here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S101797748 Distant phot
A walk around Gaviota campground yielded a beautiful adult male Common Goldeneye this morning. Otherwise only common expected birds seen. List here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S101797748 Distant phot
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Peter Schneekloth
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Buellton - Flicker intergrade
Back in early December I had reported what I thought may be a Yellow-shafted Flicker in Buellton based on distant flight looks at the bird. Today in the same area I was able to photo a distant perched
Back in early December I had reported what I thought may be a Yellow-shafted Flicker in Buellton based on distant flight looks at the bird. Today in the same area I was able to photo a distant perched
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Peter Schneekloth
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Lawrence's Goldfinch - Buellton
A single male Lawrence's Goldfinch appeared briefly at my feeders this afternoon. For the most part my feeders have been fairly quiet this winter. Peter Schneekloth Buellton
A single male Lawrence's Goldfinch appeared briefly at my feeders this afternoon. For the most part my feeders have been fairly quiet this winter. Peter Schneekloth Buellton
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Peter Schneekloth
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Nojoqui Park - White-throated Sparrows
I went to Nojoqui to see if Juncos were out and about so I could sort through for other than Oregon, no luck there but I did find two White-throated Sparrows mixed in. List here: https://ebird.org/che
I went to Nojoqui to see if Juncos were out and about so I could sort through for other than Oregon, no luck there but I did find two White-throated Sparrows mixed in. List here: https://ebird.org/che
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Peter Schneekloth
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New Yard Bird - Bald Eagle
An unusual afternoon S breeze brought an adult Bald Eagle soaring to the west above Second Street in Buellton, new yard bird. Peter Schneekloth Buellton
An unusual afternoon S breeze brought an adult Bald Eagle soaring to the west above Second Street in Buellton, new yard bird. Peter Schneekloth Buellton
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Peter Schneekloth
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Ferruginous Hawk - Buellton
This afternoon a Ferruginous Hawk was seen above Paws Park (N end of Dawn Drive) in Buellton . Ferruginous Hawks are much less common here than they are further up the valley past Santa Ynez. The park
This afternoon a Ferruginous Hawk was seen above Paws Park (N end of Dawn Drive) in Buellton . Ferruginous Hawks are much less common here than they are further up the valley past Santa Ynez. The park
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Peter Schneekloth
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Cachuma CBC Summary
All - Here is a quick summary of yesterday's, 12/29/21, Cachuma CBC. As of this writing we are at 125 species, this is a bit below long-term typical species count in the 130 - 140 range. It's a bit di
All - Here is a quick summary of yesterday's, 12/29/21, Cachuma CBC. As of this writing we are at 125 species, this is a bit below long-term typical species count in the 130 - 140 range. It's a bit di
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Peter Schneekloth
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Santa Ynez Bald Eagle
We had a bit of sun so with family went out for a short Christmas walk. On the way we spotted a Bald Eagle perched directly across from the Park and Ride near the 154 X 246 circle. Nice holiday surpri
We had a bit of sun so with family went out for a short Christmas walk. On the way we spotted a Bald Eagle perched directly across from the Park and Ride near the 154 X 246 circle. Nice holiday surpri
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Peter Schneekloth
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Happy Canyon Rd - Winter Birding a few Horned Larks and Prairie Falcon
Took a walk along Happy Canyon Road for about a mile starting at HC X Alisos mid morning. The Mountain Bluebirds seemed to be all over the intersection, I had a great look at some Lewis's Woodpeckers
Took a walk along Happy Canyon Road for about a mile starting at HC X Alisos mid morning. The Mountain Bluebirds seemed to be all over the intersection, I had a great look at some Lewis's Woodpeckers
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Peter Schneekloth
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Possible Yellow-shafted Flicker flyover - Paws Park, Buellton
This morning I had a Flicker flyover that appeared all bright yellow below the wings, this at Paws Park on the N side of town, bird was flying W. I had one at River View Park in March of 2020 so maybe
This morning I had a Flicker flyover that appeared all bright yellow below the wings, this at Paws Park on the N side of town, bird was flying W. I had one at River View Park in March of 2020 so maybe
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Peter Schneekloth
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East Pinery Fox Sparrows
I've seen Phainopepla at the location Rebecca mentions in recent years. Peter Schneekloth Buellton
I've seen Phainopepla at the location Rebecca mentions in recent years. Peter Schneekloth Buellton
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Peter Schneekloth
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Backyard Pine Siskin
Haven't seen a ton of reliable reports this year so noting a first of season Pine Siskin at my feeders. Will be curious to see if more start popping up!! Peter Schneekloth Buellton
Haven't seen a ton of reliable reports this year so noting a first of season Pine Siskin at my feeders. Will be curious to see if more start popping up!! Peter Schneekloth Buellton
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Peter Schneekloth
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Cachuma Christmas Bird Count - Wednesday December 29.
All - A reminder the Cachuma CBC is Wednesday, December 29th this year. If you are interested in participating please reach out to me only and let me know (if you have contacted me recently no need to
All - A reminder the Cachuma CBC is Wednesday, December 29th this year. If you are interested in participating please reach out to me only and let me know (if you have contacted me recently no need to
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Peter Schneekloth
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Sedgwick Reserve (restricted access) - Swamp Sparrow
During the weekly bird survey with Guy Tingos and Mark Holmgren a Swamp Sparrow was found by Mark. This is believed to be a first seen at the Reserve. Looks at the sparrow here: Swamp Sparrow 2 | pete
During the weekly bird survey with Guy Tingos and Mark Holmgren a Swamp Sparrow was found by Mark. This is believed to be a first seen at the Reserve. Looks at the sparrow here: Swamp Sparrow 2 | pete
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Peter Schneekloth
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