This morning (Tues) Joan Kent and I saw both of the American Bitterns reported previously at LLC. They were in the reeds on the western side of the lake. We were watching one for 20/30 mins when the o

There was a pair of Canvasbacks at Lake Los Carneros this morning (Wed). They were at the Northern end of the lake. The Bittern also made a brief appearance around 9:30 am in the reeds at the western

There was a young Bald Eagle circling high over north-west Goleta this am (Wed) around 9 am. I took the photo below from near the parking lot at Lake Los Carneros. Adrian O'Loghlen Goleta

The continuing American Bittern was in the reeds on the north side of the lake opposite the eastern end of the dam this am (Mon., approx. 11 am). It flew across the lake and landed in the reeds close

Gayle Hackamack and I found a young male Summer Tanager near the UCSB Student Health Center this am (Fri). It was catching and consuming bees (see photos) in a tree located at the south west corner of

This Warbler was easily found this am (Tues) on the west side of the wooden bridge described in Ron's post (34.413635, -119.848942). Adrian O'Loghlen Goleta

Good and prolonged views of an American Bittern at Lake Los Carneros this am (Tues). It was near the west end of the dam. David and Jeff were the first to report it although it was found earlier by an

There was what I think was a Ross's Goose at North Campus Open Space this am (Mon). It was on the south bank of the slough opposite the Phelp's Bridge (most westerly bridge at NCOS). Adrian O'Loghlen

I've been wondering what the Pied-billed Grebes at the Whittier Pond (east end of NCOS) have been eating and this am I was lucky enough to see at least one item that's on their 'menu'! Adrian O'Loghle

Additional photos of the Sandhill Cranes at, https://flic.kr/p/2hKp8wF Adrian O'Loghlen Goleta

I re-found the NCOS Owl this am (Sun) after a number of people reported not being able to locate it. It was at a different location than previously reported at a site about 100 m east of the original

Ken Pearlman and I checked out possible viewing spots along the northern trail for the NCOS Burrowing Owl yesterday (Wed) afternoon. The owl was at the same location as in the am. Best spot to view it

There was a Burrowing Owl at North Campus Open Space this am (Wed). It was flushed from one of the hibernacula on the north-facing slope on south side (restricted access area) of the slough by Hayden,

There was what I believe was a Vesper Sparrow at Lake Los Carneros this am (Tues). It had a conspicuous complete eyering and a small patch of rufous feathers on its shoulder. When it flew off I could

There was also a White-crowned Sparrow at Ellwood Eucalyptus Grove this morning (Mon). Adrian O'Loghlen Goleta

Ken Pearlman and I saw a Red-breasted Nuthatch at Refugio SB this am (Wed). It was in the trees beside the stone bridge. Adrian O'Loghlen Goleta

Here's a link to a couple of photos of the Blackpoll Warbler I saw at Ellwood yesterday (Fri) am. The bright pink feet, a diagnostic feature of this warbler, can be clearly seen in one of the photos.

Yesterday morning (Fri) I photoed what a consensus of local bird experts believe is a Blackpoll Warbler in the same area where Nick saw the Worm-eating Warbler. I will post the photos later today. Adr

Ken Pearlman and I saw a Black-throated Gray Warbler bathing at the Coronado 'seep' this morning. Other species seen included Yellow and Orange-crowned Warblers, and Chestnut-backed Chickadee. https:/

There was a Red Knot in with a flock of Black-bellied Plovers at the mouth of Devereux Slough this am (Thurs). There was also a Black Turnstone foraging in the kelp wrack to the east of the mouth. Den