I forgot to mention, be very, very careful if you go to look for him. Industrial Parkway can be extremely busy and there are blind curves. Please take care if you go to look for this bird. John

All: I had an Eastern Phoebe at the Santa Maria Country Club this morning. I saw him yesterday but was a little unsure plus I didn't have my binocs or my camera. This morning I went back to look for h

All: I bounced around the North County this morning, mainly checking ponds. Mud Lake had the continuing Canvasbacks. https://ebird.org/checklist/S64017905 Santa Maria Mesa Road Ponds had the continuin

All: While not a rare bird, I find this guy very interesting. This is his second year at my feeders. John Deacon Orcutt

All There is a Eurasian Wigeon at the northern most pond at the Santa Maria Mesa Road Ponds hotspot. Sorry about the lousy pic. He insists on staying on the far side. John Deacon Orcutt

All: Thanks again to those who participated in our 40th Anniversary Count. Those of us that have done this count most years are having a hard time remembering a more miserable day with respect to weat

All: I made a quick stop at Mud Lake in Orcutt this afternoon and was pleased to find 2 Canvasbacks, 8 Ring Necked Ducks and a few Ruddy Ducks. We had Canvasbacks here last winter and they remained fo

All: Peter Schneekloth, Jerry Rounds, Sarah Toner and I birded the referenced area that included; Hibbits Ranch, River Park, Miguelito County Park, Sweeney Road and the Mission. While I haven't comple

All: The Santa Maria/Guadalupe CBC is scheduled for December 22, 2019. We still have room for birders of all skill levels. If you are interested, please contact me. John Deacon 805-314-8201

All: I had a Townsend's Solitaire at Miguelito Canyon Park in Lompoc this morning. It was near the playground equipment nearest the north bridge. It was flying back and forth between a large oak and t

All: Caught two White Throated Sparrows on my GameCam last Saturday. First time I've had evidence of two. John Deacon Orcutt

All: To add to my huge numbers of Greater Yellowlegs at the soccer field on College in Santa Maria, I had 126 Ring Necked Ducks at the Santa Maria Mesa Road Ponds this morning. There were 96 on the so

All If you are in Santa Maria, it may be worth a stop at the soccer field at Southside Parkway and College. I just counted 70 Greater Yellowlegs, 8 dowitchers and over 60 Mallards. A few other species

All: Remember when you were excited to see a Scaly Breasted Munia? I've got a flock of 20-30 on my feeders almost continuously over the last few weeks. Of more interest is a White Throated Sparrow who

All: On my way to Colson Canyon today, I witnessed about 100 Wild Turkeys in the newly cut fields near 4273 Tepusquet Road. While I often see Wild Turkeys in these fields, this was by far the most I'v

All: These little ponds continue to harbor a Tropical Kingbird. I also had 8 Wilson's Snipes there today. If you plan to visit this site, park at the far western end of the huge FedX parking lot. Ther

All: I checked in at Mitchell Road in Orcutt today and found a couple of cool species. Ferruginous Hawks are back and, as usual, are very tame. The pic I took for this EBird submittal was from only ab

FEHAs are back at Mitchell Road and as usual are photo friendly. Also two Yellow Headed Blackbirds are in the blackbird mix by the horse corral. If you are in the North County today, might be worth a

There is now a bright male VEFL at Santa Maria Country Club. John Deacon Orcutt

All: I birded SMCC this a.m. Forty two species observed included a Vermilion Flycatcher, 6 Vaux's Swifts, Red Breasted Nuthatches, Hermit Thrush (FOS), numerous Yellow Rumped Warblers and a few Townse