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

At SMCC in same general area as last year. John Deacon Orcutt

All: I got the opportunity to bird Alisal Lake today. Great spot. Hopefully I'll get a chance to get back there with some regularity. Nothing unexpected for this habitat. Fun to see a Bald Eagle and t

All: I birded Mud Lake and Long Canyon Road yesterday. Best bird was a BWTE at Mud Lake. Since unusual this time of year and a first for this location, I ran pic by Jamie and he concurred. Checklist i

All: I will post on E Bird later. At 1045 hrs today (8/17), I saw and photographed a Reddish Egret in the Santa Maria River about 0.5 miles east of the ocean. It was in one of the riparian areas that

Peter Schneekloth and I birded Long Canyon Road today. We saw 31, mostly expected species. The highlight was 4 White Tailed Kites. Earlier this year, I reported a pair of WTKI breeding. Apparently the

All: I birded Long Canyon Road this morning. This Long Canyon Road intersects with Cat Canyon Road in the Sisquoc area. This area was very birdy with the majority of birds crowded around the small pon

All: I birded a few locations this morning that aren't explored very often in the North County. Long Canyon was the most fruitful. Juvenile Western Kingbirds, juvenile Northern Rough Winged Swallows,

All: I spent a few hours at Colson Canyon this morning. I saw/heard 42 species. Highlights were NOPO, nesting VGSW, nesting PSFL and hundreds, if not thousands, of butterflies. I'm not a butterfly guy

Uncommon for this location and time of year (BOSBC 2018). Not much else at this location. A few Mallards and a couple of American Avocets. https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S56970984 John Deacon Orcutt

All: I birded Colson Canyon this morning. It was nearly impassable due to yesterday's rains. Highlights were a Barn Owl (first one documented at this location) perched out in the open, a Northern Pygm

All: I had a nice birding day at Barka Slough and Triangle Pond. Encouraged by Peter Schneekloth's post, and a bunch of Black Headed Grosbeaks and Western Tanagers that showed up in my yard yesterday,

Marc Moritsch and I birded Colson Canyon today. It was a nature lover's dream. In about 4 hours, we observed 48 species of birds (my highest daily count since I began birding Colson). We also observed

Just got back from a birding trip to Oklahoma. I decided to check my yard to see what may have changed while I was gone. Best birds were this WTSP and these young GROWs. John Deacon

This bird has been hanging around my feeders all winter (and so far this spring). This is the first picture my GameCam picked up. John Deacon Orcutt