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Global Big Day-North County
All: I birded various locations in the Santa Maria/Lompoc area yesterday as part of the Global Big Day. With only 57 species, I'm certain I finished outside the top 10, but still had a good day. Last
All: I birded various locations in the Santa Maria/Lompoc area yesterday as part of the Global Big Day. With only 57 species, I'm certain I finished outside the top 10, but still had a good day. Last
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Point Sal Trail
All: I birded the Pt. Sal Trail today near Guadalupe. It was a great day. Beautiful views and weather. 9 Grasshopper Sparrows, 7 Lazuli Buntings and 6 Ash Throated Flycatchers made the somewhat strenu
All: I birded the Pt. Sal Trail today near Guadalupe. It was a great day. Beautiful views and weather. 9 Grasshopper Sparrows, 7 Lazuli Buntings and 6 Ash Throated Flycatchers made the somewhat strenu
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John Deacon
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Brown Road Riparian Area-Guadalupe
All: I birded what I call the Brown Road Riparian Area this morning. It was very productive this morning. I saw and/or heard 43 species. Highlights included: Cassin's Vireo, Vaux's Swift, Black Headed
All: I birded what I call the Brown Road Riparian Area this morning. It was very productive this morning. I saw and/or heard 43 species. Highlights included: Cassin's Vireo, Vaux's Swift, Black Headed
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John Deacon
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Surf Beach Closing for Western Snowy Plover
FYI Western snowy plover restrictions take effect at Vandenberg beaches starting Tuesday | Local News | santamariatimes.com John Deacon iseekbirds@...
FYI Western snowy plover restrictions take effect at Vandenberg beaches starting Tuesday | Local News | santamariatimes.com John Deacon iseekbirds@...
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John Deacon
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Rufous Hummingbird
I had a beautiful male Rufous Hummingbird at one of my feeders early this afternoon. First one I've seen this season. John Deacon iseekbirds@...
I had a beautiful male Rufous Hummingbird at one of my feeders early this afternoon. First one I've seen this season. John Deacon iseekbirds@...
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John Deacon
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North County Hotspots
All: Sheryl F. and I birded a few hotspots around the North County today. Highlights were a Phainopepla at North Long Canyon Road, a Hooded Merganser and a Common Goldeneye at the Santa Maria Mesa Roa
All: Sheryl F. and I birded a few hotspots around the North County today. Highlights were a Phainopepla at North Long Canyon Road, a Hooded Merganser and a Common Goldeneye at the Santa Maria Mesa Roa
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John Deacon
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North County Ponds
All: After my return from NM and TX (not bragging), I decided to check out Mud Lake in Orcutt, A Street Ponds in Santa Maria and Santa Maria Mesa Road Ponds near Sisquoc. Nothing unusual at A Street P
All: After my return from NM and TX (not bragging), I decided to check out Mud Lake in Orcutt, A Street Ponds in Santa Maria and Santa Maria Mesa Road Ponds near Sisquoc. Nothing unusual at A Street P
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John Deacon
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North County Birding
All: Not a lot to report today from Northern Santa Barbara County. I visited Colson Canyon this morning as part of the Ebird Hotspot Gap Program. Not a lot happening there. However, this canyon, along
All: Not a lot to report today from Northern Santa Barbara County. I visited Colson Canyon this morning as part of the Ebird Hotspot Gap Program. Not a lot happening there. However, this canyon, along
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John Deacon
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Guadalupe ag fields - IMPORTANT INFO
Okay, I'll add my 2-3 cents to this discussion. I believe that the pasture area, that is such a good birding spot, is where "clean" water from the treatment plant can legally be spread. So, the spread
Okay, I'll add my 2-3 cents to this discussion. I believe that the pasture area, that is such a good birding spot, is where "clean" water from the treatment plant can legally be spread. So, the spread
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John Deacon
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Lompoc Area
All: Nothing really unusual to report from my trip to the Lompoc area this morning. The Cackling Goose and the 2 Greater White Fronted Geese continue at River Park. Also at River Park, there was a Mer
All: Nothing really unusual to report from my trip to the Lompoc area this morning. The Cackling Goose and the 2 Greater White Fronted Geese continue at River Park. Also at River Park, there was a Mer
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John Deacon
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Santa Maria/Guadalupe CBC
All: We just finished our preliminary review of the data collected for the referenced CBC. Nineteen participants saw 148 species on 12/26/21. That's a very nice total for this CBC. Rarities included V
All: We just finished our preliminary review of the data collected for the referenced CBC. Nineteen participants saw 148 species on 12/26/21. That's a very nice total for this CBC. Rarities included V
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John Deacon
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North County Scouting
All: I scouted around the Santa Maria/Guadalupe area today in preparation for our CBC on Sunday. We have numerous ponds and lakes now, many of which have attracted ducks and sandpipers. The soccer fie
All: I scouted around the Santa Maria/Guadalupe area today in preparation for our CBC on Sunday. We have numerous ponds and lakes now, many of which have attracted ducks and sandpipers. The soccer fie
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John Deacon
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River Park White Winged Doves and Other Gems
All: Peter Schneekloth and I birded River Park in Lompoc today as part of the La Purisima CBC. The highlight was a pair of White Winged Doves. We found them in the vicinity of the bathrooms and parkin
All: Peter Schneekloth and I birded River Park in Lompoc today as part of the La Purisima CBC. The highlight was a pair of White Winged Doves. We found them in the vicinity of the bathrooms and parkin
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John Deacon
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Mud Lake Canvasbacks
37 Canvasbacks packed into Mud Lake in Orcutt. Many very handsome drakes mixed in. -- John Deacon Orcutt
37 Canvasbacks packed into Mud Lake in Orcutt. Many very handsome drakes mixed in. -- John Deacon Orcutt
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John Deacon
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VEFLs at Jack O
Intrigued by possibly 3 VEFLs at Jack O’Connell Park. Definitely 2 but possibly 3 VEFLs. One adult male and one female type found. -- John Deacon Orcutt
Intrigued by possibly 3 VEFLs at Jack O’Connell Park. Definitely 2 but possibly 3 VEFLs. One adult male and one female type found. -- John Deacon Orcutt
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John Deacon
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Black Road Pasture
All: Black Road Pasture is flooded and loaded with hundreds of sandpipers. I haven’t been able to pick out anything unusual due to backlighting. If you are in the North County in the late morning or e
All: Black Road Pasture is flooded and loaded with hundreds of sandpipers. I haven’t been able to pick out anything unusual due to backlighting. If you are in the North County in the late morning or e
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John Deacon
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Santa Maria/Guadalupe Christmas Bird Count-12/26/21
All: The Santa Maria/Guadalupe CBC is scheduled for December 26, 2021. Last year we had 17 participants and logged over 150 species for the bird week. Highlights were Eurasion Wigeons, Red Phalarope,
All: The Santa Maria/Guadalupe CBC is scheduled for December 26, 2021. Last year we had 17 participants and logged over 150 species for the bird week. Highlights were Eurasion Wigeons, Red Phalarope,
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John Deacon
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National Forests Closed
FYI: All National Forests in California Closed to Visitors Due to Fire Danger | Local News - Noozhawk.com John Deacon iseekbirds@...
FYI: All National Forests in California Closed to Visitors Due to Fire Danger | Local News - Noozhawk.com John Deacon iseekbirds@...
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John Deacon
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Orchard Oriole Late Report
All: On August 13, I caught a glimpse of an Orchard Oriole on one of my hummingbird/oriole nectar feeders. Three photos from a game cam verified his presence on August 14. Unfortunately, I didn't chec
All: On August 13, I caught a glimpse of an Orchard Oriole on one of my hummingbird/oriole nectar feeders. Three photos from a game cam verified his presence on August 14. Unfortunately, I didn't chec
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John Deacon
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Grasshopper Sparrows at Barka Slough
All: I birded Barka Slough today and, as usual this time of year, it was quite birdy. Along with the normal cast of characters this time of year (Ash Throated Flycatcher, Blue Grosbeak, Lazuli Bunting
All: I birded Barka Slough today and, as usual this time of year, it was quite birdy. Along with the normal cast of characters this time of year (Ash Throated Flycatcher, Blue Grosbeak, Lazuli Bunting
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John Deacon
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