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White-throated Swifts
Salvar Road is the first right off Via Chapparal N. of Cathedral Oaks in Santa Barbara. Salvar consists mainly of a bridge crossing CA 154. This morning around 10:30 there were at least a dozen White-
Salvar Road is the first right off Via Chapparal N. of Cathedral Oaks in Santa Barbara. Salvar consists mainly of a bridge crossing CA 154. This morning around 10:30 there were at least a dozen White-
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By Steven Gaulin
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Ross's Goose @ NCOS 2 messages
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
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
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By Adrian O'Loghlen
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Greater? Scaups at Lake Los Carneros
Since November 22nd I have been trying to figure out if the two scaups at LLC are Greater or Lesser... the female was determined to be Greater last week but the male is still un-determined. This morni
Since November 22nd I have been trying to figure out if the two scaups at LLC are Greater or Lesser... the female was determined to be Greater last week but the male is still un-determined. This morni
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By Pete Wolf
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TOSO at Miguelito Canyon Park
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: 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
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By John Deacon
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Carp creek 2 messages
9:12 AM. Two Redheads Rob Denholtz Carp -- Rob Denholtz Carpinteria
9:12 AM. Two Redheads Rob Denholtz Carp -- Rob Denholtz Carpinteria
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By Rob Denholtz
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Wilson's Warbler
One at the zoo where it meets East Beach. Slow going at the Music Academy. Hugh Ranson Santa Barbara
One at the zoo where it meets East Beach. Slow going at the Music Academy. Hugh Ranson Santa Barbara
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By Hugh Ranson
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Devereux
The Mexican Duck hybrid is back down by the broken bridge. Also a Pintail, the Eurasian Wigeon, and 10 Redheads. -- Nick Lethaby Goleta, CA
The Mexican Duck hybrid is back down by the broken bridge. Also a Pintail, the Eurasian Wigeon, and 10 Redheads. -- Nick Lethaby Goleta, CA
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By Nick Lethaby
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SY Valley Birds - Sandhill Cranes, Pine Siskins
My feeders have been hosting fair numbers of American Goldfinch this winter, I've been hoping they might bring in a Pine Siskin with them and finally today one appeared. The White-throated Sparrow con
My feeders have been hosting fair numbers of American Goldfinch this winter, I've been hoping they might bring in a Pine Siskin with them and finally today one appeared. The White-throated Sparrow con
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By Peter Schneekloth
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2 probable mute swans at SYRE
Saturday about 4:05 PM a couple of swans flew in from upriver, circled the trestle and lit on the water near the parking lot. They then flew to new positions twice in the next ten minutes. White with
Saturday about 4:05 PM a couple of swans flew in from upriver, circled the trestle and lit on the water near the parking lot. They then flew to new positions twice in the next ten minutes. White with
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By Don Tate
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f/wy owl
Oops, turns out I can't id owls at 70 mph a couple of lanes over on the fwy. Seems it was a barn owl. -- Bill Murdoch
Oops, turns out I can't id owls at 70 mph a couple of lanes over on the fwy. Seems it was a barn owl. -- Bill Murdoch
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By William Murdoch
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North Campus Open Space monthly survey
The monthly survey at UCSB’s North Campus Open Space was conducted this morning by two teams, one team taking an eastern route, the other western. 61 species were detected. Highlights include: 2 Great
The monthly survey at UCSB’s North Campus Open Space was conducted this morning by two teams, one team taking an eastern route, the other western. 61 species were detected. Highlights include: 2 Great
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By Mark Holmgren
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Yellow-shafted Northern Flicker? Not so fast
I just read this very helpful post by Logan Kahle at the southbaybirds group, 250 miles north of us. It's about what it takes for a Northern Flicker to be a true Yellow-shafted one, as opposed to "jus
I just read this very helpful post by Logan Kahle at the southbaybirds group, 250 miles north of us. It's about what it takes for a Northern Flicker to be a true Yellow-shafted one, as opposed to "jus
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By Wim van Dam
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More Mesa 2 messages
Early this evening, I counted at least 5 Northern Harriers, 6 White-tailed Kites, and a Short-eared Owl on More Mesa. No Burrowing Owls so far. Guy Tingos Santa Barbara -- Guy Tingos Santa Barbara
Early this evening, I counted at least 5 Northern Harriers, 6 White-tailed Kites, and a Short-eared Owl on More Mesa. No Burrowing Owls so far. Guy Tingos Santa Barbara -- Guy Tingos Santa Barbara
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By Guy Tingos
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Armour Ranch Rd, 2019-12-05
A quick check at Armour Ranch Rd got me 3 FERRUGINOUS HAWKS, so that's good news for the Cachuma CBC. Alas, there are still no Horned Larks at this location. At Happy Canyon Rd x Alisos Rd I did not s
A quick check at Armour Ranch Rd got me 3 FERRUGINOUS HAWKS, so that's good news for the Cachuma CBC. Alas, there are still no Horned Larks at this location. At Happy Canyon Rd x Alisos Rd I did not s
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By Wim van Dam
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Yellow Warbler at Goleta San District
Glenn Kincaid, Adrian O’Loghlen, and I birded Goleta Sanitary District and Goleta Beach. One, possibly 2, YeWa were in the trees on the west side of the center basin. Photos will tell . . . maybe. Eur
Glenn Kincaid, Adrian O’Loghlen, and I birded Goleta Sanitary District and Goleta Beach. One, possibly 2, YeWa were in the trees on the west side of the center basin. Photos will tell . . . maybe. Eur
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By Mark Holmgren
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owl on fwy 2 messages
An hour ago (9:30) I passed a Hiway Patrol officer off his bike, on the left shoulder, with his light flashing and what looked like a burrowing owl standing next to him. He (the officer) was on the ph
An hour ago (9:30) I passed a Hiway Patrol officer off his bike, on the left shoulder, with his light flashing and what looked like a burrowing owl standing next to him. He (the officer) was on the ph
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By William Murdoch
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continuing Eurasian Wigeon at GSD
Along with the wigeon were five Canada Geese, 30-40 Blue-winged Teal, about 100 Gadwall and single Herring and Bonaparte's Gulls. The grounds closed at noon today which gave me only about 15 minutes t
Along with the wigeon were five Canada Geese, 30-40 Blue-winged Teal, about 100 Gadwall and single Herring and Bonaparte's Gulls. The grounds closed at noon today which gave me only about 15 minutes t
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By Larry Ballard
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odd sandpipier
Carpinteria Marsh Park and Ash Ave. Beach, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 Birded this morning with Mario Borunda and found 40 species, all but two were regulars. There was an off-shore Pelagic Cormorant and
Carpinteria Marsh Park and Ash Ave. Beach, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 Birded this morning with Mario Borunda and found 40 species, all but two were regulars. There was an off-shore Pelagic Cormorant and
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By Rob Denholtz
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Tropical Kingbird at Lake Los Carneros 2 messages
I went to LLC again today in hopes to find the scaups and get more details about the male (Greater or Lesser)... they were not around... what was around was a Tropical Kingbird (got a picture of it pe
I went to LLC again today in hopes to find the scaups and get more details about the male (Greater or Lesser)... they were not around... what was around was a Tropical Kingbird (got a picture of it pe
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By Pete Wolf
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Sedgwick Reserve (restricted access) - Weekly Survey, 47 species with continuing SageThrasher, Merlin and Peregrine
Once the morning rain ended it was a beautiful sunny morning to conduct the weekly Sedgwick bird survey. A group of two hit the pond, Ranch House and Tipton House area and turned up an decent 47 speci
Once the morning rain ended it was a beautiful sunny morning to conduct the weekly Sedgwick bird survey. A group of two hit the pond, Ranch House and Tipton House area and turned up an decent 47 speci
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By Peter Schneekloth
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