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SBMNH birds this morning
To follow up on Florence's post from yesterday, I've been seeing a huge increase in Robin numbers over the past week. They are devouring the Toyon berries, which are at various ripeness levels all aro
To follow up on Florence's post from yesterday, I've been seeing a huge increase in Robin numbers over the past week. They are devouring the Toyon berries, which are at various ripeness levels all aro
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By Rebecca Coulter
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Sandhill Cranes today 2 messages
Gayle Hackamack and Adrian O’Loghlen refound the 6 cranes reported by Cruz Phillips yesterday. They are at 34.62878 -120.00035, and best viewed from north Alisos Road (N of Happy Cyn Rd) then looking
Gayle Hackamack and Adrian O’Loghlen refound the 6 cranes reported by Cruz Phillips yesterday. They are at 34.62878 -120.00035, and best viewed from north Alisos Road (N of Happy Cyn Rd) then looking
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By Mark Holmgren
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Tepusquet Road and Colson Canyon
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: 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
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By John Deacon
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Sedgwick Reserve (restricted access) - Weekly Survey, Sage Thrasher and Wilson's Snipe
The weekly survey at Sedgwick Reserve netted a total of 51 species with some highlights being the continuing Sage Thrasher and a Wilson's Snipe which is unusual on the Reserve. Full list here: https:/
The weekly survey at Sedgwick Reserve netted a total of 51 species with some highlights being the continuing Sage Thrasher and a Wilson's Snipe which is unusual on the Reserve. Full list here: https:/
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By Peter Schneekloth
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Mission Canyon and Rocky Nook Park
I did my frequent loop walk through the backyard of the SBMuseum of natural History and Rocky Nook Park this morning. What was new this morning was a large number of Robins on the Museum Property--the
I did my frequent loop walk through the backyard of the SBMuseum of natural History and Rocky Nook Park this morning. What was new this morning was a large number of Robins on the Museum Property--the
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By Florence Sanchez
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Sandhill Cranes SYV
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By Wes Fritz
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Sanata Cruz Island and SB Channel, Nov. 11
I met up in Ventura with friends from Florida yesterday and we took the Island Packers boat out to Santa Cruz Island. There was not a lot of seabird activity on the way out, butwe did encounter a huge
I met up in Ventura with friends from Florida yesterday and we took the Island Packers boat out to Santa Cruz Island. There was not a lot of seabird activity on the way out, butwe did encounter a huge
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By Florence Sanchez
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Santa Barbara Audubon - November, December 2019 - Upcoming Events
Greetings! Please check website or Facebook page for directions, meeting time information or updates regarding our upcoming events: November 16 Field Trip: Las Cruzitas Ranch Meet at 9:00 AM, 1100 Ali
Greetings! Please check website or Facebook page for directions, meeting time information or updates regarding our upcoming events: November 16 Field Trip: Las Cruzitas Ranch Meet at 9:00 AM, 1100 Ali
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By Alexandra Loos
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Jameson Lake
Observed on and around the lake today: 50+ Band-tailed Pigeon This flock has been growing steadily, likely because of the copious amounts of acorns 5 Dark-eyed Junko 5 Acorn Woodpecker 2 Western Scrub
Observed on and around the lake today: 50+ Band-tailed Pigeon This flock has been growing steadily, likely because of the copious amounts of acorns 5 Dark-eyed Junko 5 Acorn Woodpecker 2 Western Scrub
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By Alan Prichard
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Goleta Beach Yellow-crowned Night-Herons, etc. 3 messages
This morning, Marge and Don Thornton and I saw two Yellow-crowned Night-Herons in the Black-crowned Night-Heron roost at Goleta Beach. I think these birds are different ages, or at least their appeara
This morning, Marge and Don Thornton and I saw two Yellow-crowned Night-Herons in the Black-crowned Night-Heron roost at Goleta Beach. I think these birds are different ages, or at least their appeara
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By Dave Compton
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This week birds
Tuesday: We finally had 5 Ring-billed Gull at LLC and it looked like 3 more were arriving. The lake also sported 1 Bufflehead. No sign of Green Heron. The water spigots east of the ranger quarters at
Tuesday: We finally had 5 Ring-billed Gull at LLC and it looked like 3 more were arriving. The lake also sported 1 Bufflehead. No sign of Green Heron. The water spigots east of the ranger quarters at
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By David Levasheff
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Fig Mtn
I went to the bird-desert-formerly-known-as-Figueroa Mountain this AM. I have been to this site fairly regularly over the last few years and never seen so few birds. The road had some birds, but the P
I went to the bird-desert-formerly-known-as-Figueroa Mountain this AM. I have been to this site fairly regularly over the last few years and never seen so few birds. The road had some birds, but the P
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By Bradley Hacker
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Birding LLC and SMFP
Nothing too exciting while birding LLC on Friday morning, although it was enjoyable to watch the Red-tailed Hawk pair in their courting display. There were also eleven White-tailed Kites perched on tw
Nothing too exciting while birding LLC on Friday morning, although it was enjoyable to watch the Red-tailed Hawk pair in their courting display. There were also eleven White-tailed Kites perched on tw
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By Betsy Mooney
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Tropical Kingbird Continues at Fairway and A in Santa Maria
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: 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
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By John Deacon
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Red Crossbills at NCOS
A surprise this morning was seven Red Crossbills calling, flying over on the eastern side of North Campus Open Space. Otherwise, 2 Greater White-fronted Geese hung with the Canada Geese. A Tropical Ki
A surprise this morning was seven Red Crossbills calling, flying over on the eastern side of North Campus Open Space. Otherwise, 2 Greater White-fronted Geese hung with the Canada Geese. A Tropical Ki
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By Mark Holmgren
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[EXTERNAL] [sbcobirding] Orchard Oriole
All, I ran into Tom while walking around Devereux and COPR. I went to the eucs and found a couple of Bullock's Orioles but missed the Orchard. The slough had 3 Pintail and there was a juvenile Whitefr
All, I ran into Tom while walking around Devereux and COPR. I went to the eucs and found a couple of Bullock's Orioles but missed the Orchard. The slough had 3 Pintail and there was a juvenile Whitefr
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By Nick Lethaby
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Orchard Oriole
I think I had an Orchard Oriole this morning in Isla Vista. It was a female, so I could be mistaken, but it looked good to me. I had that typical “what warbler is that?!” reaction at first, due to its
I think I had an Orchard Oriole this morning in Isla Vista. It was a female, so I could be mistaken, but it looked good to me. I had that typical “what warbler is that?!” reaction at first, due to its
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By Thomas Turner
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Goleta Beach YC Night Herons
I'm pretty sure there are 2 YC Night Herons about 1.5 years old at Goleta Beach. They are usu. near the parking lot/channel birding platform. Yesterday at 5pm dusk they were hunting in channel, and on
I'm pretty sure there are 2 YC Night Herons about 1.5 years old at Goleta Beach. They are usu. near the parking lot/channel birding platform. Yesterday at 5pm dusk they were hunting in channel, and on
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By Ron Hirst
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A few Carp birds
While snacking at the end of Linden a Yellow-headed Blackbird landed on our table. Three Yellow-crowned Night-Herons were along Franklin Creek and a female Hooded Merganser was at the Carp Creek lagoo
While snacking at the end of Linden a Yellow-headed Blackbird landed on our table. Three Yellow-crowned Night-Herons were along Franklin Creek and a female Hooded Merganser was at the Carp Creek lagoo
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By Larry Ballard
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GSD teal
All, I checked out GSD at lunch today. There were an impressive 54 Blue-winged Teal. Just one Cinnamon and about 15 Green-winged. There were 22 A. Wigeon. Didn’t count the Mallard (numerous), Gadwall
All, I checked out GSD at lunch today. There were an impressive 54 Blue-winged Teal. Just one Cinnamon and about 15 Green-winged. There were 22 A. Wigeon. Didn’t count the Mallard (numerous), Gadwall
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By Nick Lethaby
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