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Coronado seep area last few days
I birded the area at lunch the last few days and best bird was a crisply marked Hammond's Flycatcher on Tues. in the willow/euc area at the end of Ellwood. Thurs 12:30 was very quiet and birdless. Bir
I birded the area at lunch the last few days and best bird was a crisply marked Hammond's Flycatcher on Tues. in the willow/euc area at the end of Ellwood. Thurs 12:30 was very quiet and birdless. Bir
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By Ron Hirst
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Vultures moving
Early this morning I watched for raptors from three different positions on San Miguelito Canyon Road, between Lompoc and South Vandenberg AFB. A burst of 70 vultures were up and moving shortly after d
Early this morning I watched for raptors from three different positions on San Miguelito Canyon Road, between Lompoc and South Vandenberg AFB. A burst of 70 vultures were up and moving shortly after d
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By Mark Holmgren
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Solitary Sandpipers, Sedgwick Reserve (Restricted Access)
During the weekly bird survey at Sedgwick Reserve (restricted access) several interesting birds were found including two Solitary Sandpipers, Bell's Sparrow and a continuing Western Wood-Pewee that ga
During the weekly bird survey at Sedgwick Reserve (restricted access) several interesting birds were found including two Solitary Sandpipers, Bell's Sparrow and a continuing Western Wood-Pewee that ga
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By Peter Schneekloth
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Vesper Sparrow @ LLC
There was what I believe was a Vesper Sparrow at Lake Los Carneros this am (Tues). It had a conspicuous complete eyering and a small patch of rufous feathers on its shoulder. When it flew off I could
There was what I believe was a Vesper Sparrow at Lake Los Carneros this am (Tues). It had a conspicuous complete eyering and a small patch of rufous feathers on its shoulder. When it flew off I could
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By Adrian O'Loghlen
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[eBird Alert] Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert <daily> 2 messages
*** Species Summary: - White-winged Dove (1 report) - Lesser Nighthawk (1 report) - Tropical Kingbird (1 report) - Ovenbird (2 reports) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subs
*** Species Summary: - White-winged Dove (1 report) - Lesser Nighthawk (1 report) - Tropical Kingbird (1 report) - Ovenbird (2 reports) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subs
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Ovenbird at the Ortega Ridge Pines in Summerland
While birding at the Ortega Ridge Pines above Summerland today I was lucky enough to spot an Ovenbird walking on the ground under the brush canopy. There also were a number of Red-breasted Nuthatches;
While birding at the Ortega Ridge Pines above Summerland today I was lucky enough to spot an Ovenbird walking on the ground under the brush canopy. There also were a number of Red-breasted Nuthatches;
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By John Callender
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Blackburnian Warbler??
I had an odd bird in the backyard yesterday. Prominent black and yellow striping on its head—reminiscent of a Townsend’s—but with rust on it’s upper chest and not much streaking. It showed quite a bit
I had an odd bird in the backyard yesterday. Prominent black and yellow striping on its head—reminiscent of a Townsend’s—but with rust on it’s upper chest and not much streaking. It showed quite a bit
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By Don Blackwill
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Harbor and Bird Refuge
Saturday, 9/21, 8-10 am Led a field trip for SBAS this morning which began at the SB Harbor breakwater. Not very birdy though 7 Black Turnstone on the beach were nice to see. On the other hand, no loo
Saturday, 9/21, 8-10 am Led a field trip for SBAS this morning which began at the SB Harbor breakwater. Not very birdy though 7 Black Turnstone on the beach were nice to see. On the other hand, no loo
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By Robert Lindsay
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Lake Los Carneros, 2019-09-20
Yesterday at LLC I got all excited by an odd looking rail, until I figured out that it was a partially leucistic SORA: https://www.flickr.com/photos/van_dam/48769914266/ Pretty fun nevertheless. Also
Yesterday at LLC I got all excited by an odd looking rail, until I figured out that it was a partially leucistic SORA: https://www.flickr.com/photos/van_dam/48769914266/ Pretty fun nevertheless. Also
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By Wim van Dam
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[eBird Alert] Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert <daily> 16 messages
*** Species Summary: - Costa's Hummingbird (1 report) - Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (2 reports) - Horned Lark (8 reports) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the
*** Species Summary: - Costa's Hummingbird (1 report) - Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (2 reports) - Horned Lark (8 reports) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the
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Santa Maria
SB Birders, I first checked out the pond on Hwy 246 and Campbell Road just west of Buellton, looks great but no birds of interest to report. I then went to Guadalupe and birded the Agg fields, again n
SB Birders, I first checked out the pond on Hwy 246 and Campbell Road just west of Buellton, looks great but no birds of interest to report. I then went to Guadalupe and birded the Agg fields, again n
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By Wes Fritz
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Devereux birds
Did a quick stop at Devereux today, 19 September, with Larry Sansone, who spotted the Neotropic Cormorant perched with several Double-cresteds in the lower part of the slough. A couple of Avocets were
Did a quick stop at Devereux today, 19 September, with Larry Sansone, who spotted the Neotropic Cormorant perched with several Double-cresteds in the lower part of the slough. A couple of Avocets were
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By Dave Compton
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Continuing Virginia's Warbler on Carpinteria Creek
The Virginia's Warbler found yesterday by Nick Lethaby was still at Carpinteria Creek this morning around 8:00, foraging in the understory foliage on the west bank of the creek about 150 feet north of
The Virginia's Warbler found yesterday by Nick Lethaby was still at Carpinteria Creek this morning around 8:00, foraging in the understory foliage on the west bank of the creek about 150 feet north of
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By John Callender
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Mountain Lion near Devereux, Thursday
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION UPDATE: A mountain lion was spotted in the area of the West Campus Child Care Center this morning. Police are in the area. Avoid area until further notice. California Fish and W
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION UPDATE: A mountain lion was spotted in the area of the West Campus Child Care Center this morning. Police are in the area. Avoid area until further notice. California Fish and W
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By Ron Hirst
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Mountain Lion near Devereux this afternoon
HI, Something to watch for if you are birding near UCSB/Devereux/Ellwood....The lion was near Campus Lagoon yesterday afternoon. .... A mountain lion was spotted in the area of the Devereux Lagoon. Po
HI, Something to watch for if you are birding near UCSB/Devereux/Ellwood....The lion was near Campus Lagoon yesterday afternoon. .... A mountain lion was spotted in the area of the Devereux Lagoon. Po
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By Ron Hirst
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Carp Creek
Virginia's warbler by 8th Street bridge -- Nick Lethaby Goleta, CA
Virginia's warbler by 8th Street bridge -- Nick Lethaby Goleta, CA
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By Nick Lethaby
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Tuesday Birds
All, Jeff and I started at NCOS as I have an Audubon Central Coast Council meeting bird walk there on Saturday. The east foot bridge had a nice Green Heron, a couple of young Black-crowned Night-Heron
All, Jeff and I started at NCOS as I have an Audubon Central Coast Council meeting bird walk there on Saturday. The east foot bridge had a nice Green Heron, a couple of young Black-crowned Night-Heron
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By David Levasheff
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Carpinteria on Tuesday morning
Very quiet. I checked the Tams between City Hall and the driving range--a lot of common residents species (House Finches, Western Bluebirds, Bushtits) but pretty much no migrants. I found 1 young male
Very quiet. I checked the Tams between City Hall and the driving range--a lot of common residents species (House Finches, Western Bluebirds, Bushtits) but pretty much no migrants. I found 1 young male
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By Florence Sanchez
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>>>Thread Closed<<< Re: [sbcobirding] White-crowned sparrow
I'm going to be the grinch who stole fall birding. Every year we receive these "first of fall" messages for a commonly returning/wintering species and it is probably not necessary to report. Peter Sch
I'm going to be the grinch who stole fall birding. Every year we receive these "first of fall" messages for a commonly returning/wintering species and it is probably not necessary to report. Peter Sch
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By Jamie Chavez
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Alisal Lake
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 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
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By John Deacon
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