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Carp Creek
Hello all, Yesterday at around 10:15 to 11:30 I walked from the foot bridge to the coast at Carpinteria Creek. The water in the creek was much higher than usual. I think the high tide and surf pushed
Hello all, Yesterday at around 10:15 to 11:30 I walked from the foot bridge to the coast at Carpinteria Creek. The water in the creek was much higher than usual. I think the high tide and surf pushed
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By Jay “Bluejay” Bishop
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American Redstart location on Atascadero Creek
On Christmas Count I saw an adult male American Redstart near lower Atascadero Creek, and location was asked about during the compilation. It was in the semi-private forest on the ocean side of lower
On Christmas Count I saw an adult male American Redstart near lower Atascadero Creek, and location was asked about during the compilation. It was in the semi-private forest on the ocean side of lower
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By Ron Hirst
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big miss for CBC!
Hi All: Just sat down outside enjoying the lovely evening, when a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT decided to take a bath in my pond! Wow! I had a very similar bird visit on Oct. 10, 2020, so now trying to figure
Hi All: Just sat down outside enjoying the lovely evening, when a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT decided to take a bath in my pond! Wow! I had a very similar bird visit on Oct. 10, 2020, so now trying to figure
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By Joan Lentz (cox.net address)
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Baltimore Oriole 2 messages
As I biked home from work today an oriole chattered from a euc as I rode past. Luckily I had my dragonflying binocs with me and got to see the bird, and it was an apparent Baltimore Oriole. It had a m
As I biked home from work today an oriole chattered from a euc as I rode past. Luckily I had my dragonflying binocs with me and got to see the bird, and it was an apparent Baltimore Oriole. It had a m
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By Hugh Ranson
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Miscellaneous birding
I checked on past reports from several spots this morning--some successes, some misses. I found the Hammonds Flycatcher in its usual spot on arroyo Burro Creek about 9 a.m. It came into the creek vege
I checked on past reports from several spots this morning--some successes, some misses. I found the Hammonds Flycatcher in its usual spot on arroyo Burro Creek about 9 a.m. It came into the creek vege
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By Florence Sanchez
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Deveraux Ducks Friday morning
Deveraux is still full of water with lots of waterfowl. Ducks included Mallard, Ruddy Duck, American Wigeon, Gadwall, Green-Winged Teal (15 at first pullout), Redheads (12 at second pullout) and Canva
Deveraux is still full of water with lots of waterfowl. Ducks included Mallard, Ruddy Duck, American Wigeon, Gadwall, Green-Winged Teal (15 at first pullout), Redheads (12 at second pullout) and Canva
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By Robert Lindsay
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Lompoc Birding
I made one more try for the Lesser Black-backed Gull that has been seen in Lompoc by a few people but struck out again on a very chilly morning. At 8:15, there was only a single California Gull on the
I made one more try for the Lesser Black-backed Gull that has been seen in Lompoc by a few people but struck out again on a very chilly morning. At 8:15, there was only a single California Gull on the
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By Florence Sanchez
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Feeder Clay-colored Sparrow
I'm assuming this is the same bird that appeared here briefly on December 5th but not seen since but a Clay-colored Sparrow was at my feeders today. I have not seen a Cassin's Finch here since last Sa
I'm assuming this is the same bird that appeared here briefly on December 5th but not seen since but a Clay-colored Sparrow was at my feeders today. I have not seen a Cassin's Finch here since last Sa
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By Peter Schneekloth
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Brewer's Sparrow in the Santa Ynez Valley
Today I birded Casey Road in the Santa Ynez Valley. Casey Rd is off Mora, which is between Roblar and Baseline. My intent was to find the 2 species seen by Dave Compton on the Cachuma CBC on 30 Dec 20
Today I birded Casey Road in the Santa Ynez Valley. Casey Rd is off Mora, which is between Roblar and Baseline. My intent was to find the 2 species seen by Dave Compton on the Cachuma CBC on 30 Dec 20
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By Mark Holmgren
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Missed Hammond's Flycatcher
Thanks to all who responded with good directions to the spot. Because I went to Ventura earlier to see a Scarlett Tanager and other things, I didn't get to the spot until after 11 a.m. I stayed until
Thanks to all who responded with good directions to the spot. Because I went to Ventura earlier to see a Scarlett Tanager and other things, I didn't get to the spot until after 11 a.m. I stayed until
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By Florence Sanchez
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GlGu SMRE
I had a good look this morning for the Glaucous Gull reported at Santa Maria river estuary, and did not see it Bradley Hacker Goleta -- Good birding, Bradley Hacker Goleta CA https://www.flickr.com/ph
I had a good look this morning for the Glaucous Gull reported at Santa Maria river estuary, and did not see it Bradley Hacker Goleta -- Good birding, Bradley Hacker Goleta CA https://www.flickr.com/ph
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By Bradley Hacker
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Cassin's Kingbirds
Just had two Cassin's Kingbirds in my mother's yard in Lompoc. Aren't they supposed to be in Mexico? They were singing and waving their wings at each other. Lisa -- Lisa D Walker-Roseman, Fort Bragg,
Just had two Cassin's Kingbirds in my mother's yard in Lompoc. Aren't they supposed to be in Mexico? They were singing and waving their wings at each other. Lisa -- Lisa D Walker-Roseman, Fort Bragg,
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By Lisa D. Walker, (Feather Forestwalker)
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Guadalupe Beach Glaucous Gull Report
FYI- this message was posted to slocobirding earlier today... A GLAUCOUS GULL was located at Guadalupe Beach near the SM River estuary seen just off the parking lot. This is probably the same gull fou
FYI- this message was posted to slocobirding earlier today... A GLAUCOUS GULL was located at Guadalupe Beach near the SM River estuary seen just off the parking lot. This is probably the same gull fou
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By Jamie Chavez
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Brief birding notes
I checked out the Dusky Flycatcher at Bella Vista Open space this morning, and thanks to Nancy States's friend Betty and her quick eyes, we soon got on the bird. Maybe I have finally broken the jinx t
I checked out the Dusky Flycatcher at Bella Vista Open space this morning, and thanks to Nancy States's friend Betty and her quick eyes, we soon got on the bird. Maybe I have finally broken the jinx t
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By Florence Sanchez
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Arroyo Burro flycatcher 2 messages
All, I and a number of other birders were able to see the Arroyo Burro empid this morning and many good photos were taken. The consensus is that this is a Hammond's. The bird was in the area described
All, I and a number of other birders were able to see the Arroyo Burro empid this morning and many good photos were taken. The consensus is that this is a Hammond's. The bird was in the area described
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By Nick Lethaby
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Andree Clark Bird Refuge 2 messages
This morning my mother was scheduled for some pre-op preparation with surgery to follow in the early afternoon in Santa Barbara. We got there so early that I decided to take in the Andree Clark Bird R
This morning my mother was scheduled for some pre-op preparation with surgery to follow in the early afternoon in Santa Barbara. We got there so early that I decided to take in the Andree Clark Bird R
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By Lisa D. Walker, (Feather Forestwalker)
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Morning Birding: Harbor, East Beach, and Bird Refuge
I went down to the Mission Creek outfall this morning to find few birds, I noticed the gull flock had moved several hundred years down the beach (east) and across from the Hilton, where some fencing h
I went down to the Mission Creek outfall this morning to find few birds, I noticed the gull flock had moved several hundred years down the beach (east) and across from the Hilton, where some fencing h
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By Florence Sanchez
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Swamp Sparrow, Bird Refuge
After a decent wait around noon today, I finally got a quick look at the continuing Swamp Sparrow near the outflow of the Bird Refuge. Since I last saw it a couple of weeks ago the water level in the
After a decent wait around noon today, I finally got a quick look at the continuing Swamp Sparrow near the outflow of the Bird Refuge. Since I last saw it a couple of weeks ago the water level in the
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By Glenn Kincaid
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Summer Tanager behind YMCA 2 messages
In creek behind YMCA, near puddles and the tunnel with graffiti. I thought it was a garish red plastic bird and then it moved. Photos here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S78417109 Ron Hirst, SB
In creek behind YMCA, near puddles and the tunnel with graffiti. I thought it was a garish red plastic bird and then it moved. Photos here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S78417109 Ron Hirst, SB
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By Ron Hirst
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CBC seawatch from Campus Point 2 messages
Happy new birding year everyone! Many thanks to the organizers of the CBC for pulling off such a successful event. I spent about seven hours on the CBC day seawatching from Campus Point. The highlight
Happy new birding year everyone! Many thanks to the organizers of the CBC for pulling off such a successful event. I spent about seven hours on the CBC day seawatching from Campus Point. The highlight
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By Linus Blomqvist
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