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Santa Monica Creek orioles in Carpinteria 2 messages
This morning I was able to photograph the adult male Orchard Oriole that Florence Sanchez reported recently along Santa Monica Creek. Eric Culbertson had seen the bird earlier today and told me about
This morning I was able to photograph the adult male Orchard Oriole that Florence Sanchez reported recently along Santa Monica Creek. Eric Culbertson had seen the bird earlier today and told me about
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By John Callender
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Eurasian Wigeon
All, There is a male Eurasian Wigeon at the GSD now. Still lots of BW Teal and other dabbling ducks. Nick Lethaby Texas Instruments 6750 Navigator Way, Suite 250 Goleta, CA 93117 USA Email: nlethaby@.
All, There is a male Eurasian Wigeon at the GSD now. Still lots of BW Teal and other dabbling ducks. Nick Lethaby Texas Instruments 6750 Navigator Way, Suite 250 Goleta, CA 93117 USA Email: nlethaby@.
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By Nick Lethaby
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Northern Waterthrush
Hi all A late bird is in Carpinteria Creek between the train trestle and Sixth street today at 1045. Eric
Hi all A late bird is in Carpinteria Creek between the train trestle and Sixth street today at 1045. Eric
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By Eric Culbertson
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Sedgwick Reserve (restricted access) - Weekly Survey, Sage Thrasher and serious uptick in overall bird numbers
It was an "If you don't like the weather wait a minute and it will change" kind of day for our weekly survey at Sedgwick Reserve. The best birds were continuing Sage Thrasher, Chipping Sparrows and a
It was an "If you don't like the weather wait a minute and it will change" kind of day for our weekly survey at Sedgwick Reserve. The best birds were continuing Sage Thrasher, Chipping Sparrows and a
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By Peter Schneekloth
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Red crossbills
While participating in the Project Feeder counts today, I saw a couple of reddish and light yellow-green finch type birds. After taking a picture, I noted that they had crossbills, a female and a coup
While participating in the Project Feeder counts today, I saw a couple of reddish and light yellow-green finch type birds. After taking a picture, I noted that they had crossbills, a female and a coup
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By Pam Viale
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ORCHARD ORIOLE IN CAPRINTERIA
This morning I walked the trail by Santa Monica Creek from Calle Real to Foothill and back. I did not see or hear an Oriole on the way up, but on the way back I heard a blackbird like "check" from the
This morning I walked the trail by Santa Monica Creek from Calle Real to Foothill and back. I did not see or hear an Oriole on the way up, but on the way back I heard a blackbird like "check" from the
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By Florence Sanchez
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Solitary Sandpiper
Continues at Lake Jocelyn 1:28 pm. Also 8-10 GW Teal and Klldeer. Rib Denholtz Carp -- Rob Denholtz Carpinteria
Continues at Lake Jocelyn 1:28 pm. Also 8-10 GW Teal and Klldeer. Rib Denholtz Carp -- Rob Denholtz Carpinteria
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By Rob Denholtz
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Cachuma CBC Friday Dec 27th
For those of you that have not contacted me already we are looking for a show of hands of those wishing to participate in the Cachuma CBC on Friday, December 27th. Many good birds are being seen aroun
For those of you that have not contacted me already we are looking for a show of hands of those wishing to participate in the Cachuma CBC on Friday, December 27th. Many good birds are being seen aroun
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By Peter Schneekloth
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Santa Maria River Mouth
All, I checked this on Sat PM for about an hour. Still hundreds of Brown Pelicans and gulls, including 7 Herring a GW. A RB Merganser was the most interesting duck and 14 Aleutian Cackling Geese were
All, I checked this on Sat PM for about an hour. Still hundreds of Brown Pelicans and gulls, including 7 Herring a GW. A RB Merganser was the most interesting duck and 14 Aleutian Cackling Geese were
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By Nick Lethaby
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Unseasonal Black-Chinned
A couple people have pointed out that the hummingbird I saw at the Botanical Garden could also have been a Ruby-Throated, which seems true. I hope someone is motivated to look for it, as I can’t imagi
A couple people have pointed out that the hummingbird I saw at the Botanical Garden could also have been a Ruby-Throated, which seems true. I hope someone is motivated to look for it, as I can’t imagi
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By Thomas Turner
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Big raptor weekend
All, I spent the weekend on the north coast and in the Cuyama in fruitless search for RL Hawk. I did see 19 Ferruginous Hawks, 2 Golden Eagles, 2 Merlin's, a Bald Eagle, a Prairie Falcon and a Peregri
All, I spent the weekend on the north coast and in the Cuyama in fruitless search for RL Hawk. I did see 19 Ferruginous Hawks, 2 Golden Eagles, 2 Merlin's, a Bald Eagle, a Prairie Falcon and a Peregri
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By Nick Lethaby
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Alisos Road Sandhill Cranes and Burrowing Owl
I was in the right place at the right time to see the continuing group of 6 Sandhill Cranes at Alisos Road north of Happy Canyon Road today. As I was walking the road I heard barking and then the trum
I was in the right place at the right time to see the continuing group of 6 Sandhill Cranes at Alisos Road north of Happy Canyon Road today. As I was walking the road I heard barking and then the trum
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By John Callender
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Unseasonal Black-Chinned Hummingbird
We were at the Botanic Garden this morning and saw what appeared to be an adult male Black-Chinned Hummingbird. I am about 95% sure, but I didn’t eBird it because I think it would be exceptional for t
We were at the Botanic Garden this morning and saw what appeared to be an adult male Black-Chinned Hummingbird. I am about 95% sure, but I didn’t eBird it because I think it would be exceptional for t
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By Thomas Turner
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Las Cruzitas Ranch - Saturday 2 messages
11/16, 9:00 am-12:30 pm 45 birders (!) met for the SBAS Field Trip to Las Cruzitas Ranch this morning hosted by Cruz Philips and led by Wes Fritz. While Wes had them earlier in the day, none of us saw
11/16, 9:00 am-12:30 pm 45 birders (!) met for the SBAS Field Trip to Las Cruzitas Ranch this morning hosted by Cruz Philips and led by Wes Fritz. While Wes had them earlier in the day, none of us saw
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By Robert Lindsay
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Goleta Beach YC Night Herons (3) 2 messages
Friday at 4:45 there were 3 YC Night Herons on a wire next to the viewing platform. They seem to very much like the wire at dusk. It was a good opportunity to take many photos. 2 are about 1.5 years o
Friday at 4:45 there were 3 YC Night Herons on a wire next to the viewing platform. They seem to very much like the wire at dusk. It was a good opportunity to take many photos. 2 are about 1.5 years o
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By Ron Hirst
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Black-and White, Nashville
I birded the Music Academy of the West this afternoon. All was quite dull until I came to two Tipu trees outside the shop at the north side of the property (close to the freeway). These trees were loa
I birded the Music Academy of the West this afternoon. All was quite dull until I came to two Tipu trees outside the shop at the north side of the property (close to the freeway). These trees were loa
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By Hugh Ranson
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Santa Barbara Cemetery, Bird Refuge, 11-16
I birded the Santa Barbara Cemetery and the Andree Clark Bird Refuge earlier today. The only bird of note that had not been reportedly previously, at least that I can recall, was a YELLOW WARBLER in t
I birded the Santa Barbara Cemetery and the Andree Clark Bird Refuge earlier today. The only bird of note that had not been reportedly previously, at least that I can recall, was a YELLOW WARBLER in t
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By Dave Compton
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Sunset Valley Road - Varied Thrush, Pine Siskin
I visited Davey Brown Campground and lower trail as well as part of Munch Canyon Trail off of Sunset Valley Road. Best bird was a Varied Thrush at Munch Canyon trail head. I had Pine Siskin at Davey B
I visited Davey Brown Campground and lower trail as well as part of Munch Canyon Trail off of Sunset Valley Road. Best bird was a Varied Thrush at Munch Canyon trail head. I had Pine Siskin at Davey B
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By Peter Schneekloth
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Solitary Sandpiper at Lake Jocelyn in Carpinteria
I had good views of a Solitary Sandpiper at Lake Jocelyn in Carpinteria this morning. Photo in this eBird list: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61495738 With the December 14 Carp CBC still 4 weeks away i
I had good views of a Solitary Sandpiper at Lake Jocelyn in Carpinteria this morning. Photo in this eBird list: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61495738 With the December 14 Carp CBC still 4 weeks away i
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By John Callender
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Armour Ranch Rd + Happy Canyon Rd x Alisos Rd, 2019-11-15
This afternoon I quickly checked the two subject locations. At Armour Ranch Rd I finally had some SAVANNAH SPARROW, but I'm still missing Bluebirds and Horned Larks here. There were also 3+ AMERICAN K
This afternoon I quickly checked the two subject locations. At Armour Ranch Rd I finally had some SAVANNAH SPARROW, but I'm still missing Bluebirds and Horned Larks here. There were also 3+ AMERICAN K
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By Wim van Dam
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