|
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
|
By John Callender
·
|
|
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
|
By Wim van Dam
·
|
|
Two Tropical Kingbirds in Santa Maria - same spot
John Deacon recently found a Tropical Kingbird at the corner of Fairway Ave. and A Street in Santa Maria where there are a couple of remaining ponds at what used to be the site of a nine-hole public g
John Deacon recently found a Tropical Kingbird at the corner of Fairway Ave. and A Street in Santa Maria where there are a couple of remaining ponds at what used to be the site of a nine-hole public g
|
By Jamie Chavez
·
|
|
Carpinteria CBC Saturday, 12/14 - Call for participation
This year the Carpinteria Christmas Bird Count will take place on Saturday, December 14, the first day of the three-week count window. Last year we had 92 participants and 158 species; I hope we have
This year the Carpinteria Christmas Bird Count will take place on Saturday, December 14, the first day of the three-week count window. Last year we had 92 participants and 158 species; I hope we have
|
By John Callender
·
|
|
American Bittern at Lake Los Carneros
This morning at 10 a.m. as George and I stood at the dam at Lake Los Carneros, we watched an American Bittern fly across the water from west to east. We reacquired it around 10:30 a.m. in the south-ea
This morning at 10 a.m. as George and I stood at the dam at Lake Los Carneros, we watched an American Bittern fly across the water from west to east. We reacquired it around 10:30 a.m. in the south-ea
|
By Gage Ricard
·
|
|
Happy Canyon Area Nov. 14
I went to the area where Sandhill Cranes have been found (Happy Canyon X Alisos Road) but none were present this morning. However, I had a very pleasant morning birding, especially along the north por
I went to the area where Sandhill Cranes have been found (Happy Canyon X Alisos Road) but none were present this morning. However, I had a very pleasant morning birding, especially along the north por
|
By Florence Sanchez
·
|
|
Sandhill Cranes photo test
Sorry, just testing out my email issues, please forgive me. Good birding Wes Fritz 805 895 0685 wes-fritz@... Solvang CA
Sorry, just testing out my email issues, please forgive me. Good birding Wes Fritz 805 895 0685 wes-fritz@... Solvang CA
|
By Wes Fritz
·
|
|
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
|
By Rebecca Coulter
·
|
|
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
|
By Mark Holmgren
·
|
|
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
|
By John Deacon
·
|
|
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:/
|
By Peter Schneekloth
·
|
|
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
|
By Florence Sanchez
·
|
|
Sandhill Cranes SYV
SB Birders,
By Wes Fritz
·
|
|
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
|
By Florence Sanchez
·
|
|
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
|
By Alexandra Loos
·
|
|
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
|
By Alan Prichard
·
|
|
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
|
By Dave Compton
·
|
|
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
|
By David Levasheff
·
|
|
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
|
By Bradley Hacker
·
|
|
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
|
By Betsy Mooney
·
|