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12/13/25 7:28 pm

Eve Martin via groups.io <yvemartin...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Plumbeous Vireo & Black-throated Blue Warbler at SDSU

12/13/25 2:50 pm

Stephanie Schonberger via groups.io <sstrine...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Chestnut-sided Warbler - Nobel Athletic Fields

12/13/25 11:32 am

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Varied Thrush at B&B

12/13/25 9:08 am

KRIS MCMILLAN via groups.io <krismcmillan...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Black-throated Blue Warbler

12/12/25 1:11 pm

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bay-breasted Warbler; The Battle of the Tanagers

12/12/25 1:03 pm

Alex Abela via groups.io <thebuzz90...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Chestnut-sided Warbler - Nobel Athletic Fields

12/12/25 7:56 am

Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bt Blue, Gray and Nashville - La Jolla Farms tipus

12/12/25 7:29 am

Ken Hartman via groups.io <kenhartman28...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] BT Blue at SDSU

12/11/25 8:51 am

Nick Barber via groups.io <nbarber...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Black-throated Blue continues at SDSU

12/10/25 10:44 am

Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bt Blue, Gray and Nashville - La Jolla Farms tipus

12/10/25 9:49 am

Nick Barber via groups.io <nbarber...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Black-throated Blue Warbler, SDSU

12/10/25 9:30 am

Bill Tweet via groups.io <billtweet229...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Plumbeous Vireo

12/10/25 6:56 am

Mel Senac via groups.io <melsenac...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bt Blue, Gray and Nashville - La Jolla Farms tipus

12/9/25 10:26 am

Charles via groups.io <muddybrick30...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Lazuli Bunting San Deguito Lagoon

12/9/25 7:32 am

David Trissel via groups.io <dtrissel...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bt Blue, Gray and Nashville - La Jolla Farms tipus

12/8/25 1:46 pm

Ellen Feeney via groups.io <ellenf92126...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird 2nd week of December - Monday Dec 8 - Sunday Dec 14

12/8/25 8:52 am

Paul Mulholland via groups.io <pmulhol...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bt Blue, Gray and Nashville - La Jolla Farms tipus

12/8/25 8:15 am

Joni Ciarletta via groups.io <jcjc9999...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Rose-breasted Grosbeak at Crest Canyon Near Oribia Rd

12/7/25 4:16 pm

John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird 2nd week of December - Monday Dec 8 - Sunday Dec 14

12/7/25 12:50 pm

Tina Mitchell via groups.io <ztsipapu...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] No sighting--question about binoculars for a kid

12/7/25 11:40 am

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] bunch of low-end rarities

12/7/25 5:49 am

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] San Diego offshore Dec 6th results

12/6/25 5:44 pm

Nick Barber via groups.io <nbarber...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Silver Strand/Camp Surf CC Longspur: No, but...

12/5/25 3:23 pm

Bill Tweet via groups.io <billtweet229...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler

12/5/25 2:30 pm

C K Staurovsky via groups.io <stlbirdman64...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Louisiana Waterthrush Stevens Creek

12/3/25 11:41 am

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] pelagic trip opportunity this Saturday (Dec 6th)

12/3/25 9:07 am

Barbara via groups.io <barbarac2003...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] BT Green Warbler re-found in Azalea Park

12/2/25 1:10 pm

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] orioles & tanagers, TK, suckleyi, Black Scoters

12/2/25 12:05 pm

Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler con’t at Vacation Isle

12/1/25 7:00 am

John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Blue-headed Vireo? Continues

11/30/25 6:51 pm

John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird 1st week of Dec: Monday Dec 1 thru Sunday Dec 7

11/30/25 6:12 pm

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Azalea Park "Solitary" Vireo ID

11/30/25 2:02 pm

Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Vireo at Azalea Community Park

11/30/25 12:05 pm

John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Cassin's/Blue-headed Vireo at Azalea Community Park

11/30/25 11:38 am

John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Black-throated Green Warbler - Azalea Community Park

11/29/25 11:15 am

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky and Magnolia warblers, but new behaviors

11/28/25 3:32 pm

Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-throated Sparrow Sabre Springs, by creek

11/28/25 11:37 am

Ruslan Balagansky via groups.io <ruslan...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler

11/28/25 11:18 am

Pete Gordon via groups.io <peterandmiko...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler

11/28/25 11:03 am

Sonja via groups.io <lunaskye13...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Solitary sandpiper at Whelan lake

11/28/25 8:37 am

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Berry Park (Nestor) male Orchard Oriole, Hammonds, Tennessee, Summer, Western, Bullocks

11/27/25 4:14 pm

Chris McCreedy via groups.io <cmccreedy...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-throated Sparrow at Mt. Laguna

11/27/25 10:26 am

Alison Hiers via groups.io <lahiers...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler

11/27/25 10:05 am

Jeff Spaulding via groups.io <ornithomedic...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] No Prothonotary Thursday AM

11/27/25 9:54 am

Gjon Hazard via groups.io <gjon_hazard...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] No Prothonotary Thursday AM

11/27/25 9:11 am

Rodney Gast via groups.io <rggast...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky warbler Vacation Isle continues 8:55.

11/26/25 12:26 pm

Andrew N via groups.io <floodshark...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Juvenile Bald Eagle - Salt Works

11/26/25 11:06 am

Nathan French via groups.io <nathanfrenchphotography...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Magnolia Warbler Vacation Island 11/26

11/26/25 8:52 am

Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler continues

11/25/25 2:35 pm

Angela Johnson via groups.io <birdnerd26...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler Continues: 11-25-25

11/25/25 11:32 am

Joni Ciarletta via groups.io <jcjc9999...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler Continues: 11-25-25

11/25/25 10:04 am

Brandon Stidum via groups.io <hyperiodic...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler Continues: 11-25-25

11/24/25 12:47 pm

Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warbler

11/24/25 11:53 am

Sally Veach via groups.io <bsktveach...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warbler

11/24/25 10:21 am

Patti Langen via groups.io <patti.langenzoo...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warbler

11/24/25 9:29 am

Matt Sadowski via groups.io <sadowskimatt99...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warbler

11/24/25 9:12 am

Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warblet

11/23/25 10:02 am

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler, one more update at 9:55

11/23/25 9:43 am

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky warbler 9:40 a.m. update, new location

11/23/25 9:36 am

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler Paradise Point Vacation Isle further information and birding protocol

11/23/25 5:36 am

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] San Diego pelagic schedule 2026

11/22/25 3:21 pm

KRIS MCMILLAN via groups.io <krismcmillan...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Red-necked Grebe

11/22/25 12:49 pm

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Red-necked Grebe logistics

11/22/25 8:23 am

dmichaelray via groups.io <dmichaelray...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Red-Necked Grebe back at NBPL Sub Base

11/22/25 7:41 am

dan jehl via groups.io <jehlyfish...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Prothonotary Warbler Continues at Colina del Sol Park November 22, 2025

11/21/25 4:52 pm

Michael Cerdinio via groups.io <michaelcerdinio...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter continues

11/21/25 3:10 pm

John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird 4th week of November: Sat. Nov 22 - Sun Nov. 30

11/21/25 2:20 pm

Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter continues

11/21/25 9:05 am

terry hurst via groups.io <thurstycat61...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter continues

11/21/25 6:35 am

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter continues

11/20/25 7:42 pm

Justyn Stahl via groups.io <justyn.stahl...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] HAWKWATCH raptor documentary screening, 14 December

11/20/25 3:23 pm

ross christie via groups.io <caracara99...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter, Vacation Isle, 11/20

11/20/25 11:42 am

Matt Sadowski via groups.io <sadowskimatt99...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter, Vacation Isle, 11/20

11/20/25 11:34 am

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] another returning Painted Redstart, Point Loma miscellanea

11/20/25 7:34 am

Justyn Stahl via groups.io <justyn.stahl...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Prothonotary continues , Blue Grosbeak

11/20/25 7:09 am

Paul Mulholland via groups.io <pmulhol...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hepatic Tanager - La Jolla Village Square

11/19/25 2:43 pm

Mike Wittmer via groups.io <bumper1369...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Grasshopper Sparrow-Robb Field

11/19/25 11:43 am

Nathan French via groups.io <nathanfrenchphotography...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Short-billed Gull at Robb Field 11/19

11/19/25 10:17 am

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Prothonotary continues , Blue Grosbeak

11/19/25 7:07 am

John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Prothonotary Warbler- Colina del Sol park

11/18/25 11:58 am

Stephanie Schonberger via groups.io <sstrine...>

Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Scarlet Tanager in Escondido

11/18/25 8:21 am

Bridget Spencer via groups.io <bridgetspencer...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Scarlet Tanager in Escondido

11/17/25 11:04 am

Ken Hartman via groups.io <kenhartman28...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Interesting leucistic Audubon's Yellow-rumped at Carlsbad Outlets

11/16/25 6:27 am

Nick Thorpe via groups.io <nick.thorpe49...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] American Golden Plover continues

11/14/25 3:26 pm

John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird 3rd week of Nov: Sat Nov. 15 - Friday Nov. 21

11/14/25 12:31 pm

Susan Smith via groups.io <seiurus...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Louisiana Waterthrush brief appearance along Stevens Creek, Solana Beach, 14 Nov

11/13/25 6:20 pm

Joseph Alsadi via groups.io <Jsalsadi...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Community Gardens update

11/13/25 10:36 am

<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>

[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hepatic Tanager for Winter 8+

Date: 12/13/25 7:28 pm From: Eve Martin via groups.io <yvemartin...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Plumbeous Vireo & Black-throated Blue Warbler at SDSU
On Saturday morning we stumbled onto a Plumbeous Vireo while looking for the Black-throated Blue Warbler at SDSU. The vireo was in a sycamore close to the Turtle Pond in the Scripps Cottage area here about noon: 32.775784, -117.072746 The continuing Black-throated Blue Warbler was back at one of its favorite haunts in a tipu tree at the corner of the Experimental Theater building around 12:30pm here: 32.775253, -117.072123 When it left it crossed the Campanile Mall east to the eucalyptus trees lining the Love Library. The eBird list is here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S288466007 ~Eve ~~~~~~~~~~~ Eve Martin Del Mar, California -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17414): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17414 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116772301/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/13/25 2:50 pm From: Stephanie Schonberger via groups.io <sstrine...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Chestnut-sided Warbler - Nobel Athletic Fields
Chestnut-sided Warbler continues right now at Nobel Athletic Fields in the Chinese Elms at 32.8666675, -117.1991782 and 32.8665228, -117.1991014. As others have said, he’s chipping and very active but not shy at all! Stephanie Schonberger On Dec 12, 2025, at 13:03, Alex Abela via groups.io <thebuzz90...> wrote: There is a winter-plumaged male CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER at Nobel Athletic Fields near here: (32.8665648, -117.1991987) The bird was spending all its time foraging on the freshly mowed lawn near the small cluster of elm trees. Alex Abela Escondido, CA -- Stephanie Schonberger Menifee -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17413): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17413 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116753501/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/13/25 11:32 am From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Varied Thrush at B&B
A Varied Thrush was reported this morning between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. via eBird, and several of us recently arrived (11AM) and have refound the bird at the western edge of the main garden just before the several pine trees that form the West boundary of the garden proper, especially near the one pomegranate tree. Shortly before now, I was at Sweetwater Reservoir and there are now seven Snow Geese at the upper end. Paul Lehman Sent from AOL on Android -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17412): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17412 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116767339/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/13/25 9:08 am From: KRIS MCMILLAN via groups.io <krismcmillan...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Black-throated Blue Warbler
A group of us found the black throated blue warbler once again this morning near the theater buildings at San Diego State. It seemed to be hanging out mostly towards the main walkway between the theater buildings and the Love library. It would stay in the coral trees to the left of the steps and to the right of the steps to the drama building, and then it would cross over to the eucalyptus or lower bushes and foliage at the fence line in front of Love library. If you’re standing looking at the old iconic Aztec tower, it will hang out both to the left of the main walkway and to the right of the main walkway. Earlier this morning it was originally found at the bottom of the hill, near old Scripps cottage, but hanging close to the theater buildings. It even sat on the building for a spell before moving to tall trees above the water drip that’s at the corner of the theater buildings. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17411): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17411 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116765240/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/12/25 1:11 pm From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bay-breasted Warbler; The Battle of the Tanagers
This morning, 12 Dec, I found a dullish (female-type) Bay-breasted Warbler in the Serra Mesa area of San Diego. Unfortunately it is at a spot that simply can't tolerate a bunch of optics-wielding birders at all times of the day. Hopefully almost everyone who wanted to, saw the bird at the B&B back in early November. If this bird sticks around for a little while, I'll perhaps try to chaperone in a small group. And then once January rolls around and if it is till present then, we also may try something then. If you are truly desperate to see this bird sooner rather than later, please contact me privately. But if it is merely "optional," please let it be. Nearby there was a Plumbeous Vireo, and I had two new Summer Tanagers in southern La Jolla today, to go with (yesterday) a Plumbeous Vireo at Mission San Luis Rey and another Summer Tanager in northern Encinitas.....snore! For all those not keeping track, there appears to be a battle brewing between Summer Tanagers and Western Tanagers over who will come out on top for the winter-season total. More than a decade or so ago, this never would have been close, but Summer Tanagers continue to increase whereas Westerns seem to be dropping off a bit. So far the county total for the first 11 days of December is Western 30, Summer 25. Paul Lehman, San Diego -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17410): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17410 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116753687/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/12/25 1:03 pm From: Alex Abela via groups.io <thebuzz90...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Chestnut-sided Warbler - Nobel Athletic Fields
There is a winter-plumaged male CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER at Nobel Athletic Fields near here: (32.8665648, -117.1991987) The bird was spending all its time foraging on the freshly mowed lawn near the small cluster of elm trees. Alex Abela Escondido, CA -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17409): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17409 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116753501/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/12/25 7:56 am From: Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bt Blue, Gray and Nashville - La Jolla Farms tipus
Hi SD, Black-throated Blue Warbler continued this morning approx 0645-0650ish. We are currently waiting for its return. 0755 - currently here now. Sorry, I only responded to Haim this morning. Happy Birding, Sylvia Afable and Alex Wild Huntington Beach and San Clemente > On Dec 12, 2025, at 7:07 AM, Sylvia <sylvia_afable...> wrote: > > Hi SD, > > Black-throated Blue Warbler continued this morning approx 0645-0650ish. We are currently waiting for its return. > > Happy Birding, > Sylvia Afable and Alex Wild > Huntington Beach and San Clemente -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17408): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17408 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116678919/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/12/25 7:29 am From: Ken Hartman via groups.io <kenhartman28...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] BT Blue at SDSU
It’s here flycatching from the overhead piping on the NE corner of the Theater building. Literally just outside the windows of the class rooms. Ken Hartman -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17407): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17407 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116747601/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/11/25 8:51 am From: Nick Barber via groups.io <nbarber...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Black-throated Blue continues at SDSU
B-t Blue Warbler continues at SDSU near north east corner of theater building where reported yesterday. Foraged low along the theater building, feeding on the building itself and shrubs, then around the west side of the building before returning. Nick Barber San Diego -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17406): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17406 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116732036/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/10/25 10:44 am From: Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bt Blue, Gray and Nashville - La Jolla Farms tipus

Date: 12/10/25 9:49 am From: Nick Barber via groups.io <nbarber...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Black-throated Blue Warbler, SDSU
Last Friday a student photographed a male Black-throated Blue Warbler at SDSU, perched on the ENS Annex building. Word got out last night, and after an hour or so of searching this morning I found it a short distance away. It was uphill from the Turtle Pond/Scripps Cottage area, near the northeast corner of the Theatre building (32.77533, -117.07229). It was first foraging in the canopy of some orchid trees, then hopped on the building's railing and in some bushes near a dripping water main. The water main seems to be a good spot for bird activity, with other warblers present. Parking might be challenging during the day, although there are public pay spots in Parking Structure 12 (32.77566, -117.07469), which is fairly close. -- Nick Barber San Diego -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17404): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17404 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116715780/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/10/25 9:30 am From: Bill Tweet via groups.io <billtweet229...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Plumbeous Vireo
There’s a very vocal Plumbeous Vireo working the creek on east side of Kimball Park. 9:20 am -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17403): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17403 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116715465/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/10/25 6:56 am From: Mel Senac via groups.io <melsenac...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bt Blue, Gray and Nashville - La Jolla Farms tipus

Date: 12/9/25 10:26 am From: Charles via groups.io <muddybrick30...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Lazuli Bunting San Deguito Lagoon
Hello, Sorry for the late alert, but as part of the San Dieguito Lagoon Bird Count on December 7, we found a female Lazuli Bunting. Apparently, it may be one of the first winter records in San Diego County. Unfortunatly we got no photos nor recordings. Here is the description in the checklist: Saw a female from the Dust Devil Nature Trail overlooking the new restoration basin, in the large patch of cattails at east end of tidal basin, west of the power lines service road. –Rich brown head, yellowish tinge –Brownish overall –Finch-like bill –2 wing bars –No streaking on head, face, or breast –More plain grayish brown on the breast and underparts –Saw blue around upper tail coverts –Voice matched C K -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17401): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17401 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116698326/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/9/25 7:32 am From: David Trissel via groups.io <dtrissel...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bt Blue, Gray and Nashville - La Jolla Farms tipus

Date: 12/8/25 1:46 pm From: Ellen Feeney via groups.io <ellenf92126...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird 2nd week of December - Monday Dec 8 - Sunday Dec 14
A thought: now that John has given us an idea of which hotspots in San Diego often go unused, why not adopt one near where we live or nearby where we regularly bird and make sure it gets birded once a week? If it's nearby it won't take much time to get there and by adopting a spot to bird regularly our statistics keep caught up. I've made a list of ones near my house and hope to do just that this next year Happy holidays!Ellen Feeney Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer On Sun, Dec 7, 2025 at 16:16, John Bruin via groups.io<johnrbruin...> wrote: Greetings Finishing up a pretty good week, a little over half of the listed hot spots were visited. Which is pretty good as some were in areas not normally visited. Just a heads up that next week will be my last week of sending out these weekly lists. It’s been a fun time, the birding community has stepped up and a lot has been accomplished, but it’s time for me to move on to other projects. I will have a summary of accomplishments with next week's list. Here’s the list and map for this upcoming week. 8 Hot Spots (highlighted in red) only need a checklist this week and they will have a full bar chart. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1PHXghaGdaO7qDW8kOoKOEIzz0tneoHo&usp=sharing Hot Spots \| Agua Hedionda Lagoon--east end \| \| Belmont Park Road Open Space - 1 \| \| Carmel Mission Park \| \| Carroll Creek -west (Sorrento Valley Rd. Business parks) - 1 \| \| Cuyamaca Rancho SP--Green Valley Campground \| \| Delta Beach--north overlook \| \| Fleet Street Area (Carlsbad) \| \| Future Veteran's Memorial Park \| \| Hanson Pond Trail \| \| Hillside Community Park - 1 \| \| Laguna Mtns.--Laguna Campground \| \| Leo Mullen Sports Park and Trail - 1 \| \| Lopez Ridge Park \| \| Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve - 1 \| \| Los Penasquitos Ranch House \| \| Lower Otay Reservoir--east arm pullouts (including North Pt.) \| \| Mira Sorrento Stream - 1 \| \| Mission Trails Regional Park--Barker Way Trailhead - 1 \| \| San Felipe Valley Wildlife Area--North \| \| San Luis Rey River Park--Bonsall Area \| \| San Luis Rey River--Foussat to Douglas \| \| San Luis Rey River--I-5 to Benet \| \| San Luis Rey Picnic Area \| \| San Onofre SB \| \| San Vicente Redervoir \| \| Scissors Crossing area - 1 \| \| Sun Gold Point \| \| Sycamore Canyon County Preserve--Hwy 67 entrance \| \| Torrey Hills Mesa John Bruin Bay Park \| -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17399): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17399 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116668142/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/8/25 8:52 am From: Paul Mulholland via groups.io <pmulhol...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bt Blue, Gray and Nashville - La Jolla Farms tipus
A female Black throated blue is at the La Jolla farms tipus spot in a mixed flock of warblers. They’re currently working the northern tipu and the nearby pepper tree here: (32.8799639, -117.2444667) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17398): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17398 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116678919/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/8/25 8:15 am From: Joni Ciarletta via groups.io <jcjc9999...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Rose-breasted Grosbeak at Crest Canyon Near Oribia Rd
Hi All, Sorry for the late post but yesterday one of the San Dieguito River Park survey areas had a Rose-breasted Grosbeak and I wanted to share the info. Found by Jorge Valdivieso and Deb Balch at Crest Canyon near Oribia Rd in Del Mar. eBird checklist S287746992. Photos attached. Joni Ciarletta Carlsbad Begin forwarded message [image0.jpeg][image1.jpeg] [image3.png] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17397): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17397 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116678181/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/7/25 4:16 pm From: John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird 2nd week of December - Monday Dec 8 - Sunday Dec 14
Greetings Finishing up a pretty good week, a little over half of the listed hot spots were visited. Which is pretty good as some were in areas not normally visited. Just a heads up that next week will be my last week of sending out these weekly lists. It’s been a fun time, the birding community has stepped up and a lot has been accomplished, but it’s time for me to move on to other projects. I will have a summary of accomplishments with next week's list. Here’s the list and map for this upcoming week. 8 Hot Spots (highlighted in red) only need a checklist this week and they will have a full bar chart. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1PHXghaGdaO7qDW8kOoKOEIzz0tneoHo&usp=sharing Hot Spots Agua Hedionda Lagoon--east end Belmont Park Road Open Space - 1 Carmel Mission Park Carroll Creek -west (Sorrento Valley Rd. Business parks) - 1 Cuyamaca Rancho SP--Green Valley Campground Delta Beach--north overlook Fleet Street Area (Carlsbad) Future Veteran's Memorial Park Hanson Pond Trail Hillside Community Park - 1 Laguna Mtns.--Laguna Campground Leo Mullen Sports Park and Trail - 1 Lopez Ridge Park Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve - 1 Los Penasquitos Ranch House Lower Otay Reservoir--east arm pullouts (including North Pt.) Mira Sorrento Stream - 1 Mission Trails Regional Park--Barker Way Trailhead - 1 San Felipe Valley Wildlife Area--North San Luis Rey River Park--Bonsall Area San Luis Rey River--Foussat to Douglas San Luis Rey River--I-5 to Benet San Luis Rey Picnic Area San Onofre SB San Vicente Redervoir Scissors Crossing area - 1 Sun Gold Point Sycamore Canyon County Preserve--Hwy 67 entrance Torrey Hills Mesa John Bruin Bay Park -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17396): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17396 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116668142/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/7/25 12:50 pm From: Tina Mitchell via groups.io <ztsipapu...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] No sighting--question about binoculars for a kid
My neighbor has a 9 y/o son who is very interested in birds. (They are even coming with us to our Christmas Bird Count next Sunday.) They would like to buy him a pair of good, age-appropriate (e.g., size, weight, sturdiness) binoculars. Is there a place where they could actually try out some binoculars and speak with someone knowledgeable about optics? North County would be ideal, since we're in O'side. But for a good shop, anywhere in the county would probably be doable. Thanks for any suggestions. Tina Mitchell Oceanside -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17395): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17395 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116665517/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002�present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/7/25 11:40 am From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] bunch of low-end rarities
The past several days I've had a bunch of low-end rarities: Merlin: the second suckleyi-type present in South County was in western residential Imperial Beach on 4 Dec Dark-eyed Junco: continuing mostly-Slate-colored type at PLNU, and a male Slate-colored (probably returning from last winter) and an intergrade (w/ Oregon?) at Friendship Park in Chula Vista White-crowned Sparrow: an immature dark-lored (presumably oriantha) at Camp Surf in Imperial Beach/Coronado Black-and-white Warbler: continuing adult female/immature male downtown at Pantoja Park (especially in the trees at the northeast corner of the main plaza); and new male at Friendship Park in Chula Vista Nashville Warbler: singles at Liberty Station (tipus) and along Chula Vista bayshore (meloleucas) American Redstart: new female-type in Nestor/Palm City in carrotwood trees at corner of Cantamar X Cerrissa; continuing, returning adult male downtown at Seaport Village (around the small pond next to the Malibu Farms restaurant); new immature male only 250 yards away from the adult male, in adjoining Embarcadero Marina Park (in trees at the turnaround at end of road/parking lot) Yellow Warbler: one returning for over 5 years (probably closer to 7) at corner of Hollister X Sunset in TRV, and three birds at Liberty Station tipu parking lots where regular in winter Black-thr. Gray Warbler: 1 in Liberty Station tipus; so far this species seems to be in somewhat below-average numbers during the past month Summer Tanager: continuing female-type in upper Presidio Park and a new bird at Lauderbach Park in Chula Vista, which for the second individual in a week was an entirely mustard-yellow bird in actual full song --Paul Lehman, San Diego -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17394): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17394 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116664325/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/7/25 5:49 am From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] San Diego offshore Dec 6th results
An unofficial pelagic trip aboard "Legacy" out of Seaforth Sportfishing on a general natural history trip made it out as far as the 30-Mile Bank under very light sea conditions. The December 6th date illuminated some late-season (and one early-season!) species and helped add a few late-ish or early dates to our local data. Highlights included a first-cycle Black-legged Kittiwake at the 30-Mile Bank, an unseasonal Ashy Storm-Petrel well off La Jolla, and scarce-but-regular in December single Sooty and ca. 6 Pink-footed Shearwaters. In contrast to the late lingering storm-petrel and shearwaters, we had a surprising total of 11 Scripps's Murrelets (all in the 30-Mile Bank area)--early arrivals which normally don't become routine until January. Good numbers of Northern Fulmars continue in our waters, with around 60 seen. Moderate numbers of Cassin's Auklets, a few Pomarine and Parasitic Jaegers, just a single Red Phalarope, lots of Bonaparte's Gulls, plenty of Black-vented Shearwaters including moderate numbers all the way out to the 30-Mile Bank which is rather unusual, and a moderate number of offshore southbound Pacific Loons. Totals for the trip will appear in eBird lists posted likely later today. (Also several Humpback and one Fin Whale.) --Paul Lehman et al., San Diego -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17393): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17393 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116659203/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/6/25 5:44 pm From: Nick Barber via groups.io <nbarber...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Silver Strand/Camp Surf CC Longspur: No, but...
Kristina Wolf and Bridget Spencer found a Chestnut-collared Longspur on Wednesday near the border of Silver Strand State Beach and the Navy's south training complex (see ebird list for details and photos: https://ebird.org/checklist/S287187631). I checked the area this morning and did not find the longspur, but I did have a flock of larks and pipits fly by, near where they found it. There was a bird in the flock that seemed to have the right shape, although I would have expected to see more white in the tail. Lighting was bad, the bird was far, and the flock landed within the Navy fence on the west side of the buildings. I'll check again tomorrow, but for anyone in the area, the walk up/down the beach might be worth it. Hopefully the bird sticks around for the count on Dec 20. -- Nick Barber San Diego -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17392): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17392 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116654271/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/5/25 3:23 pm From: Bill Tweet via groups.io <billtweet229...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler
Just made a quick appearance at waterfall store. 3:20pm -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17391): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17391 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116639121/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/5/25 2:30 pm From: C K Staurovsky via groups.io <stlbirdman64...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Louisiana Waterthrush Stevens Creek
Continues in creek in area off Academy behind 462 Stevens 1406 hrs. CK Staurovsky Honduras -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17390): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17390 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116638444/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/3/25 11:41 am From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] pelagic trip opportunity this Saturday (Dec 6th)
The "Legacy" whale-watch boat at Seaforth Sportfishing at Mission Bay is offering another full day trip offshore for general natural history this coming Saturday, December 6. 8AM to 5PM. Similar to the trip they offered back on November 1st. These trips will look at all wildlife, so there will be a bunch more marine mammal looking compared to the usual birding pelagic trips. But the captain says that we will get appreciably offshore, exactly where presently unknown but at least to the outer Nine-Mile Bank and San Diego Trough--and the Nov 1st trip went all the way to the 30-Mile Bank. The marine forecast for Saturday is very benign, with light winds and only 2-foot seas currently forecast. Cost is $170. Lots and lots of space on the trip, so one can decide at the last minute. Reservations made through sdwhale.com There will definitely be some birders aboard to help spot and identify stuff. At this time of year, expect to see alcids, jaegers, late shearwaters, phalaropes, gulls, etc. Rarities are certainly possible. --Paul Lehman, San Diego -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17389): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17389 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116600220/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/3/25 9:07 am From: Barbara via groups.io <barbarac2003...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] BT Green Warbler re-found in Azalea Park
Initially seen the ficus tree north of the bathrooms. Now has flown to the eucalyptus trees on the left/west. Barbara Carlson San Diego -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17388): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17388 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116597294/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/2/25 1:10 pm From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] orioles & tanagers, TK, suckleyi, Black Scoters
Yesterday, the 1st, right at dawn, the entrance, parking-lot edge to the San Diego Zoo currently has very view blooming coral blossoms as of yet, but there's one obvious, large, blooming Blue Gum eucalyptus adjacent to the "Koala 1" parking sign which hosted an adult male Orchard Oriole (presumably returning for its third or more years), female Bullock's, and at least 3 Western Tanagers. Today, the 2nd, at Sunnyslope Park in Otay Mesa/Nestor, there were THREE Summer Tanagers simultaneously, a splotchy bird and two entirely mustard-yellow birds--likely the first time I've had three Summers all together near the coast (I've had two birds together quite a few times). Also 4 Western Tanagers in the park. A single adult male Bullock's Oriole (returning) at Montgomery Waller Park, 2 Western Tanagers along Del Sol Boulevard, and a female Bullock's and 2 Vermilions at Larsen Field across from the San Ysidro outlet mall. Also today, the very dark, suckleyi-type Merlin continues at the Dairymart Ponds, today being on the east pond, where also a returning, continuing Tropical Kingbird with a few Cassin's. And on South San Diego Bay, scoping west of Bayfront Park/J Street toward Coronado Cays were two Black Scoters (adult male and female) mixed in the masses of Surf Scoters. This general area hosts typically around 3 Blacks every winter, with the highest counts of up to 6-8 birds. Also can be scanned looking back eastward from the end of Grand Caribe in Coronado Cays. Paul Lehman, San Diego -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17387): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17387 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116584168/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/2/25 12:05 pm From: Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler con’t at Vacation Isle
Hi SD, Carl J initially re-found the warbler by the fountain and is currently in the surrounding ponds here: (32.7760441, -117.2404205) Periodically calls and very active. Happy Birding, Sylvia Afable et al Huntington Beach -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17386): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17386 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116583152/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 12/1/25 7:00 am From: John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Blue-headed Vireo? Continues
Seen at 6:55 Azalea community park near where it was at first yesterday. 32.7323957, -117.1072029 John Bruin Bay park -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17384): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17384 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116557928/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/30/25 6:51 pm From: John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird 1st week of Dec: Monday Dec 1 thru Sunday Dec 7
Greetings Sorry for the late post but a crazy day with a Black-throated Green Warbler and a Blue-headed Vireo in Azalea Park. The interesting aspect is that I was only there because a nearby hot spot needed a checklist this week. So filling out the bar charts does bring in some interesting birds sometimes. So this past week is the first week I believe where all identified hot spots were visited and checklist submitted. Great group accomplishment. Here’s the map and list for this upcoming week starting tomorrow. 6 Hot spots only need a checklist this week and they will have a full bar chart. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1J92cpouc_uG29GssZQYJ_O1V3fm2y_I&usp=sharing Hot Spots: Birch Aquarium -1 Camino Ruiz Park - 1 Carroll Creek -west (Sorrento Valley Rd. Business parks) Chollas Creek--Euclid Ave to 54th St Escondido Creek at El Camino del Norte - 1 Legoland California Lower Otay Reservoir--east arm pullouts (including North Pt.) Ocean St. Overlook Otay Lakes County Park Paradise Canyon Open Space Pottery Canyon Natural Park - 1 Rancho La Costa Preserve--Denk Mountain and Copper Canyon San Diego Bay—northwest - 1 San Diego NWR--Proctor Valley SDSU Mission Valley River Park Siempre Viva Rd. pond - 1 Sweetwater County Park--Quarry Trail Sycamore Canyon County Preserve--Hwy 67 entrance Torrey Hills Mesa West Hills Park John Bruin Bay Park -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17383): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17383 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116550215/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/30/25 6:12 pm From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Azalea Park "Solitary" Vireo ID
As has been posted earlier today, in Azalea Park (near where highways 15 and 805 cross) in addition to a briefly seen/photo'd AM Black-thr Green Warbler (John Bruin), a Solitary-type Vireo was present off and on (more off than on) for a bunch of hours in the park as well. Both birds were in the northeast part of the park (bordering a "garden" area) in the AM and again for the vireo mid-day, but then the vireo went MIA for a solid couple hours until being re-found quite a ways lower in the park, beyond the rec center building and kiddie playground--lat-long coordinates for all these sightings given in posts to the listserv earlier today by Bruin and Ruby. I was there for several hours, with a bunch of other folks, finally getting to study the vireo, and I went back and forth on what species I thought it probably was (ditto when looking at the first set of photos) depending on whether the bird is in shade (good head/throat contrast and darker blue-gray head) or in brighter, direct sun (somewhat more washed-out gray head and less contrast). In all cases, there was extensive bright yellow and some olive on the entire sides, and with close inspection it was shown that there is extensive white to the edge of the outer tail feather (visible in good photos on the underside of the tail)--two characters favoring Blue-headed. I then sent multiple series of photos taken by several folks to several vireo experts for additional opinions. Ageing the bird is also important, and so far one authority (Pyle) has aged it as an adult. Three additional folks (Bevier, Dunn, and Marantz) all believe the bird is a BLUE-HEADED VIREO, mostly based on outer tail feather pattern and, secondarily, on the brightness of the sides. Head color and head/throat contrast seems probably to be in the overlap zone between female Blue-headed and male Cassin's, and, again, can vary depending on the lighting. --Paul Lehman, San Diego -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17382): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17382 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116549804/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/30/25 2:02 pm From: Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Vireo at Azalea Community Park
Michelle refound John's Vireo at Azalea Community Park. It's moving around a lot down past the playground. Paul is here. Still not sure on the ID. This area. 32.73259,-117.10912 No Black-throated Green Warbler so far. Lisa Ruby Sabre Springs Sent from [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) for Android. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17381): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17381 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116545949/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/30/25 12:05 pm From: John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Cassin's/Blue-headed Vireo at Azalea Community Park
So after Paul has looked at my photos (not the best as the bird was always moving and behind leaves) he says it’s one of those challenging solitary Vireos. A few of the photos seem to indicate Cassin’s and a few others indicate a possible Blue-headed. So if you are headed out there, see if you can pick up on the Vireo and take lots of photos. When I was there it didn’t vocalize but maybe it will for you. Again the coordinates are; 32.7327417, -117.1070906 John Bruin Bay Park -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17380): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17380 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116543989/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/30/25 11:38 am From: John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Black-throated Green Warbler - Azalea Community Park
Black-throated Green Warbler at 9:20 this morning. Azalea community park. In the small garden area, Also Cassin’s Vireo, though this one is not confirmed yet. Photos in my eBird checklist. NE side - 32.7327386, -117.1070863 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17379): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17379 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116543505/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/29/25 11:15 am From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky and Magnolia warblers, but new behaviors
Both the Kentucky and Magnolia warblers continue on Saturday morning at Paradise Point but both are doing new things. The Kentucky warbler has spent the entire morning still as of 11:00 a.m. along the entrance road mostly on the left side but occasionally on the right side where there is the small center Island in the middle of the roadway just before the first left turn into the first area of bungalows and well before the public parking lots. Very thick here. So it's been tough to get looks at it for long periods of time and it's not calling nearly as much as it did the first few days. The Magnolia warbler has made two or three brief appearances also along the entrance road in its usual area near mini golf hole number 13, but it also went well to the west to the eastern edge of the first of the two public parking lots, on the left side Of the entrance road, which is quite a distance away and after being there for a while returned to the mini golf area. But it's hard to find although it did call a few times. Paul Lehman, San Diego Sent from AOL on Android -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17378): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17378 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116530157/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/28/25 3:32 pm From: Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-throated Sparrow Sabre Springs, by creek
Just had a White-throated Sparrow near the start of the Penasquitos Creek trail off of Springhurst Drive in Sabre Springs South. Just east of the Spinghurst Dr bridge along both sides of the trail. It was doing a high pitched vocalization I wasn't sure about, similar to what Song and White-crowned Sparrows do. Merlin got the ID right and I found it. It was very skulky moving and foraging under bushes and an oak tree. My GPS has been off lately so not providing coordinates. The trailhead is across Springhurst from Creekside Elementary School. Lisa Ruby Sabre Springs Sent from [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) for Android. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17377): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17377 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116520490/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/28/25 11:37 am From: Ruslan Balagansky via groups.io <ruslan...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler
we have it right now. dame place as testerday behind the tower. Sent ftom my pjone. On Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 11:18 AM Pete Gordon via groups.io <peterandmiko= <msn.com...> wrote: > Good morning San Diego, > > I was planning a drive down to San Diego tomorrow morning to try and get > the Kentucky Warbler at Vacation Isle, but I have not seen it reported on > the list serve this morning. Has anybody been there to confirm that it is > still there? > > Pete Gordon > Foothill Ranch, CA > > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17376): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17376 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116504795/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/28/25 11:18 am From: Pete Gordon via groups.io <peterandmiko...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler
Good morning San Diego, I was planning a drive down to San Diego tomorrow morning to try and get the Kentucky Warbler at Vacation Isle, but I have not seen it reported on the list serve this morning. Has anybody been there to confirm that it is still there? Pete Gordon Foothill Ranch, CA -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17375): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17375 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116504795/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002�present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/28/25 11:03 am From: Sonja via groups.io <lunaskye13...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Solitary sandpiper at Whelan lake
We had probably the same two birds from last year forging up and down the channel along the entrance to the parking lot. Thanks Michael Sent from AT&T Yahoo Mail on Android -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17374): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17374 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116517500/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/28/25 8:37 am From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Berry Park (Nestor) male Orchard Oriole, Hammonds, Tennessee, Summer, Western, Bullocks
A very productive hour was spent Friday morning between around 7:15 and 8:15 AM at Berry Park and adjoining properties on Leon Avenue in Nestor. When the dust had settled, there had been an adult male Orchard Oriole, presumably returning from last winter when seen mostly farther east on Leon Avenue later in the season, a Tennessee Warbler, a Hammond's Flycatcher, a female-plumaged Summer Tanager that is continuing but was also in full song. Plus one female Bullocks Oriole and a Western tanager and a female Vermilion flycatcher. Most birds were in the line of trees that form the east edge of the park and in the melaleucas that are blooming more toward the north side of the park. A number of these birds were quite sneaky and would only be in view for 20 or 30 seconds and then disappear for half an hour. Paul Lehman, San Diego Sent from AOL on Android -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17373): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17373 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116515191/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/27/25 4:14 pm From: Chris McCreedy via groups.io <cmccreedy...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-throated Sparrow at Mt. Laguna
Today at the Mile 19 pullout eBird hotspot pin on Sunrise Highway. First bird out of the car. No live turkeys. Chris McCreedy North Park Chris McCreedy Southwest Riparian Bird Recovery Coordinator American Bird Conservancy \| <cmccreedy...><mailto:<cmccreedy...> Research Associate Point Blue Conservation Science \| <cmccreedy-RA...><mailto:<cmccreedy-RA...> 415.717.7426 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17372): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17372 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116508001/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/27/25 10:26 am From: Alison Hiers via groups.io <lahiers...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler
Out past the tower vocalizing and flying low. Staying hidden. at 10:25. Alison Hiers Carlsbad -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17371): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17371 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116504795/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/27/25 10:05 am From: Jeff Spaulding via groups.io <ornithomedic...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] No Prothonotary Thursday AM
Yesterday it spend some time in the tipu west of the ficuses, by the flag pole. I hadn't seen any prior reports of it in those trees before. It could be moving around to other areas of the park. Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer On Thu, Nov 27, 2025 at 9:54, Gjon Hazard via groups.io<gjon_hazard...> wrote: A handful of birders kept vigil at Colina Del Sol Park collectively since dawn, and as of 9:50, the Prothonotary was a no-show. Activity (people-wise) on the nearby basketball courts and in the park in general has now increased, as has the noise levels. Happy Thanksgiving. -Gjon -- - - - Gjon Hazard Encinitas -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17370): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17370 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116504337/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/27/25 9:54 am From: Gjon Hazard via groups.io <gjon_hazard...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] No Prothonotary Thursday AM
A handful of birders kept vigil at Colina Del Sol Park collectively since dawn, and as of 9:50, the Prothonotary was a no-show. Activity (people-wise) on the nearby basketball courts and in the park in general has now increased, as has the noise levels. Happy Thanksgiving. -Gjon -- - - - Gjon Hazard Encinitas -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17369): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17369 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116504337/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/27/25 9:11 am From: Rodney Gast via groups.io <rggast...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky warbler Vacation Isle continues 8:55.
Happy Thanksgiving! Bird mde an appearance at water feature near lobby and tower at 8:55am. Rodney GastNorth Park Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17368): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17368 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116503629/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/26/25 12:26 pm From: Andrew N via groups.io <floodshark...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Juvenile Bald Eagle - Salt Works
For those that like coastal weirdos, there is a juvie Bald Eagle sitting on a distant berm in the salt works, scoping just just right of the hotel from the 10th St overlook. Heat haze is intense. Andrew Newmark Chula Vista CA -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17367): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17367 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116491191/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/26/25 11:06 am From: Nathan French via groups.io <nathanfrenchphotography...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Magnolia Warbler Vacation Island 11/26
Just had brief looks of the continuing Magnolia Warbler (my former 5MR nemesis) in the trees near the entrance. (32.7748712, -117.2365789) Nathan French Hillcrest -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17366): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17366 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116490075/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/26/25 8:52 am From: Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler continues
The Kentucky Warbler is currently by a small building just off the Vacation Isle public parking area that is closest to the hotel lobby building. I just got here. I am told it's been in this spot for over an hour. I am standing about here: 32.77488,-117.23945 We just lost it. Lisa Ruby Sabre Springs Sent from [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) for Android. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17365): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17365 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116487893/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/25/25 2:35 pm From: Angela Johnson via groups.io <birdnerd26...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler Continues: 11-25-25
Continuing at the waterfall at 2:30pm Angela Johnson Escondido, CA On Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 11:32 AM Joni Ciarletta via groups.io <jcjc9999= <outlook.com...> wrote: > Still here at the waterfall at 11:15 am next to the hotel entrance, > despite very noisy tree trimmers. > > Joni Ciarletta > Carlsbad > > On Nov 25, 2025, at 10:04 AM, Brandon Stidum via groups.io <hyperiodic= > <gmail.com...> wrote: > > > Last seen here: 32.775999, -117.240421 > > > The bird was alternating between periods of active vocalizations and quiet > foraging throughout the time we were there; it was quite active overall. > > Brandon Stidum > > San Diego > > > > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17364): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17364 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116473057/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/25/25 11:32 am From: Joni Ciarletta via groups.io <jcjc9999...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler Continues: 11-25-25
Still here at the waterfall at 11:15 am next to the hotel entrance, despite very noisy tree trimmers. Joni Ciarletta Carlsbad On Nov 25, 2025, at 10:04 AM, Brandon Stidum via groups.io <hyperiodic...> wrote: Last seen here: 32.775999, -117.240421 The bird was alternating between periods of active vocalizations and quiet foraging throughout the time we were there; it was quite active overall. Brandon Stidum San Diego -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17363): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17363 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116473057/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/25/25 10:04 am From: Brandon Stidum via groups.io <hyperiodic...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler Continues: 11-25-25
Last seen here: 32.775999, -117.240421 The bird was alternating between periods of active vocalizations and quiet foraging throughout the time we were there; it was quite active overall. Brandon Stidum San Diego -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17362): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17362 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116473057/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/24/25 12:47 pm From: Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warbler

Date: 11/24/25 11:53 am From: Sally Veach via groups.io <bsktveach...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warbler
Bird at Matt’s location now. 32.7750792, -117.2400839 Sally > On Nov 24, 2025, at 10:21 AM, Patti Langen via groups.io <patti.langenzoo...> wrote: > 32.7750792, -117.2400839 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17360): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17360 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116455269/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/24/25 10:21 am From: Patti Langen via groups.io <patti.langenzoo...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warbler
Chris S. refound the bird along the entrance road. Last seen approximately here: (32.7747700, -117.2372606). Ken Hartman just located a Magnolia along entrance road as well. Patti Langen Carlsbad On Mon, 24 Nov 2025 at 9:29 am, Matt Sadowski via groups.io <sadowskimatt99= <gmail.com...> wrote: > Not sure if this made it into any eBird notes, but yesterday the warbler > was seen moving a ways south of the water feature to here: > 32.7750792, -117.2400839 > Last time I saw it, anyway. > > Matt Sadowski > > > On Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 9:12 AM Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1= > <protonmail.com...> wrote: > >> Since at least 7:00 this morning a small number of birders have been >> combing the Vacation Isle area where the Kentucky Warbler was yesterday. >> Looking in a wide area. No luck so far. People are still looking. >> >> Lisa Ruby >> Sabre Springs >> >> >> >> Sent from Proton Mail <https://proton.me/mail/home> for Android. >> >> -- >> Lisa Ruby >> Sabre Springs >> >> > > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17359): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17359 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116455269/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/24/25 9:29 am From: Matt Sadowski via groups.io <sadowskimatt99...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warbler
Not sure if this made it into any eBird notes, but yesterday the warbler was seen moving a ways south of the water feature to here: 32.7750792, -117.2400839 Last time I saw it, anyway. Matt Sadowski On Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 9:12 AM Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1= <protonmail.com...> wrote: > Since at least 7:00 this morning a small number of birders have been > combing the Vacation Isle area where the Kentucky Warbler was yesterday. > Looking in a wide area. No luck so far. People are still looking. > > Lisa Ruby > Sabre Springs > > > > Sent from Proton Mail <https://proton.me/mail/home> for Android. > > -- > Lisa Ruby > Sabre Springs > > > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17358): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17358 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116455269/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/24/25 9:12 am From: Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warblet
Since at least 7:00 this morning a small number of birders have been combingthe Vacation Isle area where the Kentucky Warbler was yesterday. Looking in a wide area. No luck so far. People are still looking. Lisa Ruby Sabre Springs Sent from [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) for Android. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17357): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17357 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116454983/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/23/25 10:02 am From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler, one more update at 9:55
The Kentucky warbler continued to move north to the very Northern edge of the undeveloped nicely planted area that's near the pond almost out to the roadway where you start getting all the bungalows, right now just short of bungalows number 139, 140 and 143. I've quickly gone out to that edge to outflank it and keep it into that undeveloped section where presumably it will be happiest and where it can be refound. If it heads out into the bungalows it's going to be a real real problem For multiple reasons. The bird is calling quite a bit and again gives a rich loud chip. At times it is traveling around with a male common yellowthroat, so don't let that bird get you too excited! Paul Lehman, San Diego Sent from AOL on Android -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17356): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17356 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116439931/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/23/25 9:43 am From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky warbler 9:40 a.m. update, new location
At 9:35 the Kentucky warbler picked up and flew North past the tower with the spiral staircase and indeed onto the peninsulas and fingers of nice habitat that are in the middle of the pond complex. Lots and lots and lots of habitat here it could hide in. The good news is the bird is calling periodically so learn what the rich deep chip note sounds like and that would be a way to find it. I suppose the following plea will be in vain, but it would be nice if people did not blast recordings at this bird and instead just be patient and work the areas and listen for it. There is an excellent chance given the late date that it's going to try to winter here, especially given the nice habitat for it, so it'd be nice if it wasn't overly harassed. Paul Lehman, San Diego Sent from AOL on Android -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17355): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17355 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116439505/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/23/25 9:36 am From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler Paradise Point Vacation Isle further information and birding protocol
At 9:20 a.m., Paul Mulholland and I just saw the Kentucky warbler found by Liz and Kev earlier this morning at the Paradise Point Resort on Vacation Isle in Mission Bay. Exactly where they had it, which is the currently turned off waterfall area and a little bunion tree with the number 3 on it which is immediately to the right of the main lobby building entrance where one checks in and checks out, so easy to find. Right of a huge white wooden artificial beach chair. To the northwest of this immediate area is little fingers of islands interspersed in the large artificial pond here which has oodles and oodles of habitat which would be great for a Kentucky warbler and make it hard to refind if it doesn't stay where it is right now. Now the important information on birding protocol here. This is a private hotel resort but that has public parking and public coastal access. So park in the main public parking lot which is well signed in the middle of the facility and then head over to the main lobby building. Do not go wandering around the private bungalows and rooms with your cameras and binoculars and do not park in all the private spaces reserved for each of the individual bungalow rooms. There's plenty of parking in the public lot that's centrally located. If people misbehave, we could lose access to a bunch of this property, but if people do behave, the good news is the bird right now is in a public section of the resort where there shouldn't be a problem. Two different returning Summer Tanagers in Coronado earlier this morning. . Paul Lehman, San Diego Sent from AOL on Android -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17354): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17354 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116439391/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/23/25 5:36 am From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] San Diego pelagic schedule 2026
The schedule of San Diego pelagic trips for 2026 has now been set and reservations are being accepted. The trip schedule next year is very similar to that in 2025, and the price is the same! Trips are again aboard "Legacy" out of Seaforth Sportfishing on Mission Bay, they depart at 7AM and return no later than 5PM, and the cost is $170. As in the past two years, we are offering two weekends (early August and early September) with (optional) back-to-back trips, which have proven appealing to those folks coming from a long way's away and who wish to maximize their time offshore in a single San Diego visit. (What we see offshore can be notably different even just one day apart!) For more information on logistics, what we might see on each trip, and the results of past trips, see:sandiegopelagics.com To make reservations on "Legacy," go to:sdwhale.com (go to "Tours" and then to "Bird Watch Tours") The 2026 schedule is: May 23June 6July 18August 8August 9August 22September 5September 6September 26October 17 Hope to see you on board! --Paul Lehman, Bruce Rideout, Dan Jehl, et al., San Diego -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17353): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17353 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116436153/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/22/25 3:21 pm From: KRIS MCMILLAN via groups.io <krismcmillan...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Red-necked Grebe
To follow up on the Red-necked Grebe, we live super close to where it was hanging out today, so we were able to quickly jump on the job when we heard it was back. We have a garage here with two single kayaks, and one double kayak. Anyone is welcome to borrow them if you email me and set up a time. We also have stand-up paddle boards, but that might be risky with binoculars! Anyway, contact me if you’d like to come borrow kayaks - the bird is (at least today) really not that far away. It would be good if you were sure you’re real steady on a kayak! We’re near the very end of Rosecrans about a block from the entry to the Naval Submarine Base. The bird has been known in past years to cross over to the east side of Shelter Island as well. I’m sure we’ll all keep getting reports. Love, Kris <krismcmillan...> <mailto:<krismcmillan...> One thing is that the Navy does keep an eye on their restricted areas, so, it’s good to observe all the “stay back” signs and there are ways to get around the Navy stuff for a peek into their waters. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17352): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17352 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116430787/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/22/25 12:49 pm From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Red-necked Grebe logistics
What must certainly be the same Red-necked Grebe has returned to the Navy sub base and Shelter Island area near the mouth of San Diego Bay, missed last winter after being seen several years in a row, and then rediscovered earlier this morning by Michael and Tera Ray. Where it was seen today is not accessible to the public except by boat, so one's options are either to wait till it decides it doesn't mind floating farther into the bay to the Shelter Island area as it has done in years past, or, do the following, especially first thing in the morning: go into Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery and turn left at the main entrance by the caretakers residents and then turn left again like you're going to the Northeast corner of the cemetery. But as you start going north pretty soon turn right into a small parking area surrounded by a recently built plaque section, and is also where the maintenance building is tucked away. From that little parking area You you just walk out to the edge overlooking the bay and you can look straight down on to the bait barges and immediately to the north of that is a protected Cove area formed in part by the naval refueling dock. In that area is normally a moderate size flock of Western grebes and numbers of surf scoters that come and go. That's where the Red-necked ended up midday today, although it is one cove or dock area north of where the Rays had it earlier in the day. It is also where it has been seen on multiple occasions in previous years. A good scope and patience and willingness to see a very distant bird is required! Paul Lehman, San Diego Sent from AOL on Android -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17351): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17351 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116429119/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/22/25 8:23 am From: dmichaelray via groups.io <dmichaelray...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Red-Necked Grebe back at NBPL Sub Base
Good morning, while scouting for the CBC this morning, Tera and I just had the possibly returning (after skipping a year!) Red-Necked Grebe in the deperming basin on the Sub Base, approximately here: 32.694037,-117.239008. Military ID required for access to the base. Definitely be on the lookout at the South end of Shelter Island and by the refueling pier, as it spent time there as well. Happy Birding, Mike and Tera -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17350): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17350 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116425173/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/22/25 7:41 am From: dan jehl via groups.io <jehlyfish...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Prothonotary Warbler Continues at Colina del Sol Park November 22, 2025
Thr Prothonotary Warbler at Colina del Sol park continues in the Fern Pine and ficus trees north of the basketball court. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17349): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17349 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116424580/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/21/25 4:52 pm From: Michael Cerdinio via groups.io <michaelcerdinio...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter continues
Continuing in the same location as others noted as of 4:50pm. Wading near the shore hanging out with a couple (Western?) Grebes. 32.7783881, -117.2402040 Michael Cerdinio Hillcrest On Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 9:05 AM terry hurst via groups.io <thurstycat61= <yahoo.com...> wrote: > White wing scoter still present. Scope views will be needed if viewing at > parking. Pretty close views at this location > > 32.77739,-117.23962 > > Ter- > > > > <https://mail.onelink.me/107872968?pid=nativeplacement&c=Global_Acquisition_YMktg_315_Internal_EmailSignature&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=Global_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100000604&af_sub5=EmailSignature__Static_&af_ios_store_cpp=9d3a686e-218d-4849-8298-b480188dc8ac&af_android_url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.yahoo.mobile.client.android.mail%26listing%3Demail_signature> > > On Friday, November 21, 2025, 6:35 AM, <lehman.paul...> via > groups.io <lehman.paul...> wrote: > > In case anyone is looking for something to do in the current unsettled > weather, the White-winged scoter found by Matt yesterday is currently back > in its original spot at 6:30 a.m. Friday on the northwest side of Vacation > Isle in Mission Bay, currently hanging out with a single Surf scoter. > > > Paul Lehman, San Diego > > Sent from AOL on Android > <https://aolapp.onelink.me/eG2g?pid=NativePlacement&c=US_Acquisition_YMktg_320_EmailSignature_AttributionDL&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=US_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100002473&af_sub5=SentFromNewAOLApp__Interstitial_&af_ios_store_cpp=ce85ce34-ad0f-4811-a92b-a172743b064e&af_android_url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?<id...>&listing=email_signature_attribution> > > > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17348): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17348 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116408143/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/21/25 3:10 pm From: John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird 4th week of November: Sat. Nov 22 - Sun Nov. 30
Greetings Here’s this upcoming week hot spots along with a map. This week 3 Hot spots only need a checklist to have at least one checklist for each week. They are highlighted in red. A much smaller group this week. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1Xea5fCA5E96-k9mC5BhbZFuuJ2QH75c&usp=sharing Hot Spots Cortez Place--coastal access Cuyamaca Rancho SP--Cuyamaca Peak & Lookout Rd. Forester Creek Trail H street Viewpoint - 1 Kitchen Creek Rd.—lower - 1 Kitchen Creek Rd.--south gate - 1 Lake Sutherland Lopez Ridge Park Manzanita Canyon Mira Sorrento Stream Mission Trails Regional Park--Barker Way Trailhead San Luis Rey River--I-5 to Benet Sun Gold Point John Bruin Bay Park -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17347): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17347 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116416638/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/21/25 2:20 pm From: Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter continues
White-winged Scoter still here off Vacation Isle. I am standing here: 32.77759,-117.23945 It was out a little ways when I got here, but currently close to shore and moving a little west. Lisa Ruby Sabre Springs Sent from [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) for Android. -------- Original Message -------- On Friday, 11/21/25 at 09:05 terry hurst via groups.io <thurstycat61...> wrote: > White wing scoter still present. Scope views will be needed if viewing at parking. Pretty close views at this location > > 32.77739,-117.23962 > > Ter- > > https://mail.onelink.me/107872968?pid=nativeplacement&c=Global_Acquisition_YMktg_315_Internal_EmailSignature&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=Global_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100000604&af_sub5=EmailSignature__Static_&af_ios_store_cpp=9d3a686e-218d-4849-8298-b480188dc8ac&af_android_url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.yahoo.mobile.client.android.mail%26listing%3Demail_signature > > On Friday, November 21, 2025, 6:35 AM, <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> wrote: > >> In case anyone is looking for something to do in the current unsettled weather, the White-winged scoter found by Matt yesterday is currently back in its original spot at 6:30 a.m. Friday on the northwest side of Vacation Isle in Mission Bay, currently hanging out with a single Surf scoter. >> >> Paul Lehman, San Diego >> >> [Sent from AOL on Android](https://aolapp.onelink.me/eG2g?pid=NativePlacement&c=US_Acquisition_YMktg_320_EmailSignature_AttributionDL&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=US_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100002473&af_sub5=SentFromNewAOLApp__Interstitial_&af_ios_store_cpp=ce85ce34-ad0f-4811-a92b-a172743b064e&af_android_url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.aol.mobile.aolapp&listing=email_signature_attribution) >> >>> > > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17346): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17346 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116408143/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/21/25 9:05 am From: terry hurst via groups.io <thurstycat61...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter continues
White wing scoter still present. Scope views will be needed if viewing at parking. Pretty close views at this location 32.77739,-117.23962 Ter- On Friday, November 21, 2025, 6:35 AM, <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> wrote: In case anyone is looking for something to do in the current unsettled weather, the White-winged scoter found by Matt yesterday is currently back in its original spot at 6:30 a.m. Friday on the northwest side of Vacation Isle in Mission Bay, currently hanging out with a single Surf scoter. Paul Lehman, San Diego Sent from AOL on Android -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17345): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17345 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116408143/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/21/25 6:35 am From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter continues
In case anyone is looking for something to do in the current unsettled weather, the White-winged scoter found by Matt yesterday is currently back in its original spot at 6:30 a.m. Friday on the northwest side of Vacation Isle in Mission Bay, currently hanging out with a single Surf scoter. Paul Lehman, San Diego Sent from AOL on Android -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17344): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17344 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116408143/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/20/25 7:42 pm From: Justyn Stahl via groups.io <justyn.stahl...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] HAWKWATCH raptor documentary screening, 14 December
Passing along this announcement of a new documentary about the Borrego Springs Swainson's Hawk migration featuring Hal Cohen and an opportunity to attend a screening of it in Chula Vista. Justyn Stahl North Park --- Join us for a free screening of HAWKWATCH and a raptor encounter on December 14!* The HAWKWATCH <https://www.borregospringshawkwatch.com/> film follows local birders as they attempt to establish a legacy: protecting the Swainson's Hawk migration in Southern California. The "Hawksters" strive for success, but aging, climate change, business development, and even Mother Nature herself produce obstacles that threaten it all. HAWKWATCH has been in production since early 2023. In addition to filming two full seasons of hawk migration through Borrego Springs, California, the cast and crew traveled to Veracruz, Mexico, Antelope Valley, California, and Corpus Christi, Texas to capture on film the incredible spectacle of avian migration and nesting. This documentary showcases the intense beauty and sense of awe inspired by the annual hawk migration, as well as the efforts the local Hawksters are making to keep it alive. HAWKWATCH visually depicts the perilous existence of raptors during their 20,000-mile journey and the power of individuals to make a difference for their world. After the film, you'll have a chance to meet one of our raptor animal ambassadors! This is a free screening, but we recommend a $5 donation to the film! Every dollar supports the post-production, music licensing, educational outreach, and distribution of HAWKWATCH. DONATE TODAY! <https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=82VYZUZZM9W44> RSVP is REQUIRED. Please fill out this form to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/bgfKbnBHqJ261c6r6 Best, The Volunteer Team* Jameson, Gala & Cynthia Living Coast Discovery Center 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive Chula Vista, CA, 91910 <volunteers...> P. 619.409.5909 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17343): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17343 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116403332/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/20/25 3:23 pm From: ross christie via groups.io <caracara99...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter, Vacation Isle, 11/20
WWSC now (3:00) on the east side of mission bay , just off the small island that has the elegyterns in the summer & it's drifting toward Kendall Frost area. Still by itself. Thanks to Jim Roberts who alerted me that it flew east. Ross Christie PB Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer On Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM, Matt Sadowski via groups.io<sadowskimatt99...> wrote: There's an immature male WWSC foraging off of the NW parking lot at Vacation Isle in Mission Bay. The bird is about here:32.7783884, -117.2402036Despite there being around 120 SUSC in Sail Bay, it is not associating with them. M. Sadowski -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17342): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17342 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116396773/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/20/25 11:42 am From: Matt Sadowski via groups.io <sadowskimatt99...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter, Vacation Isle, 11/20
There's an immature male WWSC foraging off of the NW parking lot at Vacation Isle in Mission Bay. The bird is about here: 32.7783884, -117.2402036 Despite there being around 120 SUSC in Sail Bay, it is not associating with them. M. Sadowski -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17341): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17341 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116396773/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/20/25 11:34 am From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] another returning Painted Redstart, Point Loma miscellanea
The second returning Painted Redstart of the season is back in the county, also for its second winter. This bird is in Mission Valley behind 1550 Hotel Circle North, which is a private office building. Given that the redstart and all birds are at the opposite end of the parking lot from the building, this shouldn't be a problem, though obviously good behavior is warranted. Everything is along the north edge of the parking lot, bordering the Riverwalk Golf Course, and the redstart typically prefers the northeast corner of the parking lot. However, both last year and today, I saw it fly well inside the large apartment complex to the east, where there are courtyards with plenty of sycamore trees--and where we best stay out of. So, the bird can take a while to find and it can be missed. Earlier this morning, in the general Silvergate neighborhood in residential Point Loma, there was a Clay-colored Sparrow, continuing Black-and-white Warbler, Wilson's Warbler, and male "Slate-colored" Junco. And at the southeast corner of Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery there was a female-type Summer Tanager. Paul Lehman, San Diego -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17340): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17340 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116396666/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/20/25 7:34 am From: Justyn Stahl via groups.io <justyn.stahl...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Prothonotary continues , Blue Grosbeak
Continues this morning, 20 Nov. spotted by Margaret Brown. 32.7523700, -117.0800529 Justyn Stahl North Park (about 75 stop signs west of Colina Del Sol) On Wed, Nov 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> wrote: > The Prothonotary Warbler in Colina del Sol Park found early this morning > by John Bruin was finally refound after almost 3 hours in the same exact > area initially seen in, frequenting several thick ficus trees and then > immediately on the east side of the ficus are a couple trees called fern > pines of the genus afrocarpus or podocarpus, and the bird regularly would > go in those as well, back and forth. The reason it is so hard to refind is > it stays buried for long periods of time. And then, to make matters > potentially worse, the bird was also seen flying out of one of those fern > pines across the main road (54th St.) to the east, to where there are some > additional fern pines and then farther some heavily blooming eucalyptus > around some apartment buildings, which Prothos like in the late fall and > winter. Whether this is a regular route of the bird Is uncertain, but in > any case, thank goodness not long thereafter that it returned to Colina del > Sol into the three ficus trees. > > Also present today farther west in the park in the North-Central part of > the park was a female or immature Blue Grosbeak, which is very late. > > > Paul Lehman and mobs, San Diego > > > Sent from AOL on Android > <https://aolapp.onelink.me/eG2g?pid=NativePlacement&c=US_Acquisition_YMktg_320_EmailSignature_AttributionDL&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=US_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100002473&af_sub5=SentFromNewAOLApp__Interstitial_&af_ios_store_cpp=ce85ce34-ad0f-4811-a92b-a172743b064e&af_android_url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?<id...>&listing=email_signature_attribution> > > > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17339): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17339 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116378384/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/20/25 7:09 am From: Paul Mulholland via groups.io <pmulhol...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hepatic Tanager - La Jolla Village Square
A yellow female-type is chupping from a smaller euc near the Petsmart, here: (32.8646382, -117.2322341) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17338): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17338 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116392068/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/19/25 2:43 pm From: Mike Wittmer via groups.io <bumper1369...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Grasshopper Sparrow-Robb Field
I'm a bit late but didn't realize I had photographed a Grasshopper Sparrow until I got home. The bird was along the bike path directly north of the most western ballfields on the river's side. (32.75521, -117.24402) It was feeding amongst the rocks. It was still foraging when I left it about an hour ago. Mike Wittmer Escondido -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17337): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17337 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116382807/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/19/25 11:43 am From: Nathan French via groups.io <nathanfrenchphotography...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Short-billed Gull at Robb Field 11/19
John B and I are watching a Short-billed Gull on the mud north of the tennis courts. (32.7562020, -117.2397651) Also present are two Bonaparte’s and a Glaucous-winged. Nathan French Hillcrest -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17336): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17336 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116379968/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/19/25 10:17 am From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Prothonotary continues , Blue Grosbeak
The Prothonotary Warbler in Colina del Sol Park found early this morning by John Bruin was finally refound after almost 3 hours in the same exact area initially seen in, frequenting several thick ficus trees and then immediately on the east side of the ficus are a couple trees called fern pines of the genus afrocarpus or podocarpus, and the bird regularly would go in those as well, back and forth. The reason it is so hard to refind is it stays buried for long periods of time. And then, to make matters potentially worse, the bird was also seen flying out of one of those fern pines across the main road (54th St.) to the east, to where there are some additional fern pines and then farther some heavily blooming eucalyptus around some apartment buildings, which Prothos like in the late fall and winter. Whether this is a regular route of the bird Is uncertain, but in any case, thank goodness not long thereafter that it returned to Colina del Sol into the three ficus trees. Also present today farther west in the park in the North-Central part of the park was a female or immature Blue Grosbeak, which is very late. Paul Lehman and mobs, San Diego Sent from AOL on Android -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17335): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17335 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116378384/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/19/25 7:07 am From: John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Prothonotary Warbler- Colina del Sol park
Just had a Prothonotary Warbler sitting on a picnic table here: 32.7523700, -117.0800529 Flew into a dense tree between the closed rest room and multi colored basketball court John Bruin Bay park -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17334): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17334 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116374910/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/18/25 11:58 am From: Stephanie Schonberger via groups.io <sstrine...> Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Scarlet Tanager in Escondido
After much searching, Haim re-found the Scarlet Tanager at Kit Carson Park. Spotted at 33.0754271, -117.0622042 at 1125, and currently flying among trees near 33.0750675, -117.0620939. Stephanie Schonberger On Nov 18, 2025, at 08:21, Bridget Spencer via groups.io <bridgetspencer...> wrote: Shortly before 8am this morning there was a Scarlet Tanager feeding on berries at Kit Carson Park in Escondido here: (33.0742252, -117.0634460). Also in smaller trees near the picnic tables there. Bridget Spencer San Diego -- Stephanie Schonberger Menifee -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17333): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17333 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116358863/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/18/25 8:21 am From: Bridget Spencer via groups.io <bridgetspencer...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Scarlet Tanager in Escondido
Shortly before 8am this morning there was a Scarlet Tanager feeding on berries at Kit Carson Park in Escondido here: (33.0742252, -117.0634460). Also in smaller trees near the picnic tables there. Bridget Spencer San Diego -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17332): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17332 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116358863/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/17/25 11:04 am From: Ken Hartman via groups.io <kenhartman28...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Interesting leucistic Audubon's Yellow-rumped at Carlsbad Outlets
Not a rare species, but it is my first leucistic YRWA in the ~12,000 individuals I have seen. So, not one in a million, but one in ten thousand or so! Same location as Friday: (33.1247106, -117.3194002) at 8:20. Pics at https://ebird.org/checklist/S284948899. Looks almost white headed like a White Tern - missing most dark feathers on head but still has a hint of yellow on throat and crown. In bright light, some of the flank feathers look rufous. Ken Hartman -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17331): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17331 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116344028/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/16/25 6:27 am From: Nick Thorpe via groups.io <nick.thorpe49...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] American Golden Plover continues
AMGP flew onto stint island a few minutes ago (dawn), and was the first bird to do so. It flew from the nearby school grass field, so perhaps that’s its preferred nighttime roost. Currently buried in Dowitchers at west side of island here: (32.5914419, -117.1135604) -- Nick Thorpe University Heights -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17330): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17330 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116321720/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/14/25 3:26 pm From: John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird 3rd week of Nov: Sat Nov. 15 - Friday Nov. 21
Greetings Here’s the list of Hot Spots and map for this upcoming week. One hot spot can be completed this week though it may be a difficult one as it is an off shore location. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1DQ0L7nVSMwcxFGlTFBiiHyxUF2629wQ&usp=sharing Hot Spots Birch Aquarium Chollas Creek--Euclid Ave to 54th St Colina del Sol Park Cortez Place--coastal access Cuyamaca Rancho SP--Cuyamaca Peak & Lookout Rd. East Penasquitos Canyon Encinitas Ranch GC--parking lot and vicinity Escondido Creek at El Camino del Norte Kitchen Creek Rd.--lower Kitchen Creek Rd.--south gate Lopez Ridge Park Los Penasquitos Ranch House Lower Nine Mile Bank (Sd Co.) Mira Sorrento Stream Off Point Loma (offshore species only) - 1 Paradise Canyon Open Space San Diego NWR--Bonita Meadows San Diego NWR--Proctor Valley San Onofre SB Shelter Valley--general area Sun Gold Point Sunset Drive Area--eucs & riparian John Bruin Bay Park -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17329): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17329 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116300984/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/14/25 12:31 pm From: Susan Smith via groups.io <seiurus...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Louisiana Waterthrush brief appearance along Stevens Creek, Solana Beach, 14 Nov
Returning LOWA (Logan Kahle, Oct 31, 2025) was calling and seen briefly in the creekside Stevens Creek area at 10:40 to 10:50 am, today, from Academy Drive parking lot from this location http://maps.google.com/maps?<q...>,-117.26040052 Sue SmithDel Mar, CA -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17328): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17328 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116298373/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Date: 11/13/25 6:20 pm From: Joseph Alsadi via groups.io <Jsalsadi...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Community Gardens update

Date: 11/13/25 10:36 am From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hepatic Tanager for Winter 8+
Today, Nov 13, the male Hepatic Tanager has returned for at least its EIGHTH winter to private property in Tierrasanta. So far no sign of last winter's female that was with it. Given the access situation, in past years I have tried to schedule one or two group showings of the bird during the winter, if it can be arranged and if the bird is being reasonably cooperative, which is sometimes not the case. I may do that again later this season, but the fact that the male with easy public access in Wing Street Canyon is back for its third winter means folks should go look for that bird instead. Yesterday, I spent quite a bit of time at Sweetwater Reservoir, trying to re-find the Wood Stork reported there the previous day, with no success. I did see continuing 5 Greater White-fronted and a Cackling Goose, a new adult Snow Goose, 3 Hooded Mergansers, a late N. Rough-winged Swallow, and the pair of Bald Eagles working on a nest. --Paul Lehman, San Diego -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#17326): https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/message/17326 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/116279348/858290 -=-=- --- The monthly meetings of San Diego Field Ornithologists (SDFO) are currently virtual, open only to members, at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Two notable on-line resources are available for San Diego birders: the San Diego County Bird Atlas by Phil Unitt (2004) - http://sdplantatlas.org/BirdAtlas/BirdPages.aspx ; and an update of notable records for San Diego County (2002–present), compiled by Paul Lehman - https://bvaudubon.org/birding-resources/ . --- -=-=- Group Owner: SanDiegoRegionBirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/SanDiegoRegionBirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

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