Date: 4/27/25 2:58 pm From: Florence Sanchez via groups.io <sanchezucsb11...> Subject: [sbcobirding] Eings Park April 27 (con't)
Sorry--Accidentally sent the message off before it was finished.
I searched the large overhead flock of Swallows diligently but could not pull out a Bank Swallow. The flock was about 99% Cliff Swallows, with an occasional Rough-winged Swallow and 2 Vaux's Swifts along for the ride.
I had better luck locating the beautiful male Blue Grosbeak, first in a large Yucca next to the Paraglider parking area; then it moved to a large elderberry bush somewhat east of the parking lot and eventually to a field with a large mustard plant in the middle. The bird was singing, which made it easy to find. I also found both male and female Lazuli Bunting on the hillside near the Calle Montilla entrance, a nice male Black-headed Grosbeak, and a pair of Hooded Orioles.
Florence Sanchez
