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Date: 5/7/25 3:32 pm From: eBird alert via groups.io <alert.ebird...> Subject: [slocobirding] [eBird Alert] San Luis Obispo County Rare Bird Alert
* Species Summary: - Greater White-fronted Goose (6 reports) - Cackling Goose (4 reports) - Laysan Albatross (8 reports) - Cook's Petrel (1 report) - Hermit Thrush (1 report) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the <daily> San Luis Obispo County Rare Bird Alert. The report below shows observations of rare birds in San Luis Obispo County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN36231 NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated. eBird encourages our users to bird safely, responsibly, and mindfully. Please follow the recommendations of your local health authorities and respect any active travel restrictions in your area. For more information visit: https://ebird.org/news/please-bird-mindfully Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1) - Reported May 07, 2025 06:07 by samara kaplan-zenk - Avila Beach Community Park, Avila Beach US-CA 35.17983, -120.73615, San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.736146&<ll...>,-120.736146 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234248707 - Comments: "seen swimming in group of canada goose in lagoon of golf course near avila" Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported May 07, 2025 11:01 by The Spotting Twohees - Bob Jones Trail, San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7193907&<ll...>,-120.7193907 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234306002 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "Found earlier today by Zan Warsen and samara kaplan-zenk. Upstream from Bob Jones bridge. Photos" Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported May 07, 2025 10:39 by Mike Bush - SLO Creek-Bob Jones Path Bridge, San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7325444&<ll...>,-120.7325444 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234292804 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "Nearly half the size of adjacent Canada Goose, overall brown with black markings on breast, sturdy orange legs and Bill outlined in white. Photos." Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported May 07, 2025 11:36 by Barry Langdon-Lassagne - San Luis Obispo Creek Lagoon, San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7364416&<ll...>,-120.7364416 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234306974 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Seen upstream from the Bob jones trail bridge, with 2 CANGs. Photos." Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported May 07, 2025 11:36 by Virginia Langdon-Lassagne - San Luis Obispo Creek Lagoon, San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7364416&<ll...>,-120.7364416 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234306971 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Seen upstream from the Bob jones trail bridge, with 2 CANGs. Photos." Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1) - Reported May 07, 2025 06:07 by Zane Warsen - San Luis Obispo Creek Lagoon, San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7364416&<ll...>,-120.7364416 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234252903 - Comments: "With Canada Geese, swimming in lagoon near first bridge. Will attach photos" Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported May 07, 2025 11:01 by The Spotting Twohees - Bob Jones Trail, San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7193907&<ll...>,-120.7193907 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234306002 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Found by Mike Bush and Jeannie Miller. Photos" Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported May 07, 2025 10:39 by Mike Bush - SLO Creek-Bob Jones Path Bridge, San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7325444&<ll...>,-120.7325444 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234292804 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Seen alone on turf, very small dark goose with a tiny Bill, white markings at base of short neck. Photos." Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported May 07, 2025 11:36 by Virginia Langdon-Lassagne - San Luis Obispo Creek Lagoon, San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7364416&<ll...>,-120.7364416 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234306971 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Previously reported (today) by Mike Bush, photos." Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported May 07, 2025 11:36 by Barry Langdon-Lassagne - San Luis Obispo Creek Lagoon, San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7364416&<ll...>,-120.7364416 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234306974 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Previously reported (today) by Mike Bush, photos." Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) (1) - Reported May 04, 2025 13:54 by Will Wright - North Pacific Ocean (34.6647,-121.8879), San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.887897&<ll...>,-121.887897 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234323658 - Comments: "Large white-bodied albatross with brown back" Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) (1) - Reported May 04, 2025 13:54 by Ted Wolff - North Pacific Ocean (34.6647,-121.8879), San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.887897&<ll...>,-121.887897 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234162436 - Comments: "Large white-bodied albatross with brown back" Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) (1) - Reported May 04, 2025 13:54 by Sochetra Ly - North Pacific Ocean (34.6647,-121.8879), San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.887897&<ll...>,-121.887897 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234113048 - Comments: "Large white-bodied albatross with brown back" Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) (1) - Reported May 04, 2025 13:54 by Kim Nelson - North Pacific Ocean (34.6647,-121.8879), San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.887897&<ll...>,-121.887897 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234190344 - Comments: "Large white-bodied albatross with brown back" Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) (1) - Reported May 04, 2025 13:54 by Anne Tucker - North Pacific Ocean (34.6647,-121.8879), San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.887897&<ll...>,-121.887897 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234117907 - Comments: "Large white-bodied albatross with brown back" Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) (1) - Reported May 04, 2025 13:54 by Linda Whittingham - North Pacific Ocean (34.6647,-121.8879), San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.887897&<ll...>,-121.887897 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234184769 - Comments: "Large white-bodied albatross with brown back" Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) (1) - Reported May 04, 2025 13:54 by Leisyka Parrott - North Pacific Ocean (34.6647,-121.8879), San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.887897&<ll...>,-121.887897 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234050199 - Comments: "Large white-bodied albatross with brown back" Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) (1) - Reported May 04, 2025 13:54 by Ann Kovich - North Pacific Ocean (34.6647,-121.8879), San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.887897&<ll...>,-121.887897 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234191244 - Comments: "Large white-bodied albatross with brown back" Cook's Petrel (Pterodroma cookii) (1) - Reported May 04, 2025 16:30 by Will Wright - Auto selected 35.09450, -122.07223, San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-122.072226&<ll...>,-122.072226 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234329490 - Comments: "Called out by Tom. Scope bird and by very few. Small Pterodroma with gray back and white underside. Fast flier." Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) (1) - Reported May 07, 2025 09:53 by Hunter Burggraf - Creek, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.669005&<ll...>,-120.669005 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S234350323 - Comments: "thin eyering and reddish tail, sitting on fence" ********* You received this message because you are subscribed to eBird's San Luis Obispo County Rare Bird Alert Manage your eBird alert subscriptions: https://ebird.org/alerts eBird Alerts provide recent reports of regionally or seasonally rare species (Rarities Alerts) or species you have not yet observed (Needs Alerts) in your region of interest; both Accepted and Unreviewed observations are included. Some reports may be from private property or inaccessible to the general public. 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