Date: 6/28/25 9:55 pm From: Cruz Phillips via groups.io <cruzitas...> Subject: [sbcobirding] talking about fledglings
I apologize again for not reporting enough, but here are some notes on what is going on at the Ranch.
We have three fledgling Mockingbirds at the feedlot. I know that sounds weird to report, but it is my first nesting record of Mockingbird actually on the Ranch. And I had a juvenile Loggerhead Shrike at the feedlot today. I don't think it was born here even though its plumage is very brown and young looking. I have not seen adults during this breeding season.
Also, we did have one White-tailed Kite that fledged a few weeks ago, and as they always do, the family left almost immediately. Also Red-Tailed Hawks and one of the pairs of Kestrels have fledged. No sign of young Golden Eagles yet.
The second Quail clutches are out and about, and all the usuals. It is fun to see all the young birds. Missing are Black-chinned Hummingbird which I can not remember a year we did not have them.
Cruz PhillipsLas Cruzitas RanchSanta Ynez
