Date: 11/12/25 2:26 pm From: Tom Ogren via groups.io <tloallergyfree...> Subject: [slocobirding] SLO, FOS WTS
The White-throated sparrow that almost always shows up in my SLO yard in winter is back. Just the one so far. I've seen a few other interesting things here though recently. This summer I wired a small glass jar onto a branch in my orange tree, with grape jelly, for the orioles....who loved it. But they vanished 6-8 weeks ago, headed south. Since then I'm finding that the mockingbirds and the jays really like it, too. And yesterday I saw Yellow-rump warblers eating the jelly, and also the Ruby-crowned kinglet. Not positive, but the Oak Titmouse may like it also.
Tom Ogren, Del Mar Court
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From: Kaaren Perry <surfbird1...>
Sent: Nov 12, 2025 2:17 PM
To: Birding SLOCo <slocobirding...>
Subject: [slocobirding] Lucy's Warbler - Morro Bay yard
This afternoon I noticed a small warbler foraging along the top of our blooming Cape Honeysuckle. It was noticeably smaller than a nearby Orange-crowned Warbler. For a few minutes it continued to feed in the hedge, revealing only a fine bill, pale gray back and short tail before finally dropping down to bathe.
This is one that I've had my eye out hoping for a visit our yard for many years. New yard bird #163. 😊
Probably not chaseable but want a mention, one was reported on Nov. 4 by Marlin Harms. Marlin is a nearby neighbor on Estero Avenue here in Morro Bay. Thinking it may be still around.
Photo now uploaded on flickr: tps://www.flickr.com/photos/kaarenp/
