Other than the tail I think this is a California Scrub-Jay. Maybe something almost got him?
On 2024-05-18 18:05, Mary Anne Goldberg wrote:
> We went on a guided walk at the Elkhorn Highlands property today. It > was overcast so this was the best shot I could get. What local bird has > ragged, ruffly tail feathers? > Thanks, > Mary Anne > Royal Oaks > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "mbbirds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<CAET0BvR1e7RJPMpT-OdjEq2X7gjVFXUFhTB7gu489nz_yJ2odw...> > [1].
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Date: 5/18/24 6:19 pm From: Joseph Morlan <jmorlan...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Bird ID assistance
It's a California Scrub-Jay with worn tail tips.
On Sat, 18 May 2024 18:05:53 -0700, Mary Anne Goldberg <mapmg2011...> wrote:
>We went on a guided walk at the Elkhorn Highlands property today. It was >overcast so this was the best shot I could get. What local bird has ragged, >ruffly tail feathers? >Thanks, >Mary Anne >Royal Oaks -- Joseph Morlan, Pacifica, CA
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Date: 5/18/24 6:06 pm From: Mary Anne Goldberg <mapmg2011...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Bird ID assistance
We went on a guided walk at the Elkhorn Highlands property today. It was overcast so this was the best shot I could get. What local bird has ragged, ruffly tail feathers? Thanks, Mary Anne Royal Oaks
Date: 5/18/24 9:54 am From: Sharon Hull <plants...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] FW: A Season on the Wind - upcoming concert reminder
Local birders, you may be aware of this cinematic concert (an ode to bird migration) based on Kenn Kaufman’s book. Tickets are still available for the performances on May 24 in Santa Cruz, May 25 in Big Sur and May 26 in Carmel. Details are below.
Sharon Hull
From: Anthony Albrecht | The Bowerbird Collective [mailto:<anthony...>]
Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:46 AM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: A Season on the Wind - upcoming concert reminder
Dear guests & friends of A Season on the Wind,
We can't wait to see you soon in CA!
Our recent concerts at the Biggest Week in American Birding, Toledo Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Art and today in Half Moon Bay have all been sold-out, and each concert has received a very warm standing ovation. Images below.
Please help us share news of these concerts, as we will still have lots of tickets available in SF (tomorrow, 7pm, Noe Valley Ministry), Berkeley (05.23), Santa Cruz (05.24) and at the Carmel Bach Festival (05.26).
Thank you so much! We encourage you to arrive at least 10 minutes before the performance begins.
The Bowerbird Collective proudly presents ‘A Season on the Wind’, a cinematic concert based on author, ornithologist and conservationist Kenn Kaufman’s book of the same name. This event is an inspiring ode to migratory birds, and an unforgettable night of musical storytelling. A musical and visual journey from the shores of Lake Erie across the Americas, this 50-minute performance stars three internationally acclaimed musicians, and features spectacular visuals and soundscapes. Created by the Bowerbird Collective, an award-winning Australian-based organization making art for nature, at the invitation of the Biggest Week in American Birding festival and Kenn Kaufman himself, the work features a newly commissioned score by The Brothers Balliett (NYC), whose music is praised by the New York Times as “vivid, emotive, with contemporary twists”.
Also featured on the program is 'Rivers are our Brothers', a song cycle by Majel Connery on ecological responsibility told from the point of view of the land. Commissioned by Musica Sierra and created in partnership with Learning Landscapes, an educational program of the Feather River Land Trust, the songs in the cycle take a first-person view of nature, ascribing human qualities and feelings to elements of the landscape: water, trees, mountains, rivers, etc. You can stream the cycle on Apple Music <https://music.apple.com/album/id/1620904978> , Spotify <https://open.spotify.com/album/2FdZMODBm9g04bnc092ldw> or Bandcamp <https://majelconnery.bandcamp.com/album/the-rivers-are-our-brothers> .
Program:
'Rivers are our Brothers' song cycle (by Majel Connery, with The Bowerbird Collective) - 20 minutes
Intermission
A Season on the Wind (by The Bowerbird Collective, Majel Connery, & The Brothers Balliett) - 50 minutes
Performers:
Majel Connery | vocals, keyboard
with The Bowerbird Collective
Simone Slattery | violin, vocals
Anthony Albrecht | cello
Date: 5/16/24 4:09 pm From: Rudyard Wallen <arelist12...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Result of spring survey over Davidson Seamount
Hi Folks,
finally wrapped up the checklists for our Davidson Seamount survey from the 3rd to the 9th of May (57 in Monterey Co.), thought they might be of interest to some. High winds and seas made for tough conditions, but are the same conditions some of those Procellariiformes love so much.
Date: 5/15/24 8:33 pm From: Scott Bentall <bearbentall...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Re: Unusual gull at Rio Del Mar beach
Thank you for your suggestion Barbara, but the gull I saw wasn't a Bonapartes, it was much lighter and no black head. I did see a Bonaparte's gull both Monday and Wednesday in the same area, but It was an adult, non breeding with spot behind the eyes. I didn't see the breeding plumage adult in your great photo. Thanks again for your response
On Wed, May 15, 2024, 12:00 PM Scott Bentall <bearbentall...> wrote:
> Don't have picture, but there has been a gull around the lagoon at Aptos > Creek mouth. Originally thought it might be an Iceland gull, but it seems > too small. Very pale wings, body and tail. No black wingtips, but tail has > darkish terminal end. When in flight it's clearly much lighter than other > gulls. Has light grey mantle and looks very much like 2nd winter Iceland > gull in Sibley's illustration. Dark eye and bicolored small bill, rounded > head, and dark eyes. However it seems to be more the size of a short billed > gull when compared with other birds near it. Saw it Monday and today about > 10AM around lagoon at Rio Del Mar beach from bridge over Aptos Creek. Flew > off today(Wednesday) toward the cement ship when startled by loose dog. > Very pale, no black wingtips so my best guess might be a light morph of > short billed gull, but if anyone else sees it I would appreciate your > input. Thanks, Scott. >
Date: 5/15/24 12:01 pm From: Scott Bentall <bearbentall...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Unusual gull at Rio Del Mar beach
Don't have picture, but there has been a gull around the lagoon at Aptos Creek mouth. Originally thought it might be an Iceland gull, but it seems too small. Very pale wings, body and tail. No black wingtips, but tail has darkish terminal end. When in flight it's clearly much lighter than other gulls. Has light grey mantle and looks very much like 2nd winter Iceland gull in Sibley's illustration. Dark eye and bicolored small bill, rounded head, and dark eyes. However it seems to be more the size of a short billed gull when compared with other birds near it. Saw it Monday and today about 10AM around lagoon at Rio Del Mar beach from bridge over Aptos Creek. Flew off today(Wednesday) toward the cement ship when startled by loose dog. Very pale, no black wingtips so my best guess might be a light morph of short billed gull, but if anyone else sees it I would appreciate your input. Thanks, Scott.
Date: 5/13/24 12:16 pm From: Phil Brown <pdpbrown...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Fwd: Gull species, possible Iceland gull.
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On Mon, May 13, 2024, 11:51 AM Scott Bentall <bearbentall...> wrote:
> Seen onshore in association with mixed group of gulls at edge of lagoon on > oceanside of first bridge over Aptos Creek,about 10 am this morning. Small > gull about the size of a short billed gull, maybe a little larger. Very > pale to white body, wings, and tail. Light grey mantle, dark eyes, and > bicolored black tipped bill. Could not get good look at color of legs. When > it flew there was a smudged very light grey band at the end of tail. Would > be interested in definite identification if someone else can find it. >
Date: 5/12/24 11:14 am From: Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] SWAINSON'S HAWK- Scotts Valley
Just had a immature (SY/cycle) SWAINSON'S HAWK fly over moving north fast over my house in Scotts Valley. Keep an eye in the sky, there may be more as the past few days have produced a number of SWHA in the Bay Area and beyond.
Good Birding, Ryan
Ryan Phillips Scotts Valley NorCal Birding www.norcalbirding.com
Date: 5/10/24 7:44 pm From: 'Kraig C' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Re: off list email about pintolake
Hello MBB just sending this again, carbon copy to the MBB, sorry MBB if this is off topic...
Just incase bernadette ramer didn't get the off list email directly. I'm certain if it goes through MBBthat this info will fall into the correct mailbox to deal with the issue..
I am frequently out on "pinto lake" doing both birding and fishing, mostly birding..while out on the boat near the shoreline noticed three wooden pallets layed out flat over the water trampling down the toollies to make a sort of dock.
below is the original off list email I tried to send to bernadette ramer..
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 01:05:02 PM PDT, Kraig C <nsr250rider...> wrote:
there seems to be a group of farm workers that have setup three pallets out ontop of the toolies over the water
behind the ranch I think on part of your property near the fallen tree's to the south of the old water pump house.
not sure what they are being used for, if they are fishing there illegally or just hanging out and drinking
or both..
some empty beer cans were on the shoreline a while ago I didn't notice if they were still there
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While at CARE Park yesterday I sighted — but didn’t manage a photo of — a
bird which I couldn’t ID with certainty. My initial sense was a Warbling
Vireo even though I hadn’t heard any Warbling Vireos singing. Then I
noticed the very prominent white eye ring which made this a mystery to me.
When I checked Merlin, I saw it reported a Cassin’s Vireo — and no other
vireo species. Checking a field guide, Cassin’s looks like the closest
match to the bird I saw, briefly but with binoculars.
As this is an unfamiliar bird to me and it bears some resemblance to the
general appearance and sound of the more common Hutton’s Vireo — which has
been sighted in the area frequently in this location — I was reluctant to
report it. Though Cassin’s have been reported in the county recently.
Any advice on a 25% iffy sighting of a rare bird without documentation?
Also, I’ll ask more experienced birders to keep an eye out for Cassin’s at
this location in case it helps confirm my 25%.
Date: 5/10/24 12:16 pm From: Lee Jaffe <leejaffe54...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Good photography spots right now
CARE Park is open. I was there yesterday and I see a lot of eBird reports
for the Horned Lark along Clearwater Rd.
I’ve been having good luck at the UCSC Arboretum in the past couple of
weeks. There are Lazuli Buntings and Black-headed Grosbeaks in the ravine
outside the back gate. Plus many of the usual suspects inside the
arboretum proper.
Lee Jaffe
On Fri, May 10, 2024 at 10:22 AM Sam Rawlins <sam.rawlins...> wrote:
> There are a few spots in SCZ county that often give me great photography
> opportunities:
>
> * Pinto Lake County Park
> * Lighthouse Field
> * Neary Lagoon
> * Westlake Pond
> * CARE Park (reopened?)
>
> Some are better for overcast and some better for sunny. And of course
> depending on the time of day. But usually lots of birds to try in those
> places.
>
> On Wed, May 8, 2024, 5:25 PM <maboyen88...> wrote:
>
>> I was at Point Lobos yesterday and totally frustrated with my old iphone
>> 6, but thanks to my binocs, enjoyed the afternoon. A Bird Rock niche had a
>> nesting Black Crowned Night Heron moving around on its nest, with the
>> afternoon sun backlighting her two beautiful blue eggs. A Spotted Towhee
>> perched in plain sight calling. A Raft of a dozen or so otters just off
>> Gibson Beach. Half grown baby Harbor Seals at their China Cove nursery.
>> Lots of Brants Cormorants and gulls out on the island. And the usual bush
>> birds. All on the Bird Rock Trail. The "parking lot full" sign was out,
>> but the place was almost empty.
>>
>> Good hunting,
>>
>> Mary Ann Hunter
>>
>>
>>
>> On 2024-05-08 4:20 pm, Steven Pousty wrote:
>>
>> Greetings Fellow Birders
>> In preparation for a bird photo tour in Iceland next month, I rented the
>> Sony 200-600 lens (and a multiplier).
>>
>> It comes tomorrow and leaves on Tues.
>>
>> What are some good places for bird photography right now?
>> I plan to hit Moss Landing
>> I also live next to the field on Mill Road so I plan to hit that as well
>>
>> Any other suggestions?
>> Cheers
>> Steve
>>
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Date: 5/10/24 10:22 am From: Sam Rawlins <sam.rawlins...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Good photography spots right now
There are a few spots in SCZ county that often give me great photography
opportunities:
* Pinto Lake County Park
* Lighthouse Field
* Neary Lagoon
* Westlake Pond
* CARE Park (reopened?)
Some are better for overcast and some better for sunny. And of course
depending on the time of day. But usually lots of birds to try in those
places.
On Wed, May 8, 2024, 5:25 PM <maboyen88...> wrote:
> I was at Point Lobos yesterday and totally frustrated with my old iphone
> 6, but thanks to my binocs, enjoyed the afternoon. A Bird Rock niche had a
> nesting Black Crowned Night Heron moving around on its nest, with the
> afternoon sun backlighting her two beautiful blue eggs. A Spotted Towhee
> perched in plain sight calling. A Raft of a dozen or so otters just off
> Gibson Beach. Half grown baby Harbor Seals at their China Cove nursery.
> Lots of Brants Cormorants and gulls out on the island. And the usual bush
> birds. All on the Bird Rock Trail. The "parking lot full" sign was out,
> but the place was almost empty.
>
> Good hunting,
>
> Mary Ann Hunter
>
>
>
> On 2024-05-08 4:20 pm, Steven Pousty wrote:
>
> Greetings Fellow Birders
> In preparation for a bird photo tour in Iceland next month, I rented the
> Sony 200-600 lens (and a multiplier).
>
> It comes tomorrow and leaves on Tues.
>
> What are some good places for bird photography right now?
> I plan to hit Moss Landing
> I also live next to the field on Mill Road so I plan to hit that as well
>
> Any other suggestions?
> Cheers
> Steve
>
>
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Date: 5/9/24 6:57 pm From: Dominik Mosur <dominikmosur...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Possible red throated loon
Indeed. Rt loon.
On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 18:55 'Andy Voropaeff' via mbbirds <
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> I believe I may have seen a red throated loon in the Watsonville slew off
> of Ford st.
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> today.
> Don’t think it’s doing very well, The bill is not pointing up and the
> right eye was closed the hole time I was there.
> Photo attached.
> I apologize for the quality of the picture l’m learning how to use a
> digital camera.
> Please correct if my ID and assumption is wrong.
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today.
Don’t think it’s doing very well, The bill is not pointing up and the right eye was closed the hole time I was there.
Photo attached.
I apologize for the quality of the picture l’m learning how to use a digital camera.
Please correct if my ID and assumption is wrong.
Andy Voropaeff
A YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was calling/singing in Neary Lagoon at 36.962757,-122.028433 just now. Able to get a recording, but no eyes on it. Infrequently calling doing the chat thing.
Good Birding, Ryan
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Thought I should forward this to the group since I missed adding it to
our latest Monterey Audubon digital newsletter... Morro Coast Audubon
has put together a great panel for this Zoom event on May 14th! Check it
out.
Morro Coast Audubon is hosting a panel Q & A on eBird on *Tuesday*, *May
14th at 6:00 PM PST* titled: *eBird and its Role in Science,
Conservation, and Birding Culture.* Expert panelists include eBird
founding member and digital publication lead *Brian Sullivan*, UCLA
Associate Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology *Dr. Morgan
Tingley*, San Luis Obispo County eBird reviewer and hotspot editor *Tom
Edell*, and Bears for Birds officers, UC Berkeley undergraduate
researchers, and eBird enthusiasts *Sierra Glassman* and *Ronan Alam*.
*_What_*
A panel of eBird experts and enthusiasts on how eBird serves as a
crucial tool in conservation, its significance in the birding community,
and its applications for scientists tackling real-world challenges using
its data.
*_
_*
*_Why_*
eBird is a citizen science tool that has revolutionized birding and
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conservation, and birding, and how you can be a part of the eBird culture!
Date: 5/8/24 5:25 pm From: <maboyen88...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Good photography spots right now
I was at Point Lobos yesterday and totally frustrated with my old iphone 6, but thanks to my binocs, enjoyed the afternoon. A Bird Rock niche had a nesting Black Crowned Night Heron moving around on its nest, with the afternoon sun backlighting her two beautiful blue eggs. A Spotted Towhee perched in plain sight calling. A Raft of a dozen or so otters just off Gibson Beach. Half grown baby Harbor Seals at their China Cove nursery. Lots of Brants Cormorants and gulls out on the island. And the usual bush birds. All on the Bird Rock Trail. The "parking lot full" sign was out, but the place was almost empty.
Good hunting,
Mary Ann Hunter
On 2024-05-08 4:20 pm, Steven Pousty wrote:
> Greetings Fellow Birders > In preparation for a bird photo tour in Iceland next month, I rented > the Sony 200-600 lens (and a multiplier). > > It comes tomorrow and leaves on Tues. > > What are some good places for bird photography right now? > I plan to hit Moss Landing > I also live next to the field on Mill Road so I plan to hit that as > well > > Any other suggestions? > Cheers > Steve > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "mbbirds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/CAKmB1PG2jzhCiwtht-UmzbVhvUiEKebGAv%<3DhPuyyKRXrtctjVw...> > [1].
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Date: 5/8/24 4:20 pm From: Steven Pousty <steve.pousty...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Good photography spots right now
Greetings Fellow Birders In preparation for a bird photo tour in Iceland next month, I rented the Sony 200-600 lens (and a multiplier).
It comes tomorrow and leaves on Tues.
What are some good places for bird photography right now? I plan to hit Moss Landing I also live next to the field on Mill Road so I plan to hit that as well
On Friday May 3rd at Corcoran lagoon I photographed a banded Caspian. I submitted it to http://www.reportband.gov/ They sent me a report of the bird, where it was from etc. it was cool to learn all that info. Here's a picture of the bird and the info about it.
Date: 5/7/24 11:50 am From: David Ekdahl <decvmbb...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Blue Grosbeaks and Horned Larks
This morning, near the end of Peckham Rd, were two Blue Grosbeaks. Thanks to Norm Uyeda for finding them yesterday. Then we went to Clearwater Lane and had three Horned Larks in the weedy field east of the road.
Date: 5/6/24 10:13 am From: Anne Williams <annetw42...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Nesting Black-throated Gray Warbler
I meant to send this earlier. On April 28 I heard a singing BTGW at Quail Hollow and 2-3 days later, April 30 or May 1 came upon it picking up dry grasses along the Italian trail, presumably for nest building.
On Sat, May 4, 2024 at 10:30 AM Kent Johnson <kentjohnson...>
wrote:
> Yesterday Martha Pallin submitted an eBird checklist from Spring Lakes
> Mobile Home Park in Scott's Valley that included an excellent series of
> photos of what she identified as a Mute Swan (
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S171749815). The photos looked to me more
> like a Tundra or Trumpeter Swan, some features seeming to favor one of
> those species and some the other. I went down there this morning and saw
> the bird. I did not learn anything new about its appearance, but it called
> a few times and the calls were rather trumpeting. I believe this is a
> Trumpeter Swan. Does anyone have any information about its origin or how
> long it has been there?
>
> Kent Johnson
> Boulder Creek
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Date: 5/4/24 12:24 pm From: Kent Johnson <kentjohnson...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Re: Swan at Spring Lakes
Thanks to those who replied to me. Apparently this is one of two Trumpeter Swans that were released there by the owners several years ago. The last eBird report was almost two years ago when both were still present; one has subsequently died.
Kent Johnson
Boulder Creek
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Sent: Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:28 AM
To: <mbbirds...> <mbbirds...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Swan at Spring Lakes
Yesterday Martha Pallin submitted an eBird checklist from Spring Lakes Mobile Home Park in Scott's Valley that included an excellent series of photos of what she identified as a Mute Swan (https://ebird.org/checklist/S171749815). The photos looked to me more like a Tundra or Trumpeter Swan, some features seeming to favor one of those species and some the other. I went down there this morning and saw the bird. I did not learn anything new about its appearance, but it called a few times and the calls were rather trumpeting. I believe this is a Trumpeter Swan. Does anyone have any information about its origin or how long it has been there?
Date: 5/4/24 11:54 am From: richard moss <rlmossnew...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Swan at Spring Lakes
If you look at the text update from an old ebird posting from 2016 :
"Not countable. Apparently the property of Spring Lakes. Not Mute Swans or Tundra Swans. My initial impression was that they were Trumpeters, but then changed my identification. Subsequently investigated by Alex Rinkert, who identified them as Trumpeters and also contacted the property office, to determine if they were the property of the park. The office indicated that they had purchased the birds. Photographed; photos to be uploaded later. Wings clipped? Recorded for informational purposes”.
> On May 4, 2024, at 10:28 AM, Kent Johnson <kentjohnson...> wrote:
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> Yesterday Martha Pallin submitted an eBird checklist from Spring Lakes Mobile Home Park in Scott's Valley that included an excellent series of photos of what she identified as a Mute Swan (https://ebird.org/checklist/S171749815). The photos looked to me more like a Tundra or Trumpeter Swan, some features seeming to favor one of those species and some the other. I went down there this morning and saw the bird. I did not learn anything new about its appearance, but it called a few times and the calls were rather trumpeting. I believe this is a Trumpeter Swan. Does anyone have any information about its origin or how long it has been there?
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> Kent Johnson
> Boulder Creek
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Date: 5/4/24 11:35 am From: Pete Sole <pete...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] San Vincente Redwoods
Hi birders,
Yesterday, May 3rd, I spent about 2 and 1/2 hours following the
"hu'-mǐs" (a.k.a.: Great Horned Owl) trail, at the San Vicente Redwoods
<https://landtrustsantacruz.org/protected-areas/san-vicente-redwoods>.
Although I did not see any rarities, it was very pleasant to walk the
trail and see a number of woodland birds. The path was fairly easy to
walk. The birds were singing and performing a variety of breeding
related activities. Some of the highlights, included seeing and/or
hearing some species for the first time this year, including:
BLACK-THROATED GREY WARBLER
CASSIN'S VIREO
MACGILLIVRAY'S WARBLER
To be fair, I never saw the CASSIN'S VIREO, nor the MACGILLIVRAY'S
WARBLER, but was able to listen and record their calls and song, for an
extended period of time. The CASSIN'S VIREOs were fairly high up in the
canopy. The MACGILLIVRAY'S WARBLER was just out of view from the trail,
but much lower in brushier type habitat.
Here's the ebird list with meh, to poor documentary photos:
Date: 5/4/24 10:29 am From: Kent Johnson <kentjohnson...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Swan at Spring Lakes
Yesterday Martha Pallin submitted an eBird checklist from Spring Lakes Mobile Home Park in Scott's Valley that included an excellent series of photos of what she identified as a Mute Swan (https://ebird.org/checklist/S171749815). The photos looked to me more like a Tundra or Trumpeter Swan, some features seeming to favor one of those species and some the other. I went down there this morning and saw the bird. I did not learn anything new about its appearance, but it called a few times and the calls were rather trumpeting. I believe this is a Trumpeter Swan. Does anyone have any information about its origin or how long it has been there?
Date: 5/1/24 9:51 am From: Kent Johnson <kentjohnson...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] ID for possible gnatcatcher, Day Valley
I certainly agree the bird is a Bushtit. I am more cautious about Abram's statement that your friend is entitled to believe what they want - this is the kind of thing that gets us climate deniers.
-- Kent Johnson
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From: <mbbirds...> <mbbirds...> on behalf of Abram Fleishman <abfleishman...>
Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:17 AM
To: Sharon Lucchesi <sharonalucchesi...>
Cc: Elias McKown <elias.mckown...>; Phil Brown <pdpbrown...>; mbbirds <mbbirds...>
Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] ID for possible gnatcatcher, Day Valley
💯 bushtit. But your friend is entitled to believe what they want!
-Abram
Sent from my phone
On Wed, May 1, 2024 at 08:51 Sharon Lucchesi <sharonalucchesi...><mailto:<sharonalucchesi...>> wrote:
My friend does not accept the Bushtit ID and sent me this Ring video Wondering if the consensus is still Bushtit?
On Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 9:30 AM Sharon Lucchesi <sharonalucchesi...><mailto:<sharonalucchesi...>> wrote:
Thanks to all, I will pass on to the photographer!
On Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 8:20 AM Phil Brown <pdpbrown...><mailto:<pdpbrown...>> wrote:
Hi Sharon, that is a Bushtit, Regards, Phil Brown
On Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 08:19 Elias McKown <elias.mckown...><mailto:<elias.mckown...>> wrote:
Looks like a bushtit to me.
On Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 7:23 AM sharonalucchesi <sharonalucchesi...><mailto:<sharonalucchesi...>> wrote:
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Date: 4/27/24 1:28 pm From: Julia van der Wyk <juliavdw11...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Possible Bald Eagle flying over east Morrissey
I spotted what was not a red tail nor likely vulture soaring in the patch of sky I can see from ‘Porch Station’ (my porch).
Large!
White head, white tail, dark brown wings with “fingers”. (Did I see yellow legs?)
The wings were not held out flat though, they were sort of bent at “elbow”.
I checked my field guides, and I don't see another raptor with quite those markings. Could it be a bald eagle??
I will be very excited if so, because I haven’t seen our local ones yet, nor have I ID’d one elsewhere since I started keeping life list.
It was headed toward the part of the sky where faint seagull sounds were detected. Could be coincidence, or lunch maybe.
My friend, in Day Valley, is pretty sure a Coastal Gnatcatcher is visiting his place It taps at it's reflection on his window. He took photos, I'm waiting for the "ok" to share them.
A while ago I tried to post this from my phone, but apparently it never went out:
After waiting about an hour, at 10:30 I finally saw 2 of the Black Skimmers come flying into view where I was standing at the overlook. They never landed, but I was able to watch them fly back and forth to the wharf several times.When they flew straight back or forward they seemed to disappear, their wings were so thin and held straight out.
Date: 4/20/24 9:25 pm From: Pete Sole <pete...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Fun with Black Skimmers (photos)
Hi birders,
First, big thanks to Matthew Coale for his reports of the 4 BLACK
SKIMMERS at the San Lorenzo River mouth spit.
I got to the beach around 10:15am. Was able to repeatedly observe and
photograph these fun birds. Below are some of the better photos of the
600+ that I captured. (Warning: very large images):
If you have a strong favorite, I'd be curious to know which one. After
looking at 600 plus images and processing some 20+, my eyes and mind are
mush. 🙂
Although dogs and beach goers caused the birds to flush, the skimmers
repeatedly returned to the spit along with a bunch of gulls.
Link to the related ebird report with more images:
Today's bird walk at NB yielded great looks at some fantastic species!! --around 20 folks showed up. David Sidle and Phil Brown were in attendance, helping with spotting and IDing! Always great to have other leaders when the group is large. --great looks at a GHOW nest with young. Several beginners were present, and were hooked on the whole "birding thing."--a large flock of Cedars Waxwings kept the skies full, and settled in the end at one area to the north of the main parking area. They kept coming down to a muddy area, giving great ground level looks.--Phil located a pair of Marbled Murrelets from the overlook lot. Identifying birds from such a great distance was a bit of an entertaining discussion between some of the new-to-birding folks.--A pair of Surf Scoters came in to the beach while we were ogling a Whimbrel. Odd to see Surf Scoters walking around on the beach.--Everything seen was fairly common, but the best part was seeing the various folks come alive with new discoveries and species. Several were definitely inspired to continue birding! That's it for now. Hope to see you out there. Thanks again to David and Phil!!Paul Miller Mount Hermon
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Date: 4/20/24 12:39 pm From: Matthew Coale <matthewcoale02...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Re: Black Skimmers
The 4 Black Skimmers are still there but the beach is getting busy
Matthew Coale
Sent from my iPhone please excuse any spelling or typing errors.
Matthew
> On Apr 20, 2024, at 9:17 AM, Matthew Coale <matthewcoale02...> wrote:
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> There were 4 BLACK SKIMMERS at the San Lorenzo river sand bar at 9:10 this morning. They were spooked by a dog but then returned and are here at 9:16am
> Matthew Coale
> Santa Cruz
> Sent from my iPhone please excuse any spelling or typing errors.
> Matthew
Date: 4/20/24 9:17 am From: Matthew Coale <matthewcoale02...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Black Skimmers
There were 4 BLACK SKIMMERS at the San Lorenzo river sand bar at 9:10 this morning. They were spooked by a dog but then returned and are here at 9:16am Matthew Coale Santa Cruz Sent from my iPhone please excuse any spelling or typing errors. Matthew
