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Redhead (Aythya americana) (4) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 11, 2024 08:15 by James Stepkowski
- Oso Flaco Lake (not for beach/ocean), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6207848&<ll...>,-120.6207848 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174727080 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing birds seen by many. Characteristic slight rusty red head in females and dark rusty head in males. Blueish grey bill with noticeable dark tip in males."
Redhead (Aythya americana) (4) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 11, 2024 08:15 by Linda Signal
- Oso Flaco Lake (not for beach/ocean), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6207848&<ll...>,-120.6207848 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174682164 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing birds seen by many. Characteristic slight rusty red head in females and dark rusty head in males. Blueish grey bill with noticeable dark tip in males."
Redhead (Aythya americana) (4) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 11, 2024 08:15 by Joe Flynn
- Oso Flaco Lake (not for beach/ocean), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6207848&<ll...>,-120.6207848 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174682337 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing birds seen by many. Characteristic slight rusty red head in females and dark rusty head in males. Blueish grey bill with noticeable dark tip in males."
Redhead (Aythya americana) (4) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 11, 2024 08:15 by Lynda Flynn
- Oso Flaco Lake (not for beach/ocean), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6207848&<ll...>,-120.6207848 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174682831 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing birds seen by many. Characteristic slight rusty red head in females and dark rusty head in males. Blueish grey bill with noticeable dark tip in males."
Redhead (Aythya americana) (4) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 11, 2024 08:15 by Amanda Gaskin
- Oso Flaco Lake (not for beach/ocean), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6207848&<ll...>,-120.6207848 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174684740 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing birds seen by many. Characteristic slight rusty red head in females and dark rusty head in males. Blueish grey bill with noticeable dark tip in males."
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 14, 2024 14:30 by Kevin Zimmer
- KJZ yard, Garcia Rd, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7064838&<ll...>,-120.7064838 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174700336 - Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing tan-striped individual, one of 6 total that wintered on our property, and the only one that seems to be lingering for the past week. Photos to be added shortly."
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Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 13, 2024 12:30 by finley Scoular
- East side of the Cal Poly Pier, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.740808&<ll...>,-120.740808 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174549335 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Resting alone on a rock a couple feet from shore for about 15 minutes. Woke and began preening for about 5 more minutes until it entered the water and swam away."
Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 14, 2024 10:33 by Tom Edell
- 899 Embarcadero, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8539936&<ll...>,-120.8539936 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174568668 - Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Worn first spring bird across the bay in a small low tide cove basically across from this location. Mostly white head, with pale brown on crown, all dark bill (no pink), and a large black cheek patch. White below except for brownish wash on breast, brown back and it looked like worn brown wings. Resting and preening on sandy shoreline with Surf Scoters and female plumaged Red-breasted Merganser. (photo)"
Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) (1)
- Reported May 14, 2024 07:34 by Kevin Zimmer
- Cerro Alto Campground, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7491446&<ll...>,-120.7491446 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174609444 - Comments: "Seen in relatively open area around a big treefall near the beginning of the entrance road, where it was foraging 8-12’ above ground. Largish Empid with parallel-sided tail (not pinched at base) flicked upward; head profile more rounded (less crested or peaked than in Western Flycatcher); maxilla dusky and mandible mostly pinkish-yellow; bill both longer and heavier than would be the case with a Hammond’s Flycatcher, and the tail was longer and overall size was larger than in Hammond’s. This bird lacked any visible eye ring; the upper parts were browner than in Western or Hammond’s, with a contrasting whitish throat; a brownish wash across the chest, and belly less yellowish than in Western Flycatcher, and 2 pale wingbars. Size was smaller than a pewee (Contopus), with more rounded head profile and shorter wingtip."
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Date: 5/14/24 9:29 am From: Torrey G-T via groups.io <tgagetomlinson...> Subject: [slocobirding] eBird Seminar Tonight
FYI:
This is a reminder that Morro Coast Audubon is hosting a panel Q & A on eBird today, *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 community science as we know it. Learn how it's used in science, conservation, and birding, and how you can be a part of the eBird culture!
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Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) (1)
- Reported May 08, 2024 17:49 by Colby Neuman
- Princess Repo Cruise Spring 2024--34.85222, -122.86325, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-122.863247&<ll...>,-122.863247 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174389856 - Comments: "Smaller than a shearwater doing big arcs up in the air. White bellied with darker back and cap than a COPE. Proportionally longer winged and longer tailed than COPE. Many observers. Some people managed photos of most birds."
Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) (1)
- Reported May 08, 2024 17:49 by Cindy Zalunardo
- Princess Repo Cruise Spring 2024--34.85222, -122.86325, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-122.863247&<ll...>,-122.863247 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174390357 - Comments: "Smaller than a shearwater doing big arcs up in the air. White bellied with darker back and cap than a COPE. Proportionally longer winged and longer tailed than COPE. Many observers. Some people managed photos of most birds."
Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) (1)
- Reported May 08, 2024 17:49 by Kyle Landstra
- Princess Repo Cruise Spring 2024--34.85222, -122.86325, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-122.863247&<ll...>,-122.863247 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174389857 - Comments: "Smaller than a shearwater doing big arcs up in the air. White bellied with darker back and cap than a COPE. Proportionally longer winged and longer tailed than COPE. Many observers. Some people managed photos of most birds."
Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) (1)
- Reported May 08, 2024 17:49 by Judy Meredith
- Princess Repo Cruise Spring 2024--34.85222, -122.86325, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-122.863247&<ll...>,-122.863247 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174389858 - Comments: "Smaller than a shearwater doing big arcs up in the air. White bellied with darker back and cap than a COPE. Proportionally longer winged and longer tailed than COPE. Many observers. Some people managed photos of most birds."
Cook's Petrel (Pterodroma cookii) (1)
- Reported May 08, 2024 18:10 by Cindy Zalunardo
- Princess Repo Cruise Spring 2024--34.92418, -122.89703, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-122.897034&<ll...>,-122.897034 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174390355 - Comments: "Smaller than a shearwater doing arcing up and down but generally closer to the ocean surface than HAPE. White bellied with paler gray back and cap than a HAPE with M on back. Proportionally shorter winged and shorter tailed than HAPE. Many observers. Some people managed photos of most birds."
Cook's Petrel (Pterodroma cookii) (1)
- Reported May 08, 2024 18:10 by Colby Neuman
- Princess Repo Cruise Spring 2024--34.92418, -122.89703, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-122.897034&<ll...>,-122.897034 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174389924 - Comments: "Smaller than a shearwater doing arcing up and down but generally closer to the ocean surface than HAPE. White bellied with paler gray back and cap than a HAPE with M on back. Proportionally shorter winged and shorter tailed than HAPE. Many observers. Some people managed photos of most birds."
Cook's Petrel (Pterodroma cookii) (1)
- Reported May 08, 2024 18:10 by Kyle Landstra
- Princess Repo Cruise Spring 2024--34.92418, -122.89703, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-122.897034&<ll...>,-122.897034 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174389925 - Comments: "Smaller than a shearwater doing arcing up and down but generally closer to the ocean surface than HAPE. White bellied with paler gray back and cap than a HAPE with M on back. Proportionally shorter winged and shorter tailed than HAPE. Many observers. Some people managed photos of most birds."
Cook's Petrel (Pterodroma cookii) (1)
- Reported May 08, 2024 18:10 by Judy Meredith
- Princess Repo Cruise Spring 2024--34.92418, -122.89703, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-122.897034&<ll...>,-122.897034 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174389926 - Comments: "Smaller than a shearwater doing arcing up and down but generally closer to the ocean surface than HAPE. White bellied with paler gray back and cap than a HAPE with M on back. Proportionally shorter winged and shorter tailed than HAPE. Many observers. Some people managed photos of most birds."
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) (1)
- Reported May 13, 2024 08:00 by Kevin Zimmer
- KJZ yard, Garcia Rd, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7064838&<ll...>,-120.7064838 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174402637 - Comments: "Continuing: the same tan-striped, streaky-flanked bird that was photographed on 5/10 and again on 5/12, and, which has been present all winter, was seen and photographed multiple times again today. I will upload photos tomorrow."
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 12, 2024 07:00 by Kevin Zimmer
- KJZ yard, Garcia Rd, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7064838&<ll...>,-120.7064838 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174296840 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing: the last Zonotrichia standing of the mixed-species flock that wintered on our property (25-30 White-crowned, 15 or so Golden-crowned, and 6 White-throated), and the same tan-striped, streaky-flanked individual that I last saw on May 10. Photos to be uploaded shortly."
Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) (1)
- Reported May 13, 2024 16:00 by Terri Osborn
- San Simeon Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.0776049&<ll...>,-121.0776049 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S174399089 - Comments: "Bird was located at the second cement bridge 3.6 mi. from Hwy 1. Heard the Indigo Bunting singing back and forth with a male Lazuli Bunting and eventually saw it when it dropped down from a sycamore tree. All brown bird, darker on the back and wings with two tan wing bars, light beige at the throat, slightly darker beige on chest and belly with light brown streaking on both. INBU was singing off and on over the course of an hour and a half but stayed hidden in trees and bushes along side the road. (Unable to get a photo but will try for photo tomorrow.)"
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Date: 5/13/24 9:51 am From: Claudia Freitas via groups.io <cfreitas365...> Subject: [slocobirding] Red-necked grebe
Seen yesterday, 12 May 2024, at north side of Morro Rock during an Audubon walk. Many Common Loons in breeding plumage were on north and south sides of the Rock also.
Claudia in west Atascadero at 1700'
"The question is not what you look at, but what you see." *Henry David Thoreau*
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Purple Finch (Western) (Haemorhous purpureus californicus) (1)
- Reported May 11, 2024 06:36 by Dominique Roche
- San Simeon Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.1022705&<ll...>,-121.1022705 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S173594768 - Media: 1 Audio
- Comments: "It was a bird I couldn't get a good look. After submitting it as unknown Tom Edell helped me to resolve the mystery. I am glad I had a semi-decent recording of it! Thank you Tom!"
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Redhead (Aythya americana) (4) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 11, 2024 08:15 by Robbie & Bob Revel
- Oso Flaco Lake (not for beach/ocean), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6207848&<ll...>,-120.6207848 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S173741475 - Comments: "Continuing birds seen by many. Characteristic slight rusty red head in females and dark rusty head in males. Blueish grey bill with noticeable dark tip in males."
White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 11, 2024 15:46 by Tom Edell
- Home, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8953657&<ll...>,-120.8953657 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S173752545 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Apparent coming to our feeder all day. Photographed when I returned home this evening. White along the front edge of the folded wing, blue skin around the eye extending forward in front of the eye."
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 10, 2024 08:00 by Kevin Zimmer
- KJZ yard, Garcia Rd, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7064838&<ll...>,-120.7064838 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S173530624 - Comments: "After a 3-day absence of not seeing any White-throated Sparrows in the yard, the darker, streakier-breasted of the tan-striped birds that wintered on our property resurfaced today. I will upload documentary photos shortly. This may constitute the latest record ever for the yard for this species, which is almost always the last of the three Zonotrichia species to leave in spring. The White-crowned Sparrows typically pull out between the 2nd and 3rd week in April, the Golden-crowned Sparrows hang in until the very end of April, and the White-throated usually leave in the first few days of May. But May 10 is very late."
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Date: 5/10/24 4:40 pm From: Sally Bird via groups.io <sbirdie22...> Subject: Re: [slocobirding] Brown Pelicans along the Morro Bay-Cayucos coast.
Speaking of pelicans, Monarch Dunes Golf Course has had an immature Brown Pelican feasting on fish nearly constantly between ponds for the last ten days. I've lived here for eight years, and this is a first. Then today, another first. Ten to twelve Bonaparte's Gulls, mainly nonbreeding plumage, were hanging out all day on or near the lake between holes ten and eighteen.
Sally Bird
Nipomo
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From: <slocobirding...> <slocobirding...> on behalf of Kaaren Perry <surfbird1...>
Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:48 PM
To: Slocobirding <slocobirding...>
Subject: [slocobirding] Brown Pelicans along the Morro Bay-Cayucos coast.
A WOW moment at the Lucerne overlook this morning! As I drove north from Morro Bay I had noticed several off shore feeding frenzies, mostly a mix of thousands of cormorants, adult Brown Pelicans and Western Gulls. I continued north, stopping at the Lucerne overlook in north Cayucos. Getting out of the car, I exclaimed aloud to
no-one WOW!!!
Below the road on the sandy cove were what seemed to be thousands of adult Brown Pelicans transitioning into breeding plumaged. A very few immature BRPE were scattered among the adults. The adults were in many cases standing shoulder to shoulder and many more floating off shore. While all adults were white headed and deep coppery-chestnut necked none that I saw showed the red throat and gular pouch of high breeding plumage. While I have seen large groups of brown headed juveniles and immatures in July and August along the central coast, this is the first time I recall seeing such large numbers of adult BRPE at one time locally.
I am confused by the timing of this adult migration. I read in BOW: Postbreeding migration of the Gulf of California begins in JunJul, earlier if nesting is unsuccessful. Is this early May typical timing for their spring migration in CA? Are they just now on their way to the Gulf in May?
Date: 5/10/24 4:40 pm From: Michael Clay via groups.io <mclay100...> Subject: [slocobirding] FYI Yellow-billed Magpie
Indiana birder looking for reliable location for Yellow-billed magpies. Will be taking 46 west from I-5 and staying near Paso Robles/Templeton area. Vineyard Drive W of Templeton looks promising. Santa Rita Ranch says "restricted access" is it open? Also will be driving N on 101 to Pinnacles NP and also N to Salinas/Monterey area.
Date: 5/10/24 2:38 pm From: kathannelynch1 via groups.io <kathannelynch1...> Subject: [slocobirding] Starving Brown Pelicans Orange County coast
Starving Brown Pelicans began appearing 6 days ago on the Orange County Coast. 100s of pelicans are being rescued daily. LA Times has coverage. Researchers are investigating why these pelicans have empty stomachs despite abundance of anchovies and food in the sea. This is somehow linked to unusual current pelican behavior in SLO County.
Date: 5/9/24 10:41 pm From: eBird alert via groups.io <alert.ebird...> Subject: [slocobirding] [eBird Alert] San Luis Obispo County Rare Bird Alert
*** Species Summary:
- Redhead (1 report)
- Greater Scaup (1 report)
- Long-tailed Duck (1 report)
- Black Swift (1 report)
- Leach's Storm-Petrel (1 report)
- California Condor (1 report)
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Black Swift (Cypseloides niger) (1)
- Reported May 08, 2024 07:36 by Ann Stockert
- Oso Flaco Lake (not for beach/ocean), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6207848&<ll...>,-120.6207848 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S173005904 - Comments: "Seen at 7:39am… observed at the start of the days trip from the parking area. A large all black swift flying NW over the smaller lagoon area. Long curved, broad-based wings, and a somewhat shorter squared off tail than a WTSW."
California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) (1)
- Reported May 09, 2024 10:15 by Roger Hammer
- Highway 41 pullout, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7133765&<ll...>,-120.7133765 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S173113136 - Comments: "While driving--Saw what I first thought was a vulture, but it had white patches underwing, watched it dip and saw ID tags on the dorsal wing; pulled out where the emergency phone was and scanned for bird, no luck; stopped and looked again enroute home, but not still there. 10 buzzards wafting in the wind current where it had been"
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Date: 5/9/24 6:15 pm From: Tom Edell via groups.io <TEdell...> Subject: [slocobirding] SLO Town Brown Pelican and Brant geese
A little before noon today, I was driving north on Santa Rosa Street, in SLO
when I saw some crows harassing something on top of the SLO County Govt.
building and was surprised to see a Brown Pelican. Prior to this year, there
were 15 county records away from the immediate coast in eBird. The bird I
saw today was the fourth inland record this year with one at the Carrizo
Plain on Apr 23 the furthest inland.
Brant geese are also very unusual away from the coast with only four prior
county records. This spring one was photographed at Soda Lake, Carrizo Plain
National Monument, on Apr 16 and a flock of 37 was photographed flying over
Atascadero Lake on Apr 13, the county's first inland record of more than one
bird.
Date: 5/9/24 2:25 pm From: Jim via groups.io <jgreen3947...> Subject: [slocobirding] Western Tanagers in Los Osos on 5/7/24
It's the third year in a row Western Tanagers stopped by my front yard at the corner of 7th and El Morro Ave. There was one male and two females. The first year they stayed for a week.
Last year they only stayed for a day, and again this year they only stayed for a day.
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Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) (1)
- Reported May 08, 2024 06:06 by Jenna Wedworth
- 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/S172826703 - Comments: "One was spotted at approximately 6:30am in a group of surf scoters, the duck in question had all the distinctive face markings of the Halequin Duck and was distinct from the Surf Scoters."
Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) (1)
- Reported May 08, 2024 17:55 by TheOther Enbody
- Sapphire Princess Auto selected 34.87388, -122.87333, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-122.873333&<ll...>,-122.873333 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S172929122 - Comments: "555pm headed starboard aft. Obvious pterodroma. Black upper and contrasting black white underwing, white forehead. High arching flight."
Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) (2) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 08, 2024 07:18 by Herb Elliott
- Laguna Lake, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6903817&<ll...>,-120.6903817 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S172886018 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "A mixed flock of about 50 swallows briefly circled the second boat ramp/paved loop area and kept moving north. Included in the flock were three Purple Martins, and at least two Bank Swallows along with Barn, and Tree Swallows. … brown above, white underparts with a thick brown band across the chest."
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Date: 5/8/24 7:24 pm From: njmann90 via groups.io <njmann50...> Subject: [slocobirding] Thanks for helping me out
Hi Greg. Thanks for helping me out on watering and bird feeders (sprung that one on you). I talked to Karen today so some is a repeat of what she probably told you.
1. I leave tomorrow 9 Thurs to BHB's near Wikieup until Sunday or Monday. 2. After I leave BHB's then down to Deb's. 3. Home probably 17-18-19 May 4. Mick is currently planning on returning Tuesday 14 May and he will take over then 5. If you could check in on my outside Sarracenia in pots, the Epipactus you gave me in a pot both in the backyard, and the Darlingtonia in the styrofoam box. I rolled the Darlingtonis and one Sarracenia into the shade on the backyard deck. The other 2 Sarracenia are in larger pots along the backyard driveway. 6. The wood raised bed in the front yard 7. The other big blue pots in the backyard
on Saturday or Sunday and water them for me. and anything else that looks parched. I have gallons of RO water in the kitchen for watering the carnivorous plants. Especially the struggling Darlingtonia. The other backyard big pots with Japanese maple, jasmine etc just use the hose. The rest of the yard is on auto irrigation.
The key to the back door is under the old fashioned aluminum clip on light on the bookcase just inside the door to the garage
8. Other house and car keys are in the blue bowl by the coffee pot in the kitchen FYI if you need them 9. If needed would you refill the orange oriole feeder in the backyard with grape jelly from the frig and 10. The bird seed feeders with seed and peanuts. Those are in trash cans in the garage.
Thanks for the help and hope to see you soon
First trip beyond SLO or Sta Barbara since early 2020.
N
-- Nancy Jean Mann San Luis Obispo <njmann50...> "A duck a day!!!!" William Henry "Hank" Deveraux, Jr.'
Date: 5/8/24 12:48 pm From: Kaaren Perry via groups.io <surfbird1...> Subject: [slocobirding] Brown Pelicans along the Morro Bay-Cayucos coast.
A WOW moment at the Lucerne overlook this morning! As I drove north from Morro Bay I had noticed several off shore feeding frenzies, mostly a mix of thousands of cormorants, adult Brown Pelicans and Western Gulls. I continued north, stopping at the Lucerne overlook in north Cayucos. Getting out of the car, I exclaimed aloud to
no-one… WOW!!!
Below the road on the sandy cove were what seemed to be thousands of adult Brown Pelicans transitioning into breeding plumaged. A very few immature BRPE were scattered among the adults. The adults were in many cases standing shoulder to shoulder and many more floating off shore. While all adults were white headed and deep coppery-chestnut necked none that I saw showed the red throat and gular pouch of high breeding plumage. While I have seen large groups of brown headed juveniles and immatures in July and August along the central coast, this is the first time I recall seeing such large numbers of adult BRPE at one time locally.
I am confused by the timing of this adult migration. I read in BOW: Postbreeding migration of the Gulf of California begins in Jun–Jul, earlier if nesting is unsuccessful. Is this early May typical timing for their spring migration in CA? Are they just now on their way to the Gulf in May?
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Redhead (Aythya americana) (3)
- Reported May 07, 2024 06:34 by Maggie Smith
- Oso Flaco Lake (not for beach/ocean), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6207848&<ll...>,-120.6207848 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S172703196 - Comments: "2 adult males; 1 female- males with bright rufous head, blue bill tipped with black, black necks, golden eye and gray back. Female overall tawny brown with darker bill and dark eye."
Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) (1)
- Reported May 07, 2024 06:37 by Tom Edell
- Old Creek--Cayucos, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8875608&<ll...>,-120.8875608 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S172651437 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "first spring male with Surf Scoter flock showing a white head with black cheek patch that extended onto upper neck, and pale gray around and behind eye offsetting at least a partial white eyering. Bill with dark base, pink band across outer end, and dark tip. Dark upper parts except for pale gray scapulars, white underparts. Bird lacked a long tail (photos)"
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) (1)
- Reported May 06, 2024 13:15 by Kevin Zimmer
- KJZ yard, Garcia Rd, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7064838&<ll...>,-120.7064838 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S172547720 - Comments: "Continuing; 1 tan-striped bird photographed late this afternoon, after not seeing any yesterday. This was the darker, streakier of the tan-striped birds that wintered on our property."
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Date: 5/7/24 5:39 pm From: njmann90 via groups.io <njmann50...> Subject: [slocobirding] W. Kingbird
W. Kingbird on the telephone pole across from my house near the Vet's Hall, SLO, this a.m. Last year I took pics of 2 fledglings in my backyard. I still find it odd to have W. Kingbird in a neighborhood like mine.
-- Nancy Jean Mann San Luis Obispo <njmann50...> "A duck a day!!!!" William Henry "Hank" Deveraux, Jr.'
Date: 5/7/24 4:10 pm From: njmann90 via groups.io <njmann50...> Subject: [slocobirding] Band Tails and Blue Grosbeak
A male Blue Grosbeak was singing along Cottontail Creek today and there were "a few" Band Tail Pigeons hanging around the Beef Unit at Cal Poly [image: IMG_4756.jpg]
-- Nancy Jean Mann San Luis Obispo <njmann50...> "A duck a day!!!!" William Henry "Hank" Deveraux, Jr.'
Date: 5/7/24 10:30 am From: Freddy Howell via groups.io <jandfhowellz...> Subject: [slocobirding] ❗️MCAS Field Trip-Habitat: Los Osos Oaks Reserve, May 17, 2024
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Dusky Flycatcher (Empidonax oberholseri) (1)
- Reported May 05, 2024 14:15 by Max Roberts
- Carrizo Plain National Monument, Santa Margarita US-CA 35.06972, -119.62267, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.622675&<ll...>,-119.622675 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S172423821 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Spotted in isolated tree grove surrounded by grasslands, distinguished from Hammond’s by thin eye ring, shorter primary projection, and longer beak than Hammond's"
Dusky Flycatcher (Empidonax oberholseri) (1)
- Reported May 05, 2024 14:15 by Zane Warsen
- Carrizo Plain National Monument, Santa Margarita US-CA 35.06972, -119.62267, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.622675&<ll...>,-119.622675 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S172337513 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Spotted in isolated tree grove surrounded by grasslands, distinguished from Hammond’s by thin eye ring, shorter primary projection"
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Date: 5/6/24 2:23 pm From: Freddy Howell via groups.io <jandfhowellz...> Subject: [slocobirding] ❗️MCAS-Global Big Day Party-2 trips still open❗️May 11, 2024
❗Morro Coast Audubon Presents: May 11th
Join us for our Global Big Day Party - 2 trips still open
COST: $25 fee (payable three days after you are confirmed)
The funds go directly to supporting MCAS environmental education programs throughout SLO County. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds will go to eBird and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Registration and RSVP to confirmation Required!
MORRO ROCK Leaders: Robbie Revel & Susie Reddy
Leisurely walk will include a visit to both sides of the rock to observe nesting cormorants, gulls, and our resident Peregrine Falcons, as well as land birds occupying the coastal sage scrub on the rock. We will practice our birding skills and enter our observations into the eBird Mobile App. Meets at 9:00 am at Morro Rock. Trip lasts ~3 hours. About 1 mile along a flat dirt path and pavement.
ADA accessible: Yes.
Levels: Beginner & Intermediate
ATASCADERO LAKE Leaders: Anne Stockert & Jeanette Stone
Join bird photographers Ann Stockert and Jeanette Stone for this bird walk around Atascadero Lake. There will be tips on how to photograph birds and upload photos to eBird as a tool to verify identification. The walk is approximately one mile long, at a slow to moderate pace. The terrain is gentle, over flat surfaces. Expect to see numerous species in a variety of habitats. Hawks, eagles, ospreys and numerous waterfowl are easy to see and photograph at this location. Trip begins at 8:30am, 2-3 hours in length.
ADA accessible: Yes
Levels: All levels
Fee: $25 (payment details will be in confirmation email)
To register, CLICK HERE <https://bit.ly/3UmC6jv>. You will receive an email either to confirm your reservation or to notify you that you are on the waiting list. Exact meeting location will be given to those with confirmed reservations.
Date: 5/6/24 2:18 pm From: Freddy Howell via groups.io <jandfhowellz...> Subject: [slocobirding] ❗️SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY❗️MCAS Field Trip- TURRI ROAD BIRDING AND BIKING, May 11, 2024
❗Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents
FIELD TRIP: TURRI ROAD BIRDING AND BIKING
DATE: May 11, 2024
TIME: 8:00 am - noon
LEADER: Jim Royer – Green Birder
COST: $25 fee (payable three days after you are confirmed)
Join us to celebrate Global Big Day with a unique birding and biking experience on Turri Road. With good weather, we should see over 50 species. Birding from the bike can often yield birds you miss birding by car. It is recommended that all participants have a rear light for their bike and a bright colored shirt or jacket for riding, as well as water and a snack. Target species include Blue Grosbeak, Lazuli Bunting, Grasshopper Sparrow, Lark Sparrow, Lawrence’s Goldfinch, Yellow-breasted Chat, and Horned Lark. This will be a very leisurely bike ride, geared for many stops for birds - not for serious exercise. The trip will take approximately 4 hours. We will start and end at the same location, and will bike between 5 to 9 miles depending on our birding pace. A helmet is required. All bikes should have multiple gears for hills.
ADA Accessible: No
Experience Level: All Levels of Birders Welcome, Biking Experience Necessary.
To register, CLICK HERE <https://bit.ly/3UPICRo>. You will receive an email either to confirm your reservation or to notify you that you are on the waiting list. Exact meeting location will be given to those with confirmed reservations.
Date: 5/6/24 7:17 am From: Sheila Brown via groups.io <dtsheilabrown...> Subject: Re: [slocobirding] RFI Yellow-billed Magpie
I tend to see them a lot on Vineyard between 46 West and Adelaida. If they
go wine tasting just about anywhere along Vineyard Dr., they're sure to at
the very least hear them calling.
Pozo Rd. south/east of Santa Margarita
Moss Lane in Templeton (also loggerhead shrikes, American kestrels).
I've seen them every time I drive to East Pinnacles on Bitterwater Rd. and
Hwy 25.
Sheila
On Sun, 5 May 2024 at 18:39, Thomas Slater via groups.io
<tomslaterphotography...> wrote:
> Drive into Santa Margarita. Sometimes you’ll see them there. Then keep
> driving on Hwy 58 east. They’re always on the big curves just before you
> leave the neighborhood. Drive slow and park occasionally and listen. You’ll
> find them.
>
>
>
> <https://mail.onelink.me/107872968?pid=nativeplacement&c=Global_Acquisition_YMktg_315_Internal_EmailSignature&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=Global_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100000604&af_sub5=EmailSignature__Static_> >
> On Sunday, May 5, 2024, 5:30 PM, Michael Clay <mclay100...> wrote:
>
> Indiana birder looking for reliable location in late May for
> Yellow-billed magpies. Will be taking 46 west from I-5 and staying near
> Paso Robles/Templeton area. Vineyard Drive W of Templeton looks
> promising. Santa Rita Ranch says "restricted access" is it open? Also
> will be driving N on 101 to Pinnacles NP and also N to Salinas/Monterey
> area.
>
>
> --
> Tom Slater
> Nipomo
>
>
>
Date: 5/6/24 7:17 am From: Margaret Lange via groups.io <lange.margaret...> Subject: Re: [slocobirding] RFI Yellow-billed Magpie
I've seen lots of yellow-billed magpies at the Camp Roberts rest stop
on Hwy 101, in the picnic areas and in the trees along the creek in back. I
am not sure of the season that I have encountered them I travel to San Fran
throughout the year at different seasons and I usually see them
Margaret
On Sun, May 5, 2024 at 5:29 PM Michael Clay via groups.io <mclay100=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Indiana birder looking for reliable location in late May for
> Yellow-billed magpies. Will be taking 46 west from I-5 and staying near
> Paso Robles/Templeton area. Vineyard Drive W of Templeton looks
> promising. Santa Rita Ranch says "restricted access" is it open? Also
> will be driving N on 101 to Pinnacles NP and also N to Salinas/Monterey
> area.
>
>
>
Date: 5/5/24 6:39 pm From: Thomas Slater via groups.io <tomslaterphotography...> Subject: Re: [slocobirding] RFI Yellow-billed Magpie
Drive into Santa Margarita. Sometimes you’ll see them there. Then keep driving on Hwy 58 east. They’re always on the big curves just before you leave the neighborhood. Drive slow and park occasionally and listen. You’ll find them.
On Sunday, May 5, 2024, 5:30 PM, Michael Clay <mclay100...> wrote:
Indiana birder looking for reliable location in late May for Yellow-billed magpies. Will be taking 46 west from I-5 and staying near Paso Robles/Templeton area. Vineyard Drive W of Templeton looks promising. Santa Rita Ranch says "restricted access" is it open? Also will be driving N on 101 to Pinnacles NP and also N to Salinas/Monterey area.
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Franklin's Gull (Leucophaeus pipixcan) (1)
- Reported May 05, 2024 09:20 by R.J. Adams
- Santa Rosa Creek mouth, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.1102353&<ll...>,-121.1102353 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S172275809 - Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Adult in breeding plumage.
The gull was observed from the Moonstone Beach parking lot and was flying south. It soared briefly over the river mouth before disappearing around the bluffs to the south.
Distinguishing features include its bulkier build compared to Bonaparte's Gull, wing tip pattern, and its red bill."
Hammond's Flycatcher (Empidonax hammondii) (1)
- Reported May 03, 2024 06:45 by Herb Elliott
- Blinn Ranch Trail--Upper Santa Margarita Lake, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.4238911&<ll...>,-120.4238911 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S172054822 - Comments: "Quick, but definitive views. Small, long-tailed, gray empid with flattish head and peaked hind crest, small bill, bold white eyering, and fairly prominent wingbars. Quickly flicked tail upwards a couple times, unlike gray, which slowly lowers it."
Hammond's Flycatcher (Empidonax hammondii) (1)
- Reported May 03, 2024 06:45 by Reef Comer
- Blinn Ranch Trail--Upper Santa Margarita Lake, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.4238911&<ll...>,-120.4238911 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S172040771 - Comments: "Quick, but definitive views. Small, long-tailed, gray empid with flattish head and peaked hind crest, small bill, bold white eyering, and fairly prominent wingbars. Quickly flicked tail upwards a couple times, unlike gray, which slowly lowers it."
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) (1)
- Reported May 03, 2024 06:45 by Herb Elliott
- Blinn Ranch Trail--Upper Santa Margarita Lake, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.4238911&<ll...>,-120.4238911 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S172054822 - Media: 1 Photo, 1 Audio
- Comments: "Singing classic “Old Sam peabody peabody” song. Young looking bird with messy, streaked face, pale supercillium, whitish throat, reddish back, gray breast, and white belly."
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) (1)
- Reported May 03, 2024 06:45 by Reef Comer
- Blinn Ranch Trail--Upper Santa Margarita Lake, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.4238911&<ll...>,-120.4238911 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S172040771 - Media: 1 Photo, 1 Audio
- Comments: "Singing classic “Old Sam peabody peabody” song. Young looking bird with messy, streaked face, pale supercillium, whitish throat, reddish back, gray breast, and white belly."
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) (1)
- Reported May 04, 2024 07:30 by Kevin Zimmer
- KJZ yard, Garcia Rd, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7064838&<ll...>,-120.7064838 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S172263856 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing; 1 tan-striped bird seen and photographed today, out of the 6 individuals that wintered on our property since late October of 2023."
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) (2)
- Reported May 03, 2024 07:00 by Kevin Zimmer
- KJZ yard, Garcia Rd, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7064838&<ll...>,-120.7064838 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S172261322 - Media: 8 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing; 2 of the 6 individuals that wintered on our property were still present as of today (1 white-striped morph and 1 tan-striped morph). I will upload documentary photos of both birds shortly."
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Date: 5/5/24 5:30 pm From: Michael Clay via groups.io <mclay100...> Subject: [slocobirding] RFI Yellow-billed Magpie
Indiana birder looking for reliable location in late May for Yellow-billed magpies. Will be taking 46 west from I-5 and staying near Paso Robles/Templeton area. Vineyard Drive W of Templeton looks promising. Santa Rita Ranch says "restricted access" is it open ? Also will be driving N on 101 to Pinnacles NP and also N to Salinas /Monterey area.
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Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 03, 2024 10:00 by Doug Drynan
- Doris Avenue Marsh, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8479181&<ll...>,-120.8479181 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S171955173 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "immature male. Small oriole perched at top of dead willow branch. Even yellowish color overall. black throat up to lores. Greenish tint to back. short tail. short bill with slight down curve. White wing bars. didn't vocalize."
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Elegant Tern (Thalasseus elegans) (3)
- Reported May 02, 2024 09:40 by Kaaren Perry
- Old Creek--Cayucos, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8875608&<ll...>,-120.8875608 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S171602150 - Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Moving along the shoreline and over the near ocean with a small group of Royal Terns. Long thin yellow/orange bill and very shaggy crest helped to separate from nearby ROTE."
Gray Flycatcher (Empidonax wrightii) (1)
- Reported May 02, 2024 08:27 by Doug Drynan
- Carrisa Hwy, Santa Margarita US-CA 35.32820, -119.84545, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.845455&<ll...>,-119.845455 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S171589041 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "all gray and white flycatcher, fairly large in size with buff colored wing bars. head was round. slight white eye ring. white throat and underside. bill looked long and was yellow base to lower mandible. when perched the bird did a tail wag downward. bird was silent and in shrubs below RTHA nest tree. pics."
White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) (4)
- Reported May 01, 2024 06:30 by Kevin Zimmer
- KJZ yard, Garcia Rd, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7064838&<ll...>,-120.7064838 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S171626950 - Comments: "Continuing; 3 in view at the same time, not including a bright, white-striped individual that stood out because it was so much more attractive than the others. It should be noted that there have been at least 6 different White-throated Sparrows wintering on our property since late October of 2023, and they have all been photographed on numerous occasions."
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Date: 5/3/24 8:20 am From: Freddy Howell via groups.io <jandfhowellz...> Subject: [slocobirding] ❗️MCAS Field Trips-May 11th – Spring Global Big Day – Second Annual Event❗️
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Elegant Tern (Thalasseus elegans) (7) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 01, 2024 09:25 by Tom Edell
- Morro Strand State Beach, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8678892&<ll...>,-120.8678892 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S171372640 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "4 on beach, while 3 flying offshore. black crowns with rear crest, white face and underparts, gray mantle, orange based bill fading to yellow at tip. Photos show one with more orange bill and one with more yellow bill. Only 8th May eBird record for SLO County. (photo)"
American Pipit (Anthus rubescens) (1)
- Reported May 01, 2024 11:44 by Kathy Dale
- Panorama Road, Santa Margarita US-CA 35.15389, -119.77373, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.773732&<ll...>,-119.773732 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S171433051 - Comments: "Gray brown upperparts and pale buff underparts, same as pipits seen at Villa Creek. The three of us saw it perched on a bush on the side of the road then it quickly flew off."
American Pipit (Anthus rubescens) (1)
- Reported May 01, 2024 11:44 by Jacqueline Knowlton
- Panorama Road, Santa Margarita US-CA 35.15389, -119.77373, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.773732&<ll...>,-119.773732 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S171435706 - Comments: "Gray brown upperparts and pale buff underparts, same as pipits seen at Villa Creek. The three of us saw it perched on a bush on the side of the road then it quickly flew off."
American Pipit (Anthus rubescens) (1)
- Reported May 01, 2024 11:44 by Maggie Smith
- Panorama Road, Santa Margarita US-CA 35.15389, -119.77373, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.773732&<ll...>,-119.773732 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S171466393 - Comments: "Gray brown upperparts and pale buff underparts, same as pipits seen at Villa Creek. The three of us saw it perched on a bush on the side of the road then it quickly flew off."
Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) (1)
- Reported May 01, 2024 10:22 by Jim Royer
- Cuesta Inlet, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.85222&<ll...>,-120.85222 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S171396112 - Comments: "Continuing young male - small, short tailed, yellowish oriole with a small bill and black throat. Singing a loud complex song and repeated dry calls. In a flowering tree between the inlet and Mitchell."
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Date: 5/2/24 10:30 am From: Freddy Howell via groups.io <jandfhowellz...> Subject: [slocobirding] ❗️MCAS Field Trip-Falcon Watch at Morro Rock, May 12, 2024
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Date: 5/1/24 11:19 am From: Claudia Freitas via groups.io <cfreitas365...> Subject: [slocobirding] FOS Black-headed grosbeak
Beautiful male on my feeder just now. My Black-chinned hummer is still around also, as are the Golden-crowned sparrows and the one White-throated sparrow.
Claudia in west Atascadero at 1700'
"The question is not what you look at, but what you see." *Henry David Thoreau*
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Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys) (7) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 28, 2024 11:27 by Stephanie Little
- Lark Bunting stake-out 2023-2024 (use only for birds at this location), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.7330033&<ll...>,-119.7330033 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S171025378 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "3 males, 4 females. Continuing at stakeout. Males were black with white wing patches. Females had lateral throat stripes, broad “tanish” edges on coverts. Streaky breast. Seen mostly perched on fence. They disappeared for a while and flew up to the nearby hill."
Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys) (7) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 28, 2024 11:27 by Carrie Miller
- Lark Bunting stake-out 2023-2024 (use only for birds at this location), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.7330033&<ll...>,-119.7330033 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S171025379 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "3 males, 4 females. Continuing at stakeout. Males were black with white wing patches. Females had lateral throat stripes, broad “tanish” edges on coverts. Streaky breast. Seen mostly perched on fence. They disappeared for a while and flew up to the nearby hill."
Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys) (7) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 28, 2024 11:27 by KRISTI LUND
- Lark Bunting stake-out 2023-2024 (use only for birds at this location), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.7330033&<ll...>,-119.7330033 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S171070045 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "3 males, 4 females. Continuing at stakeout. Males were black with white wing patches. Females had lateral throat stripes, broad “tanish” edges on coverts. Streaky breast. Seen mostly perched on fence. They disappeared for a while and flew up to the nearby hill."
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Date: 4/29/24 1:37 pm From: Steve McMasters via groups.io <smcmasters...> Subject: [slocobirding] Meadow Park Migrants
A morning walk in Meadow Park (San Luis Obispo) revealed a large "push" of migrants active in the park. After hearing a few Western tanagers each morning over the last week, they were by far the most numerous birds in the park this morning. My estimate was 50+...but it was difficult to get an accurate count as the flew from tree to tree (and would effectively disappear into the dense bottlebrush trees). There was a noticeable increase in other migrants including Black headed grosbeaks, Bullocks and Northern orioles, Yellow-rumped, yellow, Wilson's and Orange crowned warblers and singular (that I saw) Lazuli bunting and Cassin's vireo. The birds were concentrated in the area between the King St. pedestrian bridge and the eastern culvert/stream crossing.
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Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys) (8)
- Reported Apr 28, 2024 10:04 by Carly Boyd-Dovideo
- Lark Bunting stake-out 2023-2024 (use only for birds at this location), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.7330033&<ll...>,-119.7330033 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S170772940 - Comments: "Singing loudly but hiding in the grasses due to the large number of Common Ravens in the area. Glimpses of males and females in flight and briefly perched. Male all black with white upper wing stripe. Took about 20 minutes for them to become visible."
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Date: 4/29/24 8:32 am From: Freddy Howell via groups.io <jandfhowellz...> Subject: [slocobirding] ❗️MCAS-Field Trip-Stop & Scope-Heron and Egret Rookery Watch, May 8, 2024
❗Morro Coast Audubon Society Presents
FIELD TRIP: Stop & Scope-Heron and Egret Rookery Watch
DATE: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
TIME: 8:30 am - 10:30am
LEADER: The Field Trip Team
Trip is not limited but does require registration so we can plan accordingly. You will not receive a confirmation as all are welcome. Directions are below.
Description: Drop by the Heron Rookery in Morro Bay State Park to view the cutest babies in Morro Bay. Egrets, Herons and Cormorants are in various stages of their nesting cycle. Adults are in their magnificent breeding plumage and nestlings are visible and active.This is not a walking tour, so you may drop by anytime between the hours of 8:30am - 10:30am. Scopes will be set up in a fixed location for viewing. Bring your own binoculars, scopes and cameras.You may also bring a folding chair. Restrooms are available at the State Park Museum. Rain cancels.
Location & Directions- For those not familiar with the area, the Rookery is located between Windy Cove and The Inn at Morro Bay (60 State Park Road). Windy Cove is located just north of the State Park Museum. There is a hiking path that goes between Windy Cove and The Inn at Morro Bay. We will be set up about halfway between these two points.
Parking – you can park in the State Park Museum parking lot, at Windy Cove, or in the small parking area at the Rookery Signs. There is also parking just off the Morro Bay Golf Course along State Park Road. If you park in the Rookery parking area, walk south down the trail about 20 yards toward Windy Cove and the Museum.
ADA Accessible: No
Experience Level: All Levels Welcome
Registration and RSVP to confirmation Required!
To register, CLICK HERE <https://bit.ly/3TFNiay>. You will receive an email either to confirm your reservation or to notify you that you are on the waiting list. Exact meeting location will be given to those with confirmed reservations.
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Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 27, 2024 08:30 by Tom Edell
- Old Creek--Cayucos, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8875608&<ll...>,-120.8875608 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S170597185 - Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "continuing immature bird, one of two seen here since 2 Apr. Of those two, this bird shows a more advanced molt most evident on photos by others of open wing which shows replacement of inner lesser coverts, but only replacement of the most inner greater coverts. Tail mostly white, with only a couple of dark retricies. The white eye arcs, dark bill with a slight droop at the tip, dark legs with a reddish tinge, and messy white and mottled dark head and gray nape all indicate a first cycle Laughing Gull. (Photo)"
Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid) (Larus occidentalis x glaucescens) (1)
- Reported Apr 26, 2024 12:20 by Ann Stockert
- Arroyo Grande Creek mouth, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6287241&<ll...>,-120.6287241 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S170651116 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing…..Late 1st-cycle-type gull. Overall like pure GWGU, but thick bill with very bulbous tip, head shape more like WEGU, dark below, darkish tail, fresh incoming primaries pale brownish with paler tips, and mottling on breast and head suggest introgression with Western. A few of these overwinter annually in SLO co and the state in small numbers. Photos"
Merlin (Falco columbarius) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 27, 2024 09:32 by Peter Gaede
- Carrizo Plain NM--CVSR mitigation parcel, former Erickson Ranch (restricted access), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.581461&<ll...>,-119.581461 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S170614112 - Comments: "Small falcon perched in dead euc. Gray back and head with dark eyeline and thin white supercilium. Strong direct flight on pointed wings."
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Date: 4/27/24 8:45 am From: Rubba Johanna via groups.io <jer72701...> Subject: [slocobirding] Cliff Swallows Bob Jones
On Thursday 4/25 there were about 20 Cliff Swallows flying around the first bridge at the golf course, calling and flying up into the underside of the bridge, probably building or tending nests.
Enjoyed a lovely walk along the trail, serenaded by Black-headed Grosbeaks, Oak Titmice, Spotted Towhees, & Juncos.
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Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys) (10) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 25, 2024 09:52 by Jay Carroll
- Lark Bunting stake-out 2023-2024 (use only for birds at this location), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.7330033&<ll...>,-119.7330033 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S170379398 - Media: 2 Photos, 1 Audio
- Comments: "Continuing flock; 6 males molting into breeding plumage and 4 female-types were seen at once; quite a bit of singing; photos and recording."
Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 26, 2024 07:38 by Tom Edell
- Doris Street Coastal Access, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.848252&<ll...>,-120.848252 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S170390126 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "continuing immature male singing from top of small pine just west of Doris Ave coastal access. Small oriole with short bill, weak wingbars, and black throat extending into lores (photo)"
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Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 25, 2024 09:10 by Kaaren Perry
- Old Creek--Cayucos, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8875608&<ll...>,-120.8875608 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S170251192 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing at same location previously reported. First seen bathing in creek mouth and then moving to dry sand. Not particularly associating with other gulls present."
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Date: 4/25/24 12:13 pm From: Kaaren Perry via groups.io <surfbird1...> Subject: [slocobirding] Laughing Gull continues, Old Creek
The immature Laughing Gull was present again this morning at the mouth of Old Creek in Cayucos. 9:15 am. It was bathing in the creek outflow and eventually resting on the sand. Flew off to the south after about 20 minutes. A few more photos from today on ebird. https://ebird.org/checklist/S170251192
At Whale Rock Reservoir little later I had 4 Greater Scaup (2m, 2f). I also suspect having seen at least 2 Bicolored Blackbirds ssp. Seen from Cottontail Crk Rd moving about the reeds below the road.. The blackbirds showed no sign of pale border on the shoulder patch when observed with binoculars and later reviewing the zoomed photos taken.
Date: 4/25/24 12:04 pm From: Rubba Johanna via groups.io <jer72701...> Subject: [slocobirding] Loons & Dowitchers?
While in my everlasting hunt for the Red-necked Grebe yesterday (4/24), I saw three Common Loons in breeding plumage and 1 in nonbreeding plumage in Morro Bay north of the rock at the big parking lot. On the way home via Turri Road, I saw what I took to be 40 Long-billed Dowitchers (silhouetted) on the big pond by the road.
And belatedly reporting 2 pairs of Lesser Scaup on the large pond in the basin park at 15th & Trouville in Grover Beach on 4/19.
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Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 24, 2024 09:08 by Kathy Dale
- Old Creek--Cayucos, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8875608&<ll...>,-120.8875608 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S170106354 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Black thick bill, black legs, upper feathers mottled taupe and gray, mottled gray under, head mottled taupe and gray, gray near bill. Broken white eye arcs, black tail. In the same location as previously reported."
Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) (1)
- Reported Apr 24, 2024 09:00 by Petra Clayton
- Doris Street Coastal Access, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.848252&<ll...>,-120.848252 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S170156472 - Media: 6 Photos, 1 Audio
- Comments: "Continuing since 4/12/24 (Jim Royer).
Brick red chest, belly, rump and underparts; black head, chin, back and tail; black wings with a brick red patch and white edges on the flight feathers; pointed dark bill.
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Date: 4/24/24 6:36 pm From: Steve Schubert via groups.io <s_schub1...> Subject: [slocobirding] Common merganser at Santa Rita Creek
Hello all,
During a group mountain bike ride from Templeton along Santa Rita Rd. today, I observed a female plumaged Common merganser swimming back and forth in Santa Rita Creek below the road level. Poor quality iPhone photos taken from a distance. Red crest and distinct white throat detected.
Steve Schubert
Los Osos
Date: 4/24/24 10:23 am From: Karen Clarke via groups.io <seachest1975...> Subject: [slocobirding] Pacific Loons
There is a large flotilla (10:30 am) of 200+ Pacific Loons one half mile offshore at the mouth of Santa Rosa Creek, Cambria. A few Brown Pelicans and cormorants are associating with them.
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Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 23, 2024 13:30 by Kaaren Perry
- Old Creek--Cayucos, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8875608&<ll...>,-120.8875608 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S169997639 - Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Same location where I reported the same bird on April 6 2024. Darkish hood, prominent eye crescents, mottled gray underparts, symmetrical black feathers on white tail, photos showing progression of underwing and upper molt. All dark primaries, clean white edges to secondaries. Bird stopped to bathe and preen before flying off with the arrival of a group of people approaching the creek. Poor lighting conditions but a few here for molt review."
Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 23, 2024 09:19 by Tom Edell
- Old Creek--Cayucos, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8875608&<ll...>,-120.8875608 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S169986759 - Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Showed up just before I closed out the checklist. One of the two present along the area beaches since at least February. Black bill with a slight droop, partial hood, partial/mottled hood, and broken white eye arcs, grayish sides and belly, black unmarked primaries. Legs looked dark in this morning's overcast sky. Tail showing dark outer and white inner feathers. Unlike the recent Laughing Gull photos from Morro Strand Beach, this bird has white edges on the ends of the tertials and lacks the flight feather wear shown on that bird. (Photos)"
Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 23, 2024 09:38 by Jay Carroll
- Doris Street Coastal Access, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.848252&<ll...>,-120.848252 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S169979806 - Media: 3 Photos, 1 Audio
- Comments: "Continuing immature male reported yesterday by Tom Edell; small oriole with yellow underparts, extensive black on chin and throat and also extending up onto lores, slightly decurved blue-black bill; it was singing occasionally and also vocalizing a "chuk" call; photos and recording."
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Date: 4/23/24 4:35 pm From: Tom Edell via groups.io <TEdell...> Subject: Re: [slocobirding] Laughing Gull Cayucos Creek mouth
The Laughing Gull showed up on the beach at Old Creek just as I was leaving
at 9:50, and based on Kaaren's report stayed into the afternoon. This is not
the same one most recently reported from Morro Strand State Beach. Today's
bird lacked the flight feather wear the Morro Strand bird showed in the most
recent photos. I have not seen both together since they were at Old Creek on
April 12. The Laughing Gull is fairly tolerant of beach walkers, but does
not tolerate dogs. There was a flock of over 200 Pacific Loons visible
offshore (with a scope) this morning.
Tom Edell
Cayucos, CA
From: <slocobirding...> <slocobirding...> On Behalf Of Kaaren
Perry
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 3:04 PM
To: Slocobirding <slocobirding...>
Subject: [slocobirding] Laughing Gull Cayucos Creek mouth
An immature Laughing Gull was again seen at the Cayucos creek mouth this
afternoon. (1:30 pm). It has visited this location more than once over the
past few weeks. At one time recently Tom Edell reported two seen together.
Also there today were Hermann's Gulls, Bonaparte's, California and Western
Gulls in small number. Many shorebirds scattered along the shore.
Date: 4/23/24 3:04 pm From: Kaaren Perry via groups.io <surfbird1...> Subject: [slocobirding] Laughing Gull Cayucos Creek mouth
An immature Laughing Gull was again seen at the Cayucos creek mouth this afternoon. (1:30 pm). It has visited this location more than once over the past few weeks. At one time recently Tom Edell reported two seen together.
Also there today were Hermann's Gulls, Bonaparte's, California and Western Gulls in small number. Many shorebirds scattered along the shore.
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Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) (6) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 20, 2024 13:40 by Caleb Stuckey
- Morro Bay Harbor, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.857&<ll...>,-120.857 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S169809476 - Comments: "Swimming in the water south of Morro Rock. Small ducks with white underside, white on sides of face with black patches. Upper body was various patterns of white, black and brown, likely in the process of molting."
Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 22, 2024 09:38 by Tom Edell
- Doris Street Coastal Access, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.848252&<ll...>,-120.848252 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S169850676 - Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Singing, immature male moving between trees by Doris Ave bay access road and west end of Mitchell Drive. Eventually flew across Cuesta Inlet toward Garden Street. When first seen it was singing in a small acacia next to the bay access but also spent time in another Acacia and a tall eucalyptus tree. This was a small oriole with a relatively short tail. When perched near a White-crowned Sparrow it's body appeared about the same length but slimmer, though the tail was longer than the sparrow's. It had a fairly small blue-gray bill (photos show black marks at the base of the lower mandible) and a slight droop starting near the tip. In the overcast sky, the bird mostly looked lemony yellow below and on the head, though the photos show some green on the head, nape, and back, and dark wings with weak wingbars and dark tertials with pale edges. The black throat was wide and the sides extended up into the lores. In addition to singing the bird was heard giving chatter calls."
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Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) (5)
- Reported Apr 21, 2024 13:21 by Heather O'Connor
- Morro Bay harbor mouth, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8658353&<ll...>,-120.8658353 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S169718613 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing Long-tailed Ducks on north beach of the Morro Bay sandspit peninsula. Four ducks with dark head and white eye patch, dark wings , white bellies. One duck with pale head, white belly."
Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum) (1)
- Reported Apr 20, 2024 09:00 by Pair of Wing-Nuts
- Avila Ranch Park, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6744351&<ll...>,-120.6744351 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S169604138 - Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Breeding adult bird with bright rufous crown cap, strong dark eye-line, pronounced supercilium, rufous/gray auriculars, brownish/gray nape and back, yellow throat and yellow wash on streaked breast, whitish belly, streaked flanks and yellow undertail. Observed at west end of large pond."
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Date: 4/21/24 8:43 am From: Freddy Howell via groups.io <jandfhowellz...> Subject: [slocobirding] Pacific Wlidlife Care ALERT!
Escaped educational Peregrine Falcon at Laguna Lake on 4/20/24. Born and raised in captivity. With me for 14 years, never lived in the wild. Banded with jesses on both legs. Please call if seen. (805)471-2373.
Jeri of PWC
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Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) (6)
- Reported Apr 20, 2024 13:40 by Roland Stuckey
- Morro Bay Harbor, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.857&<ll...>,-120.857 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S169567283 - Comments: "Swimming in the water south of Morro Rock. Small ducks with white underside, white on sides of face with black patches. Upper body was various patterns of white, black and brown, likely in the process of molting."
Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 20, 2024 11:40 by Stephanie Little
- Morro Strand State Beach, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8678892&<ll...>,-120.8678892 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S169511101 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing on shoreline in between campground kiosk and the creek outlet at the start of Toro Lane. Roosting with 4 WEGU, 1 BOGU, and 1 HEEG. Small gull, narrow white eye arcs, black bill, dark legs. The location and appearance of this bird looks similar to the photos posted by Mike Bush on April 16."
Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) (1)
- Reported Apr 18, 2024 12:05 by Gregory Smith
- Hwy 58 at Tule Elk Lane Pond (no internal access), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.0775409&<ll...>,-120.0775409 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S169547360 - Comments: "Perched on overhead electric wires. Kingbird-sized, whiteish from vent up to throat, black over remainder of body with white-tipped tail. Only seen from below and to one side..."
Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) (1)
- Reported Apr 20, 2024 09:35 by Jim Royer
- Cuesta Inlet, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.85222&<ll...>,-120.85222 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S169569036 - Comments: "The was the continuing adult male small oriole with the brick colored body and black back and head/hood that cut off abruptly at the upper chest. It was was coming to bottle brush on Garden Street near the inlet. I went to take a photo as it sat on top of an oak, but it flew back over Cuesta Inlet toward the end of Doris, where it had been seen lately. It was giving signal “chuck” notes, which first caught my attention. The black wings had bright white edges on the flight feathers and a white wing bar."
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Date: 4/19/24 11:18 pm From: eBird alert via groups.io <alert.ebird...> Subject: [slocobirding] [eBird Alert] San Luis Obispo County Rare Bird Alert
*** Species Summary:
- Elegant Tern (2 reports)
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Elegant Tern (Thalasseus elegans) (2)
- Reported Apr 19, 2024 13:40 by Terri Osborn
- Old Creek--Cayucos, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8875608&<ll...>,-120.8875608 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S169383418 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Small terns with shaggy black cap covering the eye, slender slightly drooping orange bill with orange yellow tip, light gray above and white below and dark legs. They were about the same size as the nearby Bonaparte's Gulls."
Elegant Tern (Thalasseus elegans) (3)
- Reported Apr 18, 2024 13:57 by Terri Osborn
- Santa Rosa Creek mouth, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.1102353&<ll...>,-121.1102353 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S169256805 - Comments: "Heard their distinctive karr-eek call first and then saw them flying just off shore. Light gray above and white below, shaggy black cap and slender orange bill. They tried to land in the middle of a large flock of gulls in the lagoon but were chased away by the gulls. They flew off headed south. (unable to get a decent photo)"
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Today 4/19 2 male Lark Bunting were seen at the stakeout and 3 miles into the monoment coming from California Valley 13 adult male Tricolored Blackbirds were on the fence line together. Nancy Mann and Mick Bondello -- Nancy Jean Mann San Luis Obispo <njmann50...> "A duck a day!!!!" William Henry "Hank" Deveraux, Jr.'
Date: 4/19/24 6:53 pm From: Claudia Freitas via groups.io <cfreitas365...> Subject: [slocobirding] Sparrows etc.
I still have one very bright White-crowned, one beautiful White-throated
and a host of Golden-crowned, most of which have bright gold crowns. I
have a couple that are still a bit brownish, grayish, barely gold on top.
Lots of Juncos. I saw a Lark sparrow a couple days ago.
This year we never saw a Fox sparrow but usually have at least one.
The weather up here at 1780’ is still going down to very low 40’s at night
with dense wet fog in the night and mornings. It does burn off but comes
back in late afternoon around 3 or 3:30.
Cliff swallows came as usual and repaired their many nests and got busy
laying eggs.
Claudia, in west Atascadero at 1700’ with a tiny view out to the ocean.
Date: 4/19/24 5:46 pm From: Kaaren Perry via groups.io <surfbird1...> Subject: [slocobirding] Wintering sparrow countdown, yard, Morro Bay
Well definitely getting close! As of today 4 Golden-crowned Sparrows and the single continuing White-throated Sparrow are still visiting daily. Last day here for our migratory species gambelii White-crowns to be seen was April 16.
Lucky you who live right along the coast and are treated to the songs and sights of our breeding non-migratory subspecies nuttalli White-crowns all spring. Saw and heard one belting out his song from a bush top at Sweet Springs this morning.
Date: 4/19/24 9:19 am From: Freddy Howell via groups.io <jandfhowellz...> Subject: [slocobirding] ‼️MCAS ACE Class: Intro to eBirding & Global Big Day, May 2 - May 14
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Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) (5)
- Reported Apr 18, 2024 16:00 by Tom Edell
- Morro Rock, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8670566&<ll...>,-120.8670566 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S169250666 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "I stopped briefly to look for the continuing Long-tailed Ducks. Five were in view at once across the harbor channel at the north tip of the Morro Bay Sandspit. Four with more extensive black on the head, one with a black cheek spot but otherwise fairly pale headed. (photos)"
Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 17, 2024 07:48 by Herb Elliott
- Pismo Creek mouth, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6392555&<ll...>,-120.6392555 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S169064956 - Media: 8 Photos, 2 Audio
- Comments: "... first reported on 15 Apr 2024 by Stephanie Little. This morning only one bird was present during my stay. The bird frequently dipped its long narrow lower mandible into the creek mouth "skimming" as it foraged. Occasionally vocalizing "yip" calls. Overall black infused with brown above with forehead and underparts white."
Gray Flycatcher (Empidonax wrightii) (1)
- Reported Apr 17, 2024 10:47 by Kathanne Lynch
- Carrizo Plain NM--KCL Campground, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.7350496&<ll...>,-119.7350496 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S169197141 - Comments: "I confirm seeing one GRAY FLYCATCHER, thanks to briefly passing "Nick and Jane" who discovered bird within prior hour.
Pale grey empid. No call (which I always want to hear for ID of any small empid).
Eyering, bold wingbars. Pale orange lower mandible on thick bill. Round head shared by several similar empids.
Location: Habitat same as region around KCL except at opening to good brush habitat for empids. Perched 100 meters south of camp's wooden corral shed. On trail out back of KCL group campground section and fenceline crossing road to private property sign."
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Date: 4/18/24 10:01 am From: William Bouton via groups.io <boutonbill...> Subject: [slocobirding] Almost molted into alternate plumage
Hi All,
During the last couple of months I’ve been watching some of the Lark Buntings that have been wintering on the Carrizo Plain, as they molt from immature or basic plumages into their beautiful black and white spring/summer look. Yesterday I observed a dozen individuals at least (they come and go). At one point, six obvious molting males were perched on the barbed wire at one time. Some have wondered if they would leave before the molt is complete. Some are very close to having their alternate breeding finery.
Some seem to me to be close to completing this springs molt. See a couple of pictures at:
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Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) (5) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 16, 2024 15:05 by Curtis Marantz
- Pismo Creek mouth, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6392555&<ll...>,-120.6392555 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S168991666 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "I saw five continuing skimmers moving about the beach both north and south of the mouth of Pismo Creek, standing together on the beach in various places, but also flushed multiple times by beachgoers. I heard at least one bird giving distinctive, "eernh" calls, but these birds were generally quiet. All five birds appeared similar, so the description below represents a composite.
These were relatively large, tern-like birds that were a bit smaller than nearby gulls, yet larger than Elegant Terns that were not too far away. These birds had unusually large bills on which the peg-like upper mandible was conspicuously shorter than a long, wedge-shaped lower mandible, but I did not compare the length of the bill relative to the width of the head. I thought the forehead was steep, but the crown was gently rounded to somewhat flattened, all on a head that was large for the size of the birds. I also thought these birds had stockier necks than those of the terns and their bodies were larger, full-chested, and with a posture that was barely more upright than horizontal. The wings were notably long and tapering to finely pointed tips that obscured the tail, but I was unable to discern the primary projection. The legs were short and relatively slim, but I failed to note the structure of the feet.
The plumage patterns were quite simple and with the feather coloring limited to black and white. Ghe forehead and the front part of the face were white, as were the lower part of the face and the underparts from thd throat down across the breast, belly, sides, flanks, and undertail coverts. Contrasting sharply with the white regions of the plumage, the crown, nape, back and sides of the neck, and the back and upperwings appeared to be entirely black. The sides of the head were also black through the eye and across the auriculars. The closed wings appeared to be almost entirely black, but I did once see a narrow, white stripe that appeared to represent the white band along the trailing edge of the open wing. I saw the rump and tail only on the flying birds, when I noted a black stripe down the rump and a mostly black tail, both contrasting with white at the sides of the rump and tail.
The bill was sharply bicolored, with the basal half of both mandibles a bright, scarlet-red and contrasting with black distally. The eyes were sufficiently dark as to appear black in the field and lacking contrast with the black plusage. The.legs were reddish in color, but duller than the base of the bill."
Elegant Tern (Thalasseus elegans) (3) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 16, 2024 15:05 by Curtis Marantz
- Pismo Creek mouth, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6392555&<ll...>,-120.6392555 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S168991666 - Comments: "Early in my visit I saw three terns standing on the lower beach, but the flew off shortly later. These were medium-sized terns with elongate bodies, long wings, somewhat ragged crests, and long, slim bills that tapered to pointed tips. I thought all were slimmer and more elongate than Royal Terns, and they had longer wings and shorter legs. All three birds had fully black caps that contrasted white on the lower part of the face, neck, and underparts. The back and the wings, at least in large part were light gray, but I cannot remember noting if the wingtips were darker, and I never saw the tail.
Each bird had a slimmer bill than that of a Royal Tern and one that tapered to a more finely pointed tip, but the color was about the same shade as orange juice. I thought the eyes were dark, but their precise color eluded me. I have no recollection of noting the color of the legs."
Palm Warbler (Western) (Setophaga palmarum palmarum) (2)
- Reported Apr 17, 2024 07:42 by Ann Stockert
- Oso Flaco Lake (not for beach/ocean), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6207848&<ll...>,-120.6207848 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S169049366 - Comments: "Continuing bird joined today by another male. Both in purty alternate! Both singing and chasing bushtits and each other around. Brownish warbler with ruddy crown, yellow throat and face, and yellow undertail. Constantly pumping tail. Husky chip call and YRWA-like song. Pics and audio tba."
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Date: 4/17/24 3:22 pm From: Kaaren Perry via groups.io <surfbird1...> Subject: [slocobirding] Wintering sparrows on the move?
Since early October we have been treated to daily yard visits by good numbers of the expected wintering sparrows. Primarily White-crowns, Golden-crowns, with Fox and Lincoln sparrows visiting less frequently over the time. A single White-throated Sparrow has been seen regularly since November 29, 2023. For the past 7 months the various sparrow species have been observed daily, dropping from the bushes to enjoy the anticipated seed toss.
Today when I went out to spread the seed only three birds appeared! A single White-crowned, gambelii sp, a Golden-crowned and the ever faithful White-throated. They appeared almost immediately. I patiently waited for more to arrive.
After about an hour I began to suspect that most of "our" wintering sparrows may be heading to their breeding grounds. I did a little review of their breeding territories on BOW. The White-throated Sparrow is know to breed from the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and east to New England and Newfoundland. White-crowned Sparrow gambelii ss. breeds from Alaska to the Hudson Bay. Golden-crowned breed from central and western Alaska to northwestern Washington. Long trips ahead for these 'little brown jobs"!
Our 2023 WTSP was last seen on April 29, 2023.
Maybe a few of the very same birds will revisit our yard next Fall?
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Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) (1)
- Reported Apr 16, 2024 08:17 by Mike Bush
- Morro Strand State Beach, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8678892&<ll...>,-120.8678892 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S168902550 - Comments: "Significantly smaller than surrounding Western Gulls, black bill, molting head mostly white with a gray line at the top of the nape, continuing darker gray through the mantle mixed with pale brown patches. White underside. Legs dark gray, not quite black."
Iceland Gull (Thayer's) (Larus glaucoides thayeri) (1)
- Reported Apr 16, 2024 07:39 by Tom Edell
- Old Creek--Cayucos, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8875608&<ll...>,-120.8875608 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S168943699 - Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "First cycle. Very similar looking to the bird I saw at Villa Creek (Estero Bluffs State Park) on 6 Apr 2024 with worn wing coverts, somewhat short dark bill transitioning to a dark tip with pink base, round pale head, mottled brown and white plumage, and brown primaries and secondaries. (Photos)"
Hammond's Flycatcher (Empidonax hammondii) (1)
- Reported Apr 15, 2024 06:41 by Pair of Wing-Nuts
- De Anza Trail--North Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6974933&<ll...>,-120.6974933 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S168848452 - Media: 1 Audio
- Comments: "Heard repeated "pip" calls from distant oak grove and arrived to record one last note before the bird went silent and could not be re-found. Lone "pip" call is just before 2 sec mark."
Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys) (12) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 15, 2024 10:08 by Herb Elliott
- Lark Bunting stake-out 2023-2024 (use only for birds at this location), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.7330033&<ll...>,-119.7330033 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S168849255 - Media: 6 Photos, 1 Audio
- Comments: "First reported Sat 9 Dec 2023 by Will Knowlton & Jacqueline Knowlton. My highest single count this morning was twelve; nine in flight while three perched on the barbed wire fence. Plumage of birds in the flock varied from partial to incomplete molting."
Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys) (8) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 10, 2024 14:38 by Ariela Gottschalk
- Lark Bunting stake-out 2023-2024 (use only for birds at this location), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.7330033&<ll...>,-119.7330033 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S168946271 - Comments: "Continuing birds at this location. Thick bill, white wing patch, streaky. Some males with black plumage coming in. Russ may have photos:"
Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys) (8) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 10, 2024 14:38 by Penny Principe
- Lark Bunting stake-out 2023-2024 (use only for birds at this location), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.7330033&<ll...>,-119.7330033 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S168929989 - Comments: "Continuing birds at this location. Thick bill, white wing patch, streaky. Some males with black plumage coming in. Russ may have photos:"
Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys) (8) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 10, 2024 14:38 by Susan Rittenhouse
- Lark Bunting stake-out 2023-2024 (use only for birds at this location), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.7330033&<ll...>,-119.7330033 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S168934176 - Comments: "Continuing birds at this location. Thick bill, white wing patch, streaky. Some males with black plumage coming in. Russ may have photos:"
Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) (1)
- Reported Apr 15, 2024 13:30 by Curtis Marantz
- Doris Street Coastal Access, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.848252&<ll...>,-120.848252 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S168850657 - Comments: "(singing and calling; I heard moments after my arrival a single series of jumbled whistles that sounded like the song of this species, followed by an extended period during which both "check" calls and chatters were given from the flowering eucalyptus tree, but I never did see the continuing oriole)"
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (2)
- Reported Apr 16, 2024 11:13 by Terri May
- Harmony Headlands State Park, Cambria US-CA 35.47755, -120.99244, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.992437&<ll...>,-120.992437 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S168947874 - Comments: "Observed from the parking lot by the gate that is on the down coast side. Flying back and forth across the road to trees that is on the side there side of the gate. Did not have an opportunity to get a decent picture due to them being so hyper. But because I was so close I got a very clear view with my binoculars."
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