Here are a few findings from some simple on-line research over the past few hours. Anhinga species (4 world wide), do not seem to be kept regularly in zoos, though there was one in recent years at San

I don’t have that much to add. While we were chatting I saw a high dark bird gliding and thought I might have an Ibis. When I got my bins on it, saw the cormorant-like yellow bill and mentioned to

Just received word that escaped African Darters have been seen in the south state in the past. I'll leave it to others to consider the likelihood of one making its way up here, or to discover whether

Around 10:30 this morning, Aaron Maizlish and I were standing at the north end of the Fort Scott ball field discussing how to judge the odd weather in regards to where to search for birds. The wind

I may be ruining what reputation I have , but I believe we just had an Anhinga soaring south of Ft Scott, quite distant, but showing the classic shape from beneath and then in profile as it broke its

A very strange flight profile just headed sw from ft scottt Anhinga like soaring Look up Brian Fitch

xeno-canto has this call of the Swainson’s Thrush recorded. Cat.nr.# XC355191 by Thomas Magarian, 6-16-2016 from Bowman Lake GNP, Flathead County, Montana, 25 seconds. Thomas Magarian has multiple

Yup - it's a Swainson's Thrush, making its "Whit-burrr" (or Churr) call. Thanks to Alvaro Jaramillo, John Sterling, Ralph and Josiah for their insights. There was an interesting mix of opinions,

Gorgeous morning for a brief visit to Pier 94. Lot's of butterfly and bee activity in the uplands. Surprised to see the continuing male EURASIAN WIGEON loafing in the Hanson "pond" which is quickly

Nothing to match the magnitude of yesterday's six (6!) rare species newly found in SF, but on our neighborhood walk this morning my wife and I saw or heard singles of Olive-sided Flycatcher,

Landed in northeast corner of garden just as rain stopped- then flew East.

Richard, I believe Ralph has it correct that it is Swainson's Thrush. Greg Budney

I’m guessing it’s the churr call of a Swainson’s Thrush but am looking forward to seeing other opinions. Ralph McKinnon SF

Will be interested in knowing what this is. Sounds very similar to what I heard in my yard today. Kim SF Be Kind. Lady Karma is Always Watching.

Hi all Earlier this evening I made it down to El Polin and, in the company of Connor Cochrane, whiffed on grosbeaks though there were multiple Swainson's Thrush, Scrub Jays, Song Sparrows and a bunch

A pair of Lawrence’s Goldfinches were seen 50 meters below the trees where the Yellow-throated Warbler was seen, in Phecalia plant. They soon left and circled north and where not refound. Good

Wow, that has to be the best yard-bird sighting anywhere of the current Shelter-in-Place era yet! Way to go Max and Marc! I’ll be looking out my window (two miles north) now. For the Peninsula

The Lara's saw it at San Jose Avenue and Goeth Street, right on the SF-San Mateo border. It was first spotted by Max's son, Marc. Good skywatching! Peter

Heads up, this morning I had a Yellow-throated Warbler singing a few houses away from my own. A nice song to hear from bed for sure! I was able to see it after a bit, but sadly I only have recordings

Just got a photo of a MIKI by Max Lara, taken at about 11:30 while looking for the ibis. Not sure where yet but near Lake Merced, I believe. Peter