I'm told the young barn owl is branching appropriately and has his flight feathers. So, now to see if his parents come and feed him and help him navigate through to adulthood. There is a second one

Today, June 15, a summering Black Turnstone continues at J Street. Had a total of 5 "Black" Brant on San Diego Bay (1 Chula Vista bayfront, 1 Coronado Cays, 3 Delta Beach) which is more than the usual

Awakened this morning to crows attacking a baby barn owl that should not yet be out of the nest box. The bird is not yet totally well feathered and is maybe twenty feet from his nest box, in another

The San Diego pelagic trip on 13 June, sponsored by Buena Vista Audubon Society and aboard "Legacy" out to the 9-Mile and 30-Mile Banks and "the Corner" (up to 35 miles offshore) took place in

The Wood Stork is currently roosting in a tree above the Marabou Stork exhibit at the SD Zoo Safari Park. Rick Grove Carlsbad, CA

Hi Paul, Perhaps it's worth noting that a recent (2019) paper found an extensive hybrid zone between Allen's and Rufous Hummingbirds along the north coast of California and the south coast of

Just a reminder, folks- unlike prior (fishing vs whale-watch?) boats, this boat's snack-bar is in fact NOTHING more than that, i.e. no meals, not even e.g. a sandwich or hot dog or such, See you Sun!

First some miscellanea from today, 11 June. A very-rare-in-summer male Lesser Scaup and 2 Cattle Egrets were at the main Dairy Mart pond. The egrets may well be the same two individuals present

Hello all, The next Buena Vista Audubon pelagic trip is Sunday, June 13th. We will be aboard the 80 ft. Legacy out of Seaforth Sportfishing Landing in Mission Bay. Please plan to arrive no sooner

I arrived on Warner in residential Point Loma just before 8:00 in time for Alex to point out where the hepatic was sitting up in a eucalyptus tree and we heard it calling a bunch but could not see it

There is currently a female type Hepatic Tanager in the eucs along Warner about midway between Silver Gate and Catalina. Alex Abela San Diego

Ter Hurst and I tried for the Wood Stork at Lake Hodges again this morning. We managed to just miss it yesterday when Max and Donna had it fly over. We had no luck today. I think Ter got there just

Hi all, A bit belated of a message, but thought I would mention and give some tips of where I happen to spot the Wood Stork at Lake Hodges this morning for those considering chasing it at this

We had a Greater Yellowlegs at Lake Hodges this morning. Lisa Ruby Sabre Springs -- Lisa Ruby Sabre Springs

In the miscellanea category, landbird migrants have thinned considerably (no surprise!), with a migrant Pacific-slope Flycatcher at the Tijuana Estuary on 8 June, and a W. Wood-Pewee and Willow

On Sunday, June 6th, two small private boats went offshore out to the 30-Mile Bank and "the Corner," birding separately to and fro, but combining forces at the Corner. Seas and winds were light, but

On Saturday, June 5th, a Hammond's Flycatcher was in Coronado Cays (with a Willow and migrant(?) Pacific-slope). This ties the all-time late spring date for San Diego County. Photos of today's bird

Thanks Trent. I had trouble finding where to make comments on the CCC web page but eventually found the link for comments if you go to the "Thursday June 10" tab. However the email for sending

Apparently today is the last day to comment to the Coastal Commission on keeping the dog park on Fiesta Island as it is. Detailed instructions on how to comment are on the Fiesta Island Dogs Owners

Today, June 3, during coverage for the San Dieguito Lagoon monthly bird census by myself and Joni Ciarletta, successful brooding of nestling Yellow-crowned Night-herons (at least to this stage) was