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Aleutian Cackling Geese, G. White-fronted Goose 11-07
The 7 Cackling Geese reported by Paul Lehman 11-06, had moved from the Sod Farm to the main Dairy Mart Pond, noon 11-07, and had gained the company of a Greater White Goose. Dave Povey Dulzura
The 7 Cackling Geese reported by Paul Lehman 11-06, had moved from the Sod Farm to the main Dairy Mart Pond, noon 11-07, and had gained the company of a Greater White Goose. Dave Povey Dulzura
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Blue-footed Booby at Imperial Beach
I saw a Blue-footed Booby from the sand berm at the south end of Sea Coast Blvd. this morning a little after 8 a.m. The bird was scope distance over a huge Brown Pelican and Common Dolphin feeding con
I saw a Blue-footed Booby from the sand berm at the south end of Sea Coast Blvd. this morning a little after 8 a.m. The bird was scope distance over a huge Brown Pelican and Common Dolphin feeding con
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SDFO and Grande's New Years Day pelagic.
The SDFO New Years Day Pelagic 5.5 hour trip is now open to all birders. The trip departs at 8 a.m. Jan.1, 2014, and will return at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $35. Call 619 223-1627. for reservations. Last
The SDFO New Years Day Pelagic 5.5 hour trip is now open to all birders. The trip departs at 8 a.m. Jan.1, 2014, and will return at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $35. Call 619 223-1627. for reservations. Last
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Otay Lakes, Franklin's Gull
I ran down to Lower Otay Lake a little after 3 p.m. this afternoon, to look for Colleen's Franklin's Gull. It took about a half hour to find the bird which was down by the dam, behind the float barrie
I ran down to Lower Otay Lake a little after 3 p.m. this afternoon, to look for Colleen's Franklin's Gull. It took about a half hour to find the bird which was down by the dam, behind the float barrie
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Saturday, Jan. 18th pelagic
Gary Nunn, Tom Blackman, Mike Goldhammer, and I birded south from San Diego Bay to the Coronado Canyon (Mex.), then up the Nine Mile Bank to west of La Jolla. Partial list; NORTHERN FUMAR (3) numbers
Gary Nunn, Tom Blackman, Mike Goldhammer, and I birded south from San Diego Bay to the Coronado Canyon (Mex.), then up the Nine Mile Bank to west of La Jolla. Partial list; NORTHERN FUMAR (3) numbers
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pelagic misc.notes
A reminder that the next scheduled pelagic trips aboard the Grande are S.D. Audubon Bird Festival trips out of Mission Bay, Feb. 27, 28, Mar. 1st and 2nd. and must be booked thru The SDAS Bird Festiva
A reminder that the next scheduled pelagic trips aboard the Grande are S.D. Audubon Bird Festival trips out of Mission Bay, Feb. 27, 28, Mar. 1st and 2nd. and must be booked thru The SDAS Bird Festiva
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FOS Black-chinned Sparrow
I saw an adult male Black-chinned Sparrow in the canyon behind the house this morning. I usually pick up singing BCSP in the first week of April. As this bird was silent, he may not yet be on territor
I saw an adult male Black-chinned Sparrow in the canyon behind the house this morning. I usually pick up singing BCSP in the first week of April. As this bird was silent, he may not yet be on territor
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Spring BVAS/Grande pelagics
Three 2014 BVAS/Grande Spring Pelagic Trips are planned and can be booked now at (619) 223-1627 Apr. 27 8 hr. trip Is about 2/3 full and the "Early Bird" price ends Saturday Apr. 5th. May 17 12 hr. tr
Three 2014 BVAS/Grande Spring Pelagic Trips are planned and can be booked now at (619) 223-1627 Apr. 27 8 hr. trip Is about 2/3 full and the "Early Bird" price ends Saturday Apr. 5th. May 17 12 hr. tr
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Apr. 13, 2014 pelagic observation
Matt Sadowski, Gary Nunn and I made a large loop out of Mission Bay up to La Jolla, then out along the La Jolla Canyon to the Thirty Mile Bank, south along the Thirty Mile to the south end, and back a
Matt Sadowski, Gary Nunn and I made a large loop out of Mission Bay up to La Jolla, then out along the La Jolla Canyon to the Thirty Mile Bank, south along the Thirty Mile to the south end, and back a
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"Eastern" Fox Sparrow at FRNC
I saw a bright red Fox Sparrow along the western fence behind the admin bldg., this morning around 9:45 a.m. This bird was not shy. Dave Povey Dulzura
I saw a bright red Fox Sparrow along the western fence behind the admin bldg., this morning around 9:45 a.m. This bird was not shy. Dave Povey Dulzura
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Spring pelagic trips.
Just a quick reminder that next Saturday, May 17th., is the BVAS/Grande 12hr. pelagic. As of this morning there are two spots left. The June 7th. trip is now about half full. Call 619 223-1627 to book
Just a quick reminder that next Saturday, May 17th., is the BVAS/Grande 12hr. pelagic. As of this morning there are two spots left. The June 7th. trip is now about half full. Call 619 223-1627 to book
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May 17th. Grande Pelagic (on the Pacific Queen)
The Saturday May 17th. had several highlights among which were 2 BLACK-FOOTED ALBATROSS, one over the Thirty Mile Bank, one over the San Diego Trough. We found a small storm-petrel raft as we neared t
The Saturday May 17th. had several highlights among which were 2 BLACK-FOOTED ALBATROSS, one over the Thirty Mile Bank, one over the San Diego Trough. We found a small storm-petrel raft as we neared t
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Craveri's Murrelets, Ashy Storm-Petrels, N. Fulmar
Sunday July 13, 2014. Tom Blackman, Peter Ginsburg, Gary Nunn, and I did a run up the Nine Mile Bank across the San Diego Trough to the north end of the Thirty Mile Bank. The day's highlights were a p
Sunday July 13, 2014. Tom Blackman, Peter Ginsburg, Gary Nunn, and I did a run up the Nine Mile Bank across the San Diego Trough to the north end of the Thirty Mile Bank. The day's highlights were a p
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Re; Tuesday July 15, 2014 Whale watching pelagic and Coronado Is.
To expand on Nancy Christensen report. The whale watching trip left Mission Bay and proceeded west to about 6-7 n. miles then turned south along the inside of the Nine MiIe Bank. Then on down to Middl
To expand on Nancy Christensen report. The whale watching trip left Mission Bay and proceeded west to about 6-7 n. miles then turned south along the inside of the Nine MiIe Bank. Then on down to Middl
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more Craveri's Murrelets
Neil Hayward, Gerri Buck, Tom Blackman, and I dodged around thunder cells to get offshore Wednesday morning. The most abundant species for the day were Black-vented Shearwaters, and Red-necked Phalaro
Neil Hayward, Gerri Buck, Tom Blackman, and I dodged around thunder cells to get offshore Wednesday morning. The most abundant species for the day were Black-vented Shearwaters, and Red-necked Phalaro
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Wilson's & Least Storm-Petrel, Craveri's Murrelet, and other pelagic notes.
Guy McCaskie, Peter Ginsburg Justin Bosler, and I headed offshore Saturday. Two goals were to first to check on the location of the CRAVERI'S MURRELETS being seen over the deep water inside the top of
Guy McCaskie, Peter Ginsburg Justin Bosler, and I headed offshore Saturday. Two goals were to first to check on the location of the CRAVERI'S MURRELETS being seen over the deep water inside the top of
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Sept. 14, 2014 pelagic Craveri's Murrelets, Least Storm-Petrels and misc.
Gary Nunn, Bruce Rideout, Matt Sadowski and I did a scouting trip offshore yesterday. Conditions were a little tough for a small boat, so we gave only minimal coverage to the area were storm-petrel ra
Gary Nunn, Bruce Rideout, Matt Sadowski and I did a scouting trip offshore yesterday. Conditions were a little tough for a small boat, so we gave only minimal coverage to the area were storm-petrel ra
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Oystercatchers, and FRNC misc.
I spent the morning birding Fort Rosecrans Natl. Cemetery. Found things rather quiet early but chased around a Blackpoll/Bay-breasted type warbler on the west side. The bird was moving quickly west th
I spent the morning birding Fort Rosecrans Natl. Cemetery. Found things rather quiet early but chased around a Blackpoll/Bay-breasted type warbler on the west side. The bird was moving quickly west th
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Brown Booby, Oystercatchers, and Craveri's Murrelets
The first fall Buena Vista Audubon and Grande trip was Sunday Sept. 21st. Weather and sea conditions were very nice. Unfortunately birding was tough today. The warm water locally seems to moved our lo
The first fall Buena Vista Audubon and Grande trip was Sunday Sept. 21st. Weather and sea conditions were very nice. Unfortunately birding was tough today. The warm water locally seems to moved our lo
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Black-and-White Warbler at Nester Park
Saw a Black-and -White Warbler in the willows at Nestor Park mid-morning. Seems to me that's a returning bird? Dave Povey Dulzura
Saw a Black-and -White Warbler in the willows at Nestor Park mid-morning. Seems to me that's a returning bird? Dave Povey Dulzura
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