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El Cajon: Hermit Warbler - 12/10/18
An adult, female Hermit Warbler was in the pine trees by the closed, southeastern bathroom next to the dog run in Wells Park yesterday afternoon. (I accidentally sent this post to the old group yester
An adult, female Hermit Warbler was in the pine trees by the closed, southeastern bathroom next to the dog run in Wells Park yesterday afternoon. (I accidentally sent this post to the old group yester
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Pine Valley: Golden-crowned Kinglets - 2/16/18
At least two Golden-crowned Kinglets were unexpected along Corte Madera Road, just west of Old Highway 80 today, along with a few Slate-colored and one Cassiar's Junco. One Gray-headed Junco was along
At least two Golden-crowned Kinglets were unexpected along Corte Madera Road, just west of Old Highway 80 today, along with a few Slate-colored and one Cassiar's Junco. One Gray-headed Junco was along
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Steve Ritt
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Emory Cove: Tricolored Heron - 11/12/17
Bird is just north of the parking area for South Bay Marine Ecological Preserve, across from the call box marked "75-126". Moving NW. Steve Ritt San Diego, CA
Bird is just north of the parking area for South Bay Marine Ecological Preserve, across from the call box marked "75-126". Moving NW. Steve Ritt San Diego, CA
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Steve Ritt
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Super-belated Hammond's report from El Monte CP - 2/26/17
Mel's report of the Hammond's Fly at Balboa reminded me that I never posted about one that was at El Monte County Park in Lakeside last Sunday during the bird fest. It was just behind and east of the
Mel's report of the Hammond's Fly at Balboa reminded me that I never posted about one that was at El Monte County Park in Lakeside last Sunday during the bird fest. It was just behind and east of the
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Steve Ritt
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Famosa Slough, OB: cont. Tropical, Plumbeous, 2 Black-and-whites - 1/14/17
A Tropical Kingbird was on the west side of Famosa Slough this morning; very likely the same bird that was last seen over a month ago. A returning Plumbeous Vireo and two Black-and-white Warblers were
A Tropical Kingbird was on the west side of Famosa Slough this morning; very likely the same bird that was last seen over a month ago. A returning Plumbeous Vireo and two Black-and-white Warblers were
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Steve Ritt
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ERROR: Silver Strand: Tricolored Heron - 1/8/17
Sorry y'all. I screwed up. Sincere apologies to anyone who went out of their way to chase this yesterday. Apparently the bird was a Reddish Egret. I don't know how we screwed this up. REEG was our fir
Sorry y'all. I screwed up. Sincere apologies to anyone who went out of their way to chase this yesterday. Apparently the bird was a Reddish Egret. I don't know how we screwed this up. REEG was our fir
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Silver Strand: Tricolored Heron - 1/8/17
Tom, It's at the north end of the cove that is north of Loews Coronado Bay Resort. Steve Ritt
Tom, It's at the north end of the cove that is north of Loews Coronado Bay Resort. Steve Ritt
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Steve Ritt
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Silver Strand: Tricolored Heron - 1/8/17
The TRHE is on the bay side of Silver Strand State Beach, at the north end of the paved path. Flocks of 6-8 Northern Rough-winged Swallows are moving around here and at Tijuana Slough this morning. A
The TRHE is on the bay side of Silver Strand State Beach, at the north end of the paved path. Flocks of 6-8 Northern Rough-winged Swallows are moving around here and at Tijuana Slough this morning. A
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Steve Ritt
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Poinsettia area: rarities from O'side CBC - 12/30/16
At 3:30 this afternoon there was a first cycle Thayer's, first cycle Glaucous-winged, and adult Herring Gull on the aquaculture floats at Agua Hedionda. Another good-looking, potential Thayer's was ph
At 3:30 this afternoon there was a first cycle Thayer's, first cycle Glaucous-winged, and adult Herring Gull on the aquaculture floats at Agua Hedionda. Another good-looking, potential Thayer's was ph
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Steve Ritt
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Chollas Lake: Mew Gull - 12/20/16
Of slight interest due to the inland location was a 1c Mew Gull at Chollas Lake this afternoon. Steve Ritt San Diego, CA
Of slight interest due to the inland location was a 1c Mew Gull at Chollas Lake this afternoon. Steve Ritt San Diego, CA
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Steve Ritt
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Chula Vista: Chestnut-sided, Plumbeous, RB Sap, "Storm" Wigeon - 12/9/16
While scouting some private property in Chula Vista today for the CBC, I had a Chestnut-sided, Black-throated Gray, and Yellow Warbler, Plumbeous Vireo, and another newly-established flock of Scaly-br
While scouting some private property in Chula Vista today for the CBC, I had a Chestnut-sided, Black-throated Gray, and Yellow Warbler, Plumbeous Vireo, and another newly-established flock of Scaly-br
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Steve Ritt
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SD River: sleeping Franklin's - 11/6/16
The Franklin's Gull was sleeping alone on the last grass patch at the west end of Quivira Way after dark tonight. Cat food. The Burrowing Owl continued on the south side of the river, east of the Spor
The Franklin's Gull was sleeping alone on the last grass patch at the west end of Quivira Way after dark tonight. Cat food. The Burrowing Owl continued on the south side of the river, east of the Spor
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Steve Ritt
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Escondido/WAP: Zone-tailed Hawk - 9/22/16
A returning Zone-tailed Hawk was at the Wild Animal Park in Escondido yesterday. One Cattle Egret was also present. An early-ish Plumbeous Vireo was in the Laguna Mountains on Sunday (9/18/16), near M
A returning Zone-tailed Hawk was at the Wild Animal Park in Escondido yesterday. One Cattle Egret was also present. An early-ish Plumbeous Vireo was in the Laguna Mountains on Sunday (9/18/16), near M
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Steve Ritt
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SD River: Yellow-crowned NH's - 5/13/16
I don't think anyone's reported on these in a while, but two, adult Yellow-crowned Night Herons continued near the Sports Arena bridge this morning. One bird flew directly towards the private apartmen
I don't think anyone's reported on these in a while, but two, adult Yellow-crowned Night Herons continued near the Sports Arena bridge this morning. One bird flew directly towards the private apartmen
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Steve Ritt
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Balboa Park: Black Swifts - 5/6/16
Yesterday evening, just before 7 pm, approximately seven Black Swifts were seen flying low over Bird Park (the NE corner of Balboa Park) headed WNW. Sorry for the delayed post, as I didn't have my pho
Yesterday evening, just before 7 pm, approximately seven Black Swifts were seen flying low over Bird Park (the NE corner of Balboa Park) headed WNW. Sorry for the delayed post, as I didn't have my pho
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Steve Ritt
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Lake Cuyamaca: Yellow-headed BB(s) - 4/9/16
Probably two adult, male Yellow-headed Blackbirds were at Lake Cuyamaca this afternoon. One was seen flying WNW over the fields to the north of the lake. A probable second bird was then seen on the ca
Probably two adult, male Yellow-headed Blackbirds were at Lake Cuyamaca this afternoon. One was seen flying WNW over the fields to the north of the lake. A probable second bird was then seen on the ca
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Steve Ritt
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TRV: Northern Waterthrush - 3/30/16
There was a Northern Waterthrush in the small pond on the west side of Saturn Boulevard, just north of Sunset Avenue yesterday. The J Street Reddish Egret continued. Steve Ritt San Diego, CA
There was a Northern Waterthrush in the small pond on the west side of Saturn Boulevard, just north of Sunset Avenue yesterday. The J Street Reddish Egret continued. Steve Ritt San Diego, CA
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Steve Ritt
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Hollins Lake/MTRP: American Bittern - 3/19/16
Somewhat unusual just this far inland, a close-up American Bittern was calling loudly at the southeastern corner of the open part/the channel into the reeds of Hollins Lake at Mission Trails Regional
Somewhat unusual just this far inland, a close-up American Bittern was calling loudly at the southeastern corner of the open part/the channel into the reeds of Hollins Lake at Mission Trails Regional
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Steve Ritt
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Alternative Lawrence's site - Holy Cross Cemetery
I just did a very quick drive through Holy Cross Cemetery in Chollas View to see if a flock of LAGO were still lingering, and, yes, they are. About a month ago I had about 20 birds in the SE corner of
I just did a very quick drive through Holy Cross Cemetery in Chollas View to see if a flock of LAGO were still lingering, and, yes, they are. About a month ago I had about 20 birds in the SE corner of
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Steve Ritt
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Lindo Solitary, Penasquitos Lewis' - late reports
Late reports here, but the Solitary Sandpiper continued at Lindo Lakes yesterday, 8 March. We didn't have any time to look for the Cattle Egrets there or on Willow Road. The adult Lewis' Woodpecker co
Late reports here, but the Solitary Sandpiper continued at Lindo Lakes yesterday, 8 March. We didn't have any time to look for the Cattle Egrets there or on Willow Road. The adult Lewis' Woodpecker co
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Steve Ritt
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