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very preliminary highlights from Rancho Sta Fe CBC 12-27-20
Haven’t received all results yet from today's Rancho Sta Fe area CBC, but already a respectable 183 species (range of previous counts 145-202 species). Thanks to all who helped make this CBC happen &
Haven’t received all results yet from today's Rancho Sta Fe area CBC, but already a respectable 183 species (range of previous counts 145-202 species). Thanks to all who helped make this CBC happen &
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By Robert Patton
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Rancho Santa Fe CBC in San Dieguito Valley
Dear friends, As every year for the last ~25 years, for today’s Rancho Santa Fe CBC I covered the San Dieguito Valley from El Camino Real upstream to Calzada del Bosque. The adult Greater White-fronte
Dear friends, As every year for the last ~25 years, for today’s Rancho Santa Fe CBC I covered the San Dieguito Valley from El Camino Real upstream to Calzada del Bosque. The adult Greater White-fronte
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By Philip Unitt
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Lark Bunting & Clay-colored Sparrow
On the Rancho Santa Fe CBC, we stopped at Winterwood Lane Park in Mira Mesa. I had a quick view of a Lark Bunting we have so far been unable to relocate and a Clay-colored Sparrow. The bunting was per
On the Rancho Santa Fe CBC, we stopped at Winterwood Lane Park in Mira Mesa. I had a quick view of a Lark Bunting we have so far been unable to relocate and a Clay-colored Sparrow. The bunting was per
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By Jeff Spaulding
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Williamson’s Sapsucker and Varied Thrush
Both birds are continuing this morning by the pump house at Agua Dulce Creek. Female Williamson’s Sapsucker and male Varied Thrush. Barbara Wise San Diego
Both birds are continuing this morning by the pump house at Agua Dulce Creek. Female Williamson’s Sapsucker and male Varied Thrush. Barbara Wise San Diego
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By Barbara Wise
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Swan at Bataquitos Lagoon
A Swan continues this am, 12-27, in the lagoon. First observed in the north west area, seen from Camino Real and from Bataquitos trailhead. It was moving west along the north shore. Becky & Steve Turl
A Swan continues this am, 12-27, in the lagoon. First observed in the north west area, seen from Camino Real and from Bataquitos trailhead. It was moving west along the north shore. Becky & Steve Turl
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By golfbirdie25
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FYI: ‘Twas a trumpeter swan
Paul’s review of my photos leads to the conclusion that the La Costa swan is a trumpeter, not a tundra. Given its tameness, likely one of the feral birds from Lake San Marcos. Stan Walens, San Diego D
Paul’s review of my photos leads to the conclusion that the La Costa swan is a trumpeter, not a tundra. Given its tameness, likely one of the feral birds from Lake San Marcos. Stan Walens, San Diego D
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By Stan Walens
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Agua Hedionda Lagoon area CBC highlights (American Redstart)
Max Leibowitz, my mom, and myself covered the Agua Hedionda north area (main lagoon, residentially areas around, much of Tamarack Beach) and finished the day with 94 species. An early seawatch produce
Max Leibowitz, my mom, and myself covered the Agua Hedionda north area (main lagoon, residentially areas around, much of Tamarack Beach) and finished the day with 94 species. An early seawatch produce
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By Ryan Andrews
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Tundra swan on La Costa resort
The tundra swan reported earlier today is roosting on a pond on the La Costa Omni golf course. Not visible from outside the course. I was able to walk up within 6 feet of it and took a bunch of cell p
The tundra swan reported earlier today is roosting on a pond on the La Costa Omni golf course. Not visible from outside the course. I was able to walk up within 6 feet of it and took a bunch of cell p
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By Stan Walens
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Plumbeous Vireo at Sunset Ball Fields, TJRV, Saturday morning
Birded the Sunset Avenue Ball Fields in the Tijuana River Valley on Saturday morning, December 26, 2020. A Plumbeous Vireo was in the large sycamores and the other small trees that parallel the south
Birded the Sunset Avenue Ball Fields in the Tijuana River Valley on Saturday morning, December 26, 2020. A Plumbeous Vireo was in the large sycamores and the other small trees that parallel the south
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By Jeremiah Stock
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Adult TUNDRA swan Bataquitos lagoon east
An adult TUNDRA swan was briefly on the water, circle twice low and then flew east into the rising sun. Bright white swan showing only black legs and bill. CK
An adult TUNDRA swan was briefly on the water, circle twice low and then flew east into the rising sun. Bright white swan showing only black legs and bill. CK
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By C K Staurovsky
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bullocks oriole carlsbad
there were 2 together at 904 Seascape drive.carlsbad They were on both sides of street but mostly on the east side next to the apts,, did not vocalize much . Hopefully they will be there tomorrow phot
there were 2 together at 904 Seascape drive.carlsbad They were on both sides of street but mostly on the east side next to the apts,, did not vocalize much . Hopefully they will be there tomorrow phot
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By steve brad
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Grace's Warblers, Tricolored Heron numbers?, misc.
All three of our recent wintering Grace's Warblers in the county came back this year, all since October: Villa La Jolla Park in La Jolla for its fourth year, Crest Canyon in Del Mar for its fourth yea
All three of our recent wintering Grace's Warblers in the county came back this year, all since October: Villa La Jolla Park in La Jolla for its fourth year, Crest Canyon in Del Mar for its fourth yea
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By lehman.paul@verizon.net
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San Diego River Snow goose, Burrowing Owl. Tricolor Heron
Burrowing owl north of NW baseball field, Tricolor Heron in same area. Snow Goose north of skate park Mike Wittmer Escondido
Burrowing owl north of NW baseball field, Tricolor Heron in same area. Snow Goose north of skate park Mike Wittmer Escondido
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By Mike Wittmer
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Hammond's - follow'up
Folks, sorry for the apparent ID error from Dec 21, thanks to Paul Lehman for his follow-up on this- I had consulted on-line Aud Field Guides for audio reference, 'Call #2' for Dusky seemed to me like
Folks, sorry for the apparent ID error from Dec 21, thanks to Paul Lehman for his follow-up on this- I had consulted on-line Aud Field Guides for audio reference, 'Call #2' for Dusky seemed to me like
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By Paul Chad
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Dairy Mart Pond December 23, 2020
This afternoon, December 23rd, at about 3:30, a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was in a bare tree just south-west of the main Dairy Mart Pond parking lot. It was repeatedly hawking insects and displaying t
This afternoon, December 23rd, at about 3:30, a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was in a bare tree just south-west of the main Dairy Mart Pond parking lot. It was repeatedly hawking insects and displaying t
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By dan jehl
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LeConte's Thrashers at Old Spring Lake, Borrego Springs
Hi all, Spent 3 days in the Borrego Springs area where, after many years of similar fruitless searches, I finally got to observe LeConte's Thrashers. I observed two birds interacting at Old Spring Lak
Hi all, Spent 3 days in the Borrego Springs area where, after many years of similar fruitless searches, I finally got to observe LeConte's Thrashers. I observed two birds interacting at Old Spring Lak
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By Steve Perry
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Hermit Warbler at Agua Dulce, 12/22
Along with the continuing Varied Thrush and Williamson’s Sapsucker, there is an adult male Hermit Warbler. Unusual for this time of year, it was feeding along the creek area near where I first spotted
Along with the continuing Varied Thrush and Williamson’s Sapsucker, there is an adult male Hermit Warbler. Unusual for this time of year, it was feeding along the creek area near where I first spotted
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By Barbara
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Dropped pin Long-eared owls 7 messages
Dropped pin Near Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Should go there in high clearance and/or 4WD or AWD. Enter on sandy utilities pole road off of Borrego Valley Rd. 3007 Borrego Valley Rd
Dropped pin Near Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Should go there in high clearance and/or 4WD or AWD. Enter on sandy utilities pole road off of Borrego Valley Rd. 3007 Borrego Valley Rd
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By C K Staurovsky
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Genesee Highlands empid = Hammond's
Late morning Tuesday I checked out Paul Chad's report from yesterday of an interesting empidonax flycatcher at Genesee Highlands HOA Park in UTC. I quickly found the bird frequenting the southeast ext
Late morning Tuesday I checked out Paul Chad's report from yesterday of an interesting empidonax flycatcher at Genesee Highlands HOA Park in UTC. I quickly found the bird frequenting the southeast ext
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By lehman.paul@verizon.net
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Summer Tanager Borrego Springs
The Summer Tanager found by Paul Lehman and others during the Anza-Borrego Desert CBC is still present today, presumably a wintering bird. https://ebird.org/checklist/S77844349 Bob Theriault, Borrego
The Summer Tanager found by Paul Lehman and others during the Anza-Borrego Desert CBC is still present today, presumably a wintering bird. https://ebird.org/checklist/S77844349 Bob Theriault, Borrego
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By Robert Theriault
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