My 2 cents on the goose, this bird does not look like a hybrid Barnacle x Canada Goose. More than likely a domestic cross.

Hi folks, Probably the easiest way to view the photos is to click this link: https://ebird.org/checklist/S83959317 I don't claim any special knowledge on Barnacle x Canada Goose ID, but I would think

My ebird checklist containing photos of what I believe is a Barnacle x Canada goose hybrid is S83959317. Camden Park is in Elk Grove and can be found on Google map, location can also be found on the

This morning about 8:30 at Camden Park I think I saw a Barnacle/Canada goose hybrid. It has the white facial markings of a Barnacle and the rest appears to be Canada type. It was in the pond area

A link to your ebird checklist would be very helpful. Adam Panto, Placerville

I met up with Xavier Sandoval earlier this morning for our first Cassin's Kingbird survey of this season. We saw two Cassin's Kingbirds in an apparent territorial contest, as well as one adult

Dear Birders, I was behind the Farm Center gate from about 06:30 to 14:15 today, covering my usual route for the monthly bird survey there. That's not likely to be possible tomorrow, since the rising

Yesterday, March 19, the first pair of Barn Swallows returned to my house and seemed quite familiar with the place, very likely a returning couple from previous years. A Swainson’s Hawk circled

Hello all, Here in Redding there has recently been an orange-crowned Cassin’s Finch, and the report included pictures, joining with our many other Cassin’s Finches during the valley invasion

Dear Birders, I just noticed that I misplaced the insertion of loggerhead shrike into the 15 March list. It should be after Say’s phoebe rather than before. The comment attending the phoebe entry

Where I live in the sierra foothills, I have seen yellow Purple Finches more often than House. I once saw at least 3 in a flock of 20 at a feeder. Asher Perla Oregon House

I had a strawberry blonde Purple Finch several years ago. Pics here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S41628739 Apparently this happens but is quite rare-- much rarer than in House Finch. -- Steve

Dear Birders, I've been seeking birds at the Cosumnes River Preserve in southern Sacramento County most days this past week. I found nothing really unusual. The water is being drawn down or off the

Hello everyone, I thought some of you might find this bird of interest. Purple Finches have been regular in my yard since the beginning of December and for the last few weeks, their numbers have

Today on my way back to the Peninsula from Sacramento, to took a detour along Robinson Road in Rio Vista and discovered a SAGE THRASHER near the silver barn on the east end of Robinson Road near

Hi all, I am wondering if anyone knows if the Broad-billed Hummingbird is still around. Yes, I’ve seen it, and I’m thinking that everyone who wanted to see it, saw it, so there aren’t anymore

This sapsucker cross was seen today in the Oak tree going up the hill and gully at far end of the park. For photo see the checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S83516637 Sami LaRocca Woodland, CA

This Swainson's Hawk, soaring over the slough at Caswell Memorial State Park, was a first-of-season for me. . Sal Salerno, Modesto

Dear Birders, This morning I did the monthly bird survey on the Lost Slough route. I turned up 77 species, a tally a bit poorer than average for the date and conditions. I turned up nothing really

Hey all, Just wanted to give a heads up that Max Brodie and I refound the male Red-naped Sapsucker that was first found in early February by Gavin Stacey at Rollingwood Bluffs. It was seen here along