---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <ebird-alert@...> Date: Tue, Jan 5, 2021 at 9:47 PM Subject: [eBird Alert] San Luis Obispo County Rare Bird Alert <daily> To: *** Species Summary: -

Today, after hearing reports of the Glaucous Gull (Herb Elliot), at Oso Flaco, we tried (unsuccessfully) to find it in the afternoon. Afterwards, we went to check Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve,

I did not see any rare or unusual bird species at Oso Flaco Lake this morning. However I did see a DEIR, which is the 4-letter code for the Draft Environmental Impact Report that State Parks is using

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <ebird-alert@...> Date: Mon, Jan 4, 2021 at 9:22 PM Subject: [eBird Alert] San Luis Obispo County Rare Bird Alert <daily> To: *** Species Summary: -

Apologies, I just found out that this bird is on private property and may involve trespassing without first obtaining permission to bird there. Kilian Hampl, Arroyo Grande

I just got back from Cypress Ridge Golf Course and pavilion area on the Mesa in Arroyo Grande where at about 1:00 P.M where I saw a possible BLACK RAIL. It was a small black bird, noticeably less

Yesterday morning there was a Rough-legged Hawk along Soda Lake Road in the Carrizo. It was seen where the road transitions from asphalt to gravel a little ways past the turnoff for Selby Campground.

Posting just in case anyone else saw it, or sees it. Flying 300-400’ above our street in Nipomo up on the Mesa , all pale, short even swimming wingbeats, long straight neck, non-black Bill (appeared

A good friend of mine Martha Sparta saw (and described to me for positive ID) the Zone-tailed Hawk feeding in the ground on the Sandspit hillside at Shark's Inlet loosely among similarly perched

I was out most of today seeing how many species I could find walking and cycling. Highlights included a Zone-tailed Hawk at about 7:30 am as it flew by the edge of the bay from a vulture morning roost

Hi and Happy New Birding Year, SLOCO-birders! Jeanne Miller and I saw Pat and Ann Vaughn at the Eastern Phoebe site and they helped us find the bird. It is regularly found within a few hundred feet of

I counted 67 Common Mergansers this afternoon. The 3 Wood Ducks that have been reported for several months were also seen. Jeanette Stone Atascadero

Nick Belardes photographed the Streak-backed Oriole this morning at campsite #3 and by the amphitheater at 10:15 AM. The Black-throated Sparrow was also seen today. More info and photos on Nick’s

Last winter 2018-19, I had the fun of an assortment of warblers visiting our yard for several weeks. Orange-crowned, Nashville, Hermit and Tennessee warblers were the prominent wintering warbler

The Zone-tailed hawk is currently being viewed out over the marshes from the east side of the Marina Boardwalk trail, east side. Liam Hampl Arroyo Grande

Saw the hawk this morning December 31st around 10:00 ish. He flew around the marina, then perched in the Eucalyptus trees near the Bayside Cafe. He posed long enough for some photos, then flew off

Went to try to find the zoned tailed hawk, saw a prairie falcon instead. Approx 10:00 am, Dec. 31, Thursday. Eastern end of the marina fly by! Tyson and Kristi. Osos, SLO.

The rare Black-throated Sparrow continued to be seen this morning at the entrance to the campground, near the restrooms. Seems to be his schedule, feed in the open area in the early morning and then

Present in marina at 7:40AM. Perched near slip 5. Flew off over marsh, caught a bird, abe returned to same area. Then flew eastward in marina with prey item. Carol Comeau Los Osos

To add just a little more of my observations to Tom's afternoon report. It was mostly observed this afternoon from the east end of the parking area and boardwalk as it flew over the estuary, once