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Purple Martins seemingly nesting at intersection of Las Pilitas Rd and West Pozo Rd
On April 15, I spent an enjoyable couple of hours watching and photographing Lewis’s Woodpeckers at the stakeout spot at the intersection of Las Pilitas Road and West Pozo Road. While thus engaged, I
On April 15, I spent an enjoyable couple of hours watching and photographing Lewis’s Woodpeckers at the stakeout spot at the intersection of Las Pilitas Road and West Pozo Road. While thus engaged, I
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Kevin Zimmer
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FOS Calliope Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird in N Atascadero
Yesterday (Saturday, April 16), along with the intermittent drizzle, cool temperatures, and wind gusts, we experienced a surge of bird activity at our feeders, mostly dominated by a non-stop processio
Yesterday (Saturday, April 16), along with the intermittent drizzle, cool temperatures, and wind gusts, we experienced a surge of bird activity at our feeders, mostly dominated by a non-stop processio
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Kevin Zimmer
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Orioles back in N Atascadero
As of yesterday (Friday, 3/18) both Hooded and Bullock’s Orioles were back in our neighborhood (Bullock’s actually first seen by Bill Rucci on 3/15), and, as of this morning, both males of both specie
As of yesterday (Friday, 3/18) both Hooded and Bullock’s Orioles were back in our neighborhood (Bullock’s actually first seen by Bill Rucci on 3/15), and, as of this morning, both males of both specie
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Kevin Zimmer
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FOS Pacific-slope Flycatcher in Atascadero
Our FOS Pacific-slope Flycatcher was calling along Graves Creek on our property this afternoon, in the same spot where a pair has nested the past two years. This strikes me as a moderately early arriv
Our FOS Pacific-slope Flycatcher was calling along Graves Creek on our property this afternoon, in the same spot where a pair has nested the past two years. This strikes me as a moderately early arriv
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Kevin Zimmer
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hybrid sapsucker along the Bob Jones Trail
Just to add to Tom Edell’s post regarding the sapsuckers along the Bob Jones Trail: In addition to the plumage distinctions between the hybrid and the Red-naped Sapsucker that Tom mentioned, one of th
Just to add to Tom Edell’s post regarding the sapsuckers along the Bob Jones Trail: In addition to the plumage distinctions between the hybrid and the Red-naped Sapsucker that Tom mentioned, one of th
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Kevin Zimmer
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FOS Pine Siskins in north Atascadero
Just recorded our first of season Pine Siskin in the backyard, then looked out the front and there were 9 on the feeders at once, so they’ve apparently returned en masse! In other yard news, so far, w
Just recorded our first of season Pine Siskin in the backyard, then looked out the front and there were 9 on the feeders at once, so they’ve apparently returned en masse! In other yard news, so far, w
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Kevin Zimmer
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Summer Tanager & Tennessee Warbler in Atascadero
I spent most of the morning keeping tabs on our backyard, hoping for migrants coming in to our pond/fountain to drink or bathe. First up was a Warbling Vireo, which I’ve seen coming to bathe in the fo
I spent most of the morning keeping tabs on our backyard, hoping for migrants coming in to our pond/fountain to drink or bathe. First up was a Warbling Vireo, which I’ve seen coming to bathe in the fo
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Kevin Zimmer
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FOS Baird's Sandpiper on Morro Bay Sandspit
I hiked the length of the Morro Bay Sandspit (9 miles roundtrip) again yesterday (Wednesday, August 25). Nothing rare to report, but I did photograph a nice juvenile Baird’s Sandpiper (my FOS) hanging
I hiked the length of the Morro Bay Sandspit (9 miles roundtrip) again yesterday (Wednesday, August 25). Nothing rare to report, but I did photograph a nice juvenile Baird’s Sandpiper (my FOS) hanging
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Kevin Zimmer
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correction on Black-bellied Plover count
One correction to my just posted shorebird counts from the Morro Bay sandspit: On 8/14, I recorded 347 Black-bellied Plovers (NOT 247). I should emphasize that all of these counts represent 1-way (uni
One correction to my just posted shorebird counts from the Morro Bay sandspit: On 8/14, I recorded 347 Black-bellied Plovers (NOT 247). I should emphasize that all of these counts represent 1-way (uni
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Kevin Zimmer
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Pacific Golden-Plover and other shorebirds update from Morro Bay Sandspit
I hiked the Morro Bay Sandspit yesterday (8/14) from the beach access at Sandspit Road parking lot (Montaña de Oro SP) north, all the way to the jetty, mainly intent on checking out changes in shorebi
I hiked the Morro Bay Sandspit yesterday (8/14) from the beach access at Sandspit Road parking lot (Montaña de Oro SP) north, all the way to the jetty, mainly intent on checking out changes in shorebi
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Kevin Zimmer
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yesterday's morning flight on West Cuesta Ridge
In re-reading my post from last night about yesterday’s morning flight of migrants on West Cuesta Ridge, I see that I managed to leave one of the most common species off the list entirely! Bill and I
In re-reading my post from last night about yesterday’s morning flight of migrants on West Cuesta Ridge, I see that I managed to leave one of the most common species off the list entirely! Bill and I
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Kevin Zimmer
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spectacular morning migrant flight on West Cuesta Ridge, including a very rare spring record of Virginia's Warbler!
This morning (Wednesday, 4/28), Bill Rucci and I went up to West Cuesta Ridge, in part, to look for Mountain Quail in places where I had excellent luck in finding them last year in April and May, but
This morning (Wednesday, 4/28), Bill Rucci and I went up to West Cuesta Ridge, in part, to look for Mountain Quail in places where I had excellent luck in finding them last year in April and May, but
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Kevin Zimmer
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migration update for Atascadero
After what has been a very strange, seemingly delayed Spring migration, at least in Atascadero, I’ve noted a marked uptick in migrants over the past 3 days. Hummingbird numbers and diversity are still
After what has been a very strange, seemingly delayed Spring migration, at least in Atascadero, I’ve noted a marked uptick in migrants over the past 3 days. Hummingbird numbers and diversity are still
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Kevin Zimmer
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Le Conte's Thrashers and Carrizo Plains update
I spent Saturday birding Carrizo Plains, almost entirely along Elkhorn Road. My primary objective was looking for Le Conte’s Thrashers, which had been curiously MIA on virtually all of my January–mid-
I spent Saturday birding Carrizo Plains, almost entirely along Elkhorn Road. My primary objective was looking for Le Conte’s Thrashers, which had been curiously MIA on virtually all of my January–mid-
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Kevin Zimmer
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FOS Warbling Vireo, Black-headed Grosbeak and Wilson's Warbler in Atascadero
More news of first arrivals (for our property) this spring in Atascadero. Yesterday (3/29) produced a singing Warbling Vireo and the first female Bullock’s Oriole (a couple of different males have bee
More news of first arrivals (for our property) this spring in Atascadero. Yesterday (3/29) produced a singing Warbling Vireo and the first female Bullock’s Oriole (a couple of different males have bee
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Kevin Zimmer
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FOS Purple Martin in Atascadero
A check of the traditional site at the intersection of Hwy 41 and San Gabriel Road (Atascadero) this afternoon turned up a single male Purple Martin and 1 Northern Rough-winged Swallow, each represent
A check of the traditional site at the intersection of Hwy 41 and San Gabriel Road (Atascadero) this afternoon turned up a single male Purple Martin and 1 Northern Rough-winged Swallow, each represent
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Kevin Zimmer
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Early Calliope Hummingbird, FOS Black-headed Grosbeak, northbound Merlin and nesting Common Ravens in Atascadero
This afternoon (3/24), around 2:00 p.m., I was astonished to see a male Calliope Hummingbird at one of our feeders. Almost as soon as I saw the bird, it was driven off by one of the resident male Anna
This afternoon (3/24), around 2:00 p.m., I was astonished to see a male Calliope Hummingbird at one of our feeders. Almost as soon as I saw the bird, it was driven off by one of the resident male Anna
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Kevin Zimmer
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FOS Hooded Oriole in N Atascadero
As of this morning, we now have our FOS male Hooded Oriole visiting our feeders, and already skirmishing with our male Bullock’s Oriole, which arrived on Friday. Saw a Violet-green Swallow flying over
As of this morning, we now have our FOS male Hooded Oriole visiting our feeders, and already skirmishing with our male Bullock’s Oriole, which arrived on Friday. Saw a Violet-green Swallow flying over
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Kevin Zimmer
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FOS Bullock's Oriole in Atascadero
Late this afternoon (Friday, March 19) a male Bullock’s Oriole (FOS) visited our feeders multiple times — a welcome dash of color on an otherwise gloomy day. A Lincoln’s Sparrow has been visiting our
Late this afternoon (Friday, March 19) a male Bullock’s Oriole (FOS) visited our feeders multiple times — a welcome dash of color on an otherwise gloomy day. A Lincoln’s Sparrow has been visiting our
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Kevin Zimmer
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Carrizo Plains and Elkhorn Road
I spent today (Thursday, 2/25) birding Carrizo Plains (mostly along Soda Lake Road) and nearby Elkhorn Road. Most noteworthy were some early migrants: 1 Cassin’s Kingbird photographed along Soda Lake
I spent today (Thursday, 2/25) birding Carrizo Plains (mostly along Soda Lake Road) and nearby Elkhorn Road. Most noteworthy were some early migrants: 1 Cassin’s Kingbird photographed along Soda Lake
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Kevin Zimmer
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