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American Pipit - January 21, Morro Creek
On Friday morning I had stopped by Morro Creek mouth basically to see if there were any interesting gulls there. Just a few Westerns were bathing but while I stood there a small passerine flew in. An
On Friday morning I had stopped by Morro Creek mouth basically to see if there were any interesting gulls there. Just a few Westerns were bathing but while I stood there a small passerine flew in. An
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Kaaren Perry
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Black-and-white Warbler@ Oso Flaco Lake
This morning I saw a Black-and-white Warbler about a third way down the willow causeway. It was coming down a large tree trunk head first. Saw striped head, largish bill and black undertail spots. Als
This morning I saw a Black-and-white Warbler about a third way down the willow causeway. It was coming down a large tree trunk head first. Saw striped head, largish bill and black undertail spots. Als
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Maggie Smith
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IMPORTANT BULLETIN - Attention SLO Teen Birders!!!
Important Bulletin!! We have just learned that the ABA Young Birders Camp Colorado Camp for July 23 -30 has filled, just three days after the applications became available! The good news for us is tha
Important Bulletin!! We have just learned that the ABA Young Birders Camp Colorado Camp for July 23 -30 has filled, just three days after the applications became available! The good news for us is tha
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Joanne Aasen
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White-throated sparrow
Showed up yesterday eating our black oil sunflower seeds. Claudia - in west Atascadero at 1700'
Showed up yesterday eating our black oil sunflower seeds. Claudia - in west Atascadero at 1700'
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Claudia Freitas
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Allen's Hummingbird
The app Merlin just told me there's an Allen's Hummer in the yard. Haven't seen it. Only reporting because I rarely get species other than Anna's. Near SLO Vet's Hall. -- Nancy Jean Mann San Luis Obis
The app Merlin just told me there's an Allen's Hummer in the yard. Haven't seen it. Only reporting because I rarely get species other than Anna's. Near SLO Vet's Hall. -- Nancy Jean Mann San Luis Obis
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njmann90
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House Finch eye disease 3 messages
Has anyone noticed House Finches at theirs feeders with the eye disease? I’ve seen 3 birds at my feeder just today. I did see one Lesser Goldfinch with eye disease too! One HOFI remained at the feeder
Has anyone noticed House Finches at theirs feeders with the eye disease? I’ve seen 3 birds at my feeder just today. I did see one Lesser Goldfinch with eye disease too! One HOFI remained at the feeder
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Heather O'Connor
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Oso Flaco
Well, since I was supposed to lead a walk with MBWBF today on MLK day, but it was all cancelled, I figured I go and see. Expected species present, but unexpectedly there was a male and female Hooded M
Well, since I was supposed to lead a walk with MBWBF today on MLK day, but it was all cancelled, I figured I go and see. Expected species present, but unexpectedly there was a male and female Hooded M
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Thomas Slater
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tropical kingbirds 2 messages
There have been three tropical (I think) kingbirds hanging out at the corner of 13th Street and Paso Robles Avenue in Los Osos today and yesterday. They're very, very vocal, almost constantly; I tried
There have been three tropical (I think) kingbirds hanging out at the corner of 13th Street and Paso Robles Avenue in Los Osos today and yesterday. They're very, very vocal, almost constantly; I tried
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Bonnie Thompson
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Long-billed Curlew presentation and article
If you have not seen Heather Hayes's Long-billed Curlew presentation, she will be giving a ZOOM talk for the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival on Sunday, January 16th at 5 PM. As many of you are aware MV
If you have not seen Heather Hayes's Long-billed Curlew presentation, she will be giving a ZOOM talk for the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival on Sunday, January 16th at 5 PM. As many of you are aware MV
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RoserComeau
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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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Harris's Sparrow, Red-naped Sapsucker
A immature Harris’s Sparrow was found at the Avila Beach Golf Course maintenance facility today. The facility is along the Bob Jones Trail. This is the same location the Red-naped Sapsucker has been p
A immature Harris’s Sparrow was found at the Avila Beach Golf Course maintenance facility today. The facility is along the Bob Jones Trail. This is the same location the Red-naped Sapsucker has been p
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Tom Edell
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Redheads at Whale Rock
At least 5 male Redheads and presumably 2 females (swimming in a small flock of the males) in the inlets among the reeds towards the Santa Rita Creek entrance to the reservoir. Judy Neuhauser Los Osos
At least 5 male Redheads and presumably 2 females (swimming in a small flock of the males) in the inlets among the reeds towards the Santa Rita Creek entrance to the reservoir. Judy Neuhauser Los Osos
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Judy Neuhauser
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hummingbird migration?
we have a feeder that's usually guarded by one Anna's, who occasionally allows one or two others to feed before chasing away. Yesterday, there were 12 (!) feeding/hovering simultaneously -- is January
we have a feeder that's usually guarded by one Anna's, who occasionally allows one or two others to feed before chasing away. Yesterday, there were 12 (!) feeding/hovering simultaneously -- is January
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Marjorie Lane
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For visiting and local birders
Hello, If you are here for a short birding visit or simply looking for good places to bird on any given day in SLO county may I suggest a great bird guide found on the Morro Coast Audubon web pg. http
Hello, If you are here for a short birding visit or simply looking for good places to bird on any given day in SLO county may I suggest a great bird guide found on the Morro Coast Audubon web pg. http
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Kaaren Perry
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Young Birder Camp Registration Starts Monday, Jan. 17, 2022
Young Birder Camp Registration Starts Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 If you or a family member are interested in participating in the American Birding Association's Young Birder Camps in Summer 2022, be aware
Young Birder Camp Registration Starts Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 If you or a family member are interested in participating in the American Birding Association's Young Birder Camps in Summer 2022, be aware
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Joanne Aasen
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McGown's Longspur
Mick Bondello and I went longspur hunting on Branch Mtn Road in the Carrisa today. Lots of Horn Larks but no longspur. Imagine our surprise when heading towards Panorama Rd to hit a Horn Lark flock an
Mick Bondello and I went longspur hunting on Branch Mtn Road in the Carrisa today. Lots of Horn Larks but no longspur. Imagine our surprise when heading towards Panorama Rd to hit a Horn Lark flock an
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njmann90
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Redheads - ho hum!!!??
Every day for the past several weeks we have been seeing Redheads reported on sloco and eBird, at Sea Pines Golf Course in Los Osos and Whale Rock Reservoir. We may be to the point of thinking… what's
Every day for the past several weeks we have been seeing Redheads reported on sloco and eBird, at Sea Pines Golf Course in Los Osos and Whale Rock Reservoir. We may be to the point of thinking… what's
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Kaaren Perry
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POSTPONEMENT OF ALL MCAS FIELD TRIPS
Due to the Omicron surge, all MCAS Field Trips that are scheduled through the end of February are now postponed. At that time, the MCAS Board will re-evaluate the situation and, depending on the statu
Due to the Omicron surge, all MCAS Field Trips that are scheduled through the end of February are now postponed. At that time, the MCAS Board will re-evaluate the situation and, depending on the statu
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Freddy Howell
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2022 Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival
Due to current pandemic concerns, Morro Coast Audubon Society board reached the difficult decision to cancel all in-person Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival events. We all greatly regret any disappointme
Due to current pandemic concerns, Morro Coast Audubon Society board reached the difficult decision to cancel all in-person Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival events. We all greatly regret any disappointme
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Joanne Aasen
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Male Vermillion Flycatcher in Guadeloupe
I apologize I know that Guadalupe is not in S L O County, but it’s such a great bird… and so close to our county line. Jack O’Connell Park. On baseball fencing. Bright male.
I apologize I know that Guadalupe is not in S L O County, but it’s such a great bird… and so close to our county line. Jack O’Connell Park. On baseball fencing. Bright male.
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Scott Inman
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