It was refound in the back loop of Islay Creek Campground this morning. Jim Royer

Today at about noon, I found a Streak-backed Oriole in the campground at Montana de Oro State Park. This large stocky oriole showed up again at about 2:30pm, but was only seen well by one other as far

On my daily promenade in Grover Beach this evening I happened upon a dozen or so small bats foraging in the air by the huge eucalyptus trees edging the Station Grill parking lot. When I returned 10-15

This morning (Wednesday, November 4), I was stunned to see and photograph a juvenile/immature Scaly-breasted Munia at our feeders in north Atascadero. The Munia was in with a group of Lesser Goldfinch

A female plumaged Western Tanager made a brief bath stop in our yard this morning. In late August into early October this species is considered common in the county but it is considered rare in early

For those lucky enough to see the Great Crested Flycatcher and/or the White Wagtail, the California Bird Records Committee is soliciting information/documentation for both species. Easy to submit onli

Starting winter yard counts of morning AMCR overflights (from Grover to SM River @166). Monday they flew directly overhead, calling loudly and were very tightly bunched. 550 in one stretched-out group

Quiet, but not shy, Wilson’s Snipe feeding along the lake edge on the Lake View Drive side across from the south east portion of the island, around 5 PM Tuesday. It feed for along time along side a Ki

Yesterday I had a Savannah Sparrow in my yard. Common elsewhere but not in my yard. Today I had a Pine Siskin. I was wondering if the forest fires would bring them down to lower elevations. Not sure i

Pine Siskins increasing daily. Today's flock is approaching 60-70; hard to count accurately with so many coming and going. Brings back memories from 1980's when a flock of over 120 hit the banding net

Present now from Harford Pier looking toward Cal Poly pier. In with 10-20 SUSCs.

There are now 2 yhbl at dairy unit at cal poly. Kilian & Liam Hampl Arroyo Grande

Right next to the playground! 10:30 Sunday morning.

A sea watch from the North Point Natural Area this morning turned up a Red-necked Grebe associating with a Western Grebe flock. The bird was fairly far offshore and a scope was necessary to see it, th

Registrations for the 2020 Morro Bay Christmas Bird Count, held this year on December 19th, are now being accepted. This has been one of the most popular activities and, with Covid protocols in place,

For the past two weeks I have been delighted to find that a flock of chipping sparrows have been drawn to the small neighborhood park at the corner of Eliano Street and Calle Milano in Atascadero. Mor

Port San Luis was incredibly active with birds. Thousands of gulls, cormorants, terns, and pelicans. The 2 White-winged Scoters we’re there but no Harlequin or Black. A kingfisher, 8 surfburd, long bi

Once again I found myself in Morro Bay bailing out the big guns on a rare bird... Marlin Harms found a Red-necked Grebe last night in Morro Bay while I was out on the beach at Oso Flaco wondering wher

The White-throated Sparrow usually shows up in our yard during the month of October, any time from 10/5 to 10/26. Seeing them reported elsewhere in the county during the past few weeks I had just abou

Continues to be seen this morning. Last seen near Giovanni’s restaurant swimming south. Kaaren Morro Bay