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Report from 1/16 rare bird trip
There was a White-faced Ibis in the flooded field on the Laguna Lake side of Foothill Road in SLO. The Tropical Kingbird continued at Laguna Lake near the shore just past the dock at the end of the la
There was a White-faced Ibis in the flooded field on the Laguna Lake side of Foothill Road in SLO. The Tropical Kingbird continued at Laguna Lake near the shore just past the dock at the end of the la
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Jim Royer
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Magnificent Frigatebird - Important additional info. regarding id.
I have just received input on my reports sighting from my friend Jim Pike. It seems that without the seeing the carpel bar on the upper wing this bird cannot be separated by species from the Great Fri
I have just received input on my reports sighting from my friend Jim Pike. It seems that without the seeing the carpel bar on the upper wing this bird cannot be separated by species from the Great Fri
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Kaaren Perry
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Magnificent Frigatebird - Morro Bay
At near 9:00 this morning a Magnificent Frigate bird was observed soaring over my car as I drove slowly along St Park Drive near the State Park marina. All black bird, with somewhat broad and extremel
At near 9:00 this morning a Magnificent Frigate bird was observed soaring over my car as I drove slowly along St Park Drive near the State Park marina. All black bird, with somewhat broad and extremel
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Kaaren Perry
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Morro Bay CBC Summary
The 69th Morro Coast Audubon CBC was held on December 17, 2022 and recorded a total of 200 species, which is slightly above our count average since 1980. We had good weather on Count Day, but a few ra
The 69th Morro Coast Audubon CBC was held on December 17, 2022 and recorded a total of 200 species, which is slightly above our count average since 1980. We had good weather on Count Day, but a few ra
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Jay Carroll
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Black Seagull at rock parking lot 1/11/23
I've never seen one before. Here's a video of it. https://youtu.be/vLeseX6ALbc
I've never seen one before. Here's a video of it. https://youtu.be/vLeseX6ALbc
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Jim
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Yellow-Breasted Chat
There is currently a Yellow-Breasted Chat foraging in my yard in north Morro Bay. I believe it was first seen in my yard on Dec 27 but I didn’t say anything because I didn’t have good photos. But I’m
There is currently a Yellow-Breasted Chat foraging in my yard in north Morro Bay. I believe it was first seen in my yard on Dec 27 but I didn’t say anything because I didn’t have good photos. But I’m
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Stephanie Little
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[CALBIRDS] Snowy Owl Presentation
Hello Birders, I just received this announcement regarding an upcoming program on Snowy Owls sponsored by Sea and Sage Audubon and presented by a nationally recognized expert, Denver Holt. For those o
Hello Birders, I just received this announcement regarding an upcoming program on Snowy Owls sponsored by Sea and Sage Audubon and presented by a nationally recognized expert, Denver Holt. For those o
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Kaaren Perry
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Carrizo Plain CBC (Christmas Bird Count), Dec 2022
25 birders braved the blustery Carrizo Plain CBC on Dec 31st to find 5543 birds of 44 species. This is dramatically below the average 13,000 birds and 66 species found here over the past 52 years of C
25 birders braved the blustery Carrizo Plain CBC on Dec 31st to find 5543 birds of 44 species. This is dramatically below the average 13,000 birds and 66 species found here over the past 52 years of C
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kathannelynch1@...
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Red-Breasted Sap Sucker, El Chorro Park
Kristi and I found a red-Breasted sapsucker in the first toyon tree past the Peruvian pepper trees late morning on Sunday.
Kristi and I found a red-Breasted sapsucker in the first toyon tree past the Peruvian pepper trees late morning on Sunday.
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Tyson Baker
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Brief 5MR Report
In 2022 I did my second 5-Mile Radius big year here, the idea being to see how many species of birds I could see within five air miles of the house in the calendar year. My 5MR includes about a mile o
In 2022 I did my second 5-Mile Radius big year here, the idea being to see how many species of birds I could see within five air miles of the house in the calendar year. My 5MR includes about a mile o
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Brad Schram
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Tropical Kingbird continues at Laguna Lake
Continuing bird. Very thick bill, bright yellow belly, light green wash to grey back Found this time in the willows near the first dock. Exact location: 7877+QP7 (paste in maps)
Continuing bird. Very thick bill, bright yellow belly, light green wash to grey back Found this time in the willows near the first dock. Exact location: 7877+QP7 (paste in maps)
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Scott Inman
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Whale Rock Ducks and Red-tail Hawk question
There seemed to be a few more duck species arrivals on the reservoir this afternoon. Seen with binoculars from the pullout on Cotton Tail Crk this afternoon. Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard, Cinnamo
There seemed to be a few more duck species arrivals on the reservoir this afternoon. Seen with binoculars from the pullout on Cotton Tail Crk this afternoon. Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard, Cinnamo
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Kaaren Perry
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Cedar Waxwings
First of season (for me) Cedar Waxwings: heard the high-pitched "weeee" on a neighborhood walk, and spotted a small flock in a tree. Seabright Ave. between 4th and 5th. Johanna Rubba Grover Beach
First of season (for me) Cedar Waxwings: heard the high-pitched "weeee" on a neighborhood walk, and spotted a small flock in a tree. Seabright Ave. between 4th and 5th. Johanna Rubba Grover Beach
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Rubba Johanna
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Hooded Merganser
Two Hooded Mergansers just flew in to the water in front of the Barbara Burke platform at Sweet Springs. One had its crest fully erect for a couple of minutes. Several minutes later they flew off fart
Two Hooded Mergansers just flew in to the water in front of the Barbara Burke platform at Sweet Springs. One had its crest fully erect for a couple of minutes. Several minutes later they flew off fart
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Judy Neuhauser
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White-faced Ibis - Foothill Pond near LOVR
Hi SLOCO Birders - There is a solitary White-faced Ibis feeding in wet and flooded ag field to the northeast of the bridge on Foothill. Bird Responsibly, Mike Bush Los Osos
Hi SLOCO Birders - There is a solitary White-faced Ibis feeding in wet and flooded ag field to the northeast of the bridge on Foothill. Bird Responsibly, Mike Bush Los Osos
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Mike Bush
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Birding in the New Year
I do think that most of us enjoy the excitement of each New Year. Will I add new birds to my life list, county list, yard list is always on my mind on January 1. What will be the first bird I see of t
I do think that most of us enjoy the excitement of each New Year. Will I add new birds to my life list, county list, yard list is always on my mind on January 1. What will be the first bird I see of t
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Kaaren Perry
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Red Phalaropes
Jim's Red Phalaropes continue off the North end of Pecho road, to the West of the parking area. Be ready for wind! At one point I counted as many as 23. Marlin Harms Morro Bay
Jim's Red Phalaropes continue off the North end of Pecho road, to the West of the parking area. Be ready for wind! At one point I counted as many as 23. Marlin Harms Morro Bay
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marlin harms
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Phalaropes
They are near the north end of Pecho Road. Jim Royer Los Osos
They are near the north end of Pecho Road. Jim Royer Los Osos
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Jim Royer
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Red Phalaropes, Los Osos
There is a flock of 15 Red Phalaropes on the edge of the bay, due to the high winds. Jim Royer Los Osos
There is a flock of 15 Red Phalaropes on the edge of the bay, due to the high winds. Jim Royer Los Osos
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Jim Royer
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White Geese on Morro Bay
Just a brief note on the white geese at the Morro Bay estuary. The “wingnuts” photographed a potential Snow/Ross’s hybrid on the bay this week and Doug Drynan submitted photos of a distant smaller whi
Just a brief note on the white geese at the Morro Bay estuary. The “wingnuts” photographed a potential Snow/Ross’s hybrid on the bay this week and Doug Drynan submitted photos of a distant smaller whi
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Tom Edell
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