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*** Species Summary:

- Black-chinned Hummingbird (1 report)
- Craveri's Murrelet (6 reports)
- Black Tern (2 reports)
- Common Tern (4 reports)
- Arctic Tern (2 reports)
- Least Storm-Petrel (2 reports)
- Streaked Shearwater (2 reports)
- Nazca Booby (2 reports)
- Broad-winged Hawk (2 reports)
- Vermilion Flycatcher (1 report)
- Tropical Kingbird (3 reports)
- Sage Thrasher (1 report)
- Baltimore Oriole (1 report)
- Black-and-white Warbler (4 reports)
- Tennessee Warbler (2 reports)
- Blackburnian Warbler (1 report)
- Chestnut-sided Warbler (1 report)
- Blackpoll Warbler (1 report)
- Black-throated Blue Warbler (8 reports)
- Prairie Warbler (1 report)
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak (1 report)

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Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) (1)
- Reported Oct 02, 2022 17:03 by Noah Gaines
- Noah's House near LLC, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4425134 ,-119.8438311&ll=34.4425134,-119.8438311
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119871642
- Comments: "Late date. I havent seen one here for weeks. Smaller than Annas hummingbirds and more slender. Clean white under sides greenish above. Frequent pumping of the tail.Heard Chase call."

Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (7)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 12:02 by Joel Barrett
- Offshore--Santa Rosa Island vicinity (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7882785 ,-120.0311279&ll=33.7882785,-120.0311279
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119923762
- Comments: "Mostly pairs, but one single, as well. Most were seen when flushed by the cruising boat and identified from photos: dark underwings and black pectoral spur."

Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (7)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 12:02 by Jonathan Feenstra
- Offshore--Santa Rosa Island vicinity (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7882785 ,-120.0311279&ll=33.7882785,-120.0311279
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119913872
- Comments: "Mostly pairs, but one single, as well. Most were seen when flushed by the cruising boat and identified from photos: dark underwings and black pectoral spur."

Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (14)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 15:58 by Joel Barrett
- Santa Cruz Basin, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7355928 ,-119.5780387&ll=33.7355928,-119.5780387
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119923784
- Comments: "Mostly pairs and small groups and mostly clusters toward the NE corner of the Santa Cruz Basin. Most were seen when flushed by the cruising boat and identified from photos: dark underwings and black pectoral spur."

Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (14)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 15:58 by Jonathan Feenstra
- Santa Cruz Basin, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7355928 ,-119.5780387&ll=33.7355928,-119.5780387
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119913907
- Comments: "Mostly pairs and small groups and mostly clusters toward the NE corner of the Santa Cruz Basin. Most were seen when flushed by the cruising boat and identified from photos: dark underwings and black pectoral spur."

Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (4)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 14:30 by Joel Barrett
- West Santa Cruz Basin (SBCo), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7789099 ,-119.7952652&ll=33.7789099,-119.7952652
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119923775
- Comments: "We saw a lot of small black-and-white murrelets through the day. These were two pairs for which positive identification was possible (cocked tail, black pectoral spur, dark underwings)."

Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (4)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 14:30 by Jonathan Feenstra
- West Santa Cruz Basin (SBCo), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7789099 ,-119.7952652&ll=33.7789099,-119.7952652
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119913889
- Comments: "We saw a lot of small black-and-white murrelets through the day. These were two pairs for which positive identification was possible (cocked tail, black pectoral spur, dark underwings)."

Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) (2)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 15:58 by Joel Barrett
- Santa Cruz Basin, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7355928 ,-119.5780387&ll=33.7355928,-119.5780387
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119923784
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Small dark backed (upperparts, wings) black, cap. Flying with the Common and Common/Arctic Terns."

Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) (2)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 15:58 by Jonathan Feenstra
- Santa Cruz Basin, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7355928 ,-119.5780387&ll=33.7355928,-119.5780387
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119913907
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Small dark backed (upperparts, wings) black, cap. Flying with the Common and Common/Arctic Terns."

Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) (20)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 15:58 by Joel Barrett
- Santa Cruz Basin, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7355928 ,-119.5780387&ll=33.7355928,-119.5780387
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119923784
- Comments: "Most of the Common/Arctic Terns identified were Commons (all, except two Arctics). Darker upperwings, darker secondaries, wider black edge to primary tips and outer primaries."

Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) (20)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 15:58 by Jonathan Feenstra
- Santa Cruz Basin, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7355928 ,-119.5780387&ll=33.7355928,-119.5780387
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119913907
- Comments: "Most of the Common/Arctic Terns identified were Commons (all, except two Arctics). Darker upperwings, darker secondaries, wider black edge to primary tips and outer primaries."

Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) (3)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 14:30 by Jonathan Feenstra
- West Santa Cruz Basin (SBCo), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7789099 ,-119.7952652&ll=33.7789099,-119.7952652
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119913889
- Comments: "A few of the Common/Arctic Terns that were photographed were Commons. (Dark secondaries)."

Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) (3)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 14:30 by Joel Barrett
- West Santa Cruz Basin (SBCo), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7789099 ,-119.7952652&ll=33.7789099,-119.7952652
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119923775
- Comments: "A few of the Common/Arctic Terns that were photographed were Commons. (Dark secondaries)."

Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) (2)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 15:58 by Jonathan Feenstra
- Santa Cruz Basin, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7355928 ,-119.5780387&ll=33.7355928,-119.5780387
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119913907
- Comments: "These were apparently identified from photos of the many Common/Arctic Terns we passed."

Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) (2)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 15:58 by Joel Barrett
- Santa Cruz Basin, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7355928 ,-119.5780387&ll=33.7355928,-119.5780387
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119923784
- Comments: "These were apparently identified from photos of the many Common/Arctic Terns we passed."

Least Storm-Petrel (Hydrobates microsoma) (10)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 14:30 by Joel Barrett
- West Santa Cruz Basin (SBCo), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7789099 ,-119.7952652&ll=33.7789099,-119.7952652
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119923775
- Comments: "These were up on the western slope of the Santa Cruz Basin. We put out a slick to attract them, but they didnt get very close (typical). They were in the vicinity of Black Storm-Petrels, so, though similar in plumage, their minute size and fast wing beats were apparent."

Least Storm-Petrel (Hydrobates microsoma) (2)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 14:30 by Jonathan Feenstra
- West Santa Cruz Basin (SBCo), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7789099 ,-119.7952652&ll=33.7789099,-119.7952652
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119913889
- Comments: "These were up on the western slope of the Santa Cruz Basin. We put out a slick to attract them, but they didnt get very close (typical). They were in the vicinity of Black Storm-Petrels, so, though similar in plumage, their minute size and fast wing beats were apparent."

Streaked Shearwater (Calonectris leucomelas) (1)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 12:02 by Jonathan Feenstra
- Offshore--Santa Rosa Island vicinity (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7882785 ,-120.0311279&ll=33.7882785,-120.0311279
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119913872
- Media: 11 Photos
- Comments: "This bird was on the water with a small flock of PFSHs. We followed it multiple times over for about 40 minutes as it flushed, flew, and landed with a different group. It was slightly smaller and browner-backed than the PFSHs with a long neck and distinctive pale head (though difficult to see when turned away). The pale head was basically white across the face and becoming mottled with darker feathers distally becoming darkest on the nape. The bill was long and horn colored. Flight was snappier and lighter than PF with wings bowed down in glides (I heard comparison to Corys Shearwater, a bird with which Im not very familiar). It wasnt unlike a Bullers Shearwater when moving away, though shaped differently in profile. Many photos were taken revealing additional details that were difficult to see in the field such as underwing pattern, bold scaling on the mantle, and what looks like a lack of molt limits (indicating a hatch-year bird)."

Streaked Shearwater (Calonectris leucomelas) (1)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 12:02 by Joel Barrett
- Offshore--Santa Rosa Island vicinity (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7882785 ,-120.0311279&ll=33.7882785,-120.0311279
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119923762
- Media: 11 Photos
- Comments: "This bird was on the water with a small flock of PFSHs. We followed it multiple times over for about 40 minutes as it flushed, flew, and landed with a different group. It was slightly smaller and browner-backed than the PFSHs with a long neck and distinctive pale head (though difficult to see when turned away). The pale head was basically white across the face and becoming mottled with darker feathers distally becoming darkest on the nape. The bill was long and horn colored. Flight was snappier and lighter than PF with wings bowed down in glides (I heard comparison to Corys Shearwater, a bird with which Im not very familiar). It wasnt unlike a Bullers Shearwater when moving away, though shaped differently in profile. Many photos were taken revealing additional details that were difficult to see in the field such as underwing pattern, bold scaling on the mantle, and what looks like a lack of molt limits (indicating a hatch-year bird)."

Nazca Booby (Sula granti) (1)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 12:02 by Jonathan Feenstra
- Offshore--Santa Rosa Island vicinity (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7882785 ,-120.0311279&ll=33.7882785,-120.0311279
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119913872
- Comments: "Sub-adult with an obvious bright orange bill."

Nazca Booby (Sula granti) (1)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 12:02 by Joel Barrett
- Offshore--Santa Rosa Island vicinity (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.7882785 ,-120.0311279&ll=33.7882785,-120.0311279
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119923762
- Comments: "Sub-adult with an obvious bright orange bill."

Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) (2)
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 15:11 by Wim van Dam
- Bella Vista Dr overlook, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4495182 ,-119.5820028&ll=34.4495182,-119.5820028
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119924560
- Comments: "Raptor with white underside, short wide wings, shortish spread out tail. One of the birds had obvious bands in tail."

Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 12:00 by Steve Hovey
- Bella Vista Dr overlook, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4495182 ,-119.5820028&ll=34.4495182,-119.5820028
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119919659
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "An apparent immature bird, flying southeast over the foothills behind Montecito, CA. Dark wingtips, shortish, banded tail without dark patagial marks found on Red-tailed Hawks. light underside."

Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) (1)
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 09:30 by Clive Harris
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campground, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0488223 ,-119.5624803&ll=34.0488223,-119.5624803
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119925448
- Comments: "Imm female. Smallish flycatcher white breast with thin dark streaks and yellowish orange in vent area. photos tba."

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 07:15 by Jamie Chavez
- Gaviota SP, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4727321 ,-120.228442&ll=34.4727321,-120.228442
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119904770
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Possibly a continuing bird. First found in the tamarisk trees at the base of the pier. Then it flew to the north across Gaviota Creek up the slope toward the 101 Freeway. Then I found it some time later in the campground in a sycamore tree. Non-vocal. Photographed"

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1)
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 11:18 by Alex Castelein
- Lake Los Carneros Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.44322 ,-119.84975&ll=34.44322,-119.84975
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119920828
- Comments: "Continuing bird, larger bill than cassins and yellow wash all the way up the breast"

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 06:46 by John Callender
- Lake Los Carneros Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.44322 ,-119.84975&ll=34.44322,-119.84975
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119901884
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Seen perched in the top of the tallest willow tree on the northwest shore of the lake. Seen from the northeast side of the lake."

Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Sep 30, 2022 07:27 by Linda Blue
- Lake Los Carneros Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.44322 ,-119.84975&ll=34.44322,-119.84975
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119863698
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "A continuing bird, seen on the west side of the dam down the slope near the path and the fence. A small thrasher, compared to our California Thrasher, with a much shorter, thinner, slightly downcurved bill. The upperparts were grayish brown with thin white wingbars, and the underparts had black streaking on the throat, breast, and flanks with a buffy wash on the belly and sides."

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) (1)
- Reported Oct 02, 2022 17:47 by Jay Bishop
- Orpet Park and Riviera Business Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4382656 ,-119.7047755&ll=34.4382656,-119.7047755
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119875491
- Comments: "First year male. Very orange. ,"

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1)
- Reported Oct 02, 2022 14:30 by Steve Hovey
- 7402 - 7418 Hollister Ave (Tech Park Tipus), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4303818 ,-119.8908561&ll=34.4303818,-119.8908561
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119872228
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing bird in the west parking lot of the Hollister Tech Park, Appeared to be listening for its prey"

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1)
- Reported Oct 02, 2022 09:45 by Rebecca Coulter
- 7402 - 7418 Hollister Ave (Tech Park Tipus), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4303818 ,-119.8908561&ll=34.4303818,-119.8908561
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119865200
- Comments: "Very pale female type in tipu trees opposite eucalyptus grove."

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1)
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 11:46 by Jamie Chavez
- El Capitan SB, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4604811 ,-120.0230491&ll=34.4604811,-120.0230491
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119920349
- Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "HY male based on the extensive black streaking on the flanks. This bird was located in a small mixed flock and was discovered creeping along the trunk of a large coast live oak in the grove of trees above the the service and creek that heads out toward the beach. Photographed"

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1)
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 09:30 by Clive Harris
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campground, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0488223 ,-119.5624803&ll=34.0488223,-119.5624803
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119925448
- Comments: "Streaked black and white warbler climbing on tree trunks. Grove at visitor center. Spotted by another birder. Photos tba."

Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1)
- Reported Oct 02, 2022 17:47 by Jay Bishop
- Orpet Park and Riviera Business Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4382656 ,-119.7047755&ll=34.4382656,-119.7047755
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119875491
- Comments: "Continuing bird."

Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1)
- Reported Oct 02, 2022 10:30 by Dika Golovatchoff
- Orpet Park and Riviera Business Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4382656 ,-119.7047755&ll=34.4382656,-119.7047755
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119874296
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Moving rapidly from one perch to another on or hanging from a bottlebrush inflorescence, gleaning insects with its fine pointed bill. This appears to be a first fall bird which shows yellowish green on both upper and lower parts though lighter on breast. White UNTC distinguishes it from the quite similar Orange-crowned Warbler. It has a partial eye-ring."

Blackburnian Warbler (Setophaga fusca) (1)
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 09:30 by Clive Harris
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campground, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0488223 ,-119.5624803&ll=34.0488223,-119.5624803
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119925448
- Comments: "Warbler with very black wings and bold white wing bars, olive-grey back with pale lines, bold supercilium and dark auriculars and dark flank streakjng. Yellow on breast and face, brightest on center of breath and fading on flanks and lower breast. Familiar with the species from home. Plenty of photos tba when home. Along path between the two camping loops."

Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 07:15 by Jamie Chavez
- Gaviota SP, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4727321 ,-120.228442&ll=34.4727321,-120.228442
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119904770
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "HY bird found in the tamarisk trees at the base of the pier. Yellow-green above, whitish below, gray face with a prominent white eye ring. Two yellow wing bars. No chestnut in the sides. Photographed"

Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) (1)
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 13:33 by Jay Bishop
- Orpet Park and Riviera Business Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4382656 ,-119.7047755&ll=34.4382656,-119.7047755
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119920795
- Comments: "Bold white wing bars. Green above, yellow green below. Faint streaking along the sides. White undertail coverts."

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 09:31 by Libby Patten
- Tecolote Creek -- Hwy 101 to LPNF, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.44727 ,-119.917904&ll=34.44727,-119.917904
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119921648
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Adult male. Dark blue upperparts, white underparts, black mask and throat and black strips extending down on sides of upper breast. White patch at base of primaries and interesting black Y pattern on white underside of tail. Frequent loud chipping. Unfortunately couldnt get photos in sun, only in shade, so color muted."

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1)
- Reported Oct 02, 2022 16:25 by Alex Castelein
- Tecolote Creek -- Hwy 101 to LPNF, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.44727 ,-119.917904&ll=34.44727,-119.917904
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119869788
- Comments: "Continuing, thanks to Tom Bolton for letting us look for the bird. Right as we pulled up I noticed the bird flush from the grape fence up into the avocado tree. Small white tail flashes were the first thing I noticed, then saw the blue back and black face and neck when it landed. Went farther into the tree almost immediately so I couldnt get photos"

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1)
- Reported Oct 02, 2022 14:30 by David Levasheff
- Tecolote Creek -- Hwy 101 to LPNF, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.44727 ,-119.917904&ll=34.44727,-119.917904
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119900969
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Bird would come down from oak trees to the small row of ripe grapes and feed on the grapes. Slate blue above, white below. Black throat extends to cheeks and upper flanks separating the blue from the white. Good sized white patch at the base of the primaries. Chip note was quite loud."

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1)
- Reported Oct 02, 2022 14:00 by Pamela Viale
- Tecolote Creek -- Hwy 101 to LPNF, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.44727 ,-119.917904&ll=34.44727,-119.917904
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119874779

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1)
- Reported Oct 02, 2022 12:47 by Steve Colwell
- Tecolote Creek -- Hwy 101 to LPNF, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.44727 ,-119.917904&ll=34.44727,-119.917904
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119873943
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing. Adult male eating from grape vine in private yard, viewed with the permission of the owner."

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1)
- Reported Oct 02, 2022 11:11 by David Blue
- Tecolote Creek -- Hwy 101 to LPNF, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.44727 ,-119.917904&ll=34.44727,-119.917904
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119863151
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "A continuing male feeding on Sauvignon Blanc grapes at a private residence (with permission of the owner)."

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1)
- Reported Oct 02, 2022 11:11 by Linda Blue
- Tecolote Creek -- Hwy 101 to LPNF, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.44727 ,-119.917904&ll=34.44727,-119.917904
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119863703
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "A continuing male feeding on Sauvignon Blanc grapes at a private residence (with permission of the owner)."

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1)
- Reported Oct 02, 2022 09:30 by Adrian O'Loghlen
- Tecolote Creek -- Hwy 101 to LPNF, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.44727 ,-119.917904&ll=34.44727,-119.917904
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119868128
- Media: 3 Photos

Prairie Warbler (Setophaga discolor) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 09:23 by Lori Gaskin
- Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4456272 ,-119.6612191&ll=34.4456272,-119.6612191
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119909592
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Bright yellow breast and belly; olive green above; black streaks on side; grayish semicircle under eye."

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1)
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 09:30 by Clive Harris
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campground, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0488223 ,-119.5624803&ll=34.0488223,-119.5624803
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119925448
- Comments: "Leaning forward this rather than BHGR. Female type. Evenly streaked across entire breast, background color very pale buff. Will add photos and confirm ID."

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