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*** Species Summary:

- Snow Goose (2 reports)
- Hooded Merganser (1 report)
- Common Gallinule (2 reports)
- American Kestrel (Northern) (2 reports)
- Black Phoebe (Northern) (4 reports)
- Plumbeous Vireo (3 reports)
- American Crow (4 reports)
- House Finch (Common) (4 reports)

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Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens) (1)
- Reported Apr 08, 2023 09:00 by Dawn Hovey
- Andree Clark Bird Refuge, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4215353 ,-119.6572856&ll=34.4215353,-119.6572856
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133069223
- Comments: "Continuing. Resting on the little beach near the parking lot. (Will add photo.)"

Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens) (1)
- Reported Apr 06, 2023 11:15 by Dika Golovatchoff
- Andree Clark Bird Refuge, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4215353 ,-119.6572856&ll=34.4215353,-119.6572856
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133058403
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "small white goose has been present around parking lot for several days. Quite tame. Pink feet and bill, showing "grin". photo"

Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) (2)
- Reported Apr 08, 2023 07:03 by David Blue
- UCSB North Campus Open Space (formerly Ocean Meadows Golf Course), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4198459 ,-119.8792197&ll=34.4198459,-119.8792197
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133070667

Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) (1)
- Reported Apr 08, 2023 10:19 by Craig Murray
- Mud Lake at Via Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.8732266 ,-120.4130104&ll=34.8732266,-120.4130104
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133071950
- Comments: "Continuing in NW corner of pond. Photo."

Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) (1)
- Reported Apr 08, 2023 10:19 by Jenny Slaughter
- Mud Lake at Via Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.8732266 ,-120.4130104&ll=34.8732266,-120.4130104
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133080535
- Comments: "Continuing in NW corner of pond. Photo."

American Kestrel (Northern) (Falco sparverius [sparverius Group]) (1)
- Reported Apr 08, 2023 06:50 by Anton Liebermann
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campgrounds to Scorpion Anchorage (no seawatch), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0485102 ,-119.558174&ll=34.0485102,-119.558174
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133119400
- Comments: "Camp 2"

American Kestrel (Northern) (Falco sparverius [sparverius Group]) (1)
- Reported Apr 08, 2023 06:50 by Martin Liebermann
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campgrounds to Scorpion Anchorage (no seawatch), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0485102 ,-119.558174&ll=34.0485102,-119.558174
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133119850
- Comments: "Camp 2"

Black Phoebe (Northern) (Sayornis nigricans [nigricans Group]) (2)
- Reported Apr 08, 2023 06:50 by Martin Liebermann
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campgrounds to Scorpion Anchorage (no seawatch), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0485102 ,-119.558174&ll=34.0485102,-119.558174
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133119850
- Comments: "Visitor centor"

Black Phoebe (Northern) (Sayornis nigricans [nigricans Group]) (2)
- Reported Apr 08, 2023 06:50 by Anton Liebermann
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campgrounds to Scorpion Anchorage (no seawatch), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0485102 ,-119.558174&ll=34.0485102,-119.558174
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133119400
- Comments: "Visitor centor"

Black Phoebe (Northern) (Sayornis nigricans [nigricans Group]) (2)
- Reported Apr 07, 2023 11:43 by Martin Liebermann
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campgrounds to Scorpion Anchorage (no seawatch), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0485102 ,-119.558174&ll=34.0485102,-119.558174
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133119851
- Comments: "Around vistorcenter"

Black Phoebe (Northern) (Sayornis nigricans [nigricans Group]) (2)
- Reported Apr 07, 2023 11:43 by Anton Liebermann
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campgrounds to Scorpion Anchorage (no seawatch), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0485102 ,-119.558174&ll=34.0485102,-119.558174
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133119375
- Comments: "Around vistorcenter"

Plumbeous Vireo (Vireo plumbeus) (1)
- Reported Apr 08, 2023 10:00 by Thomas Turner
- Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4154287 ,-119.6832574&ll=34.4154287,-119.6832574
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133076267
- Media: 7 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing, see photos. At about (34.416031,-119.682614). Seemed entirely white and gray in person. Some of the photos might show a hint of yellow on the belly and vent, but back, wings and sides seem entirely gray and white. Edges of secondaries white."

Plumbeous Vireo (Vireo plumbeus) (1)
- Reported Apr 08, 2023 09:54 by Emily C
- Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4154287 ,-119.6832574&ll=34.4154287,-119.6832574
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133071913
- Comments: "Continuing bird, seen in same area as previously reported: northeastern edge north of curved wall."

Plumbeous Vireo (Vireo plumbeus) (1)
- Reported Apr 08, 2023 09:50 by Ken S
- Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4154287 ,-119.6832574&ll=34.4154287,-119.6832574
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133075104
- Comments: "Continuing. Thanks to Tom T for the spot! NE side of park behind the large semi-circular structure"

American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) (1)
- Reported Apr 08, 2023 10:43 by Joel Marcinik
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campgrounds to Scorpion Anchorage (no seawatch), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0485102 ,-119.558174&ll=34.0485102,-119.558174
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133139096
- Comments: "Heard and seen near the visitor center"

American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) (1)
- Reported Apr 07, 2023 11:43 by Martin Liebermann
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campgrounds to Scorpion Anchorage (no seawatch), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0485102 ,-119.558174&ll=34.0485102,-119.558174
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133119851
- Comments: "By visitor centor"

American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) (1)
- Reported Apr 07, 2023 11:43 by Anton Liebermann
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campgrounds to Scorpion Anchorage (no seawatch), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0485102 ,-119.558174&ll=34.0485102,-119.558174
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133119375
- Comments: "By visitor centor"

American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) (1)
- Reported Apr 07, 2023 10:37 by Anne Tews
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campgrounds to Scorpion Anchorage (no seawatch), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0485102 ,-119.558174&ll=34.0485102,-119.558174
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133043143
- Comments: "Continuing"

House Finch (Common) (Haemorhous mexicanus [mexicanus Group]) (25)
- Reported Apr 08, 2023 06:50 by Anton Liebermann
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campgrounds to Scorpion Anchorage (no seawatch), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0485102 ,-119.558174&ll=34.0485102,-119.558174
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133119400
- Comments: "Most common bird on the island"

House Finch (Common) (Haemorhous mexicanus [mexicanus Group]) (25)
- Reported Apr 08, 2023 06:50 by Martin Liebermann
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campgrounds to Scorpion Anchorage (no seawatch), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0485102 ,-119.558174&ll=34.0485102,-119.558174
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133119850
- Comments: "Most common bird on the island"

House Finch (Common) (Haemorhous mexicanus [mexicanus Group]) (10)
- Reported Apr 07, 2023 11:43 by Martin Liebermann
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campgrounds to Scorpion Anchorage (no seawatch), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0485102 ,-119.558174&ll=34.0485102,-119.558174
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133119851
- Comments: "Singing"

House Finch (Common) (Haemorhous mexicanus [mexicanus Group]) (10)
- Reported Apr 07, 2023 11:43 by Anton Liebermann
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campgrounds to Scorpion Anchorage (no seawatch), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0485102 ,-119.558174&ll=34.0485102,-119.558174
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S133119375
- Comments: "Singing"

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