*** Species Summary:

- Broad-winged Hawk (1 report)
- Indigo Bunting (4 reports)

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Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported May 14, 2023 08:49 by David Compton
- Cielo Vista trail, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.513611 ,-119.799086&ll=34.513611,-119.799086
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S137696621
- Comments: "Adult dark morph flying through the pass, moving northward from Painted Cave. Dark, compact buteo with visible dark border to wing (Dark primary and secondary tips), dark and white barred tail, with particularly prominent white bar across center or just toward tip. The body appeared dark below, but I could not see the underwing. Clearly smaller than Red-tailed or Swainsons and obviously more compact than the latter. Flew in typical buteo style, wings fairly flat when soaring, and slower wing beat when in direct flight compared to Coopers Hawk. Bird was in silhouette when soaring and showed only dorsal side as it flew past and disappeared behind ridge."

Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) (1)
- Reported May 14, 2023 09:37 by Alan Brelsford
- Unnamed Road, Ventura, California, US (34.004, -119.747), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0039632 ,-119.7467823&ll=34.0039632,-119.7467823
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S137741922
- Comments: "Photos to follow"

Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) (1)
- Reported May 14, 2023 09:37 by Soumyadeep Chatterjee
- Unnamed Road, Ventura, California, US (34.004, -119.747), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0039632 ,-119.7467823&ll=34.0039632,-119.7467823
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S137804947
- Comments: "Photos to follow"

Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) (1)
- Reported May 14, 2023 09:37 by laetitia nowers
- Unnamed Road, Ventura, California, US (34.004, -119.747), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0039632 ,-119.7467823&ll=34.0039632,-119.7467823
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S137844235
- Comments: "Photos to follow"

Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) (1)
- Reported May 13, 2023 15:30 by Alan Brelsford
- Unnamed Road, Ventura, California, US (34.004, -119.747), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0039632 ,-119.7467823&ll=34.0039632,-119.7467823
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S137741827
- Comments: "Recording to follow. Singing persistently in chaparral. Small deep blue bunting, distinguished from Blue Grosbeak by absence of rusty wing bars and by relatively small bill."

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This morning, I saw an adult dark morph Broad-winged Hawk soar above Painted Cave and then fly north over E. Camino Cielo and the Cielo Vista Trail, near the intersection of Painted Cave and Camino Cielo. This area and much of the Santa Ynez Ridge top were above the clouds this morning. Next best bird in the area was a very dull gray Cassins Vireo that stopped and sang near the trail head, then continued north. It was almost 9am by the time I got to this area, so its hard to know if many migrants were passing through. The only other obvious ones were a singing Wilsons Warbler and a singing Warbling Vireo.
Dave Compton Santa Barbara

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Wim van Dam (Solvang, CA)
SBCO #394: Broad-winged Hawk

This Friday afternoon I checked out some standardSanta Ynez Valley spots for winter arrivals. At Armour Ranch Road near the@246 roundabout was a GOLDEN EAGLE and a flock of 70+ AMERICAN PIPIT. Driving alongHappy Canyon Road I had a fly-over PEREGRINE FALCON. At Happy Canyon Road x Alisos Road I found a LEWIS'S WOODPECKER and a WHITE-THROATED SPARROW. I did not see any Horned Larks and only a few WESTERN BLUEBIRDS.
Wim

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Wim van Dam (Solvang, CA)
SBCO #394: Broad-winged Hawk

For the eBirds among us:
There has been a discussion this fall about the Santa Cruz Island (SCI) eBird H otspots of Scorpion Harbor , Scorpion Campground , and Scorpion Canyon . The main problem being that most eBirders start their checklist in the harbor and keep on using the same hotspot as they walk to the campgrounds. To resolve this problem the Scorpion Harbor and Scorpion Campground hotspots have been merged into one:
Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Campgrounds to Scorpion Anchorage (no seawatch)
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L2442150 The Scorpion Canyon hotspot has been moved more to the west and is now named Santa Cruz Island--Upper Scorpion Canyon
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1772034
To capture checklists with seabirds-only from the harbor the following new hotspot has also been created: Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Anchorage (seawatch only)
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L21361493 I realize that not everybody is going to be happy with this merger as we now have records of seabirds that are positioned inland, but I feel that the overall quality of the new (no seawatch) hotspot is better than the quality of the old hotspots. Here are some things that people can do smoothen this change: If you have previous SCI-Scorpion harbor checklists that qualify as "seawatch only", then change the location of those checklists to the new "seawatch only" hotspot. If you have previous SCI-Scorpion Canyon checklists that were reallyon the campgrounds, then change the location of those checklists to the new "Scorpion Campgrounds to Scorpion Anchorage" hotspot.
If you don't like the name of a hotspot, change that name for your personal use. If you don't like the definition of a hotspot, new or old, use your personal locations instead. Thanks
Wim
Hotspot Editor, Santa Barbara County

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Wim van Dam (Solvang, CA)
SBCO #394: Broad-winged Hawk

Dear all,
This Monday, LA birder Marky Mutchler had a pretty awesome day at Santa Cruz Island. With her permission, I'm forwarding here her trip report.
Enjoy. Wim
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Yesterday, October 10th, I boarded the 9:00 Island Packers boat heading towards Scorpion Harbor. Almost all of Ventura county was rather dead, with small shearwater numbers and low diversity. Upon entering Santa Barbara county, we encountered a large pod of Common Dolphins and several Humpback Whales, of which a Brown Booby was foraging near ( 34.110533, -119.455541). After circling the whales, we headed back on route to Scorpion, where a large raft of shearwaters, gulls, and a couple of pelicans were loafing. I noticed a Red-footed Booby sitting on the water, quickly flushing as the boat neared. I am less sure of the coordinates, however, it was likely near 34.054013, -119.535809 . Once on the island, the first bird I noted was actually a Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Quickly after spotting the Grosbeak, a continuing American Redstart made an appearance in the fig trees next to the private residence. With cloudy and cool conditions, it seemed the birds were in a frenzy. A Tropical Kingbird shot by, and the number of warblers and vireos was quite astonishing. Turning towards the first campground I came across two Tennessee Warblers, however not much else was kicking around. Between thefirst and the second campgrounds, however, seemed to be the center of activity ( 34.047910, -119.565681) . This is also when I ran into and joined Spencer Seale, Peter Gaede, and Hugh Ranson. The second campground area was hosting 2 Clay-colored Sparrows, but not much else. Returning to the center of activity, a Hooded Oriole, Western Wood-Pewee, 22 flyover Greater White-fronted Geese, and 4 more Tennessee Warblers were found. Spencer et al. also had a Northern Parula and Virginia's Warbler in this section, but I was not as fortunate. Eventually, a Blackburnian Warbler also popped up in this section and made for an incredible day. Returning back to the harbor to catch the 4 pm boat, I also had an American Pipit fly over, which, after reviewing photos, looks like a good candidate for a "Japonicus" Pipit. Otherwise, the birds from the morning were still hanging around the private residence with little change. The boat ride back to Ventura featured usual shearwaters, a Sabine's Gull, a couple of Black Storm-petrels, and a few murrelets - but no boobies. All-in-all, it was a fantastic experience and this LA birder couldn't be happier!
Best, Marky
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Wim van Dam (Solvang, CA)
SBCO #394: Broad-winged Hawk

*** Species Summary:

- Broad-winged Hawk (1 report)
- Lewis's Woodpecker (1 report)
- White-headed Woodpecker (1 report)
- Tropical Kingbird (7 reports)
- Sage Thrasher (2 reports)
- Clay-colored Sparrow (1 report)
- White-throated Sparrow (1 report)
- Black-and-white Warbler (7 reports)
- Tennessee Warbler (2 reports)
- American Redstart (2 reports)
- Magnolia Warbler (1 report)
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak (1 report)
- Dickcissel (1 report)

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Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 09:00 by John Deacon
- Rancho Sisquoc Winery (restricted access), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.8403479 ,-120.2100313&ll=34.8403479,-120.2100313
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120218941
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Photos. Small buteo with streaked breast. Short tail. I had been watching the skies for migrating BWHA. I didn't expect to see one on a roost. Initially misidentified."

Lewis's Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) (12) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 09, 2022 11:10 by Aaron Maizlish
- Pala Lane, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4549928 ,-119.7558635&ll=34.4549928,-119.7558635
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120332133
- Comments: "Overhead flight. Like small crows with pink breasts."

White-headed Woodpecker (Dryobates albolarvatus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 10:30 by Adrian O'Loghlen
- 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/S120350158
- Media: 2 Photos

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 09, 2022 11:15 by Susanne Meyer
- 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/S120364768
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing bird observed from the trail behind the second viewing platform. Photo."

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1)
- Reported Oct 09, 2022 15:30 by Michael I Christie
- Ocean Beach County Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.6909567 ,-120.6003785&ll=34.6909567,-120.6003785
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120367973
- Comments: "Adult foraging around gazebo and picnic area to rails: large bright yellow all the way to upper chest (no gray); white throat; heavy bill; whitish edged wing and tail feathers. Photos coming."

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 09, 2022 08:00 by Lisa Walker-Roseman
- Ocean Beach County Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.6909567 ,-120.6003785&ll=34.6909567,-120.6003785
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120352710
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Bright lemon yellow chest and belly, catching insects and at one point caught a dragon-fly and flew into a tree where it was backlit so bad I couldn't get photos."

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1)
- Reported Oct 09, 2022 09:24 by Daniel Conner
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Canyon, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0425726 ,-119.5723965&ll=34.0425726,-119.5723965
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120358611
- Comments: "Two recording. No visual"

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 13:36 by Adrian O'Loghlen
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120346087
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Vocalizing from the hillside northwest of the pier."

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 06:30 by Linus Blomqvist
- UCSB--Campus Lagoon, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4076516 ,-119.845165&ll=34.4076516,-119.845165
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120338096
- Media: 1 Audio
- Comments: "Audio recorded
Large-billed kingbird, bright yellow below extending far into chest, distinctive trilling voice
Hanging out on E end of lagoon island throughout much of the sit, occasionally vocal. Regular here."

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 06:30 by Conor McMahon
- UCSB--Campus Lagoon, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4076516 ,-119.845165&ll=34.4076516,-119.845165
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120333177
- Media: 1 Audio
- Comments: "Audio recorded
Large-billed kingbird, bright yellow below extending far into chest, distinctive trilling voice
Hanging out on E end of lagoon island throughout much of the sit, occasionally vocal. Regular here."

Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 05, 2022 15:45 by Lucy London
- 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/S120361577
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing. Spotted at the same time a rocket launched!"

Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) (1)
- Reported Oct 09, 2022 09:24 by Daniel Conner
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Canyon, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0425726 ,-119.5723965&ll=34.0425726,-119.5723965
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120358611
- Comments: "Pictures"

Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 10:49 by Adrian O'Loghlen
- 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/S120348710
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Seen in the grassy area on the north edge of the upper campground."

White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) (1)
- Reported Oct 09, 2022 09:24 by Daniel Conner
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Canyon, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0425726 ,-119.5723965&ll=34.0425726,-119.5723965
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120358611
- Comments: "Recording"

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 09, 2022 16:30 by Lucy London
- 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/S120360156
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing in same spot."

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 09, 2022 15:49 by George Chapman
- 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/S120365225
- Comments: "Continuing. Warbler behaving like a nuthatch. Back with black stripes, not solid gray like a black-throated gray warbler. Undertail coverts white with black spots. NW corner tipus."

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1)
- Reported Oct 09, 2022 12:40 by Ryan Seppala
- 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/S120367738
- Comments: "Continuing on the west end of the complex. So cooperative that at times it seemed to follow me wherever I went."

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 09, 2022 11:33 by Libby Patten
- 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/S120343340
- Comments: "On tipu tree in northern section of westernmost parking lot. Gleaning in the bark of larger limbs. Later, another birder said theyd seen multiple Black-and-white Warblers in that parking lot about the same time."

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 09, 2022 09:35 by David Sexton
- 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/S120329170
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing, larger billed black and whit warbler. Photos"

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 13:36 by Adrian O'Loghlen
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120346087
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "In the tipuana-type tree in front of the ranch house."

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 09:25 by Adrian O'Loghlen
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120345403
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "In the trees at the ranch house. Characteristic black-and-white striped head and upperparts, downward curving beak. Crept nuthatch-like along trunks and branches."

Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 09, 2022 08:00 by Lisa Walker-Roseman
- Ocean Beach County Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.6909567 ,-120.6003785&ll=34.6909567,-120.6003785
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120352710
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Yellow-grayish back and bright yellow breast fading to white undertail coverts. Foraging near the ground in rosemary flats near the cypress closest to parking area."

Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1)
- Reported Oct 09, 2022 10:13 by Andrew McGrath
- San Jose Creek--near Armitos Avenue, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4384299 ,-119.8185575&ll=34.4384299,-119.8185575
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120326076
- Comments: "Dull yellow warbler. Lighter in color than orange crowneds. White underside and coverts."

American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 13:36 by Adrian O'Loghlen
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120346087
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Foraging actively in the trees around the ranch house."

American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 09:25 by Adrian O'Loghlen
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120345403
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "In the trees at the ranch house. Female/immature-type bird. Gray above, white below, yellow patches on wings and base of tail. Very active; frequent tail-fanning."

Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) (1)
- Reported Oct 09, 2022 09:35 by David Sexton
- 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/S120329170
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Grey headed with eye ring, yellow throat and belly, black steaks on flanks, prominent wing bars. Discussed photo with other local birders, we felt good for Magnolia Warbler. Photos. North end Tipus"

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 13:36 by Adrian O'Loghlen
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120346087
- Media: 2 Photos

Dickcissel (Spiza americana) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 13:36 by Adrian O'Loghlen
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120346087
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "In the trees around the ranch house."

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All:
I kind of did a Big Day yesterday. I started inland to try and escape the early dense fog in the Santa Maria Valley. At the Santa Maria Mesa Road Ponds and found 4 Blue Winged Teal and 8 Cinnamon Teal. I then moved to the Sisquoc Bridge. Not much happening there except a couple of somewhat late Barn Swallows. From there I went to Rancho Sisquoc. My best bird of the day was a Broad-winged Hawk at rest in the Eucalyptus trees along the 2-mile road into Rancho Sisquoc. Unfortunately, I misidentified it. I've never seen one perched like that before. Anyway, thanks to John Callender for catching my mistake.
From there I birded north Long Canyon Road. Here I found several Yellow Billed Magpies and two Greater Road Runners. Sometimes I'll go a year and never stumble on even one.
On the way to the Los Alamos Water Treatment Plant, I found a Golden Eagle soaring above Palmer Road just south of Sisquoc.
Birding at the Los Alamos Water Treatment plant was slow. The settling ponds are dry. I did find at least 3 Cassin's Kingbirds harassing each other in the Eucalyptus trees east of the plant.
I finished at my property in Orcutt where I added the very reliable Scaly Breasted Munia, Chestnut Backed Chickadee and Great Horned Owls.

Big Day North SB County - eBird Trip Report

John Deacon
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John Deacon
Orcutt

*** Species Summary:

- Broad-winged Hawk (2 reports)
- Lewis's Woodpecker (3 reports)
- White-headed Woodpecker (7 reports)
- Tropical Kingbird (4 reports)
- Sage Thrasher (5 reports)
- Clay-colored Sparrow (2 reports)
- Yellow-breasted Chat (2 reports)
- Black-and-white Warbler (4 reports)
- Tennessee Warbler (1 report)
- Orange-crowned Warbler (celata) (1 report)
- American Redstart (3 reports)
- Chestnut-sided Warbler (1 report)
- Townsend's x Hermit Warbler (hybrid) (2 reports)
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak (2 reports)
- Dickcissel (1 report)

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Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) (3)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 11:31 by Ken S
- 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/S120237726
- Comments: "Small buteos, short broad wings, making their way south east"

Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) (3)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 11:31 by Emily C
- 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/S120283989
- Comments: "Small buteos, short broad wings, making their way south east"

Lewis's Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) (3)
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 15:10 by Jamie Chavez
- Jalama Ranch Headquarters (private), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.5162575 ,-120.4580283&ll=34.5162575,-120.4580283
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120192913
- Comments: "Three birds observed in flight immediately west of the Jalama Ranch barn. Two were flycatching above live oaks in the area and headed west toward the coast, while a third flew south over the canyon (Jalama Road and creek) toward trees in the distance. Identified by their glossy, all blackish plumage (unable to see underparts). They flew with direct, crow-like flight, but were smaller than crows in body size and shape, and with the ability to chase flying insect prey. They appeared to be after bees."

Lewis's Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) (21)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 11:03 by Michael I Christie
- Jalama Road, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.5118043 ,-120.4485333&ll=34.5118043,-120.4485333
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120283754
- Comments: "Most around Black Brush gate and oak woodland to north about 0.5 km. (roughly the same area where Jamie Chaves saw them last year). Some further south, the last just south of the Jalama Ranch main house.
First saw a group aerial foraging above oaks, at least 8 simultaneously, plus many in trees. Then moved S to Black Brush gate: there at least 10 air-born plus others in trees These two spots are close, so it is hard to tell exactly the number, but there were a LOT of birds, plus a few scattered further south. (this group was seen 20 minutes and 2 straight miles away from the first group seen on North slope (10 mile marker). I'm pretty sure it is a different group. All very active, hard to get photos. It is worth noting that on the way back out I only saw 2. in total."

Lewis's Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) (5)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 10:10 by Michael I Christie
- Jalama Road, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.5118043 ,-120.4485333&ll=34.5118043,-120.4485333
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120283146
- Comments: "at least 5 sallying and aerial foraging on slope around the "10 miles to Jalama Beach" marker. Stopped to check and got some photos. Unmistakable. (this group was seen 20 minutes and 2 straight miles away from the first group seen on South slope (Black Brush gate). I think it is most likely a different group."

White-headed Woodpecker (Dryobates albolarvatus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 12:01 by Alex Castelein
- 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/S120237975
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Found by Rebecca Coulter, showed itself briefly until it flew north across the highway. Vocalized, doing its two note call several times in flight"

White-headed Woodpecker (Dryobates albolarvatus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 10:55 by John Callender
- 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/S120235558
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Found by Rebecca Coulter. Seen briefly in pines at the east end of the former Logmein complex."

White-headed Woodpecker (Dryobates albolarvatus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 10:48 by David Blue
- 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/S120242952
- Comments: "First found this morning by Rebecca Coulter. Last seen at 12:05 PM flying high and far to the north from the tallest pine at the NE corner of Hollister Ave and Entrance Road. Body entirely black and head entirely white. Showed white patches at the base of the primaries in flight."

White-headed Woodpecker (Dryobates albolarvatus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 10:48 by Linda Blue
- 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/S120242953
- Comments: "First found this morning by Rebecca Coulter. Last seen at 12:05 PM flying high and far to the north from the tallest pine at the NE corner of Hollister Ave and Entrance Road. Body entirely black and head entirely white. Showed white patches at the base of the primaries in flight."

White-headed Woodpecker (Dryobates albolarvatus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 10:47 by Libby Patten
- 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/S120251724
- Comments: "Found earlier this morning by Rebecca Coulter. Moved from first spot near center of this business park to far eastern edge. Bird vocalized occasionally with pre-di-dink contact call. Saw bird fly out of a pine next to the easternmost entrance from Hollister of the Tech Park. Mostly black with white head and large white wing patches as it flew north out of the business park."

White-headed Woodpecker (Dryobates albolarvatus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 10:06 by Andrew McGrath
- 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/S120229171
- Comments: "First spotted by Rebecca C. Woodpecker with all black body and wings white head."

White-headed Woodpecker (Dryobates albolarvatus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 09:50 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/S120247739
- Comments: "Seen well, no photos. At about 10:15, an all-dark woodpecker flew into the exotic tree at the corner of the entrance driveway here: 34.430040, -119.889058. I was viewing from about 150' up the driveway. At first glance through binoculars, I thought of a sapsucker, because of a bright white slash down the side of the bird. But it presented a completely black back, and then turned around and I saw its white face and head, with a red hind-crown. It perched for a minute on a snag of the small tree (the same tree favored by many Western Tanagers this time of year). Two other birders were able to get a brief look before it flew to the southeast toward a large eucalyptus on the opposite side of the driveway, where we lost it. Several birders arrived to look for it without success. Eventually I walked to the far east end of the tech park, where there are several conifers bordering an apartment complex. After a few minutes of scanning there, I heard its distinctive double call notes and a rattle similar to Hairy Woodpecker. I followed some gentle tapping sounds, and found the bird on the main trunk of a pine tree, where it called a couple more times. The bird was eventually re-found by others, and it flew out of the area to the north across the freeway."

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 08:19 by Jamie Chavez
- Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve--from entrance to sand plant, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.9591002 ,-120.6272971&ll=34.9591002,-120.6272971
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120218025
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Perched on the power line in the open pasture beyond the entrance willows. Large-billed kingbird with a forked or notched tail, yellow breast and belly being slightly more olive on the upper breast. Distant photos."

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1)
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 13:36 by David Blue
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120265355
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Vocalizing from the hillside northwest of the pier."

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1)
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 13:36 by Linda Blue
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120264997
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Vocalizing from the hillside northwest of the pier."

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 13:28 by Alex Castelein
- 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/S120246973
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Big beak, yellow all the way up the breast, lighter grey head than cassins. Sitting in a tree behind the house across from Whittier pond. Close to where David Blue reported one a few days ago. Photos"

Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 16:59 by Noah Gaines
- 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/S120269777
- Comments: "Cont bird seen from dam."

Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 15:37 by Richard Block
- 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/S120272450
- Comments: "Solitary bird. Photographed at the same location as October 1. West end of the dam."

Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 07:52 by Barry Rowan
- 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/S120226428
- Comments: "Continuing small thrasher with streaked chest."

Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 04, 2022 18:04 by Emily C
- 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/S120284031
- Comments: "Tail up, Running in A stiff legged skitter across the dirt path by the dam (where it has been continuing to be seen), reminiscent of quail. Drinking water while standing on the concrete dam slope."

Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 13:28 by Alex Castelein
- 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/S120246973
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "First spotted just west of the bridge (34.4202300, -119.8738962) that goes over the east leg of the slough, but only seen for a split second before it flushed to the other side of the bridge because I was biking. Did a small loop around the east end of NCOS to see if it would pop back up, and sure enough I saw it again just east of the bridge (34.4207228, -119.8728260), but it flushed quickly again. This time it went up into the eucs across the path and I was able to get some photos of it.

Mostly grey bird with white eyering, white fringing to dark coverts, primaries, and secondaries. White chin, neck, and undersides with black streaking. Photos"

Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1)
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 10:49 by Linda Blue
- 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/S120264381
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Seen in the grassy area on the north edge of the upper campground."

Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1)
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 10:49 by David Blue
- 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/S120264392
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Seen in the grassy area on the north edge of the upper campground."

Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) (1)
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 12:18 by David Blue
- 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/S120265046
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "At the upper campground."

Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) (1)
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 12:18 by Linda Blue
- 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/S120264748
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "At the upper campground."

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 12:30 by Aaron Maizlish
- 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/S120244662
- Comments: "Continuing looks like adult female in the SW corner of office park."

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1)
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 13:36 by David Blue
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120265355
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "In the tipuana-type tree in front of the ranch house."

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1)
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 09:25 by Linda Blue
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120263878
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "In the trees at the ranch house. Characteristic black-and-white striped head and upperparts, downward curving beak. Crept nuthatch-like along trunks and branches."

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1)
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 09:25 by David Blue
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120264028
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "In the trees at the ranch house. Characteristic black-and-white striped head and upperparts, downward curving beak. Crept nuthatch-like along trunks and branches."

Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 08:57 by Max Laubstein
- LeiothlypisLand (Bottlebrush SE of Trigo Pasado Park), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.411061 ,-119.859794&ll=34.411061,-119.859794
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120209799
- Comments: "Continuing in bottlebrush, found by Alex C yesterday. White vent and under tail coverts, lighter olive upper parts and breast, dark eyeline extending past eye into lores, contrasting with pale supercilium. Calling frequently, a smackier and sweeter chip than orange crowned"

Orange-crowned Warbler (celata) (Leiothlypis celata celata) (1)
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 09:28 by Alex Castelein
- Trigo-Pasado Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.411358 ,-119.860082&ll=34.411358,-119.860082
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120137425
- Media: 10 Photos
- Comments: "All grey above, and extremely pale below. Distinct green streaking on the breast, more so than on typical western birds. Celata is the only subspecies that should get that pale underneath and grey above, with the undertail coverts almost completely white, just a bit of yellow tint. Even for the nominate subspecies this bird seems particularly pale. See photos"

American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1)
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 13:36 by David Blue
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120265355
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Foraging actively in the trees around the ranch house."

American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1)
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 09:25 by Linda Blue
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120263878
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "In the trees at the ranch house. Female/immature-type bird. Gray above, white below, yellow patches on wings and base of tail. Very active; frequent tail-fanning."

American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1)
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 09:25 by David Blue
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120264028
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "In the trees at the ranch house. Female/immature-type bird. Gray above, white below, yellow patches on wings and base of tail. Very active; frequent tail-fanning."

Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 13:33 by Gjon Hazard
- 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/S120282290
- Comments: "1:45 pm. 34.471274, -120.227456. In the saltbush under the trestle. Continuing. Chartreuse cap and back, gray face, prominent white eyering."

Townsend's x Hermit Warbler (hybrid) (Setophaga townsendi x occidentalis) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 12:40 by Tom Beland
- LuBeeland, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.395577 ,-119.507798&ll=34.395577,-119.507798
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120254513
- Comments: "Continuing."

Townsend's x Hermit Warbler (hybrid) (Setophaga townsendi x occidentalis) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 12:40 by Laurel S Luby
- LuBeeland, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.395577 ,-119.507798&ll=34.395577,-119.507798
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120254876
- Comments: "Continuing."

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 12:40 by Laurel S Luby
- LuBeeland, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.395577 ,-119.507798&ll=34.395577,-119.507798
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120254876
- Comments: "Continuing. Rosy breast patch"

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2022 12:40 by Tom Beland
- LuBeeland, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.395577 ,-119.507798&ll=34.395577,-119.507798
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120254513
- Comments: "Continuing. Rosy breast patch"

Dickcissel (Spiza americana) (1)
- Reported Oct 07, 2022 13:36 by David Blue
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120265355
- Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "In the trees around the ranch house. I only had a brief view today, and no photos like two days ago."

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This afternoon I checked out the subject location to see what has arrived there by now. Best birds were a FERRUGINOUSHAWK and an adult BALDEAGLE. Other sightings of note were 2 AMERICAN KESTREL, a possible Prairie Falcon and another possible Ferruginous Hawk. SAVANNAH SPARROW numbers were low. No Lewis's Woodpecker, Bluebirds or Horned Larks (yet).
Wim

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Wim van Dam (Solvang, CA)
SBCO #394: Broad-winged Hawk

I started the morning at La Mesa Park, which still has lots of western migrants in the lerpyeucs, including at least 4 Black-throated Gray Warblers and 2 Warbling Vireos.
I then picked up Mark Bright and we headed up to Romero Canyon. A couple of days ago we birded from Bella Vista, but today we decided to hike up to the Romero hawk watch spot, along with chairs and liquid refreshments. We got up there about 10:30 where we were above the fog, and almost immediately began to see Lewis's Woodpeckers heading west along the ridgeline above us. Some would land and circle around for a while, appearing to be bug catching, before carrying on. At about 11:30 we saw a line of Lewis's flying below us, approximately where the fog ended. In this group, which took about a minute to pass, I counted 97 (ninety-seven!) birds. The last bird passed at about noon. The total for the morning, and I'm sure there were many more I missed, was 156 birds--phenomenal. All were heading west.
We had great looks at a light-morph juvenile Swainson's Hawk that circled right overhead. We thought we were going to get skunked on Broad-winged Hawk until two birds appeared close by at eye level, and one blasted by between us and the hillside, not 30 feet away. We saw an additional bird below us before we left.
Other raptors included 18 Sharp-shinned Hawks, 3 Cooper's Hawks, 2 Kestrels, 1 Merlin, and numerous Red-tailed Hawks that didn't seem to be on the move. All the other raptors wereheading east.
Other birds included approximately 25 White-throated Swifts, 2 Ravens, and 3 Rufous-crowned Sparrows. Yellow-rumped Warblers were an almost constant presence as they moved east. They often stopped to feed before moving on.
Hugh Ranson SB

Mark Bright and I went up to the Bella Vista hawk watch site from 2:50 till 4:40. Things were most active during the first hour. We saw 5 Broad-winged Hawks, 18 accipiters (all that were close enough were Sharpies), what might have been a Swainson's Hawk (pending photographic review), and a Lewis's Woodpecker.
Hugh Ranson Santa Barbara

Photos of some of the Broad-winged Hawks we saw are in the following eBird list:

https://ebird.org/checklist/S119979748

John Callender
Carpinteria

As John Callender has already reported on eBird, the two of us had a good afternoon of hawk-watching at the Bella Vista Drive location. From approx. 3:45 to 5 p.m., we had 6 Broad-winged Hawks flying by, one almost directly overhead. In addition, there was some movement of accipters, most classified as "Cooper's/Sharp-shinned," but at least one of each that could be more clearly identified. In addition, we saw several Red-tailed Hawks and Turkey Vultures, most of whom I suspect were residents, and a Northern Harrier. I think John also had a Red-shouldered Hawk just as I arrived.
We saw no movement of Lewis's Woodpeckers today, but did see a few flocks of Band-tailed Pigeons in the area.
Florence Sanchez

*** Species Summary:

- Common Ground Dove (1 report)
- Craveri's Murrelet (3 reports)
- Black Tern (1 report)
- Common Tern (2 reports)
- Arctic Tern (1 report)
- Least Storm-Petrel (1 report)
- Streaked Shearwater (1 report)
- Nazca Booby (1 report)
- Broad-winged Hawk (2 reports)
- Vermilion Flycatcher (1 report)
- Tropical Kingbird (1 report)
- Red-eyed Vireo (1 report)
- Sage Thrasher (1 report)
- Brewer's Sparrow (1 report)
- Black-and-white Warbler (3 reports)
- Chestnut-sided Warbler (1 report)
- Blackpoll Warbler (1 report)
- Black-throated Blue Warbler (9 reports)

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Common Ground Dove (Columbina passerina) (3)
- Reported Oct 04, 2022 10:27 by Jeremy Cowan
- Farren Road, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.443548 ,-119.9237752&ll=34.443548,-119.9237752
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119963288
- Comments: "At the end of the road in the avocado orchard to the east of the road. Scaly chest, small stocky dove. Same place they were in May"

Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (7)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 12:02 by Scott Terrill
- 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/S119954399
- 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 Scott Terrill
- 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/S119954396
- 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 Scott Terrill
- 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/S119954397
- 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 Scott Terrill
- 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/S119954396
- 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 Scott Terrill
- 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/S119954396
- 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 Scott Terrill
- 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/S119954397
- 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 Scott Terrill
- 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/S119954396
- Comments: "These were apparently identified from photos of the many Common/Arctic Terns we passed."

Least Storm-Petrel (Hydrobates microsoma) (2)
- Reported Oct 01, 2022 14:30 by Scott Terrill
- 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/S119954397
- 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 Scott Terrill
- 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/S119954399
- 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 Scott Terrill
- 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/S119954399
- Comments: "Sub-adult with an obvious bright orange bill."

Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) (4)
- Reported Oct 04, 2022 14:57 by Jason Siemens
- 2740 Bella Vista Dr, Santa Barbara US-CA 34.45029, -119.58157, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.45029 ,-119.581574&ll=34.45029,-119.581574
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119973524
- Comments: "All together circling and headed East."

Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) (6)
- Reported Oct 04, 2022 15:40 by John Callender
- 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/S119979748
- Comments: "Two together circled to the west and then flew by to the south. Then a solo bird that gave good looks going by just to the north. Then two more that came overhead, only one of which I photographed. One more single. Photos."

Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) (1)
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 15:00 by Benjamin Ewing
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119938561
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Female, seen in the fig trees by the old ranch buildings. According to eBird quite rare for Santa Cruz. Possibly the same bird reported in early Sept. Diagnostic photo attached."

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1)
- Reported Oct 04, 2022 08:13 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/S119970521
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "At the Whittier Bridge. Yellow on the belly extending all the way to the throat, a very large bill and a notched tail."

Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) (1)
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 15:33 by George Chapman
- 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/S119928399
- Comments: "Continuing. Vireo with line through eye, white line above, boarded in a dark line along gray cap. Mainly white under-parts white gray back. In pastiche tree, NE of Eucalyptus grove."

Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 18:24 by Mark Holmgren
- 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/S119934870
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "This bird appeared twice on the dam, on the lower trail immediately adjacent to the tule stand. Not very shy."

Brewer's Sparrow (Spizella breweri) (1)
- Reported Oct 02, 2022 10:43 by John Callender
- Elings Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4098484 ,-119.7349691&ll=34.4098484,-119.7349691
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119853976
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Originally entered as Spizella sp. Calling it a Brewer's Sparrow based on the pale lores and muted face pattern."

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1)
- Reported Oct 04, 2022 09:36 by Sue Cook
- 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/S119961740
- Comments: "Continuing. Photos coming."

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1)
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 11:01 by Brianna Cerione
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Harbor, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0489615 ,-119.5560551&ll=34.0489615,-119.5560551
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119936577
- Comments: "Distinct black and white pattern and behavior- seen on tree near ranch"

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1)
- Reported Oct 04, 2022 10:41 by David Compton
- Winchester One Open Space, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4343794 ,-119.8952786&ll=34.4343794,-119.8952786
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119963606
- Comments: "Continuing bird and apparent young male, with only a hint of a dark mask, pointed tips to rectrices, and singing off and on. The singing is what led me to the bird. This one looks very much like the bird being seen nearby at the Hollister Tech Park."

Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) (1)
- Reported Oct 04, 2022 14:44 by Keith Pankhurst
- 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/S119975974
- Comments: "First year bird. Next to stream by parking. Very bright green above and gray underneath except for faint green for undertail coverts. Two conspicuous buffy/white wing bars. Obvious white eye ring.
Unfortunately I had just put my camera away."

Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) (1)
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 15:30 by Lynn Scarlett
- 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/S119951677
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Nonbreeding plumage, continuing, sharp white wing bars, slight streaking on yellowish chest, grayish-green back"

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1)
- Reported Oct 04, 2022 16:40 by Noah Gaines
- 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/S119978580
- Comments: "Stunning warbler. Slate blue above and white below with black cheek and throat and sides. White Chin. White patch in base of primaries. Continuing rarity in backyard."

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1)
- Reported Oct 04, 2022 09:24 by Lori Gaskin
- 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/S119963787
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing. Small warbler. Deep blue upper parts; white breast and underparts; black face, throat; white patch on wings; and black side streak."

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 18:15 by Jay Bishop
- 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/S119931551
- Comments: "Male Continuing bird"

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 17:52 by Jeremy Cowan
- 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/S119931230
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing bird in Tom Boltons backyard, observed well for several minutes feeding on grapes. Many thanks to Tom for making this bird public. Hatch year / FCF male, showing white chin some greenish edging to the tertials and a faint green wash to some scapulars and median coverts. The rear flanks and vent also showed a really subtle off-white wash, further characteristic of a HY"

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 17:52 by Max Laubstein
- 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/S119931229
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing bird in Tom Boltons backyard, observed well for several minutes feeding on grapes. Many thanks to Tom for making this bird public. Hatch year / FCF male, showing white chin some greenish edging to the tertials and a faint green wash to some scapulars and median coverts. The rear flanks and vent also showed a really subtle off-white wash, further characteristic of a HY

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Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 17:52 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/S119931231
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing bird in Tom Boltons backyard, observed well for several minutes feeding on grapes. Many thanks to Tom for making this bird public. Hatch year / FCF male, showing white chin some greenish edging to the tertials and a faint green wash to some scapulars and median coverts. The rear flanks and vent also showed a really subtle off-white wash, further characteristic of a HY"

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 17:32 by Mark Holmgren
- 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/S119934609
- Comments: "Blue backed warbler with black face. White square at the base of the primaries. Coming to grapevine at Tom Boltons home. Contact Tom at his email (posted on 2 Oct on eBird) for permission to visit and view."

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 03, 2022 14:12 by Wim van Dam
- 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/S119920572
- Comments: "Continuing bird at private location. Obvious male Black-throated Blue Warbler seen well from 20 feet distance. Photographs will be added later."

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1)
- Reported Oct 04, 2022 10:30 by Joan Lentz
- home on Vereda Leyenda, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4483518 ,-119.9183858&ll=34.4483518,-119.9183858
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119972733
- Comments: "Continueing bird found by Tom Bolton. A beautiful Male, the bird was coming in to feed on a grape vine that had a trellis near the house. It was a perfect way to examine the black head and the way it blended into the deep blue back, accented by white underneath and on the sides. We heard it's call before it came in. Bird has been here since Saturday. Alas, no photos"

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