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*** Species Summary: - Craveri's Murrelet (2 reports) - Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (1 report) - MacGillivray's Warbler (1 report) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert. The report below shows observations of rare birds in Santa Barbara County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summarysid=SN35915 NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated. eBird encourages our users to bird safely, responsibly, and mindfully. Please follow the recommendations of your local health authorities and respect any active travel restrictions in your area. For more information visit: https://ebird.org/news/please-bird-mindfully Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (2) - Reported May 16, 2023 16:00 by Katie Smith - Santa Barbara Channel (birds at sea only), Channel Islands National Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.1179353 ,-119.5191479&ll=34.1179353,-119.5191479 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S138437155 - Comments: "I also had two this morning on the way out to Santa Cruz Island. Two small black and white murrelets with no white in front of eyes, long, thin bills, gray underwings (not white)." Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (2) - Reported May 16, 2023 09:15 by Katie Smith - Santa Barbara Channel (birds at sea only), Channel Islands National Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.1179353 ,-119.5191479&ll=34.1179353,-119.5191479 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S138437126 - Comments: "Small alcids with blackish upperparts and white underparts. Fairly long, thin bills, white eye arcs, no white in front of eye (eliminating GUMU). Grayish underwings (not white) eliminates SCMU." Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) (1) - Reported May 18, 2023 19:11 by Lauren Rivera - East Beach, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4158318 ,-119.6733427&ll=34.4158318,-119.6733427 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S138323638 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Brownish heron, with the shape of a night heron with long neck extended and head shape of Yellow-crowned" MacGillivray's Warbler (Geothlypis tolmiei) (1) - Reported May 19, 2023 11:32 by David Houle - Santa Cruz Island--Prisoners Harbor, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0187319 ,-119.6821404&ll=34.0187319,-119.6821404 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S138434192 - Comments: "grey head, yellowy-green upperparts. greeny yellow underparts. broken eye ring making parentheses above and below eye. darkline in front of and behind eye. along road east of marsh" *********** You received this message because you are subscribed to eBird's Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert Manage your eBird alert subscriptions: https://ebird.org/alerts eBird Alerts provide recent reports of regionally or seasonally rare species (Rarities Alerts) or species you have not yet observed (Needs Alerts) in your region of interest; both Accepted and Unreviewed observations are included. Some reports may be from private property or inaccessible to the general public. It is the responsibility of every eBirder to be aware of and respectful of access restrictions. For more information, see our Terms of Use: https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/terms-of-use/ |
*** Species Summary: - Craveri's Murrelet (2 reports) - American Crow (1 report) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert. The report below shows observations of rare birds in Santa Barbara County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summarysid=SN35915 NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated. eBird encourages our users to bird safely, responsibly, and mindfully. Please follow the recommendations of your local health authorities and respect any active travel restrictions in your area. For more information visit: https://ebird.org/news/please-bird-mindfully Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (2) - Reported May 16, 2023 16:00 by Joshua Smith - Santa Barbara Channel (birds at sea only), Channel Islands National Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.1179353 ,-119.5191479&ll=34.1179353,-119.5191479 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S138190294 - Comments: "I also had two this morning on the way out to Santa Cruz Island. Two small black and white murrelets with no white in front of eyes, long, thin bills, gray underwings (not white)." Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (2) - Reported May 16, 2023 09:15 by Joshua Smith - Santa Barbara Channel (birds at sea only), Channel Islands National Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.1179353 ,-119.5191479&ll=34.1179353,-119.5191479 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S138183889 - Comments: "Small alcids with blackish upperparts and white underparts. Fairly long, thin bills, white eye arcs, no white in front of eye (eliminating GUMU). Grayish underwings (not white) eliminates SCMU." American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) (1) - Reported May 17, 2023 13:21 by John Callender - 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/S138189068 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "It was in the lower campground, and was not associating with the Common Ravens in the area. It seemed more compact and smaller overall than the ravens I'd been seeing, and I thought it was probably the same American Crow seen and photographed back on March 4 (see https://ebird.org/checklist/S130316163 ). But in comparing this bird with the photos of that one, it seems to be noticeably heavier-billed, especially in the first photo where the bird is in profile. After consulting with more experienced birders I'm comfortable reporting it as American Crow. One of my correspondents thinks there have been two crows reported from here, so maybe this is one of the two, and is heavier-billed than the one photographed on March 4. I did not hear this bird vocalize." *********** You received this message because you are subscribed to eBird's Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert Manage your eBird alert subscriptions: https://ebird.org/alerts eBird Alerts provide recent reports of regionally or seasonally rare species (Rarities Alerts) or species you have not yet observed (Needs Alerts) in your region of interest; both Accepted and Unreviewed observations are included. Some reports may be from private property or inaccessible to the general public. It is the responsibility of every eBirder to be aware of and respectful of access restrictions. For more information, see our Terms of Use: https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/terms-of-use/ |
*** Species Summary: - Greater White-fronted Goose (5 reports) - Cackling Goose (1 report) - White-winged Dove (1 report) - Black Swift (2 reports) - Guadalupe Murrelet (1 report) - Craveri's Murrelet (3 reports) - Common Tern (1 report) - Black-footed Albatross (5 reports) - Masked Booby (2 reports) - Nazca Booby (3 reports) - Brown Booby (1 report) - Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (3 reports) - Lewis's Woodpecker (2 reports) - Tropical Kingbird (2 reports) - Sage Thrasher (2 reports) - Western Bluebird (1 report) - Mountain Bluebird (2 reports) - Lapland Longspur (2 reports) - Clay-colored Sparrow (3 reports) - Swamp Sparrow (1 report) - Green-tailed Towhee (1 report) - Ovenbird (4 reports) - Black-and-white Warbler (8 reports) - Tennessee Warbler (5 reports) - American Redstart (4 reports) - Blackpoll Warbler (1 report) - Palm Warbler (3 reports) - Rose-breasted Grosbeak (5 reports) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert. The report below shows observations of rare birds in Santa Barbara County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summarysid=SN35915 NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated. eBird encourages our users to bird safely, responsibly, and mindfully. Please follow the recommendations of your local health authorities and respect any active travel restrictions in your area. For more information visit: https://ebird.org/news/please-bird-mindfully Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (20) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 14:06 by Sir Laughalot - 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/S120670647 - Comments: "Continuing bird. Unperturbed by humans nearby. One even walking down the pier ramp. Coworker counted 27 dead geese on the water today." Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (125) - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by Molly Donahue - 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/S120685312 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Everywhere . Landing flying everywhere. At least one dead on beach." Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (72) - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by larry nigro - 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/S120684429 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Everywhere . Landing flying everywhere. At least one dead on beach." Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (19) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:27 by Grigory Heaton - 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/S120678769 - Comments: "Minimum count of live birds, big flock of geese present all day, mostly in the harbor area but also seen flying in and out. Brown geese with orange bills. The flock doesnt seem to be doing well - I spotted 7 dead geese around the harbor area (5 in the water, 1 on the beach, 1 about 100m inland)" Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (21) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 13, 2022 08:49 by Sir Laughalot - 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/S120670664 - Comments: "Continuing geese. Lighter coloration compared to Canada. Flocks flying around the canyon and occasionally up the grasslands. More geese found dead (floating) today compared to yesterday. Several around the pier where it's calm and a scattered few within a half-mile west of Scorpion pier. Photos to come." Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) (1) - Reported Oct 13, 2022 08:49 by Sir Laughalot - 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/S120670664 - Comments: "One swimming among the greater white fronted geese. Black plumage with white patch on the neck. More compact than the surrounding geese and a canada goose. Photo to come." White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) (1) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 06:52 by Linus Blomqvist - Jalama Beach County Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.5099836 ,-120.5014432&ll=34.5099836,-120.5014432 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120719600 - Comments: "Seen flying. Gray beige dove, roughly Collared-dove size (hard to judge exact size in flight), with very distinct white markings on wings." Black Swift (Cypseloides niger) (1) - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by Molly Donahue - 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/S120685312 - Comments: "Large black swift sickled wings flying below cloud cover" Black Swift (Cypseloides niger) (1) - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by larry nigro - 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/S120684429 - Comments: "Large black swift sickled wings flying below cloud cover" Guadalupe Murrelet (Synthliboramphus hypoleucus) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 15:00 by George Kimberly - Eurodam day two hour ten, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.962656 ,-121.057013&ll=33.962656,-121.057013 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120678561 - Comments: "Black and white murrelet with the white extending above the eye with clean bright white underwings." Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (3) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 16:00 by Andrew Pratt - Day Three Hour Ten on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.623373 ,-120.757345&ll=33.623373,-120.757345 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120616811 - Comments: "Seen only by Eric and Andrew. Grayish underwing, much darker than the underwing color on a Scripps/Guadalupe." Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 15:00 by George Kimberly - Eurodam day two hour ten, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.962656 ,-121.057013&ll=33.962656,-121.057013 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120678561 - Comments: "Black and white murrelet with black extending below the eye. Eliminated Scripps by dark gray underwings." Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 15:00 by Bruce Pratt - Eurodam day two hour ten, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.962656 ,-121.057013&ll=33.962656,-121.057013 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120711730 - Comments: "Black and white murrelet with black extending below the eye. Eliminated Scripps by dark gray underwings." Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) (2) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 18:02 by George Kimberly - Day Three Hour Twelve on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.286215 ,-120.371078&ll=33.286215,-120.371078 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120678489 - Comments: "Sterna terns with visible black wedge in outer primaries, seen being harassed by jaegers and then circling up higher." Black-footed Albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 13:21 by Ian Burgess - Arguello Canyon/948 Bank (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.3978449 ,-121.2176514&ll=34.3978449,-121.2176514 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120681550 - Comments: "Large brown long winged tube nose." Black-footed Albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 13:00 by George Kimberly - Day Three Hour Seven on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.355208 ,-121.329414&ll=34.355208,-121.329414 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120678482 - Comments: "Large dark albatross with black bill seen crossing in front of the bow." Black-footed Albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) (2) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 16:00 by George Kimberly - Day Three Hour Ten on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.623373 ,-120.757345&ll=33.623373,-120.757345 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120678484 - Comments: "Exact count of large dark albatross with black bills." Black-footed Albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 18:02 by George Kimberly - Day Three Hour Twelve on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.286215 ,-120.371078&ll=33.286215,-120.371078 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120678489 - Comments: "Large dark albatross with all black bill, seen arcing off into the distance." Black-footed Albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 12:00 by Bruce Pratt - Eurodam southbound, day 3, 12PM, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.59439 ,-121.498298&ll=34.59439,-121.498298 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120711742 - Comments: "Massive chocolate albatross. Photographed" Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 15:00 by Bruce Pratt - Eurodam day two hour ten, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.962656 ,-121.057013&ll=33.962656,-121.057013 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120711730 - Comments: "One of several boobies throughout the day. Greenish yellow bill. Pics tba." Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 15:00 by George Kimberly - Eurodam day two hour ten, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.962656 ,-121.057013&ll=33.962656,-121.057013 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120678561 - Comments: "One of several boobies throughout the day. Greenish yellow bill. Pics tba." Nazca Booby (Sula granti) (4) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 16:00 by George Kimberly - Day Three Hour Ten on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.623373 ,-120.757345&ll=33.623373,-120.757345 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120678484 - Comments: "Individual count of individual Nazca Boobies, all with orange bill to some extent. Many or all were photographed." Nazca Booby (Sula granti) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 18:02 by George Kimberly - Day Three Hour Twelve on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.286215 ,-120.371078&ll=33.286215,-120.371078 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120678489 - Comments: "Near adult bird hanging with a likely Masked Booby, bright orange bill. Photos." Nazca Booby (Sula granti) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 17:15 by Bruce Pratt - Eurodam southbound, day 3, 5PM, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.471561 ,-120.5845&ll=33.471561,-120.5845 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120711741 - Comments: "Large black and white booby with orange bill." Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) (37) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 16:00 by George Kimberly - Day Three Hour Ten on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.623373 ,-120.757345&ll=33.623373,-120.757345 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120678484 - Comments: "Individual count of Brown Boobies seen diving in a feeding frenzy in the distance and one or two that circled the ship. Photos of a close bird." Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) (1) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 09:05 by Jeremy Cowan - business park at Mentor Dr, Goleta, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4340729 ,-119.8124367&ll=34.4340729,-119.8124367 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120719941 - Comments: "Continuing adult female, photos. Spotted by Ryan Seppala. This time in the north west patch of tipus" Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) (1) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 09:05 by Alex Castelein - business park at Mentor Dr, Goleta, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4340729 ,-119.8124367&ll=34.4340729,-119.8124367 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120716198 - Comments: "Continuing adult female, photos. Spotted by Ryan Seppala. This time in the north west patch of tipus" Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) (1) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 08:02 by Ryan Seppala - business park at Mentor Dr, Goleta, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4340729 ,-119.8124367&ll=34.4340729,-119.8124367 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120726978 - Comments: "Continuing bird found by Jeremy Cowan a couple days prior. In the northwest parking lot." Lewis's Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) (6) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 06:30 by Marjorie Popper - Sedgwick Reserve (restricted access), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.692571 ,-120.0405478&ll=34.692571,-120.0405478 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120669868 - Comments: "Four observers saw these widely separated in two watersheds." Lewis's Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) (6) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 06:30 by Ryanne Pritchard-Bee - Sedgwick Reserve (restricted access), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.692571 ,-120.0405478&ll=34.692571,-120.0405478 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120668261 - Comments: "Four observers saw these widely separated in two watersheds." Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (2) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 08:28 by Carmen Galaz Garca - 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/S120715008 - Comments: "Seen at Venoco Bridge (34.4175700, -119.8733020). Large kingbirds with very bright yellow breast up to white throat. Thick bill and notched tail. Compared size and color with nearby Cassins. Saw the two birds at the same time, one was on a cable and one perched on a bush. Will add pics." Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 08:29 by Emily C - 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/S120683576 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Kingbird perched on wire, yellow reached high up in chest" Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by larry nigro - 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/S120684429 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Small thrasher on plateau above harbor" Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by Molly Donahue - 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/S120685312 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Small thrasher on plateau above harbor" Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by Molly Donahue - 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/S120685312 - Comments: "One juvenile on plateau above harbor" Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) (1) - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by larry nigro - 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/S120684429 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "One juvenile/female on plateau above harbor" Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) (1) - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:27 by Grigory Heaton - 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/S120678769 - Comments: "Photos, up on the Cavern Point loop above the canyon" Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 13:00 by George Kimberly - Day Three Hour Seven on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.355208 ,-121.329414&ll=34.355208,-121.329414 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120678482 - Media: 4 Photos - Comments: "Immature bird hunkered down on the lower decks, unresponsive to people passing and soon collected. The third day with LALO following the ship, possibly two individuals. Photos." Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 12:00 by Bruce Pratt - Eurodam southbound, day 3, 12PM, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.59439 ,-121.498298&ll=34.59439,-121.498298 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120711742 - Comments: "Continuing" Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (2) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by Molly Donahue - 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/S120685312 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "In grass/field next to house. Small light sparrow with white throat and malar. One much darker" Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (2) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by larry nigro - 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/S120684429 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "In grass/field next to house. Small light sparrow with white throat and malar. One much darker" Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (2) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:27 by Grigory Heaton - 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/S120678769 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Will add photos." Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) (1) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 06:52 by Linus Blomqvist - Jalama Beach County Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.5099836 ,-120.5014432&ll=34.5099836,-120.5014432 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120719600 - Comments: "Superficially like Song Sparrow but smaller and chunkier, with mostly unstreaked underparts (only a hint of blurry streaking) and marked rufous on wings." Green-tailed Towhee (Pipilo chlorurus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:27 by Grigory Heaton - 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/S120678769 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Greenish towhee with reddish-brown crown. Photos." Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (2) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by Molly Donahue - 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/S120685312 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "One by house and one in upper campground/ olive with orange and black crown and spotted chesy" Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (2) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by larry nigro - 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/S120684429 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "One by house and one in upper campground/ olive with orange and black crown and spotted chesy" Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (1) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 10:59 by Jared heinerich - 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/S120717676 - Comments: "ovenbird spotted at the Gherini house" Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:27 by Grigory Heaton - 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/S120678769 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Unmistakeable thrush-like warbler. Photos. Mostly foraging on the ground in the private residence enclosure next to the visitor center, but also went into trees occasionally." Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 10:14 by David Compton - 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/S120722701 - Comments: "Probably the same bird thats been present for weeks, which is resembled closely, showing the same vague darker area across the eye and face. A second bird has been reported here." Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 08:30 by Jenny Slaughter - 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/S120711823 - Comments: "Female found by Nick Lethaby in euc grove among mixed flock of Warblers. Small warbler thin black stripes, pale underside, decurved bill." Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 08:30 by Craig Murray - 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/S120713127 - Comments: "Female found by Nick Lethaby in euc grove among mixed flock of Warblers. Small warbler thin black stripes, pale underside, decurved bill." Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 08:15 by Lisa Walker-Roseman - 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/S120683213 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "female foraging Brown Creeper-style in the Tipus at the back lot. Black and white pattern very distinct." Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:27 by Grigory Heaton - 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/S120678769 - Comments: "Noticed a nuthatch on a tree in the private residence enclosure next to the visitor center and pulled out my camera to reveal a streaky black and white warbler." Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 09:05 by Jeremy Cowan - business park at Mentor Dr, Goleta, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4340729 ,-119.8124367&ll=34.4340729,-119.8124367 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120719941 - Comments: "Continuing, photos. This time seen in a tipu here (34.4334998, -119.8114014)" Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 09:05 by Alex Castelein - business park at Mentor Dr, Goleta, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4340729 ,-119.8124367&ll=34.4340729,-119.8124367 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120716198 - Comments: "Continuing, photos. This time seen in a tipu here (34.4334998, -119.8114014)" Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 08:02 by Ryan Seppala - business park at Mentor Dr, Goleta, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4340729 ,-119.8124367&ll=34.4340729,-119.8124367 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120726978 - Comments: "Continuing in the tipus and sycamore by the basketball court north of Seymour Duncan." Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 10:14 by David Compton - 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/S120722701 - Comments: "East of the building on the east side of the euc grove. More extensive white than some of this species we see here." Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by Molly Donahue - 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/S120685312 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Female in upper campground. Green eye-line light underneath" Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by larry nigro - 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/S120684429 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Female in upper campground. Green eye-line light underneath" Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:27 by Grigory Heaton - 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/S120678769 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Greenish yellow warbler with white undertail coverts. In bushes in between upper and lower campgrounds. Photos." Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 08:02 by Ryan Seppala - business park at Mentor Dr, Goleta, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4340729 ,-119.8124367&ll=34.4340729,-119.8124367 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120726978 - Comments: "Found in the tipu trees around 11:20 am on the south side of Seymour Duncan, moving slowly in the mid-canopy. Later observed in a ditch near the border of the ag fields, where it bathed in a small puddle for a minute or two. Green back, distinct eye stripe, short tail, white undertail coverts etc. Photos soon." American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by larry nigro - 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/S120684429 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Seen at house and in upper campground. May be same juvenile bird." American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by Molly Donahue - 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/S120685312 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Seen at house and in upper campground. May be same juvenile bird." American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 10:59 by Jared heinerich - 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/S120717676 - Comments: "American redstart spotted at the Gherini house" American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:27 by Grigory Heaton - 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/S120678769 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Grayish warbler, darker on top, with orange patches on side. Orange fan-tail. Hanging out in private residence enclosure area. Photos." Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) (1) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 13:30 by Peter Gaede - Salinas Street x Cacique Street, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4247314 ,-119.6710339&ll=34.4247314,-119.6710339 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120729149 - Comments: "Continuing; found yesterday by Dan Maxwell in the tipu trees near this intersection in a residential neighborhood. Dull yellow and gray overall with faint streaking on sides. Dark eye line, dark wings with two pale wing bars. Relatively short tail, white undertail coverts." Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum) (1) - Reported Oct 15, 2022 09:13 by David Compton - David Love Place, Goleta, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4363395 ,-119.838921&ll=34.4363395,-119.838921 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120713047 - Comments: "Looks werent good enough to conform it was Western. The bird was on Jack Peres, the little cup de sac one block east of David Love Place, leading into the south side of the recycling plant." Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by larry nigro - 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/S120684429 - Comments: "Next to dock as we were leaving. Wagging tail lightly striped upper chest, yellow under covert" Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by Molly Donahue - 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/S120685312 - Comments: "Next to dock as we were leaving. Wagging tail lightly striped upper chest, yellow under covert" Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 13:00 by George Kimberly - Day Three Hour Seven on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.355208 ,-121.329414&ll=34.355208,-121.329414 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120678482 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "On board for three days, roosting in Palms by the pool. Large chunky grosbeak with all pale bill and crisp streaking across upper breast. Underwing color indicating RBGR. Photos." Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 18:02 by George Kimberly - Day Three Hour Twelve on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.286215 ,-120.371078&ll=33.286215,-120.371078 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120678489 - Comments: "Roosting in Palms around the swimming pool. Last seen on the ship in San Diego. Large chunky pheucticus with all pale bill, crisp streaking across upper breast. Underwing color indicating RBGR. Photos." Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by larry nigro - 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/S120684429 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Continuing juvenile by house interacting with black bellied, bit stripes on upper chest with rose highlights" Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:25 by Molly Donahue - 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/S120685312 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Continuing juvenile by house interacting with black bellied, bit stripes on upper chest with rose highlights" Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (2) - Reported Oct 14, 2022 09:27 by Grigory Heaton - 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/S120678769 - Comments: "Streaky grosbeaks with pinkish-orange staining. 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*** Species Summary: - Greater White-fronted Goose (10 reports) - Craveri's Murrelet (1 report) - Black-footed Albatross (2 reports) - Nazca Booby (1 report) - Brown Booby (1 report) - Bald Eagle (2 reports) - Lewis's Woodpecker (1 report) - Western Wood-Pewee (2 reports) - Tropical Kingbird (3 reports) - Swainson's Thrush (1 report) - Lapland Longspur (1 report) - Chestnut-collared Longspur (2 reports) - Clay-colored Sparrow (3 reports) - Yellow-breasted Chat (1 report) - Orchard Oriole (1 report) - Ovenbird (1 report) - Black-and-white Warbler (6 reports) - Tennessee Warbler (4 reports) - Virginia's Warbler (2 reports) - American Redstart (3 reports) - Northern Parula (2 reports) - Magnolia Warbler (1 report) - Blackburnian Warbler (3 reports) - Black-throated Blue Warbler (1 report) - Palm Warbler (Western) (1 report) - Rose-breasted Grosbeak (4 reports) - Lazuli Bunting (1 report) - Indigo Bunting (1 report) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert. The report below shows observations of rare birds in Santa Barbara County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summarysid=SN35915 NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated. eBird encourages our users to bird safely, responsibly, and mindfully. Please follow the recommendations of your local health authorities and respect any active travel restrictions in your area. For more information visit: https://ebird.org/news/please-bird-mindfully Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (15) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 15:00 by Ken Convery - Main Ranch, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.008058 ,-120.050119&ll=34.008058,-120.050119 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120594668 - Comments: "On ground in main ranch area. Many others in area over last couple days." Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:15 by Stacy B - Santa Cruz Island--Potato Harbor Trail, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0506505 ,-119.5843309&ll=34.0506505,-119.5843309 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120551361 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Flying overhead. Photos attached." Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (30) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:00 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120547857 - Comments: "A flock flew in and landed in grassy area between the ranch house and the pier. They remained here for the duration of the day. We saw several flocks yesterday flying over Scorpion Canyon (totaling 133 birds) and heard birds calling in flight during the early morning hours last night." Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (25) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 10, 2022 19:00 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120564358 - Comments: "Group fly-over, calling." Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (133) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120566641 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Four flocks flew by Scorpion Canyon one after another, totaling 133 birds." Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (133) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Spencer Seale - 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/S120578216 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Four flocks flew by Scorpion Canyon one after another, totaling 133 birds." Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (36) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 16:12 by Sir Laughalot - 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/S120569911 - Comments: "Lighter plumage than a Canada goose. Some black streaks on their head. Yellowish and orange beaks and legs. Identified by Jared H. yesterday." Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 12, 2022 10:25 by k warner - 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/S120552233 - Comments: "Per island packers skipper" Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (15) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 10:24 by Dustin H - 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/S120578913 - Comments: "At least 15 geese around the anchorage in water and on land. Seen later in the day and heard at night as well." Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 11, 2022 03:00 by Stacy B - 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/S120551527 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "Some in the water, some landing on island. Photos attached." Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 16:00 by Ruben Stoll - Day Three Hour Ten on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.623373 ,-120.757345&ll=33.623373,-120.757345 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120604422 - Comments: "Small black and white murrelet with dusky gray underwing, seen by Kadynn Hatfield." Black-footed Albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 13:00 by Ruben Stoll - Day Three Hour Seven on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.355208 ,-121.329414&ll=34.355208,-121.329414 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120603280 - Comments: "Large dark albatross with black bill seen crossing in front of the bow." Black-footed Albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) (2) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 16:00 by Ruben Stoll - Day Three Hour Ten on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.623373 ,-120.757345&ll=33.623373,-120.757345 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120604422 - Comments: "Exact count of large dark albatross with black bills." Nazca Booby (Sula granti) (4) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 16:00 by Ruben Stoll - Day Three Hour Ten on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.623373 ,-120.757345&ll=33.623373,-120.757345 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120604422 - Comments: "Individual count of individual Nazca Boobies, all with orange bill to some extent. Many or all were photographed." Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) (37) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 16:00 by Ruben Stoll - Day Three Hour Ten on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.623373 ,-120.757345&ll=33.623373,-120.757345 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120604422 - Comments: "Individual count of Brown Boobies seen diving in a feeding frenzy in the distance and one or two that circled the ship. Photos of a close bird." Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 11:25 by David Compton - San Miguel Island / Tuqan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.039094 ,-120.373038&ll=34.039094,-120.373038 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120581845 - Comments: "adult flying over the cliffs above the harbor" Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 11:25 by Peter Schneekloth - San Miguel Island / Tuqan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.039094 ,-120.373038&ll=34.039094,-120.373038 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120586440 - Comments: "adult flying over the cliffs above the harbor" Lewis's Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 12, 2022 06:52 by Peter Schneekloth - Sedgwick Reserve (restricted access), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.692571 ,-120.0405478&ll=34.692571,-120.0405478 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120562210 - Comments: "In flight, broad wings, dark wings and upper parts, pink below, gray collar." Western Wood-Pewee (Contopus sordidulus) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Spencer Seale - 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/S120578216 - Comments: "Called once, a distinctive bee-err." Western Wood-Pewee (Contopus sordidulus) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120566641 - Comments: "Called once, a distinctive bee-err." Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:00 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120547857 - Comments: "Continuing bird first found 10/7 and seen again at the ranch house and surrounding trees between here and the beach. Bright yellow belly and breast." Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120566641 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Continuing bird first found 10/7 and seen again at the ranch house and surrounding trees between here and the beach." Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Spencer Seale - 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/S120578216 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Continuing bird first found 10/7 and seen again at the ranch house and surrounding trees between here and the beach." Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:00 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120547857 - Comments: "Calling. Seen briefly in dense shaded vegetation." Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 13:00 by Ruben Stoll - Day Three Hour Seven on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.355208 ,-121.329414&ll=34.355208,-121.329414 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120603280 - Comments: "Immature bird hunkered down on the lower decks, unresponsive to people passing and soon collected. The third day with LALO following the ship, possibly two individuals. Photos." Chestnut-collared Longspur (Calcarius ornatus) (1) - Reported Oct 09, 2022 06:56 by David Compton - San Miguel Island / Tuqan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.039094 ,-120.373038&ll=34.039094,-120.373038 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120550211 - Comments: "Flushed one at about 9:15am at the crest near where the trail splits, in a grassy area supporting a few Horned Larks. It flushed at about 15 feet, gave two characteristic "kiddle" calls, and flew about 100 yards to the south, dropping into the grass. We weren't able to relocate it." Chestnut-collared Longspur (Calcarius ornatus) (1) - Reported Oct 09, 2022 06:56 by Peter Schneekloth - San Miguel Island / Tuqan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.039094 ,-120.373038&ll=34.039094,-120.373038 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120563270 - Comments: "Flushed one at about 9:15am at the crest near where the trail splits, in a grassy area supporting a few Horned Larks. It flushed at about 15 feet, gave two characteristic "kiddle" calls, and flew about 100 yards to the south, dropping into the grass. We weren't able to relocate it." Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (2) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:00 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120547857 - Comments: "Seen well, likely continuing birds. Both with bold face/head pattern, gray nape, buffy supercilium. Photos HPR." Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (4) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120566641 - Media: 4 Photos - Comments: "All birds studied carefully. Bold face/head pattern, gray nape, buffy supercilium, distinct pale central crown stripe." Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (2) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Spencer Seale - 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/S120578216 - Media: 4 Photos - Comments: "All birds studied carefully. Bold face/head pattern, gray nape, buffy supercilium, distinct pale central crown stripe." Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:00 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120547857 - Comments: "One heard by HPR, calling from the base of a willow tree." Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:00 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120547857 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "A small uniform yellow oriole with blackish wings and two thin white wing bars. Contrasting white tertial edges. Bill not strongly downcurved. Photos HPR." Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:00 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120547857 - Comments: "Found by PAG at the ranch house, foraging around the green grass patches and in leaf litter under the fig trees. Very confiding. Dived on once by an Island scrub-jay, but returned unphased to the ground to continue foraging. Photos PAG/HPR." Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 13:38 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/S120572924 - Comments: "Continuing." Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 12, 2022 09:35 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/S120551557 - Comments: "Continuing." Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 12, 2022 09:35 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/S120551558 - Comments: "Continuing." Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:00 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120547857 - Comments: "Likely the continuing bird, seen at the trees at/near the ranch house. Dark eye line, gray cheek. Photos HPR." Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120566641 - Comments: "Seen at/near the ranch house. Face with black eye line and gray cheek patch. Some buff present on sides (female) with diffuse streaking. Appears to be a different bird than the one seen on 10/7, which lacked buff tones on the sides/flanks and didn't appear to have a gray cheek patch. The streaks on the 10/7 bird were also blacker (HY male)." Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Spencer Seale - 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/S120578216 - Comments: "Seen at/near the ranch house. Face with black eye line and gray cheek patch. Some buff present on sides (female) with diffuse streaking. Appears to be a different bird than the one seen on 10/7, which lacked buff tones on the sides/flanks and didn't appear to have a gray cheek patch. The streaks on the 10/7 bird were also blacker (HY male)." Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (5) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:00 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120547857 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Most of these probably continuing from yesterday. We made a concerted effort to not overcount individuals, and this represents a conservative estimate. Photos HPR." Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (6) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120566641 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "We made a concerted effort to not overcount individuals, and this represents a conservative estimate. Most/all appeared to be yellow HY birds." Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (6) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Spencer Seale - 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/S120578216 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "We made a concerted effort to not overcount individuals, and this represents a conservative estimate. Most/all appeared to be yellow HY birds." Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (2) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 12, 2022 12:37 by Alex Castelein - UCSB--campus, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4148759 ,-119.8450041&ll=34.4148759,-119.8450041 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120559199 - Media: 5 Photos, 1 Audio - Comments: "Found in the short trees at these coords (34.4109413, -119.8454963). Just as I was rolling out of the parking lot after grabbing lunch, I heard unfamiliar chips coming from the trees, so I reparked and got out to quickly check it out. I saw several warblers flitting around, and not one but TWO of them were Tennessee. The chips were distinctly not as sharp as ocwa, and they match very well with online recordings of tewa. Both birds had distinct supercilium, short tails, and white undertail coverts. Didnt have any equipment but since both were very obliging and came within 10 feet with pishing, I was able to get decent iPhone shots. I also got a recording of the chips. First 4 photos of 1 bird, last photo of the other bird" Virginia's Warbler (Leiothlypis virginiae) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120566641 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "Observed moving through fennel patches on the south-facing hillside between the two campgrounds. There were many birds feeding here and moving constantly through the vegetation in the afternoon and they were relatively distant from where we were standing on the trail, but HPR managed to pick out this bird from the flock. Seen well at a distance by all. Overall gray plumage lacking wing bars. Bright lemon yellow undertail coverts." Virginia's Warbler (Leiothlypis virginiae) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Spencer Seale - 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/S120578216 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "Observed moving through fennel patches on the south-facing hillside between the two campgrounds. There were many birds feeding here and moving constantly through the vegetation in the afternoon and they were relatively distant from where we were standing on the trail, but HPR managed to pick out this bird from the flock. Seen well at a distance by all. Overall gray plumage lacking wing bars. Bright lemon yellow undertail coverts." American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (2) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:00 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120547857 - Comments: "Two birds similar in plumage, found at opposite ends of our route. One bird includes the continuing female-plumaged bird at the ranch house fig trees where it was seen multiple times during the day in basically the same several trees. The second was a new bird, found between the two campgrounds. Both very active and constantly tail fanning. Gray overall with yellow patches at base of tail, base of secondaries, and orange-yellow along the sides of the breast at the bend of the wing. Although very similar in plumage, photo review indicated the first bird showed more orange coloration at the bend of the wing, as well as more pronounced eye-arcs." American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120566641 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Female-plumaged bird at the ranch house fig trees where it was seen multiple times during the day in basically the same several trees. Very active and constantly tail fanning. Gray overall with yellow patches at base of tail, base of secondaries, and orange-yellow along the sides of the breast at the bend of the wing." American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Spencer Seale - 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/S120578216 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Female-plumaged bird at the ranch house fig trees where it was seen multiple times during the day in basically the same several trees. Very active and constantly tail fanning. Gray overall with yellow patches at base of tail, base of secondaries, and orange-yellow along the sides of the breast at the bend of the wing." Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120566641 - Comments: "First found by HPR, moving through the mature toyon trees between the two campgrounds. Seen briefly by all before the bird completely disappeared. Warbler with blue-gray above, white below. Two white wing bars and a greenish back. Breast and throat yellow. From below, tail appeared short and mostly white. I did not see the head and breast details well enough to determine sex/age." Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Spencer Seale - 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/S120578216 - Comments: "First found by HPR, moving through the mature toyon trees between the two campgrounds. Seen briefly by all before the bird completely disappeared. Warbler with blue-gray above, white below. Two white wing bars and a greenish back. Breast and throat yellow. From below, tail appeared short and mostly white. I did not see the head and breast details well enough to determine sex/age." Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 13:38 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/S120572924 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Continuing, first seen at 3:15 pm in the shrubs bordering the tech park in the sw corner. Then it flew into one of the large tipu trees on the far south end of the parking lot. Called a couple times. Photo taken in the rain with horrible lighting, so it's very poor." Blackburnian Warbler (Setophaga fusca) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:00 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120547857 - Comments: "Continuing in the same location where found yesterday in mature toyon trees between the two campgrounds. Dull HY bird with bold white wingbars; gray face and back with pale braces seen well. Long undertail coverts made the tail look very short when viewed from below." Blackburnian Warbler (Setophaga fusca) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120566641 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "Found by HPR. This is a different bird than found earlier this month based on plumage and color differences (the previous bird brighter and more yellow). This one a dull HY bird with bold white wingbars; gray face and back with pale braces seen well. Long undertail coverts made the tail look very short when viewed from below." Blackburnian Warbler (Setophaga fusca) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Spencer Seale - 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/S120578216 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "Found by HPR. This is a different bird than found earlier this month based on plumage and color differences (the previous bird brighter and more yellow). This one a dull HY bird with bold white wingbars; gray face and back with pale braces seen well. Long undertail coverts made the tail look very short when viewed from below." Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:00 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120547857 - Comments: "Adult male found by PAG at the west end of the upper campground. Found moving low in understory vegetation (most of the time just above the ground) along the dry drainage running along the south side of the campground. Striking black/blue plumage with contrasting white undersides and white patch at base of primaries." Palm Warbler (Western) (Setophaga palmarum palmarum) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:00 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120547857 - Comments: "Found by HPR in a dead tree near the upper campground. Tail wagging, light yellow wash across belly. Face gray with dark eye line. Later seen briefly in eucs." Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 13:00 by Ruben Stoll - Day Three Hour Seven on board the Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.355208 ,-121.329414&ll=34.355208,-121.329414 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120603280 - Comments: "On board for three days, roosting in Palms by the pool. Large chunky grosbeak with all pale bill and crisp streaking across upper breast. Underwing color indicating RBGR. Photos." Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (2) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:00 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120547857 - Comments: "Two birds found. The first was a continuing bird, first found 10/7, and seen again at the ranch house trees (olives and figs). Appeared to be a young male with coarse breast streaking, a faint red spot at the center of the breast visible at certain angles, and red underwings, mostly seen as a small patch at the bend of the folded wing. In addition to buff across the breast and belly, there was darker brown wash across breast. The bill did not appear completely pale. The second bird found later in the day was a female type with a uniform pale-colored bill, heavily streaked breast, and buff but without a darker wash and no red." Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120566641 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Continuing bird. First found 10/7, and seen again today at the ranch house trees. Young male with coarse breast streaking, a faint red spot at the center of the breast visible at certain angles, and red underwings, mostly seen as a small patch at the bend of the folded wing. In addition to buff across the breast and belly, there was darker brown wash across breast. The bill did not appear completely pale." Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:45 by Spencer Seale - 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/S120578216 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Continuing bird. First found 10/7, and seen again today at the ranch house trees. Young male with coarse breast streaking, a faint red spot at the center of the breast visible at certain angles, and red underwings, mostly seen as a small patch at the bend of the folded wing. In addition to buff across the breast and belly, there was darker brown wash across breast. The bill did not appear completely pale." Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena) (2) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:00 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120547857 - Comments: "Both female-type birds with buffy unstreaked breast and narrow wing bars." Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:00 by Peter Gaede - 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/S120547857 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "One immature male was found at the north end of the upper campground. Overall dark brown-gray in color with varying amounts of dark blue, including on the breast, head, face, wings and tail. Dark wings lacking wing bars. Small bill. 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*** Species Summary: - Greater White-fronted Goose (4 reports) - Cackling Goose (1 report) - Craveri's Murrelet (1 report) - Lesser Black-backed Gull (1 report) - Western Wood-Pewee (1 report) - Tropical Kingbird (2 reports) - Swainson's Thrush (1 report) - Swamp Sparrow (1 report) - Yellow-breasted Chat (1 report) - Scott's Oriole (1 report) - Black-and-white Warbler (3 reports) - Tennessee Warbler (4 reports) - Nashville Warbler (ridgwayi) (1 report) - American Redstart (1 report) - Magnolia Warbler (4 reports) - Chestnut-sided Warbler (3 reports) - Wilson's Warbler (pileolata) (1 report) - Lazuli Bunting (1 report) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert. The report below shows observations of rare birds in Santa Barbara County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summarysid=SN35915 NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated. eBird encourages our users to bird safely, responsibly, and mindfully. Please follow the recommendations of your local health authorities and respect any active travel restrictions in your area. For more information visit: https://ebird.org/news/please-bird-mindfully Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 09:46 by Jared heinerich - 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/S120495893 - Comments: "big flock near the beach" Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (34) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 11:51 by Joel Barrett - 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/S120528315 - Comments: "Large water fowl. Brown bodies with variable amounts white on the face and an orange bill. White rump and lower belly under the legs. Orange feet. Individually counted as the flew about the area. 13 landed on the water at one point." Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 06:45 by Aaron Kreisberg - Santa Rosa Island--Historic Ranch Area, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.005341 ,-120.051646&ll=34.005341,-120.051646 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120544409 - Comments: "Lone goose seen near Santa Rosa Island pier vicinity." Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (18) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 17:52 by Aaron Kreisberg - Santa Rosa Island--Historic Ranch Area, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.005341 ,-120.051646&ll=34.005341,-120.051646 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120527192 - Comments: "Heard calling. Landed in old pasture south of pier" Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) (2) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 09:16 by Jared heinerich - 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/S120548080 - Comments: "2 cackling geese mixed in with the flock of greater white-fronted down by the beach" Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (2) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 09:48 by Marky Mutchler - Santa Barbara Channel (birds at sea only), Channel Islands National Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.1179353 ,-119.5191479&ll=34.1179353,-119.5191479 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120431244 - Comments: "Small murrelets flushed by boat. Spotted them a split second before flushing, with tails held upwards. Upon flushing, managed horrid photos, but confirmed my suspicion of Craveri's with mostly dusky underwings." Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:50 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/S120505100 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Dark mantle on medium-sized gull with faintly yellow legs. White abnormal-coloring on right wing, like the bird that used to visit here. UNSURE if it is the same bird" Western Wood-Pewee (Contopus sordidulus) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 11:03 by Marky Mutchler - 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/S120431669 - Comments: "Mid-sized brownish flycatcher. Honestly did not look at it very long as the Blackburnian was putting on a show. Called several times, ruling out any hopes of Eastern Wood-Pewee. Single slightly rising call that starts out unmodulated, but quickly turns "burry" sounding." Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1) - Reported Oct 08, 2022 13:58 by Paul Alford - Andree Clark Bird Refuge, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4219563 ,-119.6578932&ll=34.4219563,-119.6578932 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120511593 - Media: 4 Photos - Comments: "See photos" Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1) - Reported Oct 12, 2022 07:55 by Christopher Kibler - UCSB--campus, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4148759 ,-119.8450041&ll=34.4148759,-119.8450041 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120543724 - Media: 1 Audio - Comments: "IDed the call using Merlin. Similar call to the one I saw at LLC last weekend. In the trees next to the bus loop between North Hall and Kerr Hall (34.415094, -119.847115)." Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 08:10 by Noah Arthur - Jalama Beach County Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.5099836 ,-120.5014432&ll=34.5099836,-120.5014432 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120527299 - Comments: "Catharus with bright buff fore-parts." Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 08:10 by Noah Arthur - Jalama Beach County Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.5099836 ,-120.5014432&ll=34.5099836,-120.5014432 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120527299 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Possibly 2 or 3. Popping up and chipping in various spots along the creek edge." Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) (1) - Reported Oct 09, 2022 10:07 by Paul Alford - Devereux Slough, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4136013 ,-119.8756027&ll=34.4136013,-119.8756027 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120508952 - Comments: "Identified via Merlin sound App. Two recordings several minutes apart. Did not sight bird." Scott's Oriole (Icterus parisorum) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 13:53 by Aaron Maizlish - 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/S120512618 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Adult male in eukes at top of road. Blurry photo good enough for ID" Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 15:12 by Eunice Schroeder - 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/S120517875 - Comments: "Continuing, seen at northern end of westernmost lot. Foraging along branches nuthatch-style. Bold black-and-white striped overall." Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:58 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/S120527514 - Comments: "Continuing bird." Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:58 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/S120527515 - Comments: "Continuing bird." Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 11:30 by Deborah Porter - Santa Cruz Island--Prisoners Harbor, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0187319 ,-119.6821404&ll=34.0187319,-119.6821404 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120526217 - Media: 5 Photos - Comments: "Thin dark line through eye, white eyebrow, yellow green back. Found near ground feeding on a plant. Pic." Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 09:02 by Max Laubstein - UCSB--campus, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4148759 ,-119.8450041&ll=34.4148759,-119.8450041 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120500628 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Spotted by Max in the row of bottlebrushes just north of the student health building. Classic Tennessee - a small yellowish warbler with a distinct supercilium, white undertail coverts, short tail, and white tipped primaries. Only got one out of focus photo showing the white undertail coverts" Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 09:02 by Jeremy Cowan - UCSB--campus, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4148759 ,-119.8450041&ll=34.4148759,-119.8450041 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120500627 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Spotted by Max in the row of bottlebrushes just north of the student health building. Classic Tennessee - a small yellowish warbler with a distinct supercilium, white undertail coverts, short tail, and white tipped primaries. Only got one out of focus photo showing the white undertail coverts" Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 09:02 by Alex Castelein - UCSB--campus, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4148759 ,-119.8450041&ll=34.4148759,-119.8450041 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120500626 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Spotted by Max in the row of bottlebrushes just north of the student health building. Classic Tennessee - a small yellowish warbler with a distinct supercilium, white undertail coverts, short tail, and white tipped primaries. Only got one out of focus photo showing the white undertail coverts" Nashville Warbler (ridgwayi) (Leiothlypis ruficapilla ridgwayi) (2) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 08:10 by Noah Arthur - Jalama Beach County Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.5099836 ,-120.5014432&ll=34.5099836,-120.5014432 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120527299 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Tail-pumping Nashvilles." American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 08:05 by Emily C - 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/S120526834 - Media: 4 Photos - Comments: "mostly gray warbler with with yellow outer tail feathers, orangey shoulders. very active, frequently fanning tail. seen at Whittier pond" Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 16:15 by Susanne Meyer - 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/S120524466 - Media: 4 Photos - Comments: "Warbler with bright yellow belly with some dark streaks, gray head, white undertail coverts, two prominent white wingbars. Seen with Eunice Schroeder. The warbler was actively feeding and moving around between twoTipus in the Western part of Western parking lot. Photos" Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 15:12 by Eunice Schroeder - 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/S120517875 - Comments: "Seen with Susanne Meyer, in edges of lower branches in central area of western lot. Gray head, white eye ring. Yellow throat, breast, belly; streaky black markings on yellow flanks. Two white wingbars." Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:58 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/S120527515 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Continuing bird." Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:58 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/S120527514 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Continuing bird." Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) (1) - Reported Oct 09, 2022 10:07 by Paul Alford - Devereux Slough, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4136013 ,-119.8756027&ll=34.4136013,-119.8756027 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120508952 - Comments: "Identified via Merlin sound app repeatedly over several minutes, saw only warbler silhouette against sun in low bushes a few hundred yards inland from coastline. Merlin identified same species, via sound, about a mile away a day later in very similar location." Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 07:50 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/S120505100 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "gray, wing-bars, white eye-ring, yellowish-green head with a bit of yellowish here and there throughout the plumage." Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 12:12 by Paul Alford - 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/S120503646 - Comments: "Identified via Merlin sound, App repeatedly identified bird over a couple of minutes, did not sight bird. App also identified a chestnut-sided warbler a mile or so away the previous day." Wilson's Warbler (pileolata) (Cardellina pusilla pileolata) (1) - Reported Oct 11, 2022 08:10 by Noah Arthur - Jalama Beach County Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.5099836 ,-120.5014432&ll=34.5099836,-120.5014432 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120527299 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Expected but under-reported migrant, right" Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena) (1) - Reported Oct 10, 2022 11:30 by Deborah Porter - Santa Cruz Island--Prisoners Harbor, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.0187319 ,-119.6821404&ll=34.0187319,-119.6821404 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120526217 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Female. Was seen on the ground frequently. 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*** Species Summary: - Craveri's Murrelet (1 report) - Flesh-footed Shearwater (1 report) - Brown Booby (1 report) - Tropical Kingbird (1 report) - Sage Thrasher (3 reports) - Black-and-white Warbler (1 report) - Virginia's Warbler (2 reports) - Northern Parula (2 reports) - Chestnut-sided Warbler (1 report) - Black-throated Blue Warbler (1 report) - Townsend's x Hermit Warbler (hybrid) (4 reports) - Rose-breasted Grosbeak (2 reports) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert. The report below shows observations of rare birds in Santa Barbara County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summarysid=SN35915 NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated. eBird encourages our users to bird safely, responsibly, and mindfully. Please follow the recommendations of your local health authorities and respect any active travel restrictions in your area. For more information visit: https://ebird.org/news/please-bird-mindfully Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (6) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 05, 2022 09:55 by Joel Barrett - Offshore--Santa Cruz Island vicinity (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.8612931 ,-119.6630859&ll=33.8612931,-119.6630859 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120036983 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "These were seen well enough for ID. Mostly from dark underwing and dark spur on the neck." Flesh-footed Shearwater (Ardenna carneipes) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 05, 2022 08:59 by Joel Barrett - Santa Barbara Channel (birds at sea only), Channel Islands National Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.1179353 ,-119.5191479&ll=34.1179353,-119.5191479 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120037129 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "All dark Shearwater flying like a Pink-footed Shearwater. Initially caught my eye since Sooty Shearwaters are thinning out but this bird flew with slower wing beats and more gliding. Pinkish bill with dark tip. Initially spotted in Ventura county and pursued for over 2 miles to the west until we were in close proximity for better photos." Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) (1) - Reported Oct 05, 2022 21:01 by Paul Hughes - Offshore--Santa Barbara Island vicinity (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.371762 ,-119.035291&ll=33.371762,-119.035291 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120036073 - Comments: "Followed our fishing boat. Competed with gulls for sardines, unfortunately got hooked but was released by the crew unharmed." Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 05, 2022 15:30 by Max Laubstein - UCSB--campus, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4148759 ,-119.8450041&ll=34.4148759,-119.8450041 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120038035 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "First detected by voice as it tussled with a cassins kingbird, briefly showing white edges to outer retrices and no visible white terminal bar in flight. Perched in the tree at (34.4135322, -119.8485547) for some time, showing vivid yellow underparts extending far up the breast and fading into a faint olive green. Bill was heavyset and long. Tail showed prominent fork while sitting." Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) (1) - Reported Oct 06, 2022 15:45 by Patricia Turner - 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/S120102430 - Media: 2 Photos Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) (1) - Reported Oct 06, 2022 11:30 by Lynn Oldt - 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/S120099900 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Continuing bird at the SW corner of the dam. Seen along the fence line and foraging on the grassy slope. Gray/brown bird with streaked underparts. Yellow eye." Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Oct 05, 2022 17:54 by Kaylan Wessels - 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/S120037435 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Continuing individual actively foraging at the west end of the dam, both on the concrete and the grassy slope. Very cooperative!" Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) - Reported Oct 04, 2022 10:30 by Dika Golovatchoff - 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/S120073399 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Hanging from tipu tree like white-breasted nuthatch. black and white streaks unlike black-throated gray" Virginia's Warbler (Leiothlypis virginiae) (1) - Reported Oct 06, 2022 13:59 by Conor McMahon - UCSB--campus, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4148759 ,-119.8450041&ll=34.4148759,-119.8450041 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120097027 - Comments: "Continuing in the tops of the figs in Noble Hall courtyard. Only got a brief look - an overall gray warbler, mostly gray above and below with white eyering and bright yellow in small area of chest. Thin pointy Leithlypis bill. Didn't get a good look at vent. I stuck around another ~20 minutes but didn't see it again." Virginia's Warbler (Leiothlypis virginiae) (1) - Reported Oct 06, 2022 09:15 by Thomas Turner - UCSB--campus, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4148759 ,-119.8450041&ll=34.4148759,-119.8450041 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120075664 - Media: 4 Photos - Comments: "Continuing in the Noble Hall courtyard. Gray, white eye ring, yellow patches on breast and rump." Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) (1) - Reported Oct 06, 2022 11:00 by Nathan Bradford - Bates Rd. bridge (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.379261 ,-119.4752696&ll=34.379261,-119.4752696 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120098964 - Comments: "Tiny warbler. In scraggly sycamore on SB side. Yellow on front breast, white lower belly. Two white wing bars. Eye arc." Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) (1) - Reported Oct 06, 2022 08:55 by Steve Colwell - Bates Rd. bridge (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.379261 ,-119.4752696&ll=34.379261,-119.4752696 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120079568 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Continuing bird that was on Ventura side yesterday. Moving between the sycamore in the creek bed at 34.379495,-119.475523 (north of the bridge), to the eucalyptus at 34.379624,-119.475469 (to the NE across the telephone wires)" Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) (1) - Reported Oct 06, 2022 16:51 by Alex Castelein - UCSB--campus, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4148759 ,-119.8450041&ll=34.4148759,-119.8450041 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S120108314 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Found around 6:30 in the tree at these coords (34.4157944, -119.8463827). Olive back, completely white underside, white eyering, two white wing bars, some olive fringing to black wing feathers, and some chestnut coloration coming on the flanks. Probable hatch year male. Only had brief views but managed a few identifiable photos, though at poor angles" Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) (1) - Reported Oct 06, 2022 09:30 by Dika Golovatchoff - 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/S120092233 - Media: 8 Photos - Comments: "Small warbler, blue back, black throat and side, white breast and white "handkerchief". Fairly long tail with white UNTC. It would stay for a while, then leave and come back after a few minutes. This is not a shy bird. It tended to be quite low on fence and arbor. Appears to be an adult male." Townsend's x Hermit Warbler (hybrid) (Setophaga townsendi x occidentalis) (1) - Reported Oct 05, 2022 15:33 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/S120030196 - Comments: "Continue using bird from yesterday. Was in fountain again with Townsends. Not able to get photos today." Townsend's x Hermit Warbler (hybrid) (Setophaga townsendi x occidentalis) (1) - Reported Oct 05, 2022 15:33 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/S120030343 - Comments: "Continue using bird from yesterday. Was in fountain again with Townsends. Not able to get photos today." Townsend's x Hermit Warbler (hybrid) (Setophaga townsendi x occidentalis) (1) - Reported Oct 04, 2022 17:58 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/S119995486 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "Warbler in our fountain with a number of other warblers including a Townsends. Have shared photo with a number of expert birders and the consensus is that this is a Townsends x Hermit Warbler. Photos attached." Townsend's x Hermit Warbler (hybrid) (Setophaga townsendi x occidentalis) (1) - Reported Oct 04, 2022 17:58 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/S119995390 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "Warbler in our fountain with a number of other warblers including a Townsends. Have shared photo with a number of expert birders and the consensus is that this is a Townsends x Hermit Warbler. Photos attached." Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) - Reported Oct 06, 2022 15:21 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/S120106146 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Probably immature male. Grosbeak with small red breast patch, white eye stripe. Photos attached." Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) - Reported Oct 06, 2022 15:21 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/S120101172 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Probably immature male. Grosbeak with small red breast patch, white eye stripe. 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*** 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) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert. The report below shows observations of rare birds in Santa Barbara County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summarysid=SN35915 NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated. eBird encourages our users to bird safely, responsibly, and mindfully. Please follow the recommendations of your local health authorities and respect any active travel restrictions in your area. For more information visit: https://ebird.org/news/please-bird-mindfully 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 " 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" *********** You received this message because you are subscribed to eBird's Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert Manage your eBird alert subscriptions: https://ebird.org/alerts eBird Alerts provide recent reports of regionally or seasonally rare species (Rarities Alerts) or species you have not yet observed (Needs Alerts) in your region of interest; both Accepted and Unreviewed observations are included. Some reports may be from private property or inaccessible to the general public. It is the responsibility of every eBirder to be aware of and respectful of access restrictions. For more information, see our Terms of Use: https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/terms-of-use/ |
*** 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) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert. The report below shows observations of rare birds in Santa Barbara County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summarysid=SN35915 NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated. eBird encourages our users to bird safely, responsibly, and mindfully. Please follow the recommendations of your local health authorities and respect any active travel restrictions in your area. For more information visit: https://ebird.org/news/please-bird-mindfully 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." *********** You received this message because you are subscribed to eBird's Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert Manage your eBird alert subscriptions: https://ebird.org/alerts eBird Alerts provide recent reports of regionally or seasonally rare species (Rarities Alerts) or species you have not yet observed (Needs Alerts) in your region of interest; both Accepted and Unreviewed observations are included. Some reports may be from private property or inaccessible to the general public. 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(I believe Dave Pereksta posted this message to SBCobirding, but I haven't seen it appear yet. Apologies if you already received this.) On Saturday Oct 1, we ran our annual fall pelagic trip with Island Packers from the Ventura Harbor. We had a great forecast and a nice setup of sea conditions so we left the harbor with a game plan and a sense of optimism. That didn't last very long after we heard radio chatter that the Navy was firing a missile at some point during the morning, which closed off most of the waters south of the Channel Islands. Our hopes that this exercise would be done by 0930 dragged on through the morning and we had to adjust our route with the severe limitations imposed upon us. It is tough to stay focused when the radio in the wheel house is blowing up with constant communication between the Navy and the fishing fleet; the latter of which was violating the boundaries of the closure so frequently that the launch had to be delayed again and again. With our hopes of visiting Santa Barbara Island and its booby colony becoming more unrealistic by the minute, we adjusted and here is how the day went... After leaving the harbor we started the trip with an unusual surprise when we found rafts of thousands of Black-vented Shearwaters sitting on the water right past the breakwaters. The birds must have been feeding all night as they were piled up on the water and not as skittish as they might normally be. We had great looks, which included several leucistic birds, and then moved on to Anacapa Island. The crossing was slow bird wise, but Anacapa provided our first thrill of the day after we found a Brown Booby and then a Masked Booby perched below the lighthouse on the east end of Anacapa. These two birds just sat there giving everyone on board great views. Our original intention from here was to run west-southwest before eventually turning towards Santa Barbara Island. With the missile launch still pending the Navy told us we couldn't go south and we had to stay within a few miles of the islands. We adjusted and moved west on the south side of Anacapa and Santa Cruz. We were rewarded with nearly 30 Craveri's Murrelets behind Anacapa and as we headed west into Santa Barbara County waters we had great looks at a few close Ashy Storm-Petrels. This run was slow but we did have a few jaegers of all three species and the three expected species of shearwaters (Black-vented, Pink-footed, and Sooty) among other birds. We had hoped we would be cleared to move south somewhere along this route but it did not happen so we continued to the Santa Rosa Passage where we checked Bird Rock and found a Peregrine Falcon and a pair of Bald Eagles sitting on a midden on the adjacent part of Santa Cruz Island. Moving into the Santa Cruz Canyon, we encountered some small flocks of Pink-footed Shearwaters that had other birds feeding with them and then somewhere off the east end of Santa Rosa Island, the day went haywire. Not long after finding Curtis Marantz his long-awaited Santa Barbara County Craveri's Murrelet, we had a few shearwaters in front of the boat when one of our sharp-eyed passengers said, "there is a white-headed Pink-footed in this flock." Linda Terrill said that I leapt off the deck at this point, but among a series of expletives flowing from my mouth were the two words I have only ever yelled once before in unison from a boat...STREAKED SHEARWATER!!!!!! Among a ton of out-of-control emotions and ensuing panic of birders, we just stopped the boat, started getting everyone on the bird, carefully evaluated our ID to make sure we weren't looking at a white-headed Pink-footed Shearwater, and then spent an extensive amount of time with this bird. Finding rare seabirds is often tricky business as some birds fly by the boat quickly or a bird flushes, never to be seen again. Many times only a few people on board see the very rare ones. However...Captain Joel Barrett managed the boat impeccably and everyone had incredible views of this mega rarity (Only the 20th for the state and the second off southern California). Although it flushed a few times, the low winds had the shearwaters settling back on the water so we had repeated looks at it. We quickly forgot about the travel restrictions imposed by the Navy which had ultimately and serendipitously led us to this bird. There it is...rare bird found, a boat full of satisfied birders, day is done...hardly! The Navy pulled their restrictions, but we would not have time to head to SBI. We followed the shearwaters south along the eastern part of the Santa Rosa Flats and the number of birds increased, ultimately revealing a few Buller's Shearwaters. A few birders got their life Streaked before their life Buller's...life is not fair. While still working the Streaked we found a Nazca Booby sitting on the water; our third booby of the day. We also had another interesting bird flash by that may have been a Wedge-tailed Shearwater. The winds were increasing so the birds were becoming more mobile. We did gather some photos of distant flocks on the water where we believed this bird briefly settled so we will see if we can find it after-the-fact. They were not very cooperative. Our run south and then east into the deep waters of the Santa Cruz Basin continued to produce birds and we started finding storm-petrels including Black, Ashy, and Least. Our jaeger numbers were increasing and as we traversed the basin we had impressive numbers of Long-tailed Jaegers with decent numbers of Pomarines and a few Parasitics. Here and elsewhere starting at the Santa Rosa Passage, we also found a few South Polar Skuas. Along our run east we continued to encounter Craveri's Murrelets which were often clumped by pairs in loose groups of as many as 10-12 birds in view at a time. We will see what our eBird reveals, but we certainly had somewhere in the ballpark of 50-100 for the day. They were the most abundant alcid by far, but we did have a few Cassin's Auklets and Rhinoceros Auklets. The jaeger show continued with a few flocks chasing groups of Common Terns and Sabine's Gulls. Careful inspection of the tern flocks found us a few Arctic and Black Terns as well. The number of birds in the Santa Cruz Basin was awesome and our ride back was filled with jaegers, terns, shearwaters, murrelets, and phalaropes. I joked that when life gives you lemons, you spike the lemonade with tequila and have the kind of day we ultimately had at sea. While we reflected that the day would have been great even without the Streaked Shearwater, we are not trading that one in. We will remember this one for a long time. Many thanks to Joel Barrett and Island Packers for supporting our pelagic trips and working with us to consistently provide great pelagic experiences. I also want to give a shout-out to our leaders who busted their butts all day...many thanks to Jon Feenstra, Peter Gaede, Hugh Ranson, Bob Schallmann, and Wes Fritz. Among the kind words I received as we wrapped up was sentiments from one very seasoned pelagic birder and dear friend who said she was impressed at how well people worked together and that there was a pleasant vibe on the boat throughout the day. One for the ages... Dave PerekstaVentura |
On Saturday Oct 1, we ran our annual fall pelagic trip with Island Packers from the Ventura Harbor. We had a great forecast and a nice setup of sea conditions so we left the harbor with a game plan and a sense of optimism. That didn't last very long after we heard radio chatter that the Navy was firing a missile at some point during the morning, which closed off most of the waters south of the Channel Islands. Our hopes that this exercise would be done by 0930 dragged on through the morning and we had to adjust our route with the severe limitations imposed upon us. It is tough to stay focused when the radio in the wheel house is blowing up with constant communication between the Navy and the fishing fleet; the latter of which was violating the boundaries of the closure so frequently that the launch had to be delayed again and again. With our hopes of visiting Santa Barbara Island and it's booby colony becoming more unrealistic by the minute, we adjusted and here is how the day went... After leaving the harbor we started the trip with an unusual surprise when we found rafts of thousands of Black-vented Shearwaters sitting on the water right past the breakwaters. The birds must have been feeding all night as they were piled up on the water and not as skittish as they might normally be. We had great looks, which included several leucistic birds, and then moved on to Anacapa Island. The crossing was slow bird wise, but Anacapa provided our first thrill of the day after we found a Brown Booby and then a Masked Booby perched below the lighthouse on the east end of Anacapa. These two birds just sat there giving everyone on board great views. Our original intention from here was to run west-southwest before eventually turning towards Santa Barbara Island. With the missile launch still pending the Navy told us we couldn't go south and we had to stay with a few miles of the islands. We adjusted and moved west on the south side of Anacapa and Santa Cruz. We were rewarded with nearly 30 Craveri's Murrelets behind Anacapa and as we headed west into Santa Barbara County waters we had great looks at a few close Ashy Storm-Petrels. This run was slow but we did have a few jaegers of all three species and the three expected species of shearwaters (Black-vented, Pink-footed, and Sooty) among other birds. We had hoped we would be cleared to move south somewhere along this route but it did not happen so we continued to the Santa Rosa Passage where we checked Bird Rock and found a Peregrine Falcon and a pair of Bald Eagles sitting on a midden on the adjacent part of Santa Cruz Island. Moving into the Santa Cruz Canyon, we encountered some small flocks of Pink-footed Shearwaters that had other birds feeding with them and then somewhere off the east end of Santa Rosa Island, the day went haywire. Not long after finding Curtis Marantz his long-awaited Santa Barbara County Craveri's Murrelet, we had a few shearwaters in front of the boat when one of our sharp-eyed passengers said, "there is a white-headed Pink-footed in this flock." Linda Terrill said that I leapt off the deck at this point, but among a series of expletives flowing from my mouth were the two words I have only ever yelled once before in unison from a boat...STREAKED SHEARWATER!!!!!! Among a ton of out-of-control emotions and ensuing panic of birders, we just stopped the boat, started getting everyone on the bird, carefully evaluated our ID to make sure we weren't looking at a white-headed Pink-footed Shearwater, and then spent an extensive amount of time with this bird. Finding rare seabirds is often tricky business as some birds fly by the boat quickly or a bird flushes, never to be seen again. Many times only a few people on board see the very rare ones. However...Captain Joel Barrett managed the boat impeccably and everyone had incredible views of this mega rarity (Only the 20th for the state and the second off southern California). Although it flushed a few times, the low winds had the shearwaters settling back on the water so we had repeated looks at it. We quickly forgot about the travel restrictions imposed by the Navy which had ultimately and serendipitously led us to this bird. There it is...rare bird found, a boat full of satisfied birders, day is done...hardly! The Navy pulled their restrictions, but we would not have time to head to SBI. We followed the shearwaters south along the eastern part of the Santa Rosa Flats and the number of birds increased ultimately revealing a few Buller's Shearwaters. A few birders got their life Streaked before their life Buller's...life is not fair. While still working the Streaked we found a Nazca Booby sitting on the water; our third booby of the day. We also had another interesting bird flash by that may have been a Wedge-tailed Shearwater. The winds were increasing so the birds were becoming more mobile. We did gather some photos of distant flocks on the water where we believed this bird briefly settled so we will see if we can find it after-the-fact. They were not very cooperative. Our run south and then east into the deep waters of the Santa Cruz Basin continued to produce birds and we started finding storm-petrels including Black, Ashy, and Least. Our jaeger numbers were increasing and as we traversed the basin we had impressive numbers of Long-tailed Jaegers with decent numbers of Pomarines and a few Parasitics. Here and elsewhere starting at the Santa Rosa Passage, we also found a few South Polar Skuas. Along our run east we continued to encounter Craveri's Murrelets which were often clumped by pairs in loose groups of as many as 10-12 birds in view at a time. We will see what our eBird reveals, but we certainly had somewhere in the ballpark of 50-100 for the day. They were the most abundant alcid by far, but we did have a few Cassin's Auklets and Rhinoceros Auklets. The jaeger show continued with a few flocks chasing groups of Common Terns and Sabine's Gulls. Careful inspection of the tern flocks found us a few Arctic and Black Terns as well. The number of birds in the Santa Cruz Basin was awesome and our ride back was filled with jaegers, terns, shearwaters, murrelets, and phalaropes. I joked that when life gives you lemons, you spike the lemonade with tequila and have the kind of day we ultimately had at sea. While we reflected that the day would have been great even without the Streaked Shearwater, we are not trading that one in. We will remember this one for a long time. Many thanks to Joel Barrett and Island Packers for supporting our pelagic trips and working with us to consistently provide great pelagic experiences. I also want to give a shout-out to our leaders who busted their butts all day...many thanks to Jon Feenstra, Peter Gaede, Hugh Ranson, Bob Schallmann, and Wes Fritz. Among the kind words I received as we wrapped up was sentiments from one very seasoned pelagic birder and dear friend who said she was impressed at how well people worked together and that there was a pleasant vibe on the boat throughout the day. One for the ages... Dave Pereksta Ventura |
*** Species Summary: - Guadalupe Murrelet (1 report) - Craveri's Murrelet (1 report) - Arctic Tern (3 reports) - Red-billed Tropicbird (1 report) - Townsend's Storm-Petrel (3 reports) - Hawaiian Petrel (1 report) - Cook's Petrel (2 reports) - Nazca Booby (1 report) - Blue-footed Booby (1 report) - Brown Booby (1 report) - Blue-footed x Brown Booby (hybrid) (1 report) - Red-footed Booby (1 report) - Eastern Kingbird (3 reports) - Bewick's Wren (2 reports) - Northern Mockingbird (1 report) - Tennessee Warbler (4 reports) - Blackpoll Warbler (4 reports) - Rose-breasted Grosbeak (4 reports) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert. The report below shows observations of rare birds in Santa Barbara County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summarysid=SN35915 NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated. eBird encourages our users to bird safely, responsibly, and mindfully. Please follow the recommendations of your local health authorities and respect any active travel restrictions in your area. For more information visit: https://ebird.org/news/please-bird-mindfully Guadalupe Murrelet (Synthliboramphus hypoleucus) (4) - Reported Sep 07, 2022 08:36 by Jonathan Feenstra - Offshore--Escarpment between Rodriguez and San Juan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.5711497 ,-120.9979248&ll=33.5711497,-120.9979248 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118578497 - Comments: "Two pairs. Black above, white below. White above the front of the eye. Photographed." Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (10) - Reported Sep 06, 2022 13:26 by Jonathan Feenstra - Searcher: 33.6209, -120.0282; bearing WNW, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.620907 ,-120.028236&ll=33.620907,-120.028236 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118578478 - Comments: "One group of 4, a second group of 6." Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) (16) - Reported Sep 07, 2022 11:17 by Jonathan Feenstra - Offshore--Escarpment between Rodriguez and San Juan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.5711497 ,-120.9979248&ll=33.5711497,-120.9979248 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118578507 - Comments: "Not uncommon and most sightings were of multiple birds, mostly clearly adults. Whiteish upperwings with fine black outline to outer primary and tips to primaries. Some photographed." Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) (12) - Reported Sep 07, 2022 08:36 by Jonathan Feenstra - Offshore--Escarpment between Rodriguez and San Juan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.5711497 ,-120.9979248&ll=33.5711497,-120.9979248 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118578497 - Comments: "Mostly adults. Pale upperwings with narrow black fringe on outer primary and primary tips. Some photographed." Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) (1) - Reported Sep 07, 2022 07:30 by Jonathan Feenstra - Rodriguez Seamount (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.1072564 ,-121.0748291&ll=34.1072564,-121.0748291 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118578488 - Comments: "Adult. Whitish upperwings with narrow black edges along outer primary and primary tips." Red-billed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) (1) - Reported Sep 07, 2022 07:30 by Jonathan Feenstra - Rodriguez Seamount (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.1072564 ,-121.0748291&ll=34.1072564,-121.0748291 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118578488 - Comments: "Adult with one full-length tail feather, and one 2/3 length. It started on the water, then flew off. Many photos." Townsend's Storm-Petrel (Hydrobates socorroensis) (13) - Reported Sep 07, 2022 11:17 by Jonathan Feenstra - Offshore--Escarpment between Rodriguez and San Juan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.5711497 ,-120.9979248&ll=33.5711497,-120.9979248 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118578507 - Comments: "Mostly white rumped birds crossing the bow with other storm-petrels. Smaller, rounder-winged than Leachs. White-rumped birds easier to spot with large white rump patch. Some dark rumped birds no doubt got missed. Some photographed." Townsend's Storm-Petrel (Hydrobates socorroensis) (1) - Reported Sep 07, 2022 08:36 by Jonathan Feenstra - Offshore--Escarpment between Rodriguez and San Juan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.5711497 ,-120.9979248&ll=33.5711497,-120.9979248 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118578497 - Comments: "White-rumped: small storm-petrel with a long white rump patch." Townsend's Storm-Petrel (Hydrobates socorroensis) (1) - Reported Sep 07, 2022 07:30 by Jonathan Feenstra - Rodriguez Seamount (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.1072564 ,-121.0748291&ll=34.1072564,-121.0748291 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118578488 - Comments: "Bold white rumped with rounder wings, shorter tail, more fluttering flight than Leachs." Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) (1) - Reported Sep 07, 2022 08:36 by Jonathan Feenstra - Offshore--Escarpment between Rodriguez and San Juan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.5711497 ,-120.9979248&ll=33.5711497,-120.9979248 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118578497 - Comments: "Someone else will need to add notes and photos. I didnt get on it until it was a distant pterodroma sp." Cook's Petrel (Pterodroma cookii) (7) - Reported Sep 07, 2022 11:17 by Jonathan Feenstra - Offshore--Escarpment between Rodriguez and San Juan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.5711497 ,-120.9979248&ll=33.5711497,-120.9979248 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118578507 - Comments: "Arced by the boat in typical fashion. Small gray pterodroma with darker M pattern on upperwings. White below. Some photographed." Cook's Petrel (Pterodroma cookii) (21) - Reported Sep 07, 2022 08:36 by Jonathan Feenstra - Offshore--Escarpment between Rodriguez and San Juan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.5711497 ,-120.9979248&ll=33.5711497,-120.9979248 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118578497 - Comments: "Possibly a low count. There was a flurry of them arcing around the boat for a time, though sometimes obscured by fog as we went south. Small gray pterodromas with smudgy dark M pattern on upperparts , white below. Many photographed." Nazca Booby (Sula granti) (1) - Reported Sep 07, 2022 06:34 by Jonathan Feenstra - Searcher: 33.9922, -120.5612; bearing ENE, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.992184 ,-120.561172&ll=33.992184,-120.561172 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118578484 - Comments: "Near adult came cruising up the wake, circled the boat and departed. Pink-orange bill obvious. Photographed." Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii) (2) - Reported Sep 06, 2022 07:02 by Jonathan Feenstra - Santa Barbara Island (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.475842 ,-119.035716&ll=33.475842,-119.035716 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118578471 - Comments: "Continuing adults. Photographed." Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) (30) - Reported Sep 06, 2022 06:13 by Jonathan Feenstra - Offshore--Santa Barbara Island vicinity (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.371762 ,-119.035291&ll=33.371762,-119.035291 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118578468 - Comments: "Various ages passed the boat and followed the wake. No doubt from the colony on Santa Barbara Island." Blue-footed x Brown Booby (hybrid) (Sula nebouxii x leucogaster) (1) - Reported Sep 06, 2022 07:02 by Jonathan Feenstra - Santa Barbara Island (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.475842 ,-119.035716&ll=33.475842,-119.035716 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118578471 - Comments: "Continuing. Photographed." Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) (1) - Reported Sep 07, 2022 07:30 by Jonathan Feenstra - Rodriguez Seamount (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.1072564 ,-121.0748291&ll=34.1072564,-121.0748291 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118578488 - Comments: "Warm, coffee regular-colored booby with dark pink bill came flying straight at the boat, circled once and shot off." Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 12, 2022 15:10 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/S118596047 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "Walked all around the lake without seeing it. When I got back to the willows where its been seen previously, I stopped and waited for 15-20 minutes, and it flew in. Called when it landed. Preened near Cassins kingbirds." Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 12, 2022 08:35 by Jeremy Cowan - 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/S118568914 - Comments: "Continuing sighting, flew in in front of us and perched up" Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 12, 2022 08:35 by Oscar Moss - 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/S118568630 - Comments: "Continuing sighting, flew in in front of us and perched up" Bewick's Wren (Thryomanes bewickii) (1) - Reported Sep 12, 2022 08:50 by Bradley Hacker - San Miguel Island / Tuqan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.039094 ,-120.373038&ll=34.039094,-120.373038 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118572931 - Comments: "Picture" Bewick's Wren (Thryomanes bewickii) (2) - Reported Sep 12, 2022 06:47 by Bradley Hacker - San Miguel Island / Tuqan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.039094 ,-120.373038&ll=34.039094,-120.373038 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118565629 - Comments: "Picture" Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) (1) - Reported Sep 12, 2022 08:50 by Bradley Hacker - San Miguel Island / Tuqan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.039094 ,-120.373038&ll=34.039094,-120.373038 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118572931 - Comments: "Black, white, grey." Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 12, 2022 14:59 by John Callender - 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/S118595560 - Media: 7 Photos - Comments: "Continuing bird." Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1) - Reported Sep 12, 2022 09:24 by Oscar Moss - 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/S118572219 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Similar to an orange-crowned warbler but with visible white extending from the undertail coverts up toward the bottom of the breast. Photos to be uploaded" Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1) - Reported Sep 12, 2022 09:24 by Jeremy Cowan - 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/S118575472 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Similar to an orange-crowned warbler but with visible white extending from the undertail coverts up toward the bottom of the breast. Photos to be uploaded" Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 12, 2022 09:00 by Lynn Scarlett - 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/S118588834 - Comments: "pale belly, grayish-green back, eye stripe, seen by 6 other birders, some of whom photographed" Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 12, 2022 09:58 by Linda Blue - 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/S118598218 - Comments: "Seen with several other birders. Found by Jeremy Cowan. Sophie and Jeremy pointed it out to me. Showed white wing bars, greenish back and pale underneath." Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 12, 2022 09:24 by Jeremy Cowan - 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/S118575472 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "Nice spot by Jeremy. Wingbars, supercillium, white undertail coverts, olive back. Photographed" Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 12, 2022 09:24 by Oscar Moss - 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/S118572219 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "Nice spot by Jeremy. Wingbars, supercillium, white undertail coverts, olive back. Photographed" Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 12, 2022 09:00 by Lynn Scarlett - 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/S118588834 - Comments: "in Eucalyptus canopy, clear white wing bars, nonbreeding, stripy with pale yellowish wash. seen by 5 or 6 other birds who also photographed it" Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 12, 2022 14:59 by John Callender - 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/S118595560 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Continuing female." Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 12, 2022 13:12 by Steve Hovey - 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/S118589100 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Continuing Female/Immature bird, foraging amongst the lerpy eucalyptus trees." Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 12, 2022 09:24 by Oscar Moss - 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/S118572219 - Comments: "Continuing" Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 12, 2022 09:24 by Jeremy Cowan - 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/S118575472 - Comments: "Continuing" *********** You received this message because you are subscribed to eBird's Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert Manage your eBird alert subscriptions: https://ebird.org/alerts eBird Alerts provide recent reports of regionally or seasonally rare species (Rarities Alerts) or species you have not yet observed (Needs Alerts) in your region of interest; both Accepted and Unreviewed observations are included. 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*** Species Summary: - White-winged Scoter (4 reports) - White-winged Dove (1 report) - Black-chinned Hummingbird (2 reports) - Costa's Hummingbird (2 reports) - Semipalmated Sandpiper (4 reports) - Solitary Sandpiper (6 reports) - Craveri's Murrelet (1 report) - Common Tern (2 reports) - Arctic Tern (1 report) - Brown Booby (1 report) - Bald Eagle (1 report) - Willow Flycatcher (2 reports) - Eastern Kingbird (5 reports) - Hutton's Vireo (1 report) - Golden-crowned Sparrow (3 reports) - Yellow-headed Blackbird (1 report) - Northern Waterthrush (2 reports) - Black-and-white Warbler (1 report) - Virginia's Warbler (2 reports) - Yellow Warbler (1 report) - Rose-breasted Grosbeak (3 reports) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert. The report below shows observations of rare birds in Santa Barbara County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summarysid=SN35915 NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated. eBird encourages our users to bird safely, responsibly, and mindfully. Please follow the recommendations of your local health authorities and respect any active travel restrictions in your area. For more information visit: https://ebird.org/news/please-bird-mindfully White-winged Scoter (Melanitta deglandi) (1) - Reported Sep 11, 2022 06:36 by John Callender - Coal Oil Point--Devereux Beach and Sands Beach, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4071359 ,-119.8783064&ll=34.4071359,-119.8783064 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118524608 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Large scoter, black, with white secondaries." White-winged Scoter (Melanitta deglandi) (1) - Reported Sep 11, 2022 06:36 by Linus Blomqvist - Coal Oil Point--Devereux Beach and Sands Beach, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4071359 ,-119.8783064&ll=34.4071359,-119.8783064 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118506166 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Large scoter, black, with white secondaries." White-winged Scoter (Melanitta deglandi) (1) - Reported Sep 11, 2022 06:36 by Sophie Cameron - Coal Oil Point--Devereux Beach and Sands Beach, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4071359 ,-119.8783064&ll=34.4071359,-119.8783064 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118506224 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Large scoter, black, with white secondaries." White-winged Scoter (Melanitta deglandi) (1) - Reported Sep 11, 2022 06:36 by Steve Colwell - Coal Oil Point--Devereux Beach and Sands Beach, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4071359 ,-119.8783064&ll=34.4071359,-119.8783064 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118507355 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Large scoter, black, with white secondaries." White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) (1) - Reported Sep 10, 2022 18:20 by Michael I Christie - River Park (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.6545154 ,-120.4344893&ll=34.6545154,-120.4344893 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118481486 - Comments: "One in dead tree by NW corner of southern parking lot, together with other doves. Smaller, distinct white edge to wing (perched). Several photos. The bird looked rather scruffy, presumably molting." Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) (3) - Reported Sep 11, 2022 07:05 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/S118499700 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Three distinct birds. One Coming to flowers in front yard. Tail very short and likely growing in after loosing it. Another that was quite dusky below (pics) and the third was very clean below. In general these are Green and gray HB with Long decurved bill. Clean undersides with cinnamon patch on flanks. Calling" Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) (1) - Reported Sep 10, 2022 18:43 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/S118476928 - Comments: "Heard only. Low chip." Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae) (1) - Reported Sep 11, 2022 07:05 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/S118499700 - Media: 4 Photos - Comments: "Very small hummingbird with high twittering call frequently wagging tail rapidly." Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 10, 2022 18:43 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/S118476928 - Comments: "Cont bird. Small with high chip." Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) (1) - Reported Sep 10, 2022 16:30 by Lori Gaskin - 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/S118477911 - Media: 4 Photos - Comments: "Associating with the group of Western Sandpipers along the mud near the parking lot. Short, blunt bill. Noticeable gray-brown back with no prominent rufous markings." Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) (1) - Reported Sep 10, 2022 15:49 by Oscar Moss - 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/S118474524 - Comments: "Continuing; viewed twice in different areas of the mudflats. Originally at the parking lot and later down by the waterthrush bridge" Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) (1) - Reported Sep 10, 2022 15:06 by Benjamin Byerly - 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/S118497256 - Comments: "Continuing in mixed flock at parking lot beach. Photographed by Others while I was there." Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) (1) - Reported Sep 10, 2022 13:23 by Linda Blue - 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/S118480320 - Media: 4 Photos - Comments: "The bird was foraging along the edge of the beach at the parking lot (where it was first found this morning by Hugh Ranson). It was a juvenile with a scaly pattern on the upperparts, black legs, and a short, straight, blunt-tipped bill. (One of the photos shows a subtle expansion near the tip of the bill visible from above.) This bird was aggressive with other sandpipers that got too close while it was foraging." Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) (1) - Reported Sep 10, 2022 16:30 by Lori Gaskin - 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/S118477911 - Comments: "Prominent white spectacles. Medium sized sandpiper." Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 10, 2022 16:46 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/S118476022 - Comments: "Small Tringa with eye ring." Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 10, 2022 10:46 by Betsy Moles - 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/S118479478 - Comments: "Continuing, on NW corner mud" Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 09, 2022 17:40 by Ali Nygaard - 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/S118413723 - Comments: "Continuing bird. Larger sandpiper with bold white eye ring, smaller than greater yellowlegs. Seen foraging on waterline along north shore of lake" Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 09, 2022 17:40 by Sophie Cameron - 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/S118413724 - Comments: "Continuing bird. Larger sandpiper with bold white eye ring, smaller than greater yellowlegs. Seen foraging on waterline along north shore of lake" Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 09, 2022 08:35 by margeNdon thornton - 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/S118401009 - Comments: "Wading bird somewhat smaller that the Greater Yellowlegs, legs shorter and not as yellow as the Yellowlegs, but longer than a Spotted Sandpiper. Definite round white eyering." Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (6) - Reported Sep 06, 2022 07:55 by Jonathan Feenstra - Offshore--northern Santa Cruz Basin (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.6763542 ,-119.1055298&ll=33.6763542,-119.1055298 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118496987 - Comments: "Single group of six on the water. Classic posture of cocked tail. Photographed revealing dark underwings when they flew." Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) (1) - Reported Sep 11, 2022 08:17 by Benjamin Byerly - Coal Oil Point--Devereux Beach and Sands Beach, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4071359 ,-119.8783064&ll=34.4071359,-119.8783064 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118514961 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Medium-sized tern. Breeding adult. Reddish bill, contrasting dark primaries. Tail shorter than wing tips." Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) (3) - Reported Sep 06, 2022 07:55 by Jonathan Feenstra - Offshore--northern Santa Cruz Basin (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.6763542 ,-119.1055298&ll=33.6763542,-119.1055298 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118496987 - Comments: "Three on a kelp patty that flew off with the approaching boat. Significant black in the primary feathers on the upper wing. Long billed." Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) (3) - Reported Sep 06, 2022 07:55 by Jonathan Feenstra - Offshore--northern Santa Cruz Basin (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.6763542 ,-119.1055298&ll=33.6763542,-119.1055298 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118496987 - Comments: "Three together over the Basin. Pale wings with narrow black edge along outer primary and primary tips." Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) (2) - Reported Sep 06, 2022 07:55 by Jonathan Feenstra - Offshore--northern Santa Cruz Basin (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=33.6763542 ,-119.1055298&ll=33.6763542,-119.1055298 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118496987 - Comments: "Possibly ship followers from SB Island. Spaced observations of one male and one female the cruised through the wake then peeled off." Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (1) - Reported Sep 10, 2022 12:23 by Bradley Hacker - San Miguel Island / Tuqan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.039094 ,-120.373038&ll=34.039094,-120.373038 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118474450 - Comments: "Picture" Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) (1) - Reported Sep 11, 2022 10:22 by Bradley Hacker - San Miguel Island / Tuqan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.039094 ,-120.373038&ll=34.039094,-120.373038 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118534257 - Comments: "Dark empid. Brown wingbar. No eyering." Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) (2) - Reported Sep 10, 2022 12:23 by Bradley Hacker - San Miguel Island / Tuqan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.039094 ,-120.373038&ll=34.039094,-120.373038 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118474450 - Comments: "Picture. Brown empid w no eyering" Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 11, 2022 18:02 by Andrew McGrath - 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/S118541303 - Comments: "Continuing. With cassins kingbirds in eucalyptus SW of stow house. Kingbird with all white belly and throat and dark back" Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 11, 2022 10:25 by Steve Hovey - 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/S118521042 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "Similar in size to the Cassin's Kingbird that it perched with. Dark head and nape, dark wings with light markings, white underparts with a slightly grey breast and black beak, and white tip of the tail." Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 11, 2022 07:23 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/S118523143 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Continuing bird was found in the willows along the west side of the lake. Black and white kingbird with whit tail tip. Associating with a Cassins Kingbird." Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 10, 2022 10:47 by Max Leibowitz - 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/S118475953 - Comments: "Continuing bird seen in the willows by the west side of the lake. Flew over both our heads before I could get photos of it. Black, gray, and white kingbird. Seen by 2 Cassins Kingbirds at the time. Never relocated it during my time in the area." Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 10, 2022 10:46 by Betsy Moles - 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/S118479478 - Comments: "Continuing, along west shore of lake" Hutton's Vireo (Vireo huttoni) (1) - Reported Sep 11, 2022 10:22 by Bradley Hacker - San Miguel Island / Tuqan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.039094 ,-120.373038&ll=34.039094,-120.373038 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118534257 - Comments: "Picture. Dark feet. Pale edges on primaries touch secondaries." Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 10, 2022 16:46 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/S118476022 - Comments: "Continuing bird with the drooping right wing." Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 10, 2022 10:47 by Max Leibowitz - 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/S118475953 - Comments: "Continuing bird with a drooped right wing. Popped up just south of the dam for some photos. Only Zono type Sparrow I saw" Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 10, 2022 10:46 by Betsy Moles - 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/S118479478 - Comments: "Continuing, east side of dam" Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) (1) - Reported Sep 11, 2022 14:51 by Bradley Hacker - San Miguel Island / Tuqan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.039094 ,-120.373038&ll=34.039094,-120.373038 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118532909 - Comments: "Blackbird. Black with yellow breast and face. Female" Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 10, 2022 15:49 by Oscar Moss - 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/S118474524 - Comments: "Continuing bird, heard the distinctive loud, metallic chip call and then viewed it fly from its location by the bridge to the willow island nearby, then re-appeared for open views" Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 10, 2022 15:06 by Benjamin Byerly - 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/S118497256 - Comments: "Continuing. Near bridge. Brown warbler with streaked breast bobbing tail as it walks." Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 11, 2022 08:58 by Steve Colwell - 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/S118512257 - Comments: "Continuing. In Tipu right at the southwest corner of the southwestern-most building." Virginia's Warbler (Leiothlypis virginiae) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 11, 2022 09:17 by David Compton - Stow Grove Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4483611 ,-119.846034&ll=34.4483611,-119.846034 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118516538 - Comments: "Small warbler, with medium-length tail. It was dull gray above and grayish and paler below, with yellow under tail coverts and a vaguely yellow area on its breast. It stayed pretty high in the eucalyptus behind the southern-most building (garage) in the empty residential compound." Virginia's Warbler (Leiothlypis virginiae) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Sep 11, 2022 08:52 by John Callender - 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/S118513611 - Media: 4 Photos - Comments: "Continuing bird foraging in the lerped eucalyptus. Grayish above with a white eye-ring, creamy white below, yellow patches on the breast and undertail coverts." Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) (2) - Reported Sep 11, 2022 10:22 by Bradley Hacker - San Miguel Island / Tuqan (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.039094 ,-120.373038&ll=34.039094,-120.373038 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118534257 - Comments: "Picture" Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) - Reported Sep 10, 2022 16:04 by Jeremy Cowan - 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/S118474984 - Comments: "Continuing; pinkish billed grosbeak with heavy streaking and a light buffy wash on the breast." Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) - Reported Sep 10, 2022 16:04 by Oscar Moss - 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/S118474108 - Comments: "Continuing; pinkish billed grosbeak with heavy streaking and a light buffy wash on the breast." Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) - Reported Sep 10, 2022 13:47 by Sophie Cameron - 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/S118477065 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "Continuing. Female type Grosbeak with brown streaking on chest and white over eye. Seen and heard calling from high in canopy, foraging on lerps in eucalyptus." *********** You received this message because you are subscribed to eBird's Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert Manage your eBird alert subscriptions: https://ebird.org/alerts eBird Alerts provide recent reports of regionally or seasonally rare species (Rarities Alerts) or species you have not yet observed (Needs Alerts) in your region of interest; both Accepted and Unreviewed observations are included. Some reports may be from private property or inaccessible to the general public. It is the responsibility of every eBirder to be aware of and respectful of access restrictions. For more information, see our Terms of Use: https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/terms-of-use/ |
*** Species Summary: - Black-chinned Hummingbird (2 reports) - Costa's Hummingbird (2 reports) - Solitary Sandpiper (1 report) - Craveri's Murrelet (2 reports) - Vermilion Flycatcher (1 report) - Eastern Kingbird (4 reports) - Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (1 report) - Golden-crowned Sparrow (3 reports) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert. The report below shows observations of rare birds in Santa Barbara County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summarysid=SN35915 NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated. eBird encourages our users to bird safely, responsibly, and mindfully. Please follow the recommendations of your local health authorities and respect any active travel restrictions in your area. For more information visit: https://ebird.org/news/please-bird-mindfully Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) (1) - Reported Sep 09, 2022 07:07 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/S118381253 - Comments: "Low mellow chip note. More slender than Annas with clean undersides and frequent tail pumping." Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) (3) - Reported Sep 08, 2022 17:48 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/S118362468 - Comments: "Initially IDd but lower chip note. Two female and an immature male. Cleaner White below and More slender than Annas with distinctive tail bob/spread." Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae) (1) - Reported Sep 09, 2022 07:07 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/S118381253 - Comments: "continuing bird heard and seen. Small green and gray HB with short tail. Purple gorget growing in" Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae) (1) - Reported Sep 08, 2022 17:48 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/S118362468 - Comments: "Continuing immature male at feeders attempting to drive away other birds from his favorite spot. Small green and gray HB with short tail and growing in purple gorget." Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) (1) - Reported Sep 09, 2022 08:35 by margeNdon thornton - 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/S118401009 - Comments: "Wading bird somewhat smaller that the Greater Yellowlegs, legs shorter and not as yellow as the Yellowlegs, but longer than a Spotted Sandpiper. Definite round white eyering." Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (2) - Reported Sep 08, 2022 16:39 by Pat Dwyer - Santa Barbara Channel (birds at sea only), Channel Islands National Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.1179353 ,-119.5191479&ll=34.1179353,-119.5191479 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118359871 - Comments: "Reported by the Captian Joel. Captain thinks they have been pushed North because of the Pacific Storm approaching the San Diego cost. Excellent view with Binos flying low across the wave tops." Craveri's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus craveri) (2) - Reported Sep 08, 2022 16:37 by Joel Barrett - Santa Barbara Channel (birds at sea only), Channel Islands National Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.1179353 ,-119.5191479&ll=34.1179353,-119.5191479 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S118385406 - Comments: "Similar to more common in winter Scrippss Murrelet. These had a much darker face with the black extending down below the eye to the base of the bill. There was no noticeable white feathers indenting before the eye. They sat as a pair with their tails cocked up reveling the bright white underside. When they flew it was directly away so underwing views were not possible." Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) (1) - Reported Sep 07, 2022 10:24 by Pat Dwyer - 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/S118390359 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Seen upon arrival to the Ranch House visitor center first impression was a VEFL. Took multiple photos as it flew around the farm equipment display. Compared it to a Pacific Slope Flycatcher in Merlin app but it never appeared to be accurate. Merlin Id it as a tropical kingbird but it was to small." Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) (1) - Reported Sep 09, 2022 08:35 by margeNdon thornton - 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/S118401009 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "flycatcher with the black top sharply delineated from the white underside. There was a pair in a willow snag on the west side of the lake." Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) (1) - Reported Sep 09, 2022 07:35 by David 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/S118401413 - Comments: "Continuing bird first photographed by Richard Block four days ago on September 5. Mostly seen perched 4 feet up in the reeds above the western edge of the beach in the north part of the lake. Best viewed from the short trail running south from above the beach on the northern edge of the lake. A large flycatcher with a large stout black bill, white underparts, dark gray upperparts with a blacker head down to below the eyes, and showing a broad white tip to the tail even from a distance." Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) (1) - Reported Sep 09, 2022 07:32 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/S118379324 - Comments: "Kingbird with dark gray hood and dark grayish auricular patch clean white below with light gray on upper breast. two white wing bars and black tail with a white distal tip. Perched 6 feet above water and reeds seen from the eastern side of the lake looking west near the northern beach. Dark blunt thick Bill short for a Kingbird." Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) (1) - Reported Sep 09, 2022 06:21 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/S118392364 - Comments: "Continuing bird discovered in Richard Blocks photos from last Monday. In the large willows on the west shore of the lake. Later it flew down and perched in reeds at the western end of the beach at the northwest corner of the lake. Large flycatcher, black above, white below, with the white extending up into the lower half of the face. Broad white terminal tail band seen when the bird flew. Distant photos." Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) (1) - Reported Sep 07, 2022 10:24 by Pat Dwyer - 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/S118390359 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Seen in the vicinity of the Ranch House. Thought it was a Western Kingbird until I viewed the photo. Merlin Id is STFL which I agree with." Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla) (1) - Reported Sep 09, 2022 07:35 by David 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/S118401413 - Comments: "Continuing bird" Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla) (1) - Reported Sep 09, 2022 06:21 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/S118392364 - Comments: "Continuing east of the dam. Photos." Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla) (1) - Reported Sep 08, 2022 07:55 by Susanne Meyer - 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/S118363227 - Media: 3 Photos - Comments: "Continuing bird foraging along the path East of the dam." *********** You received this message because you are subscribed to eBird's Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert Manage your eBird alert subscriptions: https://ebird.org/alerts eBird Alerts provide recent reports of regionally or seasonally rare species (Rarities Alerts) or species you have not yet observed (Needs Alerts) in your region of interest; both Accepted and Unreviewed observations are included. Some reports may be from private property or inaccessible to the general public. It is the responsibility of every eBirder to be aware of and respectful of access restrictions. 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Hi all
We had a productive pelagic trip today with Island Packers from the Ventura Harbor. Our 12-hour trip had us going out to the east end of Anacapa Island and then traveling south across and around the Santa Cruz Basin before stopping at Santa Barbara Island and the Pilgrim Bank. I do not have precise numbers yet, but here is a summary of the highlights.
* Over 50 Brown Boobies, 2 Blue-footed Boobies, and the now 2-year old Blue-footed x Brown Booby hybrid on Sutil Rock near Santa Barbara Island * 5-10 Cook's Petrels on the west side of the Santa Cruz Basin with one bird allowing close approach on the water * A pair of Craveri's Murrelets south of Santa Cruz Island * Several pair of Scripps's Murrelets (one with a older chick). Getting late in the season for them * A Black-footed Albatross in the Santa Cruz Basin where we rarely ever see them
* Three South Polar Skuas * An early Sabine's Gull * Fair numbers of Black, Ashy, and Leach's Storm-Petrels * 1000's of Sooty Shearwaters, 100ish Pink-footed Shearwaters, a few early returning Black-vented Shearwaters, and a few summering Northern Fulmars
* Small numbers of Rhinoceros and Cassin's Auklets, Pigeon Guillemots, and a few Common Murres near Anacapa (trying to breed there)
* A White-bellied Oystercatcher on Anacapa Island that will need to be evaluated further. Likely a hybrid
A great trip with birds in sight most of the day over our 200-mile route. Special thanks to Island Packers, especially Captain Joel Barrett who helps make these trips happen and brings an impressive amount of birding expertise to the captain's chair. Thanks also to leaders Todd McGrath, Peter Gaede, Dan Maxwell, and Wes Fritz for tirelessly sharing their expertise and finding birds over a long day at sea.
Cheers
Dave Pereksta |
Hi all We had an 11-hour pelagic trip out of Ventura with Island Packers yesterday (Oct 2). It was a beautiful day with low winds and nice seas, and we encountered a lot of birds and other sea life. We went from Ventura to Anacapa Island and then to Santa Barbara Island. The highlights were: A huge feeding frenzy near Anacapa Island has thousands of birds including big numbers of Black-vented Shearwaters. We had our only Common Murre of the day in the channel before the frenzy. A large flock of oystercatchers (30+) on Anacapa with three white-bellied birds. We could not get too close due to divers in the water and need to review photos to see if we can determine if any were Americans. The ones we could see well from the boat looked like hybrids and we did not get to see many fieldmarks like spread wings or rumps. The waters from Anacapa to the Pilgrim Bank in Ventura County had lots of birds and common dolphins. We had a "skua slam" over the course of a few minutes, finding Parasitic, Pomarine, and Long-tailed Jaegers; and South Polar Skua. We also had decent numbers of Pink-footed Shearwaters, a few Sooty Shearwaters, Sabine's Gulls, Rhinoceros Auklets, two Brown Boobies, and an Ashy Storm-Petrel that sat on the water near the boat. However, the highlights of this stretch were 21 Craveri's Murrelets and several large rafts of Black Storm-Petrels that numbered around 1,200 birds or more. The stretch from Pilgrim to Santa Barbara Island was less eventful, but Sutil Rock provided and incredible Booby show. We had 146 Brown Boobies, two Blue-footed Boobies, and two Red-footed Boobies!! This is the first time we have seen Red-footed Boobies perched on Sutil. Two birds perched together in vegetation makes you wonder what they are thinking. There was another booby that was either a juvenile Blue-footed or the hybrid Blue-footed x Brown from last year. Photo review of that is pending. We left SBI and checked the Osborn Bank before heading back north on a line over deeper water than our southbound track. We continued to see Craveri's Murrelets and a variety of other species including Red and Red-necked Phalaropes, Sabine's Gulls, shearwaters, and jaegers. The highlight of this stretch was a cow/calf pair of Bryde's Whales that mugged the boat several times and swam along the side with their bellies turned upward. A "life" mammal for most on board. As we continued north back into Ventura County we continued to see a variety of birds and lots of common dolphins. The bird highlights there were our most photogenic Sabine's Gulls and Craveri's Murrelets of the day. We had 40+ Craveri's for the day! Thanks go out to Island Packers for another great trip and all they do to support pelagic birding in southern California. Captain Joel Barrett, Laurie Van Stee, and Paige Knowles were awesome as always. In addition, the trip was expertly led by Todd McGrath, Ryan Terrill, Deven Kammerichs-Berke, Wes Fritz, and myself. Everyone's efforts led to a great day on the water. We are also proud to announce that big year birder Tiffany Kersten picked up numbers 699 (Craveri's Murrelet) and 700 (Blue-footed Booby) for her lower 48 big year. Congratulations to her for an amazing milestone! We have an 8-hour trip out of Ventura on Oct 23. Visit Island Packers website for more details. Cheers Dave Pereksta Ventura |
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