| SanDiegoRegionBirding |
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| 11/27/25 4:14 pm |
Chris McCreedy via groups.io <cmccreedy...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-throated Sparrow at Mt. Laguna |
| 11/27/25 10:26 am |
Alison Hiers via groups.io <lahiers...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler |
| 11/27/25 10:05 am |
Jeff Spaulding via groups.io <ornithomedic...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] No Prothonotary Thursday AM |
| 11/27/25 9:54 am |
Gjon Hazard via groups.io <gjon_hazard...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] No Prothonotary Thursday AM |
| 11/27/25 9:11 am |
Rodney Gast via groups.io <rggast...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky warbler Vacation Isle continues 8:55. |
| 11/26/25 12:26 pm |
Andrew N via groups.io <floodshark...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Juvenile Bald Eagle - Salt Works |
| 11/26/25 11:06 am |
Nathan French via groups.io <nathanfrenchphotography...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Magnolia Warbler Vacation Island 11/26 |
| 11/26/25 8:52 am |
Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler continues |
| 11/25/25 2:35 pm |
Angela Johnson via groups.io <birdnerd26...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler Continues: 11-25-25 |
| 11/25/25 11:32 am |
Joni Ciarletta via groups.io <jcjc9999...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler Continues: 11-25-25 |
| 11/25/25 10:04 am |
Brandon Stidum via groups.io <hyperiodic...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler Continues: 11-25-25 |
| 11/24/25 12:47 pm |
Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warbler |
| 11/24/25 11:53 am |
Sally Veach via groups.io <bsktveach...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warbler |
| 11/24/25 10:21 am |
Patti Langen via groups.io <patti.langenzoo...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warbler |
| 11/24/25 9:29 am |
Matt Sadowski via groups.io <sadowskimatt99...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warbler |
| 11/24/25 9:12 am |
Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warblet |
| 11/23/25 10:02 am |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler, one more update at 9:55 |
| 11/23/25 9:43 am |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky warbler 9:40 a.m. update, new location |
| 11/23/25 9:36 am |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler Paradise Point Vacation Isle further information and birding protocol |
| 11/23/25 5:36 am |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] San Diego pelagic schedule 2026 |
| 11/22/25 3:21 pm |
KRIS MCMILLAN via groups.io <krismcmillan...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Red-necked Grebe |
| 11/22/25 12:49 pm |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Red-necked Grebe logistics |
| 11/22/25 8:23 am |
dmichaelray via groups.io <dmichaelray...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Red-Necked Grebe back at NBPL Sub Base |
| 11/22/25 7:41 am |
dan jehl via groups.io <jehlyfish...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Prothonotary Warbler Continues at Colina del Sol Park November 22, 2025 |
| 11/21/25 4:52 pm |
Michael Cerdinio via groups.io <michaelcerdinio...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter continues |
| 11/21/25 3:10 pm |
John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird 4th week of November: Sat. Nov 22 - Sun Nov. 30 |
| 11/21/25 2:20 pm |
Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter continues |
| 11/21/25 9:05 am |
terry hurst via groups.io <thurstycat61...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter continues |
| 11/21/25 6:35 am |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter continues |
| 11/20/25 7:42 pm |
Justyn Stahl via groups.io <justyn.stahl...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] HAWKWATCH raptor documentary screening, 14 December |
| 11/20/25 3:23 pm |
ross christie via groups.io <caracara99...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter, Vacation Isle, 11/20 |
| 11/20/25 11:42 am |
Matt Sadowski via groups.io <sadowskimatt99...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter, Vacation Isle, 11/20 |
| 11/20/25 11:34 am |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] another returning Painted Redstart, Point Loma miscellanea |
| 11/20/25 7:34 am |
Justyn Stahl via groups.io <justyn.stahl...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Prothonotary continues , Blue Grosbeak |
| 11/20/25 7:09 am |
Paul Mulholland via groups.io <pmulhol...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hepatic Tanager - La Jolla Village Square |
| 11/19/25 2:43 pm |
Mike Wittmer via groups.io <bumper1369...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Grasshopper Sparrow-Robb Field |
| 11/19/25 11:43 am |
Nathan French via groups.io <nathanfrenchphotography...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Short-billed Gull at Robb Field 11/19 |
| 11/19/25 10:17 am |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Prothonotary continues , Blue Grosbeak |
| 11/19/25 7:07 am |
John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Prothonotary Warbler- Colina del Sol park |
| 11/18/25 11:58 am |
Stephanie Schonberger via groups.io <sstrine...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Scarlet Tanager in Escondido |
| 11/18/25 8:21 am |
Bridget Spencer via groups.io <bridgetspencer...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Scarlet Tanager in Escondido |
| 11/17/25 11:04 am |
Ken Hartman via groups.io <kenhartman28...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Interesting leucistic Audubon's Yellow-rumped at Carlsbad Outlets |
| 11/16/25 6:27 am |
Nick Thorpe via groups.io <nick.thorpe49...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] American Golden Plover continues |
| 11/14/25 3:26 pm |
John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird 3rd week of Nov: Sat Nov. 15 - Friday Nov. 21 |
| 11/14/25 12:31 pm |
Susan Smith via groups.io <seiurus...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Louisiana Waterthrush brief appearance along Stevens Creek, Solana Beach, 14 Nov |
| 11/13/25 6:20 pm |
Joseph Alsadi via groups.io <Jsalsadi...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Community Gardens update |
| 11/13/25 10:36 am |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hepatic Tanager for Winter 8+ |
| 11/12/25 11:39 am |
Gjon Hazard via groups.io <gjon_hazard...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] American Tree Sparrow |
| 11/12/25 10:44 am |
Jane Mygatt via groups.io <jane.mygatt...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] American Tree Sparrow |
| 11/11/25 12:50 pm |
Michael Beeve via groups.io <pileatedwoodpecker...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bay-breasted warbler at Bird & Butterfly gardens continues |
| 11/11/25 7:23 am |
Robert Patton via groups.io <rpatton...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] black-and-white warbler etc san elijo lagoon 11-10-25 |
| 11/10/25 8:22 am |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] American Golden-plover, Red phalarope |
| 11/10/25 7:39 am |
Andrew N via groups.io <floodshark...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Short-eared Owl at TJ Slough NWR |
| 11/9/25 10:18 am |
Andrew N via groups.io <floodshark...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Short-eared Owl continues at Kendell Frost |
| 11/8/25 2:58 pm |
Justyn Stahl via groups.io <justyn.stahl...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Swamp Sparrow (11/5), Tijuana Slough NWR |
| 11/8/25 1:46 pm |
Paul Mulholland via groups.io <pmulhol...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Short-eared Owl continues at Kendell Frost |
| 11/8/25 11:00 am |
Eve Martin via groups.io <yvemartin...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-throated Sparrow at San Dieguito Sports Field in Del Mar |
| 11/7/25 3:56 pm |
John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird second week of Nov: Saturday Nov 8 - Friday Nov 14 |
| 11/7/25 10:57 am |
Gary Grantham via groups.io <ggrantham020...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Magnolia Continues |
| 11/7/25 8:45 am |
Paul Mulholland via groups.io <pmulhol...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Possible Pine warbler - La Jolla colony park |
| 11/7/25 7:56 am |
David Trissel via groups.io <dtrissel...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bay-breasted Warbler at TJ bird and butterfly. |
| 11/7/25 5:35 am |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] a true desert Red-breasted Merganser |
| 11/6/25 2:01 pm |
Tom Baxter via groups.io <Bomtaxter...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bay-breasted Warbler at TJ bird and butterfly. |
| 11/6/25 9:18 am |
Nathan French via groups.io <nathanfrenchphotography...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Nelson’s Sparrow - Kendall Frost Marsh - 11/6 |
| 11/5/25 5:20 pm |
Chris McCreedy via groups.io <cmccreedy...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Save the date - Salton Sea South Christmas Bird Count - Tuesday, December 16 |
| 11/5/25 10:09 am |
Stephanie Schonberger via groups.io <sstrine...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Magnolia Warbler Continues 11/5 at La Jolla Colony Park |
| 11/4/25 12:31 pm |
Laurel Scott via groups.io <laurel_scott...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] San Elijo Black and White Warbler |
| 11/3/25 9:39 am |
Stephanie Schonberger via groups.io <sstrine...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Painted Redstart Still Here |
| 11/2/25 10:39 am |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] returning Painted Redstart on Point Loma |
| 11/2/25 9:52 am |
Tim Hajda via groups.io <timhajda...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Eurasian Wigeon at San Elijo Lagoon |
| 11/2/25 9:10 am |
Janice Nordenberg via groups.io <jnordenb...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Painted Redstart Still Here |
| 11/2/25 7:49 am |
Paula Theobald via groups.io <paulatheo...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Eastern Phoebe in Bonsall. |
| 11/2/25 4:15 am |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Northern Fulmars |
| 11/2/25 4:00 am |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] San Diego pelagic Nov 1st: Flesh-footed Shearwater, 2 Cocos Boobies, late 15 Sabine's and 3 Black & Ashy Storm-Petrels |
| 11/1/25 1:11 pm |
thisisanikab via groups.io <thisisanikab...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-Tailed Kite, Carlsbad |
| 11/1/25 11:25 am |
Christine Rideout via groups.io <starfleetmom...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Ridgeway’s Rail |
| 11/1/25 10:46 am |
Larry Edwards via groups.io <larry...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Nemesis Bird |
| 11/1/25 8:40 am |
Christine Rideout via groups.io <starfleetmom...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Nemesis Bird |
| 10/31/25 12:56 pm |
John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird first week of November: Saturday Nov 1 - Friday Nov 7 |
| 10/31/25 9:32 am |
Joni Ciarletta via groups.io <jcjc9999...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Holiday Pk Carlbad Painted Redstart still present 10/31 9:30 am |
| 10/31/25 8:02 am |
John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Sage Thrasher continues at Robb Field |
| 10/30/25 1:51 pm |
Susan Smith via groups.io <seiurus...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Holiday Pk Carlbad Painted Redstart still present at 1:45 pm |
| 10/30/25 1:17 pm |
Tim Hajda via groups.io <timhajda...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Painted Redstart, Carlsbad |
| 10/30/25 10:17 am |
Gjon Hazard via groups.io <gjon_hazard...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Painted Redstart, Carlsbad |
| 10/30/25 9:30 am |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bay-breasted Warbler in Jacumba |
| 10/30/25 9:27 am |
Roger Uzun via groups.io <rogeruzun...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Lapland longspur present in Carlsbad |
| 10/30/25 9:23 am |
Catherine Zinsky via groups.io <Catherine.Zinsky...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Sage Thrasher/Robb Field |
| 10/30/25 9:21 am |
Haim Weizman via groups.io <hweizman...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Longspur continues at San Deguito Sports Park |
| 10/29/25 5:21 pm |
Alison Hiers via groups.io <lahiers...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Longspur continues at San Deguito Sports Park |
| 10/29/25 5:11 pm |
Tito Gonzalez via groups.io <txsandpiper...> |
Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Lapland Longspur: S. Carlsbad 29OCT 2025 |
| 10/29/25 4:06 pm |
Tito Gonzalez via groups.io <txsandpiper...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Lapland Longspur: S. Carlsbad 29OCT 2025 |
| 10/29/25 11:45 am |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Fiesta Island another Chestnut-collared and a Lapland |
| 10/29/25 9:58 am |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Chestnut-collared update |
| 10/29/25 9:04 am |
<lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] Chestnut collared longspur at Robb field |
| 10/28/25 10:40 am |
Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] American Golden-Plover continues |
| 10/28/25 8:20 am |
Philip Unitt via groups.io <unitt...> |
[SanDiegoRegionBirding] A great day to sign up for this year's San Diego Christmas Bird Count |
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Date: 11/27/25 10:05 am
From: Jeff Spaulding via groups.io <ornithomedic...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] No Prothonotary Thursday AM |
Yesterday it spend some time in the tipu west of the ficuses, by the flag pole. I hadn't seen any prior reports of it in those trees before. It could be moving around to other areas of the park.
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On Thu, Nov 27, 2025 at 9:54, Gjon Hazard via groups.io<gjon_hazard...> wrote: A handful of birders kept vigil at Colina Del Sol Park collectively since dawn, and as of 9:50, the Prothonotary was a no-show. Activity (people-wise) on the nearby basketball courts and in the park in general has now increased, as has the noise levels.
Happy Thanksgiving.
-Gjon
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Date: 11/27/25 9:54 am
From: Gjon Hazard via groups.io <gjon_hazard...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] No Prothonotary Thursday AM |
A handful of birders kept vigil at Colina Del Sol Park collectively since dawn, and as of 9:50, the Prothonotary was a no-show. Activity (people-wise) on the nearby basketball courts and in the park in general has now increased, as has the noise levels.
Happy Thanksgiving.
-Gjon
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Date: 11/27/25 9:11 am
From: Rodney Gast via groups.io <rggast...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky warbler Vacation Isle continues 8:55. |
Happy Thanksgiving! Bird mde an appearance at water feature near lobby and tower at 8:55am.
Rodney GastNorth Park
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Date: 11/26/25 12:26 pm
From: Andrew N via groups.io <floodshark...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Juvenile Bald Eagle - Salt Works |
For those that like coastal weirdos, there is a juvie Bald Eagle sitting on a distant berm in the salt works, scoping just just right of the hotel from the 10th St overlook. Heat haze is intense.
Andrew Newmark
Chula Vista CA
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Date: 11/26/25 11:06 am
From: Nathan French via groups.io <nathanfrenchphotography...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Magnolia Warbler Vacation Island 11/26 |
Just had brief looks of the continuing Magnolia Warbler (my former 5MR nemesis) in the trees near the entrance.
(32.7748712, -117.2365789)
Nathan French
Hillcrest
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Date: 11/26/25 8:52 am
From: Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler continues |
The Kentucky Warbler is currently by a small building just off the Vacation Isle public parking area that is closest to the hotel lobby building. I just got here. I am told it's been in this spot for over an hour. I am standing about here:
32.77488,-117.23945
We just lost it.
Lisa Ruby
Sabre Springs
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Date: 11/25/25 2:35 pm
From: Angela Johnson via groups.io <birdnerd26...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler Continues: 11-25-25 |
Continuing at the waterfall at 2:30pm
Angela Johnson
Escondido, CA
On Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 11:32 AM Joni Ciarletta via groups.io <jcjc9999=
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> Still here at the waterfall at 11:15 am next to the hotel entrance,
> despite very noisy tree trimmers.
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> Joni Ciarletta
> Carlsbad
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> On Nov 25, 2025, at 10:04 AM, Brandon Stidum via groups.io <hyperiodic=
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> Last seen here: 32.775999, -117.240421
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> The bird was alternating between periods of active vocalizations and quiet
> foraging throughout the time we were there; it was quite active overall.
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> Brandon Stidum
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Date: 11/25/25 11:32 am
From: Joni Ciarletta via groups.io <jcjc9999...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler Continues: 11-25-25 |
Still here at the waterfall at 11:15 am next to the hotel entrance, despite very noisy tree trimmers.
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On Nov 25, 2025, at 10:04 AM, Brandon Stidum via groups.io <hyperiodic...> wrote:
Last seen here: 32.775999, -117.240421
The bird was alternating between periods of active vocalizations and quiet foraging throughout the time we were there; it was quite active overall.
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Date: 11/25/25 10:04 am
From: Brandon Stidum via groups.io <hyperiodic...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler Continues: 11-25-25 |
Last seen here: 32.775999, -117.240421
The bird was alternating between periods of active vocalizations and quiet foraging throughout the time we were there; it was quite active overall.
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Date: 11/24/25 12:47 pm
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Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warbler |
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Date: 11/24/25 11:53 am
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Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warbler |
Bird at Matt’s location now.
32.7750792, -117.2400839
Sally
> On Nov 24, 2025, at 10:21 AM, Patti Langen via groups.io <patti.langenzoo...> wrote:
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Date: 11/24/25 10:21 am
From: Patti Langen via groups.io <patti.langenzoo...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warbler |
Chris S. refound the bird along the entrance road. Last seen approximately
here:
(32.7747700, -117.2372606). Ken Hartman just located a Magnolia along
entrance road as well.
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> Not sure if this made it into any eBird notes, but yesterday the warbler
> was seen moving a ways south of the water feature to here:
> 32.7750792, -117.2400839
> Last time I saw it, anyway.
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>> Looking in a wide area. No luck so far. People are still looking.
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>> Lisa Ruby
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Date: 11/24/25 9:29 am
From: Matt Sadowski via groups.io <sadowskimatt99...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Negative so far on Kentucky Warbler |
Not sure if this made it into any eBird notes, but yesterday the warbler
was seen moving a ways south of the water feature to here:
32.7750792, -117.2400839
Last time I saw it, anyway.
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Date: 11/23/25 10:02 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler, one more update at 9:55 |
The Kentucky warbler continued to move north to the very Northern edge of the undeveloped nicely planted area that's near the pond almost out to the roadway where you start getting all the bungalows, right now just short of bungalows number 139, 140 and 143. I've quickly gone out to that edge to outflank it and keep it into that undeveloped section where presumably it will be happiest and where it can be refound. If it heads out into the bungalows it's going to be a real real problem For multiple reasons. The bird is calling quite a bit and again gives a rich loud chip. At times it is traveling around with a male common yellowthroat, so don't let that bird get you too excited!
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Date: 11/23/25 9:43 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky warbler 9:40 a.m. update, new location |
At 9:35 the Kentucky warbler picked up and flew North past the tower with the spiral staircase and indeed onto the peninsulas and fingers of nice habitat that are in the middle of the pond complex. Lots and lots and lots of habitat here it could hide in. The good news is the bird is calling periodically so learn what the rich deep chip note sounds like and that would be a way to find it. I suppose the following plea will be in vain, but it would be nice if people did not blast recordings at this bird and instead just be patient and work the areas and listen for it. There is an excellent chance given the late date that it's going to try to winter here, especially given the nice habitat for it, so it'd be nice if it wasn't overly harassed.
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Date: 11/23/25 9:36 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Kentucky Warbler Paradise Point Vacation Isle further information and birding protocol |
At 9:20 a.m., Paul Mulholland and I just saw the Kentucky warbler found by Liz and Kev earlier this morning at the Paradise Point Resort on Vacation Isle in Mission Bay. Exactly where they had it, which is the currently turned off waterfall area and a little bunion tree with the number 3 on it which is immediately to the right of the main lobby building entrance where one checks in and checks out, so easy to find. Right of a huge white wooden artificial beach chair. To the northwest of this immediate area is little fingers of islands interspersed in the large artificial pond here which has oodles and oodles of habitat which would be great for a Kentucky warbler and make it hard to refind if it doesn't stay where it is right now. Now the important information on birding protocol here. This is a private hotel resort but that has public parking and public coastal access. So park in the main public parking lot which is well signed in the middle of the facility and then head over to the main lobby building. Do not go wandering around the private bungalows and rooms with your cameras and binoculars and do not park in all the private spaces reserved for each of the individual bungalow rooms. There's plenty of parking in the public lot that's centrally located. If people misbehave, we could lose access to a bunch of this property, but if people do behave, the good news is the bird right now is in a public section of the resort where there shouldn't be a problem.
Two different returning Summer Tanagers in Coronado earlier this morning. .
Paul Lehman, San Diego
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Date: 11/23/25 5:36 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] San Diego pelagic schedule 2026 |
The schedule of San Diego pelagic trips for 2026 has now been set and reservations are being accepted. The trip schedule next year is very similar to that in 2025, and the price is the same! Trips are again aboard "Legacy" out of Seaforth Sportfishing on Mission Bay, they depart at 7AM and return no later than 5PM, and the cost is $170.
As in the past two years, we are offering two weekends (early August and early September) with (optional) back-to-back trips, which have proven appealing to those folks coming from a long way's away and who wish to maximize their time offshore in a single San Diego visit. (What we see offshore can be notably different even just one day apart!)
For more information on logistics, what we might see on each trip, and the results of past trips, see:sandiegopelagics.com
To make reservations on "Legacy," go to:sdwhale.com (go to "Tours" and then to "Bird Watch Tours")
The 2026 schedule is:
May 23June 6July 18August 8August 9August 22September 5September 6September 26October 17
Hope to see you on board!
--Paul Lehman, Bruce Rideout, Dan Jehl, et al., San Diego
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Date: 11/22/25 3:21 pm
From: KRIS MCMILLAN via groups.io <krismcmillan...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Red-necked Grebe |
To follow up on the Red-necked Grebe, we live super close to where it was hanging out today, so we were able to quickly jump on the job when we heard it was back.
We have a garage here with two single kayaks, and one double kayak. Anyone is welcome to borrow them if you email me and set up a time. We also have stand-up paddle boards, but that might be risky with binoculars!
Anyway, contact me if you’d like to come borrow kayaks - the bird is (at least today) really not that far away. It would be good if you were sure you’re real steady on a kayak! We’re near the very end of Rosecrans about a block from the entry to the Naval Submarine Base. The bird has been known in past years to cross over to the east side of Shelter Island as well. I’m sure we’ll all keep getting reports.
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One thing is that the Navy does keep an eye on their restricted areas, so, it’s good to observe all the “stay back” signs and there are ways to get around the Navy stuff for a peek into their waters.
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Date: 11/22/25 12:49 pm
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Red-necked Grebe logistics |
What must certainly be the same Red-necked Grebe has returned to the Navy sub base and Shelter Island area near the mouth of San Diego Bay, missed last winter after being seen several years in a row, and then rediscovered earlier this morning by Michael and Tera Ray. Where it was seen today is not accessible to the public except by boat, so one's options are either to wait till it decides it doesn't mind floating farther into the bay to the Shelter Island area as it has done in years past, or, do the following, especially first thing in the morning: go into Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery and turn left at the main entrance by the caretakers residents and then turn left again like you're going to the Northeast corner of the cemetery. But as you start going north pretty soon turn right into a small parking area surrounded by a recently built plaque section, and is also where the maintenance building is tucked away. From that little parking area You you just walk out to the edge overlooking the bay and you can look straight down on to the bait barges and immediately to the north of that is a protected Cove area formed in part by the naval refueling dock. In that area is normally a moderate size flock of Western grebes and numbers of surf scoters that come and go. That's where the Red-necked ended up midday today, although it is one cove or dock area north of where the Rays had it earlier in the day. It is also where it has been seen on multiple occasions in previous years. A good scope and patience and willingness to see a very distant bird is required!
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Date: 11/22/25 8:23 am
From: dmichaelray via groups.io <dmichaelray...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Red-Necked Grebe back at NBPL Sub Base |
Good morning, while scouting for the CBC this morning, Tera and I just had
the possibly returning (after skipping a year!) Red-Necked Grebe in the
deperming basin on the Sub Base, approximately here: 32.694037,-117.239008.
Military ID required for access to the base.
Definitely be on the lookout at the South end of Shelter Island and by the
refueling pier, as it spent time there as well.
Happy Birding,
Mike and Tera
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Date: 11/22/25 7:41 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Prothonotary Warbler Continues at Colina del Sol Park November 22, 2025 |
Thr Prothonotary Warbler at Colina del Sol park continues in the Fern Pine and ficus trees north of the basketball court.
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Date: 11/21/25 4:52 pm
From: Michael Cerdinio via groups.io <michaelcerdinio...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter continues |
Continuing in the same location as others noted as of 4:50pm. Wading near
the shore hanging out with a couple (Western?) Grebes.
32.7783881, -117.2402040
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> White wing scoter still present. Scope views will be needed if viewing at
> parking. Pretty close views at this location
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> weather, the White-winged scoter found by Matt yesterday is currently back
> in its original spot at 6:30 a.m. Friday on the northwest side of Vacation
> Isle in Mission Bay, currently hanging out with a single Surf scoter.
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Date: 11/21/25 3:10 pm
From: John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird 4th week of November: Sat. Nov 22 - Sun Nov. 30 |
Greetings
Here’s this upcoming week hot spots along with a map. This week 3 Hot spots only need a checklist to have at least one checklist for each week. They are highlighted in red. A much smaller group this week.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1Xea5fCA5E96-k9mC5BhbZFuuJ2QH75c&usp=sharing
Hot Spots
Cortez Place--coastal access
Cuyamaca Rancho SP--Cuyamaca Peak & Lookout Rd.
Forester Creek Trail
H street Viewpoint - 1
Kitchen Creek Rd.—lower - 1
Kitchen Creek Rd.--south gate - 1
Lake Sutherland
Lopez Ridge Park
Manzanita Canyon
Mira Sorrento Stream
Mission Trails Regional Park--Barker Way Trailhead
San Luis Rey River--I-5 to Benet
Sun Gold Point
John Bruin
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Date: 11/21/25 2:20 pm
From: Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter continues |
White-winged Scoter still here off Vacation Isle. I am standing here:
32.77759,-117.23945
It was out a little ways when I got here, but currently close to shore and moving a little west.
Lisa Ruby
Sabre Springs
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On Friday, 11/21/25 at 09:05 terry hurst via groups.io <thurstycat61...> wrote:
> White wing scoter still present. Scope views will be needed if viewing at parking. Pretty close views at this location
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> 32.77739,-117.23962
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>> In case anyone is looking for something to do in the current unsettled weather, the White-winged scoter found by Matt yesterday is currently back in its original spot at 6:30 a.m. Friday on the northwest side of Vacation Isle in Mission Bay, currently hanging out with a single Surf scoter.
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Date: 11/21/25 9:05 am
From: terry hurst via groups.io <thurstycat61...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter continues |
White wing scoter still present. Scope views will be needed if viewing at parking. Pretty close views at this location
32.77739,-117.23962
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In case anyone is looking for something to do in the current unsettled weather, the White-winged scoter found by Matt yesterday is currently back in its original spot at 6:30 a.m. Friday on the northwest side of Vacation Isle in Mission Bay, currently hanging out with a single Surf scoter.
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Date: 11/21/25 6:35 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter continues |
In case anyone is looking for something to do in the current unsettled weather, the White-winged scoter found by Matt yesterday is currently back in its original spot at 6:30 a.m. Friday on the northwest side of Vacation Isle in Mission Bay, currently hanging out with a single Surf scoter.
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Date: 11/20/25 7:42 pm
From: Justyn Stahl via groups.io <justyn.stahl...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] HAWKWATCH raptor documentary screening, 14 December |
Passing along this announcement of a new documentary about the Borrego
Springs Swainson's Hawk migration featuring Hal Cohen and an opportunity to
attend a screening of it in Chula Vista.
Justyn Stahl
North Park
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Hawk migration in Southern California. The "Hawksters" strive for success,
but aging, climate change, business development, and even Mother Nature
herself produce obstacles that threaten it all.
HAWKWATCH has been in production since early 2023. In addition to filming
two full seasons of hawk migration through Borrego Springs, California, the
cast and crew traveled to Veracruz, Mexico, Antelope Valley, California,
and Corpus Christi, Texas to capture on film the incredible spectacle of
avian migration and nesting. This documentary showcases the intense beauty
and sense of awe inspired by the annual hawk migration, as well as the
efforts the local Hawksters are making to keep it alive.
HAWKWATCH visually depicts the perilous existence of raptors during their
20,000-mile journey and the power of individuals to make a difference for
their world.
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Date: 11/20/25 3:23 pm
From: ross christie via groups.io <caracara99...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter, Vacation Isle, 11/20 |
WWSC now (3:00) on the east side of mission bay , just off the small island that has the elegyterns in the summer & it's drifting toward Kendall Frost area. Still by itself.
Thanks to Jim Roberts who alerted me that it flew east.
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PB
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On Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM, Matt Sadowski via groups.io<sadowskimatt99...> wrote: There's an immature male WWSC foraging off of the NW parking lot at Vacation Isle in Mission Bay. The bird is about here:32.7783884, -117.2402036Despite there being around 120 SUSC in Sail Bay, it is not associating with them.
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Date: 11/20/25 11:42 am
From: Matt Sadowski via groups.io <sadowskimatt99...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-winged Scoter, Vacation Isle, 11/20 |
There's an immature male WWSC foraging off of the NW parking lot at
Vacation Isle in Mission Bay. The bird is about here:
32.7783884, -117.2402036
Despite there being around 120 SUSC in Sail Bay, it is not associating with
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Date: 11/20/25 11:34 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] another returning Painted Redstart, Point Loma miscellanea |
The second returning Painted Redstart of the season is back in the county, also for its second winter. This bird is in Mission Valley behind 1550 Hotel Circle North, which is a private office building. Given that the redstart and all birds are at the opposite end of the parking lot from the building, this shouldn't be a problem, though obviously good behavior is warranted. Everything is along the north edge of the parking lot, bordering the Riverwalk Golf Course, and the redstart typically prefers the northeast corner of the parking lot. However, both last year and today, I saw it fly well inside the large apartment complex to the east, where there are courtyards with plenty of sycamore trees--and where we best stay out of. So, the bird can take a while to find and it can be missed.
Earlier this morning, in the general Silvergate neighborhood in residential Point Loma, there was a Clay-colored Sparrow, continuing Black-and-white Warbler, Wilson's Warbler, and male "Slate-colored" Junco. And at the southeast corner of Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery there was a female-type Summer Tanager.
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Date: 11/20/25 7:34 am
From: Justyn Stahl via groups.io <justyn.stahl...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Prothonotary continues , Blue Grosbeak |
Continues this morning, 20 Nov. spotted by Margaret Brown.
32.7523700, -117.0800529
Justyn Stahl
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> The Prothonotary Warbler in Colina del Sol Park found early this morning
> by John Bruin was finally refound after almost 3 hours in the same exact
> area initially seen in, frequenting several thick ficus trees and then
> immediately on the east side of the ficus are a couple trees called fern
> pines of the genus afrocarpus or podocarpus, and the bird regularly would
> go in those as well, back and forth. The reason it is so hard to refind is
> it stays buried for long periods of time. And then, to make matters
> potentially worse, the bird was also seen flying out of one of those fern
> pines across the main road (54th St.) to the east, to where there are some
> additional fern pines and then farther some heavily blooming eucalyptus
> around some apartment buildings, which Prothos like in the late fall and
> winter. Whether this is a regular route of the bird Is uncertain, but in
> any case, thank goodness not long thereafter that it returned to Colina del
> Sol into the three ficus trees.
>
> Also present today farther west in the park in the North-Central part of
> the park was a female or immature Blue Grosbeak, which is very late.
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Date: 11/19/25 2:43 pm
From: Mike Wittmer via groups.io <bumper1369...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Grasshopper Sparrow-Robb Field |
I'm a bit late but didn't realize I had photographed a Grasshopper Sparrow until I got home.
The bird was along the bike path directly north of the most western ballfields on the river's side. (32.75521, -117.24402) It was feeding amongst the rocks. It was still foraging when I left it about an hour ago.
Mike Wittmer
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Date: 11/19/25 11:43 am
From: Nathan French via groups.io <nathanfrenchphotography...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Short-billed Gull at Robb Field 11/19 |
John B and I are watching a Short-billed Gull on the mud north of the tennis courts.
(32.7562020, -117.2397651)
Also present are two Bonaparte’s and a Glaucous-winged.
Nathan French
Hillcrest
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Date: 11/19/25 10:17 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Prothonotary continues , Blue Grosbeak |
The Prothonotary Warbler in Colina del Sol Park found early this morning by John Bruin was finally refound after almost 3 hours in the same exact area initially seen in, frequenting several thick ficus trees and then immediately on the east side of the ficus are a couple trees called fern pines of the genus afrocarpus or podocarpus, and the bird regularly would go in those as well, back and forth. The reason it is so hard to refind is it stays buried for long periods of time. And then, to make matters potentially worse, the bird was also seen flying out of one of those fern pines across the main road (54th St.) to the east, to where there are some additional fern pines and then farther some heavily blooming eucalyptus around some apartment buildings, which Prothos like in the late fall and winter. Whether this is a regular route of the bird Is uncertain, but in any case, thank goodness not long thereafter that it returned to Colina del Sol into the three ficus trees.
Also present today farther west in the park in the North-Central part of the park was a female or immature Blue Grosbeak, which is very late.
Paul Lehman and mobs, San Diego
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Date: 11/19/25 7:07 am
From: John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Prothonotary Warbler- Colina del Sol park |
Just had a Prothonotary Warbler sitting on a picnic table here: 32.7523700, -117.0800529
Flew into a dense tree between the closed rest room and multi colored basketball court
John Bruin
Bay park
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Date: 11/18/25 11:58 am
From: Stephanie Schonberger via groups.io <sstrine...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Scarlet Tanager in Escondido |
After much searching, Haim re-found the Scarlet Tanager at Kit Carson Park. Spotted at 33.0754271, -117.0622042 at 1125, and currently flying among trees near 33.0750675, -117.0620939.
Stephanie Schonberger
On Nov 18, 2025, at 08:21, Bridget Spencer via groups.io <bridgetspencer...> wrote:
Shortly before 8am this morning there was a Scarlet Tanager feeding on berries at Kit Carson Park in Escondido here: (33.0742252, -117.0634460). Also in smaller trees near the picnic tables there.
Bridget Spencer
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Date: 11/18/25 8:21 am
From: Bridget Spencer via groups.io <bridgetspencer...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Scarlet Tanager in Escondido |
Shortly before 8am this morning there was a Scarlet Tanager feeding on berries at Kit Carson Park in Escondido here: (33.0742252, -117.0634460). Also in smaller trees near the picnic tables there.
Bridget Spencer
San Diego
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Date: 11/17/25 11:04 am
From: Ken Hartman via groups.io <kenhartman28...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Interesting leucistic Audubon's Yellow-rumped at Carlsbad Outlets |
Not a rare species, but it is my first leucistic YRWA in the ~12,000
individuals I have seen. So, not one in a million, but one in ten thousand
or so! Same location as Friday: (33.1247106, -117.3194002) at 8:20. Pics at
https://ebird.org/checklist/S284948899. Looks almost white headed like a
White Tern - missing most dark feathers on head but still has a hint of
yellow on throat and crown. In bright light, some of the flank feathers look
rufous.
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Date: 11/16/25 6:27 am
From: Nick Thorpe via groups.io <nick.thorpe49...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] American Golden Plover continues |
AMGP flew onto stint island a few minutes ago (dawn), and was the first bird to do so. It flew from the nearby school grass field, so perhaps that’s its preferred nighttime roost.
Currently buried in Dowitchers at west side of island here: (32.5914419, -117.1135604)
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Date: 11/14/25 3:26 pm
From: John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird 3rd week of Nov: Sat Nov. 15 - Friday Nov. 21 |
Greetings
Here’s the list of Hot Spots and map for this upcoming week. One hot spot can be completed this week though it may be a difficult one as it is an off shore location.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1DQ0L7nVSMwcxFGlTFBiiHyxUF2629wQ&usp=sharing
Hot Spots
Birch Aquarium
Chollas Creek--Euclid Ave to 54th St
Colina del Sol Park
Cortez Place--coastal access
Cuyamaca Rancho SP--Cuyamaca Peak & Lookout Rd.
East Penasquitos Canyon
Encinitas Ranch GC--parking lot and vicinity
Escondido Creek at El Camino del Norte
Kitchen Creek Rd.--lower
Kitchen Creek Rd.--south gate
Lopez Ridge Park
Los Penasquitos Ranch House
Lower Nine Mile Bank (Sd Co.)
Mira Sorrento Stream
Off Point Loma (offshore species only) - 1
Paradise Canyon Open Space
San Diego NWR--Bonita Meadows
San Diego NWR--Proctor Valley
San Onofre SB
Shelter Valley--general area
Sun Gold Point
Sunset Drive Area--eucs & riparian
John Bruin
Bay Park
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Date: 11/14/25 12:31 pm
From: Susan Smith via groups.io <seiurus...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Louisiana Waterthrush brief appearance along Stevens Creek, Solana Beach, 14 Nov |
Returning LOWA (Logan Kahle, Oct 31, 2025) was calling and seen briefly in the creekside Stevens Creek area at 10:40 to 10:50 am, today, from Academy Drive parking lot from this location http://maps.google.com/maps?<q...>,-117.26040052
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Date: 11/13/25 6:20 pm
From: Joseph Alsadi via groups.io <Jsalsadi...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Community Gardens update |
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Date: 11/13/25 10:36 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hepatic Tanager for Winter 8+ |
Today, Nov 13, the male Hepatic Tanager has returned for at least its EIGHTH winter to private property in Tierrasanta. So far no sign of last winter's female that was with it. Given the access situation, in past years I have tried to schedule one or two group showings of the bird during the winter, if it can be arranged and if the bird is being reasonably cooperative, which is sometimes not the case. I may do that again later this season, but the fact that the male with easy public access in Wing Street Canyon is back for its third winter means folks should go look for that bird instead.
Yesterday, I spent quite a bit of time at Sweetwater Reservoir, trying to re-find the Wood Stork reported there the previous day, with no success. I did see continuing 5 Greater White-fronted and a Cackling Goose, a new adult Snow Goose, 3 Hooded Mergansers, a late N. Rough-winged Swallow, and the pair of Bald Eagles working on a nest.
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Date: 11/12/25 11:39 am
From: Gjon Hazard via groups.io <gjon_hazard...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] American Tree Sparrow |
FYI—as 11:35, the sparrow has not been seen since its original detection.
-Gjon
On Nov 12, 2025, at 10:44 AM, Jane Mygatt via groups.io <jane.mygatt...> wrote:
Just posting location info for what appears to be an American Tree Sparrow seen around 10:25 this morning here
(33.1336557, -117.3020718). This is at the Crossings golf course entrance along Faraday Avenue in Carlsbad (across the street from future veterans memorial Park).
You can park along Faraday, but access is from under the tunnel from Future Veterans Park entrance where you need to walk a bit east to access the tunnel. It flew into nearby shrubbery and hasn’t been seen again.
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Date: 11/12/25 10:44 am
From: Jane Mygatt via groups.io <jane.mygatt...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] American Tree Sparrow |
Just posting location info for what appears to be an American Tree Sparrow seen around 10:25 this morning here
(33.1336557, -117.3020718). This is at the Crossings golf course entrance along Faraday Avenue in Carlsbad (across the street from future veterans memorial Park).
You can park along Faraday, but access is from under the tunnel from Future Veterans Park entrance where you need to walk a bit east to access the tunnel. It flew into nearby shrubbery and hasn’t been seen again.
Jane Mygatt
Carlsbad
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Date: 11/11/25 12:50 pm
From: Michael Beeve via groups.io <pileatedwoodpecker...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bay-breasted warbler at Bird & Butterfly gardens continues |
Found along back trail near the water at 9:15 this morning. Gave 6 excited birders long and very close views.Thanks,Michael
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Date: 11/11/25 7:23 am
From: Robert Patton via groups.io <rpatton...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] black-and-white warbler etc san elijo lagoon 11-10-25 |
Sorry for the delayed posting. Yesterday (10 Nov), presumably the same *black-and-white warbler* reported on 11/4 continued in a large willow along the SE portion of the loop trail at the San Elijo Lagoon nature center site (male seen around 10:35 am, but not refound on looking about 15 min later). Earlier, the continuing pale juv *reddish egret* was foraging SW of the I-5 bridge, then along the channel SW of Ocean Cove/Manchester Ave, then flying to the south (others also reported it elsewhere in the lagoon including west of the RR tracks). A male *Wilson's warbler* was seen in a closed portion of the Reserve along Escondido Cr, and five *acorn woodpeckers* were seen together (and heard) on the private property of the Country Day School. One white pelican was seen east of I-5, then later three were west of I-5.
Jorge Valdivieso and Anita Hayworth also reported the continuing male *Eurasian wigeon* from the overlook NNW of Sta Carina (reported previously on 11/2).
(A midday search for the San Dieguito/Surf sports park white-throated sparrow was unsuccessful, with most of the sparrows staying hunkered in the shade of golden-bush and scrub thicket).
Robert Patton
San Diego, CA
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Date: 11/10/25 8:22 am
From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] American Golden-plover, Red phalarope |
There have been hints that the American golden- plover was still present in the high-tide Black-bellied Plover roost on Stint Island off the end of 10th Street but the documentation was incomplete and no photos, until yesterday! A couple different people got photos Yesterday, and I was just there a few minutes ago between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. Monday, and the bird is still happily roosting on the western half of stint Island, as it was back in late October. Also at least one continuing Pacific Golden Plover seen almost every day, as expected.
Also, at the Salt Works, Yesterday by others there are a few remaining red-necked phalaropes (up to 4) with up to two Red phalaropes on Pond 12, which is the large pond to the north of stint Island pond and where the White winged Tern hung out quite a bit last summer. A good scope Is a necessity. This morning I had one Red and three Red-neckeds. You can actually tell the size difference of the two phalarope species if they are mixed together, from scoping from the end of 11th, which gives you slightly better height, and better light early in the morning which is the only time you could possibly make out the difference given the lack of heat distortion early in the morning.
Yesterday at Sweetwater Reservoir, there were five continuing Greater White-fronted geese and a Cackling Goose and a rare Inland Red breasted merganser and two Common loons and a returning wintering Prairie falcon.
Paul Lehman, San Diego
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Date: 11/10/25 7:39 am
From: Andrew N via groups.io <floodshark...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Short-eared Owl at TJ Slough NWR |
Two harriers just kicked up a Shortie in the marsh grass, looking south from here: 32.5747754, -117.1272136
It bobbed it's way further south and I can't see it right now, but there's a lot of Harrier activity still so I'm hoping they have another spat. Scope recommended, it's pretty far down. If it pops out again, the view might be better from the Seacoast parking lot once the sun chills out a little.
Andrew Newmark
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Date: 11/9/25 10:18 am
From: Andrew N via groups.io <floodshark...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Short-eared Owl continues at Kendell Frost |
The Shortie is continuing, in the grass instead of up on a mound but scope viewable through the crispy heat haze.
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Date: 11/8/25 1:46 pm
From: Paul Mulholland via groups.io <pmulhol...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Short-eared Owl continues at Kendell Frost |
The SEOW found this morning by Roger Smith is still on a rail hut right now
at approximately these coordinates - (32.7923014, -117.2288733) - and is
best viewed with a scope from the observation deck.
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Date: 11/8/25 11:00 am
From: Eve Martin via groups.io <yvemartin...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] White-throated Sparrow at San Dieguito Sports Field in Del Mar |
While leading a beginners' bird walk this morning, we saw a White-throated Sparrow with a small ground-feeding flock at the San Dieguito River Park Sports Field (Surf Sports Park) at the eastern edge of the eastern most soccer field about here around 9am: 32.984516, -117.213337
More details in the eBird checklist here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S283536365
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Date: 11/7/25 3:56 pm
From: John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird second week of Nov: Saturday Nov 8 - Friday Nov 14 |
Greetings
Here’s the list and map of Hot Spots for the upcoming week starting tomorrow. One Hot spot just needs a checklist this week.
Map:https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1ly0Bdi3mIfw5xIa9s0936ZPePI8ZG8U&usp=sharing
Hot Spots
Birch Aquarium
Camino Ruiz Park
Encinitas Ranch GC--parking lot and vicinity
Encinitas Ranch GC--Paseo de las Flores and pond
Future Veteran's Memorial Park
Kitchen Creek Rd.--lower
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Lopez Ridge Park
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San Diego NWR--Bonita Meadows
San Diego NWR--Proctor Valley
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Date: 11/7/25 10:57 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Magnolia Continues |
This morning (11/7/25) at La Jolla Colony Park, the Magnolia Warbler was foraging in the bushes and briefly on the ground behind the first bench north of station 18.
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Date: 11/7/25 8:45 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Possible Pine warbler - La Jolla colony park |
I had either a very dull Myrtle yellow-rumped or a pine warbler just now at
this park. Last seen in the center of the park feeding on the grass with a
YRWA flock, here: (32.8616736, -117.2268824)
There’s a single pine in the central field and many pines along the
perimeter and nearby parking lots.
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Date: 11/7/25 7:56 am
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Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bay-breasted Warbler at TJ bird and butterfly. |
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Date: 11/7/25 5:35 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] a true desert Red-breasted Merganser |
Very early Friday morning, even before first light, as I was driving toward Borrego Springs, I came across a Red-breasted merganser standing in the middle of the road on highway S3 on the north flank of Yaqui Pass. I stopped and tried to grab it but it semi flew off the road. I hope it can take off once the sun rises, but it may not be able to. A true very rare migrant in the open desert. The poor thing.....
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Date: 11/5/25 10:09 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Magnolia Warbler Continues 11/5 at La Jolla Colony Park |
The Magnolia Warbler found by Anne Reilly on 11/3 continues this morning at La Jolla Colony Park. Easily re-found hopping around the bushes at 32.8611374, -117.2274142 but has been seen in bushes and on the ground on both sides of the path.
Note that this park is in a private community, so you’ll need to park on Charmant Drive near 32.8626472, -117.2289977 and walk in.
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Date: 11/4/25 12:31 pm
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] San Elijo Black and White Warbler |
I found a Black and White Warbler creeping the willows on the nature trail across from the channel where it curves to parallel the road.
Coordinates are 33.012214, -117.270792.
Good Birding,
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Mission Valley
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Date: 11/3/25 9:39 am
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Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Painted Redstart Still Here |
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Date: 11/2/25 10:39 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] returning Painted Redstart on Point Loma |
With some trepidation, I hereby report that the Painted Redstart on eastern Point Loma has returned for its second winter. Generally centered on 511 San Fernando Street, as last year. Hopefully the bird can get through the winter without be barraged by playback (wishful thinking?) and that the neighborhood can remain peaceful and quiet. Certainly the other current PARE at Holiday Park in Carlsbad is the better choice, given it is easier to find and is in a public park. Last year, for this Point Loma bird, I attempted to keep the bird semi-low-key at first, given that this neighborhood is not accustomed to all the birders visiting that the upper neighborhood along Silvergate is so accustomed. But before we could get "the pulse" of the situation, folks started freely and publicly sharing the exact addresses, plenty of photos were posted, and we were off the races (made even worse by the simultaneous presence there of a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker). Just one example of how trying to keep some "borderline" rarity locations under a wee bit of self-control can get fairly quickly out of control--so, finders, keep this in the back of your mind when you find rarities on or bordering even more potentially "sensitive" properties.
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Date: 11/2/25 9:52 am
From: Tim Hajda via groups.io <timhajda...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Eurasian Wigeon at San Elijo Lagoon |
There was a male Eurasian Wigeon at San Elijo Lagoon this morning at 8:20am on Pole Road Trail, on the east side of the trail halfway between the pedestrian bridge and the tern nesting area (near 33.00865, -117.27628). It was feeding with American Wigeons fairly close to the trail and then flew to the east out of sight.
eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S282573031
Tim Hajda
Leucadia
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Date: 11/2/25 7:49 am
From: Paula Theobald via groups.io <paulatheo...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Eastern Phoebe in Bonsall. |
Found by Justin Hartsell yesterday in Bonsall at the Old Golf Course (or currently named SLR River/Bonsall Park) at 33.2898° N, 117.2217° W. It’s on river side of the elevated trail of NE portion of park.
Paula and David Theobald
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Date: 11/2/25 4:15 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Northern Fulmars |
I managed to drop the listing for Nothern Fulmars from the list of species seen on yesterday's boat ride offshore. The total should have been 45 to 50. As is mostly typical, all were gray-morphs. And as often happens when good numbers come this far south, some birds are already showing ill health, with several dead birds and several in apparent weakened condition. Lots of others still seemed OK. They are already or should soon be regularly visible from select shore locations.
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Date: 11/2/25 4:00 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] San Diego pelagic Nov 1st: Flesh-footed Shearwater, 2 Cocos Boobies, late 15 Sabine's and 3 Black & Ashy Storm-Petrels |
An unofficial pelagic trip aboard "Legacy" out of Seaforth Sportfishing on a general natural history trip made it out as far as the 30-Mile Bank under very light sea conditions. Good numbers of Northern Fulmars have indeed arrived in our waters, with some individuals already in health distress. Also still good numbers of Pink-footed Shearwaters present, one very rare Flesh-footed Shearwater at the 30-Mile Bank, and two Cocos Boobies (including a pale-headed male). Surprisingly few alcids. The November 1st date also was illuminating for some late-season species and helped add a few "late-ish dates" to our local data. Totals for the day once we were over a mile offshore were as follows:
Surf Scoter 11
Eared Grebe 1
Red Phalarope 1
phalarope sp. 2
Pomarine Jaeger 14
Parasitic Jaeger 7
jaeger sp. 3
Cassin's Auklet 1
Forster's Tern 4 (as far offshore as the Nine-Mile Bank)
Elegant Tern 11
Sabine's Gull 15 (high count for the late date; mostly at 30-Mile Bank)
Bonaparte's Gull 3
Heermann's Gull 75
Western Gull 700
California Gull 80
Pacific Loon 1
Common Loon 5
Ashy Storm-Petrel 1 (western SD Trough)
Black Storm-Petrel 3 (western SD Trough/30-Mile Bank)
Sooty Shearwater 1
Pink-footed Shearwater 180
Flesh-footed Shearwater 1 (30-Mile Bank; 30.6 mi W Mission Bay)
Black-vented Shearwater 210
Cocos Booby 2 (Nine-Mile Bank)
Brandt's Cormorant 50
Brown Pelican 550
Peregrine Falcon 1 (6 mi off La Jolla)
Northern Flicker 1 (came aboard 6 mi off La Jolla, released back at Mission Bay)
American Pipit 1
Dark-eyed Junco 1 (hopped around on boat all day and flew off back at dock)
Also: Fin Whales, Humpback Whales, Risso's Dolphins
The 2026 schedule of BVAS-sponsored San Diego pelagic trips should be out no later than December, possibly sooner. Keep checking sandiegopelagics.com for more information.
--Paul Lehman et al., San Diego
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Date: 11/1/25 11:25 am
From: Christine Rideout via groups.io <starfleetmom...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Ridgeway’s Rail |
Thanks everyone for your responses! I appreciate all the tips. I have my marching orders and y’all will be the first to know when I finally check this one off my needs list!
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Date: 11/1/25 10:46 am
From: Larry Edwards via groups.io <larry...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Nemesis Bird |
Christine,
I have the best luck with the rail at TRV Wildlife Refuge during king
tides, which are coming soon. Both very low and very high tides bring
them out. One year I had 10 at the viewpoint at the south end of the
North McCoy Trail at high tide.
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Date: 11/1/25 8:40 am
From: Christine Rideout via groups.io <starfleetmom...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Nemesis Bird |
I’ve been birding in SoCal since the late 1980s. I have 341 species on my CA list but I do not have Ridgeways Rail!! I have gone to San Elijo Lagoon and San Diego River mudflats numerous times. I have even played the call on Merlin.
This bird shows up on my eBird Needs List every day! At this point I feel like eBird is trolling me and the bird is a mythical creature.
IF you have ticked this bird recently, please reply with SPECIFICS. For instance, San Elijo is a big place. Where exactly should I focus my attention?
I play to drive down to Tijuana Slough tomorrow as it has been reported there a lot lately, too.
I’d rather finally get this local resident bird on my life list than chase some rarity.
tips and encouragement please!
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Date: 10/31/25 12:56 pm
From: John Bruin via groups.io <johnrbruin...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Hot Spots for eBird first week of November: Saturday Nov 1 - Friday Nov 7 |
Greetings
Here’s the map link and list of hot spots for eBird first week of November, Saturday Nov. 1 - Friday Nov. 7. There are 3 hot spots that just need a checklist this week and they will have at least one checklist for each week of the year (highlighted in red).
Map Link: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1tjnGTvGTqvfXOVjCctn5N6_IEylwGhU&usp=sharing
Hot Spots
Agua Hedionda Lagoon--east end
Anza-Borrego Desert SP--Culp Valley CC & Pena Springs
Borrego Springs--Mesquite Bosque
Camino Ruiz Park
Dinwiddie Preserve, Fallbrook
East Penasquitos Canyon
H street Viewpoint
Hillside Community Park
Hilltop Park (Chula Vista)
Juniper Canyon
Kitchen Creek Rd.--lower
Kitchen Creek Rd.--south gate
Laguna Mtns.--Pine Creek Rd. near S1
Lake Sutherland
Las Verdes Park - 1
Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve
Lower Otay Reservoir--east arm pullouts (including North Pt.)
Manzanita Canyon
McCain Valley Rd
Mt. Helix Park - 1
Otay Lakes County Park
Raptor Ridge Trail
San Diego NWR--Bonita Meadows
San Diego NWR--Proctor Valley
San Onofre SB
Sycamore Canyon County Preserve--Hwy 67 entrance
Torrey Hills Mesa
Upper Nine Mile Bank
Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve - 1
John Bruin
Bay Park
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Date: 10/31/25 9:32 am
From: Joni Ciarletta via groups.io <jcjc9999...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Holiday Pk Carlbad Painted Redstart still present 10/31 9:30 am |
Still here in the large tipu tree next to gazebo and then flitted over to a smaller tree next to the gazebo inside the area roped off for tree trimming.
Joni Ciarletta
Carlsbad
On Oct 30, 2025, at 1:51 PM, Susan Smith via groups.io <seiurus...> wrote:
In same location, in large Tipu tree. Near gazebo --Charles Jackson and I still watching. Sue Smith, Del Mar, Ca
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Date: 10/30/25 1:51 pm
From: Susan Smith via groups.io <seiurus...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Holiday Pk Carlbad Painted Redstart still present at 1:45 pm |
In same location, in large Tipu tree. Near gazebo --Charles Jackson and I still watching. Sue Smith, Del Mar, CaSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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Date: 10/30/25 1:17 pm
From: Tim Hajda via groups.io <timhajda...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Painted Redstart, Carlsbad |
Still present at 12:20pm in the same vicinity, but favoring trees nearest
the northeast corner of the picnic shelter, at these coordinates:
33.1605153, -117.3398048.
https://ebird.org/checklist/S282081052
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> A cooperative but active Painted Redstart was in Holiday Park, Carlsbad,
> this morning (10/30). For the period I watched it, it seemed to favor one
> or two small trees near these coordinates.
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> 33.160277 -117.339749.
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> There’s a tree trimming crew working in the area where the redstart was.
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> https://ebird.org/checklist/S282063661
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Date: 10/30/25 9:30 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Bay-breasted Warbler in Jacumba |
There's a young female type Bay-breasted Warbler in residential Jacumba Thursday morning, first seen with a couple yellow rumps In the Northeast part of town next to the corner of Seeley and Carriso, and then 45 minutes later refound just one block away at the corner of Brawley and Carriso. Frequenting pine trees as well as deciduous trees. Photos. When originally found it was traveling with a couple Yellow rumps, but when seen the second time it was by itself. This could be a needle in a haystack situation. Still just one Harris's Hawk remaining around town.
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Date: 10/30/25 9:27 am
From: Roger Uzun via groups.io <rogeruzun...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Lapland longspur present in Carlsbad |
The Lapland Longspur reported at the sports field in Carlsbad is present in
the lower area near the parking lot on the west diamond with american
pipits as of 9am Thursday morning. The right side ballfield as you look
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Date: 10/30/25 9:23 am
From: Catherine Zinsky via groups.io <Catherine.Zinsky...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Sage Thrasher/Robb Field |
Just spotted Sage Thrasher at:
32.7521790,-117.2415710
Basically where Palm Warbler was seen previously.
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Date: 10/30/25 9:21 am
From: Haim Weizman via groups.io <hweizman...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Longspur continues at San Deguito Sports Park |
Continue this morning in lower field. There is also a Palm Warbler associated with a flock of Munias.
> On Oct 29, 2025, at 5:21 PM, Alison Hiers via groups.io <lahiers...> wrote:
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Date: 10/29/25 5:11 pm
From: Tito Gonzalez via groups.io <txsandpiper...>
Subject: Re: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Lapland Longspur: S. Carlsbad 29OCT 2025 |
Refound bird on lower field with the pipit flock. Unfortunately there are a lot of people now and the flock keeps moving back and forth between upper and lower parts. - Tito
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Date: 10/29/25 4:06 pm
From: Tito Gonzalez via groups.io <txsandpiper...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Lapland Longspur: S. Carlsbad 29OCT 2025 |
Just had LAPLAND LONGSPUR with pipit flock here at San Dieguito Sports complex.33.074318,-117.254242Worst timing as every soccer team is starting practice and flock moved west to lower fields.Will try to relocate below.Tito Gonzalez Carlsbad CA
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Date: 10/29/25 11:45 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Fiesta Island another Chestnut-collared and a Lapland |
The fiesta Island dog run is probably in the worst shape I've ever seen it in fall in the last 15 years in the sense that they have done no recent mowing and so all the tumbleweed is extra thick and extra tall and there are fewer open areas enjoyed by Horned Larks and lots of little tiny open spots that weave in and out through the tumbleweed and which ones and twos and threes of Horned Larks are using. There was only one moderate size cohesive flock and it was at the North end. But there were scattered very small groups at many spots at the South end. Grand total of birds probably 70 or so. A Chestnut collared started out at the South end but then gravitated and joined the main flock at the North end where it was quite cooperative. The Lapland was seen only in flight circling around and calling over the south end with just the little groups of Larks. Recommend coming here with several of your best friends and work the areas as a group.
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Date: 10/29/25 9:58 am
From: <lehman.paul...> via groups.io <lehman.paul...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Chestnut-collared update |
As of 10:00 a.m. the chestnut collared longspur is still present in the same set of ball fields associated with the flock of 15 to 20 American pipits. The birds move around the fields periodically, no surprise. Typical longspur fashion, it moves more slowly and squats lower in the grass than do the pipits, So can be harder to see. A dull female type. These are the fields that are in the South Central part of Robb field just to the west of the basketball courts.
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Date: 10/29/25 9:04 am
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Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Chestnut collared longspur at Robb field |
At 9:00 a.m. There is a Chestnut collared Longspur largely associating with the flock of 15 to 20 American pipits on the ball fields at Robb field. So far it's been on the large multi-filled shared field that's basically the South Central part of the complex, though obviously they could move around to any of the fields here depending on disturbance.
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Date: 10/28/25 10:40 am
From: Lisa Ruby via groups.io <lbruby1...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] American Golden-Plover continues |
Sorry for the late report. Thought someone else might have posted. The American-Golden-Plover has been on stilt island in Pond 23 for most of the morning. The Pacific was here for a little while not too long ago, but wasn't seen earlier in the morning. Might still be here. Heat shimmer not bad thru scopes at the moment, but causing some issues with photos.
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Date: 10/28/25 8:20 am
From: Philip Unitt via groups.io <unitt...>
Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] A great day to sign up for this year's San Diego Christmas Bird Count |
Dear friends,
If you haven't yet signed up for this year's San Diego Christmas Bird Count on 20 December 2025, today would be an auspicious day to do it! Our organizing committee is meeting to strategize this afternoon, and the more people signed up before, the better and more efficient the count's organization will be. So please sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe84oAwxB239sixHhNJV46Y-FLoRc4CT3Bf8CPMHtQlM5CABA/viewform?pli=1.
Thanks very much,
Philip Unitt, Lesley Handa, Jen Hajj, Olivia Poulos, Sandy McCann, Shannon Mindeman, and Lindsay Willrick
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