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Date: 11/3/24 6:35 am From: eBird alert via groups.io <alert.ebird...> Subject: [sbcobirding] [eBird Alert] Santa Barbara County Rare Bird Alert
* Species Summary: - Pacific Golden-Plover (1 report) - American Bittern (1 report) - Vermilion Flycatcher (2 reports) - Tropical Kingbird (3 reports) - Western Kingbird (1 report) - Clay-colored Sparrow (1 report) - Green-tailed Towhee (2 reports) - Black-headed Grosbeak (1 report) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the <daily> 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/summary?sid=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 Pacific Golden-Plover (Pluvialis fulva) (1) - Reported Nov 02, 2024 08:49 by John Deacon - Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve, including Santa Maria River Estuary (SBA Co.), Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6473815&<ll...>,-120.6473815 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201161573 - Media: 4 Photos - Comments: "In the field, I identified this as a Black-bellied Plover. When I got home and looked at pictures, I questioned my call. Lack of black in armpits, golden overall appearance, gold spots on back, longish legs and smaller beak indicate Pacific Golden Plover. Tail was brown vs white tail for BBPL. Also, SB Birding Slack confirmed Pacific Golden Plover." American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) (1) - Reported Nov 02, 2024 15:27 by Pete Wolf - Lake Los Carneros Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.84975&<ll...>,-119.84975 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201190573 - Comments: "Small golden heron like - streaks on chest - have photos" Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) (2) - Reported Nov 02, 2024 10:48 by John Deacon - Jack O'Connell Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.5904007&<ll...>,-120.5904007 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201145283 - Media: 2 Photos - Comments: "Photos. Two individuals with distinctly different coloration. One at parking lot and one in the pine trees south of the ball field." Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) (1) - Reported Oct 31, 2024 17:30 by Foxxy Grump - Santa Maria Cemetery, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.4259048&<ll...>,-120.4259048 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201155977 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Flitting to and fro catching food I was dressed as a Vermilion Flycatcher for halloween. In my mind it recognized me as one of its kind" Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1) - Reported Nov 02, 2024 08:54 by Peter Schneekloth - Gaviota State Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.228442&<ll...>,-120.228442 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201138496 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Bright yellow belly and breast fading into white throat and chin, large bill, twittering calls photo. Possibly continuing bird." Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1) - Reported Nov 02, 2024 08:52 by David Compton - Gaviota State Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.228442&<ll...>,-120.228442 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201139047 - Comments: "Found by Peter Schneekloth" Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1) - Reported Nov 02, 2024 10:40 by Noah Gaines - Lake Los Carneros Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.84975&<ll...>,-119.84975 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201147984 - Comments: "Cont bird. Kingbird with bright yellow underparts. Closest to La Patera I have seen it this year." Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) (1) - Reported Nov 02, 2024 12:40 by Will Black - Lake Los Carneros Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.84975&<ll...>,-119.84975 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201202793 - Comments: "Kingbird with light grey head, medium sized beak" Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) (1) - Reported Nov 02, 2024 16:25 by Kim Stackpole - Baron Ranch Trail, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.1198769&<ll...>,-120.1198769 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201205015 - Media: 4 Photos - Comments: "Small sparrow tan/brown, white/hrayish, and dark. White and tan contrasting face Gray collar. Has lost its tail" Green-tailed Towhee (Pipilo chlorurus) (1) - Reported Nov 02, 2024 12:04 by Lucy London - Elings Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.7349691&<ll...>,-119.7349691 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201171183 - Comments: "Pointed out to me by Hugh Ranson. Continuing, in the native plants section. Smaller grey towhee with rufous crown, green wings and tail." Green-tailed Towhee (Pipilo chlorurus) (1) - Reported Nov 02, 2024 08:51 by Conor McMahon - Elings Park, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.7349691&<ll...>,-119.7349691 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201150090 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Continuing where Hugh found it yesterday at south end of restoration area. 34.4104849, -119.7338225" Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) (1) - Reported Nov 02, 2024 12:19 by Caleb P. - Carpinteria Creek, Santa Barbara, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.5140259&<ll...>,-119.5140259 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201201673 - Media: 5 Photos - Comments: "thought possible rose-breasted but leaning black-headed. seen in tall tree over the creek right at the end of 6th." ********* 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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