Date: 11/4/24 2:32 pm From: maliadances via groups.io <maliadances...> Subject: [pen-bird] San Mateo County Cumulative Year-list Report for --- October 2024
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*Greetings Pen-birders,*
*San Mateo County birders found a total of 9 species* that were new for the year by the end of October, bringing the end of the tenth month totals to 321. In reading the following, please note, the number in parenthesis next to the bird name is the rarity code assigned for San Mateo County birds. The definitions for the rarity codes can be found below the current month's list. The rarity code system was set up in 2009 By the late Kris Olson based on Peter Metropulos' codes on the San Mateo County Checklist which was published by Sequoia Audubon Society in 2006. *From the link below* , you can *download a checklist* which shows seasonality, frequency, and county breeding information. A full list of the birds observed so far in 2024, plus all monthly reports going back to 2009 can be found here: http://www.sequoia-audubon.org/SMCbirds.php ( http://www.sequoia-audubon.org/SMCbirds.php ) **
*Here are the new birds for October, their finders and locations where found:*
During an October pelagic trip with Alvaro’s Adventures, FLESH-FOOTED SHEARWATER (5) and SHORT-TAILED SHEARWATER (4) were seen in San Mateo County waters. While birding together, Donna Pomeroy, Ginny Marshall, Jennifer Rycenga and Peggy Macres found a TROPICAL KINGBIRD (4) along the coastal trail between Francis and Venice State Beach. Alvaro Jaramillo observed a fly-over HORNED LARK (4) at the Blufftop Park/Poplar Beach area. While conducting a skywatch at Skylawn Cemetery, Ron Thorn spotted a TOWNSEND’S SOLITAIRE (4). Adam Dudley photographed a GREEN-TAILED TOWHEE (5) in the Rancho Corral de Tierra trail system above El Granada. While birding along Seaside school Rd. in San Gregorio, Malia DeFelice picked out a VIRGINIA’S WARBLER (4) loosely associating with a lively flock of birds in riparian foliage. Marty Freeland located a BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER (4) at Mori Point. And, a small group of birders with Ginny Marshall, encountered a BLUE GROSBEAK (4) at Wavecrest of which Ed Vermeulen obtained photos.
*Birding San Mateo County:* There are plenty of ways to see birds. Did you know *Sequoia Audubon Society leads birding Field Trips* on a regular basis? To join a field trip, check out their schedule here: http://www.sequoia-audubon.org/fieldtrips.html
*To stay informed of the latest bird news, consider creating an account with both Peninsula Birding (Pen-bird) and eBird*. Please join and post your bird sightings to <peninsula-birding...> ( <peninsula-birding...> ) and/or www.eBird.org ( https://www.eBird.org ). When posting to Pen-bird, please include the date of your sighting in either the subject line or in the body of your email. When submitting records to eBird, if prompted for details for a rare or unusual bird, please add details which describe the bird using a physical description and field marks that helped you confirm the ID. Thank You eBird users for adding your descriptions and uploading your photos and audio to your checklists. *To join eBird,* simply go to https://ebird.org/home ( https://ebird.org/home ) and create an account.
*To join the Peninsula Birding group,* join here: https://groups.io/g/peninsula-birding ( https://groups.io/g/peninsula-birding ) You can post your sightings there and be kept informed of sightings throughout the county including discussions about birds, population trends, where-can-I-find topics, events, field trips, webinars, pelagic trips and conservation issues. You can engage with other members of the birding community and can connect with online/offline discussions. *About* *This Report:* As a volunteer for Sequoia Audubon Society, every month, I gather content for this report mainly by using eBird and Pen-bird. When posting to Pen-bird, please include the location and date of your sighting in either the subject line or in the body of your email. If you don't use eBird or Pen-bird, you can always email me directly. Thank you! If you have questions or comments regarding this report, please email: <maliadances...> ( <maliadances...> )
*Malia DeFelice*
Sequoia Audubon Society Volunteer
**Cumulative Year Report**
