Date: 3/4/25 9:10 pm From: Jessie Altstatt via groups.io <jessie.altstatt...> Subject: [sbcobirding] recap of the 16th Santa Cruz Island CBC
Late-breaking CBC update- We held the 16th annual Santa Cruz Island CBC on January 2, 2025. We had 25 participants who covered more than 33 miles on foot and by vehicle around the island's interior (the count circle does not include Scorpion). We also scoured ~25 miles of ocean with so much thanks to Captain Joel Barrett and Island Packers.
82 species were recorded with 4 additional species seen before or after. Standouts were the apparently persisting/returning Eastern Phoebe, a Summer Tanager, and a Hooded Oriole. This was also the first year for Marsh Wren.
I want to extend a huge thank you to the UC Natural Reserve Santa Cruz Island Field Station, and to The Nature Conservancy. It would not be possible to conduct this count without their support, including staff time, vehicle use, and housing. So grateful! -- Jessica Altstatt
