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Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) (2)
- Reported Mar 11, 2025 11:40 by Roger Hammer
- North Point Natural Area--Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8717568&<ll...>,-120.8717568 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S217999917 - Comments: "found one in nonbreeding plumage precisely where reef and the claytons observed 2 birds yesterday.. small alcid way offshore. needed to dial scope to 60X for good views of b/w plumage with near wrap around white collar and some white on sides; second bird was 300 yds more north, out beyond 50+ scoters and was closer to breeding plumage with dark brown/black head and body with mottling."
Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) (2) CONFIRMED
- Reported Mar 10, 2025 10:50 by Petra Clayton
- North Point Natural Area--Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8717568&<ll...>,-120.8717568 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S217817947 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Spotted by Reef Comer. --- Most recent eBird report of this species at this eBird hotspot: 9/3/2023.
Two Marbled Murrelets together offshore. Smaller than nearby Surf Scoters. Black and white overall; short neck (almost "no neck"); dark crown extending over the eye; white face, chin, neck and breast; white extending from neck to back of head ("collar"); dark nape stripe leading to dark back; small dark bill held somewhat upward; white wing patch.
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jack-petra-clayton/54380316254/in/photolist-2qRpkry" title="Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus), Morro Bay, CA"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/54380316254_4aa73e4a5f_z.jpg" alt="Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus), Morro Bay, CA" /></a>"
Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) (1)
- Reported Mar 10, 2025 10:50 by Petra Clayton
- North Point Natural Area--Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8717568&<ll...>,-120.8717568 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S217817947 - Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Most recent eBird report of this species at this eBird hotspot: 11/1/2020.
Larger than near-by Horned and Eared Grebes. Stout neck with a rusty-red wash in front; "blocky" head; pale throat and pale cheeks and face to back of head; dark back; dark forehead, crown and stripe down the hind neck; large, heavy bill."
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