Date: 9/15/25 9:32 pm From: Tom Miko via groups.io <tgmiko...> Subject: Re: [sbcobirding] possible Alder Flycatcher
Hi
Where can I see photos of this bird? I do not see any bird alerts with
links to an eBird report.
Tom Miko (Polar Bear Whisperer)
Claremont 91711
909.241.3300
On Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 8:16 PM John Sterling via groups.io <jsterling=
<wavecable.com...> wrote:
> I’m sitting with Ken Rosenberg from Cornell at the Hollywood Bowl at the
> Neil Young concert. He confirmed that it is an Alder Flycatcher from the
> photos.
>
>
> John Sterling
> 530 908-3836
> 26 Palm Ave
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/26+Palm+Ave+Woodland,+CA+95695?entry=gmail&source=g> > Woodland, CA 95695
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/26+Palm+Ave+Woodland,+CA+95695?entry=gmail&source=g> >
> On Sep 15, 2025, at 4:56 PM, Dave Compton via groups.io <davcompton60=
> <gmail.com...> wrote:
>
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> Two things.
>
> 1. People looking at the photos think this bird is probably an Alder. To
> quote a former Santa Barbara resident and celebrity birder: "I pretty much
> vote Alder."
> 2. People have found the directions confusing. Sorry about that. The
> "beach" I referred to is the refuge shoreline, not the big sandy area next
> to the ocean. Do not go to the ocean. The parking area for the Andree Clark
> Bird Refuge is on Los Patos Way (not signed that I remember) off Cabrillo
> Blvd immediately south of U.S. 101. By request, I also will provide
> coordinates. Stand here and look left:
>
> 34.421809°, -119.658120°
>
> If you don't see the bird, then try looking right. Every now and then, it
> might fly over your head.
>
> Dave Compton
> Santa Barbara
>
> On Mon, Sep 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM Dave Compton via groups.io <davcompton60=
> <gmail.com...> wrote:
>
>> Sorry to do this, but in case someone has a chance to get here today, I
>> thought i would put out there now that there's an empid at the bird refuge
>> in Santa Barbara that people who know more than I do think could be an
>> Alder. I'm trying to get higher resolution versions of the photos, which
>> may settle this without the bird vocalizing, which it hasn't, at least
>> while anyone was following it. If you do go there today, it would be great
>> if you could get a recording, if it DOES vocalize.
>>
>> The bird has been low to the ground on the east side of the little beach
>> between the parking lot and the water, perching low in the reeds and
>> sometimes going down to the ground. It has also sometimes flown to the west
>> side of beach. So, if you're facing the water, it's usually on the left,
>> but sometimes on the east.
>>
>> I'll post more info as soon as I have it, one way or another.
>>
>> Dave Compton
>> Santa Barbara
>>
>>
>
>
