Date: 9/30/25 2:46 pm
From: Jim Royer via groups.io <jrmotmot...>
Subject: [slocobirding] 2025 Elfin Forest Big Sit Event - October 12
Sorry for the late notice. I'm looking for birders to help out with this
year's big sit. The annual Elfin Forest Big Sit will take place on Sunday
October 12 this year. This is the 27th year for the annual local Big
Sit from the Elfin Forest (last year's local count did not occur). It is
part of a nationwide (some foreign countries also) count started by the New
Haven Bird Club in Connecticut. All participating counts take place on the
same weekend. For those who have not participated, we will bird in shifts
and keep a list of all the birds we see and hear in one day from one spot -
the overlook of Morro Bay known as "Bush Lupine Point". From this vantage
point we will be able to see the coastal scrub of the Elfin Forest, the
Morro Bay Estuary, the nearby hills and the edge of residential Los Osos.
We have tallied as many as 122 species in one day from this one spot! Many
years we spot 100 or more species. It"s a beautiful location with an
incredible view. The birding changes as the tide goes in and out and the
day warms up. (The long term prediction is for clear skies and highs in the
low to mid 70's). It is an opportunity to meet many of the local birders
and to share food and drink as the day progresses. We will also compete
against other big sits across the country and in foreign countries, who
will count on the same weekend. See https://www.thebigsit.org for more
info on the Big Sit. Prior unusual birds recorded at the Elfin Forest Big
Sit include Snow Goose, Eurasian Wigeon, Black Rail, Pacific Golden Plover,
Pectoral Sandpiper, Parasitic Jaeger, Sabine's Gull, Black Skimmer, Reddish
Egret, Short-eared Owl, Burrowing Owl, Red-throated Pipit,
Clay-colored Sparrow, Palm Warbler, and Blackpoll Warbler.


Before the count, I need to know who is willing to help so that I can make
sure we have coverage from early morning till sunset. The count needs
birders who feel comfortable identifying all the usual local birds. Please
let me know if you can help spot birds on this Big Sit and when you are
able to help. I will try to assign one or two hour shifts for spotters at a
time when they are available so that at least two birders are present for
the whole day. Birders who are unable to commit to a time can come at any
time. Anyone who wants to come out and see how things are going is welcome
after 9 am. Any and all snacks are welcome for the counters and others
present. Please let me know when you can count by Saturday, October 4, so I
can make a schedule for the count. Thanks to all who are able to help. It
is a good time and place for some relaxing birding from a scenic location.
I will give directions to the count site before the count.



Good Sitting,


Jim Royer

Los Osos

<jrmotmot...>

805-748-7895


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