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Dunlin (Calidris alpina) (1)
- Reported Sep 30, 2025 08:30 by Ryanne Pritchard-Bee
- Santa Rosa Island--Torrey Pine Grove, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.0226916&<ll...>,-120.0226916 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S277104562 - Comments: "Small to medium size shorebird (similar size to SAND) in cove/dune area just west of skunk point, large down curve bill, basic-like plumage - dull brown/gray on back and head and extending into throat and upper chest, white abdomen"
Plumbeous Vireo (Vireo plumbeus) (1)
- Reported Oct 03, 2025 08:05 by Mark Holmgren
- Jack O'Connell Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.5904007&<ll...>,-120.5904007 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S277088666 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Solitary-type vireo in parking lot tree closest to the dumpster. It showed only the slightest hint of yellow on the flanks. Otherwise, belly and breast and throat white. Back and crown gray showing no contrast between the two areas. White 'spectacles' connected across the face over the bill."
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