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American Golden-Plover (Pluvialis dominica) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2025 13:20 by Armando Aispuro
- Coal Oil Point, Devereux Beach, Sands Beach, and bluff trails, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.8783064&<ll...>,-119.8783064 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S278045016 - Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Found by Nick Lethaby. Pluvialis, smaller than black bellied plover. Faint golden tinge to back, crown and hind neck. Some gold on face. Does not have a 'washed' golden appearance, but rather scattered and contrasting black and gold feathers. Strongly contrasting whitish supercilium against darker cap. Ear spot is present but very faint. White on forehead and base of bill. Belly is pale gray with no gold tinge, and contrasts with darker checkered wings. Primaries appear long relative to tail."
Pacific Golden-Plover (Pluvialis fulva) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2025 15:13 by Chuhan Li
- Coal Oil Point, Devereux Beach, Sands Beach, and bluff trails, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.8783064&<ll...>,-119.8783064 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S278086880 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Found by Nick Lethaby. Warm golden tones, compact body, long-legged stance. Broad and bright supercilium, short primaries, not extending beyond tail tip that much (compared to American Golden Plover)."
Pacific Golden-Plover (Pluvialis fulva) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2025 15:13 by Chang Huan
- Coal Oil Point, Devereux Beach, Sands Beach, and bluff trails, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.8783064&<ll...>,-119.8783064 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S278086962 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Found by Nick Lethaby. Warm golden tones, compact body, long-legged stance. Broad and bright supercilium, short primaries not extending beyond tail tip. Smooth transition on breast without sharp contrast. Photos TBA."
Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1)
- Reported Oct 09, 2025 07:43 by Eunice Schroeder
- Lake Los Carneros Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.84975&<ll...>,-119.84975 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S278210090 - Comments: "Continuing. Heard twittering call from dam, then saw it fly in and perch briefly on west side of lake. Bright yellow below with yellow extending up through chest, light gray head with darker coloration around eye."
Brewer's Sparrow (Spizella breweri) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2025 11:25 by Rob Keefe
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Canyon Campgrounds, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.5645389&<ll...>,-119.5645389 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S278078244 - Comments: "*rare, in with WCSP flock and at times seen side by side with CCSP giving a good comparison. Similar to clay colored but colors were more muted, nape was heavily streaked. Possibly a lingering bird from last week."
Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) (1)
- Reported Oct 09, 2025 12:20 by Spencer Seale
- Lake Jocelyn, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.4772805&<ll...>,-119.4772805 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S278213471 - Comments: "Continuing bird. Seen in flight, as it took off from the reeds towards the planted field in the WNW. Bright yellow coloration, heavily streaked backside, and black cap caught my eye. Simultaneously heard a single soft “bink” flight call note."
Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2025 11:35 by Mark Holmgren
- Andree Clark Bird Refuge, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.6572856&<ll...>,-119.6572856 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S278069695 - Comments: "In the east end Willows. Elusive, always low in the vegetation. Seen briefly twice. Greenish-brown back, neck, and crown. White superciliary line was present but not seen well. Underparts streaked. Assumed to be Northern."
Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) (1)
- Reported Oct 08, 2025 07:41 by John Callender
- Lake Jocelyn, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.4772805&<ll...>,-119.4772805 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S278049230 - Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Seen and photographed poorly through foliage. Originally entered as a Lazuli Bunting, but after looking at photos I think the blue feathers on the breast and belly make me think it actually was an Indigo Bunting. See photo. I'd be interested in feedback if people have thoughts about the ID."
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