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Red-naped x Red-breasted Sapsucker (hybrid) (Sphyrapicus nuchalis x ruber) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 05, 2025 06:35 by Peter Schneekloth
- Sedgwick Reserve (restricted access), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.0405478&<ll...>,-120.0405478 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S283104905 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Based on organized pattern of back markings suggesting Red-naped and extensive red on head and breast suggesting Red-breasted. Comments welcome. Photos."
Red-naped x Red-breasted Sapsucker (hybrid) (Sphyrapicus nuchalis x ruber) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 05, 2025 06:35 by Guy Tingos
- Sedgwick Reserve (restricted access), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.0405478&<ll...>,-120.0405478 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S283077666 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Based on organized pattern of back markings suggesting Red-naped and extensive red on head and breast suggesting Red-breasted. Comments welcome. Photos."
Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) (3) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 06, 2025 09:00 by Adrian O'Loghlen
- 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/S283206450 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing: 2 males, one female. Makes bright red with black wings and mask; female brownish, some streaking on breast, yellowish/pinkish underneath"
Blackburnian Warbler (Setophaga fusca) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 06, 2025 07:43 by The Spotting Twohees
- stakeout Common Grackle at West Ocean Avenue feedlot (November 2025), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.587296&<ll...>,-120.587296 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S283204955 - Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "*Rare but regular. HY. Rather odd location, foraging in coyotebrush and poison oak at entrance here: (34.684287, -120.587228). Pics"
Blackburnian Warbler (Setophaga fusca) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 06, 2025 07:43 by Ann Stockert
- stakeout Common Grackle at West Ocean Avenue feedlot (November 2025), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.587296&<ll...>,-120.587296 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S283189006 - Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "*Rare but regular. HY. Rather odd location, foraging in coyotebrush and poison oak at entrance here: (34.684287, -120.587228). Pics"
Blackburnian Warbler (Setophaga fusca) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 06, 2025 07:19 by Bob Fields
- stakeout Common Grackle at West Ocean Avenue feedlot (November 2025), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.587296&<ll...>,-120.587296 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S283190350 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Yellow throat, breast and eyebrow; gray cheek patch; 2 white wing bars. observed in the bushes west of parking area. spotted by Cillian"
Blackburnian Warbler (Setophaga fusca) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 06, 2025 07:19 by Lynn Oldt
- stakeout Common Grackle at West Ocean Avenue feedlot (November 2025), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.587296&<ll...>,-120.587296 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S283190351 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Yellow throat, breast and eyebrow; gray cheek patch; 2 white wing bars. observed in the bushes west of parking area. spotted by Cillian"
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