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Wandering Tattler (Tringa incana) (1)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 07:49 by Pair of Wing-Nuts
- Bluff Trail--Montana de Oro SP, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8948396&<ll...>,-120.8948396 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295081243 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Bird in non-breeding plumage was solid gray above with white supercilium and eye-arcs, dark lores, dull white throat and belly, light gray breast and yellow legs. Bird observed resting on rock formation just above surf zone on south side of cove almost to west end of cliffs here - (35.27416, -120.8937)."
Wandering Tattler (Tringa incana) (1)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 07:49 by Morro Bay Bird Festival
- Bluff Trail--Montana de Oro SP, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8948396&<ll...>,-120.8948396 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295085790 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Bird in non-breeding plumage was solid gray above with white supercilium and eye-arcs, dark lores, dull white throat and belly, light gray breast and yellow legs. Bird observed resting on rock formation just above surf zone on south side of cove almost to west end of cliffs here - (35.27416, -120.8937)."
Wandering Tattler (Tringa incana) (1)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 07:49 by David Schulte
- Bluff Trail--Montana de Oro SP, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8948396&<ll...>,-120.8948396 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295091618 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Bird in non-breeding plumage was solid gray above with white supercilium and eye-arcs, dark lores, dull white throat and belly, light gray breast and yellow legs. Bird observed resting on rock formation just above surf zone on south side of cove almost to west end of cliffs here - (35.27416, -120.8937)."
Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) (4)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 07:45 by Mary Sarris
- Piedras Blancas Motel, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.2883166&<ll...>,-121.2883166 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295095355 - Media: 1 Video, 3 Photos
- Comments: "Two pair of small black & white alcids sitting on the water. Obvious Pair bond and strong mate, Fidelity, as individuals were swimming very close to each other in each pair. Dark caps, white faces, tiny bill , and upturned stubby tail."
Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) (4)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 07:45 by JP Almeda
- Piedras Blancas Motel, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.2883166&<ll...>,-121.2883166 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295084347 - Media: 1 Video, 3 Photos
- Comments: "Two pair of small black & white alcids sitting on the water. Obvious Pair bond and strong mate, Fidelity, as individuals were swimming very close to each other in each pair. Dark caps, white faces, tiny bill , and upturned stubby tail."
Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) (4)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 07:45 by Anonymous eBirder
- Piedras Blancas Motel, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.2883166&<ll...>,-121.2883166 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295085951 - Media: 1 Video, 3 Photos
- Comments: "Two pair of small black & white alcids sitting on the water. Obvious Pair bond and strong mate, Fidelity, as individuals were swimming very close to each other in each pair. Dark caps, white faces, tiny bill , and upturned stubby tail."
Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) (4)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 07:45 by Jordan Almeda
- Piedras Blancas Motel, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.2883166&<ll...>,-121.2883166 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295084619 - Media: 1 Video, 3 Photos
- Comments: "Two pair of small black & white alcids sitting on the water. Obvious Pair bond and strong mate, Fidelity, as individuals were swimming very close to each other in each pair. Dark caps, white faces, tiny bill , and upturned stubby tail."
Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) (4)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 07:45 by Joni Ciarletta
- Piedras Blancas Motel, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.2883166&<ll...>,-121.2883166 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295255206 - Media: 1 Video, 3 Photos
- Comments: "Two pair of small black & white alcids sitting on the water. Obvious pair bond and strong mate fidelity as individuals were swimming very close to each other in each pair. Dark caps, white faces, tiny bill, and upturned stubby tail."
Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) (4)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 07:45 by AJ Almeda
- Piedras Blancas Motel, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.2883166&<ll...>,-121.2883166 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295094325 - Media: 1 Video, 3 Photos
- Comments: "Two pair of small black & white alcids sitting on the water. Obvious Pair bond and strong mate, Fidelity, as individuals were swimming very close to each other in each pair. Dark caps, white faces, tiny bill , and upturned stubby tail."
Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) (4)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 07:45 by William Koole
- Piedras Blancas Motel, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.2883166&<ll...>,-121.2883166 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295243846 - Media: 1 Video, 3 Photos
- Comments: "Two pair of small black & white alcids sitting on the water. Obvious Pair bond and strong mate, Fidelity, as individuals were swimming very close to each other in each pair. Dark caps, white faces, tiny bill , and upturned stubby tail."
Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) (4)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 07:45 by Susan Gladstone
- Piedras Blancas Motel, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.2883166&<ll...>,-121.2883166 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295157971 - Media: 1 Video, 3 Photos
- Comments: "Two pair of small black & white alcids sitting on the water. Obvious Pair bond and strong mate, Fidelity, as individuals were swimming very close to each other in each pair. Dark caps, white faces, tiny bill , and upturned stubby tail."
Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) (4)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 07:45 by Cameron Ward
- Piedras Blancas Motel, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.2883166&<ll...>,-121.2883166 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295090281 - Media: 1 Video, 3 Photos
- Comments: "Two pair of small black & white alcids sitting on the water. Obvious Pair bond and strong mate, Fidelity, as individuals were swimming very close to each other in each pair. Dark caps, white faces, tiny bill , and upturned stubby tail."
Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) (1)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 11:01 by Chris Henry
- Estero Bay pelagic--nearshore waters (SLO Co.), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.9427955&<ll...>,-120.9427955 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295276866 - Comments: "Medium size alcid with rounded head and pointed dark bill. Dark above including wings which had a messy white patch in the wing coverts and with white underparts. Photos to be added"
Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) (1)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 11:01 by Anonymous eBirder
- Estero Bay pelagic--nearshore waters (SLO Co.), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.9427955&<ll...>,-120.9427955 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295275067 - Comments: "Medium size alcid with rounded head and pointed dark bill. Dark above including wings which had a messy white patch in the wing coverts and with white underparts. Photos to be added"
Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) (1)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 11:01 by Pam Hickerson
- Estero Bay pelagic--nearshore waters (SLO Co.), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.9427955&<ll...>,-120.9427955 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295153688 - Comments: "Medium size alcid with rounded head and pointed dark bill. Dark above including wings which had a messy white patch in the wing coverts and with white underparts. Photos to be added"
Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) (1)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 11:01 by Katie Rice
- Estero Bay pelagic--nearshore waters (SLO Co.), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.9427955&<ll...>,-120.9427955 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295088999 - Comments: "Medium size alcid with rounded head and pointed dark bill. Dark above including wings which had a messy white patch in the wing coverts and with white underparts. Photos to be added"
Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) (1)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 11:01 by Peter Gaede
- Estero Bay pelagic--nearshore waters (SLO Co.), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.9427955&<ll...>,-120.9427955 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295084204 - Comments: "Medium size alcid with rounded head and pointed dark bill. Dark above including wings which had a messy white patch in the wing coverts and with white underparts. Photos to be added"
Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 19, 2026 09:09 by Hannah Buschert
- Morro Rock, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8670566&<ll...>,-120.8670566 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295213682 - Comments: "Previously reported bird, medium sized dark bird with white mottling on back white belly and no distinct markings on the face. Bird was feeding in the channel near buoy 6. Pictures taken."
Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 19, 2026 09:09 by Erik Ostrander
- Morro Rock, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8670566&<ll...>,-120.8670566 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295213681 - Comments: "Previously reported bird, medium sized dark bird with white mottling on back white belly and no distinct markings on the face. Bird was feeding in the channel near buoy 6. Pictures taken."
Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 17, 2026 08:30 by Matthew Schreiner
- Morro Rock, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8670566&<ll...>,-120.8670566 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295218053 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Small size (compared to nearby Common Loons and Brandt's Cormorants. Pointy beak. Dark feathering over the eyes, pale chin, pale sides, dark backside w/ white mottling. Short tail"
Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 17, 2026 08:30 by Diane Heckman
- Morro Rock, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8670566&<ll...>,-120.8670566 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295148525 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Small size (compared to nearby Common Loons and Brandt's Cormorants. Pointy beak. Dark feathering over the eyes, pale chin, pale sides, dark backside w/ white mottling. Short tail"
Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 15, 2026 09:00 by Jane McEwan-Hewer
- Morro Rock, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8670566&<ll...>,-120.8670566 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295089222 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Initially believed to be a common murre, upon photo review this appears to be a previously reported pigeon guillemot. Lack of definition on face, white markings on back that I didn't see initially point to first year/hatch year Guillemot. Photos to come. Bird was south of the rock floating and feeding in the channel."
Ancient Murrelet (Synthliboramphus antiquus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 16, 2026 08:54 by Katherine Mills
- Morro Rock, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8670566&<ll...>,-120.8670566 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295257856 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Individual appearing unwell and low energy swimming at mouth of bay. Sides appeared dirty (oiled), but chin and face naturally blackly feathered, bill translucent orange. Seemed not to use left leg much for swimming, but others reported it diving for baitfish. Reportedly captured an hour later for rehab at local center."
Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 19, 2026 16:09 by Nick & Jane
- Morro Bay Sandspit, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8670158&<ll...>,-120.8670158 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295278552 - Media: 8 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing immature bird. First seen during my search at mile marker one (north of entrance to beach from sandspit lot trail). The bird mostly either stood fairly still or chased sanderlings. When it did fly it flew quickly after them, circling back to nearly the same spot. After about ten minutes it flew south to the beach right in front of the trail, sometimes crazily chasing sanderlings. The beach was mostly empty of shorebirds and gulls as far as I could see except for those birds noted on list. Literally a massive difference from previous recent midday visits. Petra Clayton gives a great description of the bird in her recent Jan. 16 observation (https://ebird.org/atlascalifornia/checklist/S294586312): “Dark gray mantle; white forehead; light gray crown and nape, broken up by a white stripe on the crown and the nape; gray reaching down over the eye; white eye arcs; white throat; light breast and belly; rust-colored smudges on sides of upper breast; all black primaries extending past the tail; long, black slightly drooping bill; blackish legs. In flight showing the dark primaries and a thin white trailing edge on the wings; pale underwing coverts; white rump; white center of tail with black corners.” Photos"
Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 16, 2026 07:27 by Jeff Miller
- Estero Bay pelagic--nearshore waters (SLO Co.), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.9427955&<ll...>,-120.9427955 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295236370 - Comments: "Curtis Marantz details: My understanding was that this bird was initially spotted from the stern by Edell, after which we were able to get reasonable views of it on the water in good light before we continued on our way. Complicating matters to a degree was that this bird would dive and come up some distance away, but we never saw it take flight or even to flap its wings. I studied this bird only briefly, but managed to get a few reasonable photos, and even my views in the field were more than sufficient to identify the bird with confidence.
This was a relatively large grebe that seemed larger than a Rhinoceros Auklet, yet it was noticeably smaller than a nearby Western Gull that was sitting on the water. It was also a rather slim bird with a dagger-like bill that tapered from a base of medium depth to a pointed tip along a culmen that was straight to subtly decurved. The forehead was sloping and the crown had a somewhat flattened appearance back to a sharp junction with the nape, from which the back of the neck extended almost straight downward to the back. I further thought this bird’s head was larger overall than that of an Aechmophorus grebe, and also that the medium-length neck was stouter throughout its length than those of either an Aechmophorus or an Eared Grebe. The body was elongate and sitting low on the water, but I was too far away to see the structure of the closed wings or if the bird had a tail, and I never saw the belly, legs or feet.
My views were likewise sufficient only to see the overall patterns. But not the finer details of the plumage. The forehead and crown were sooty to dull blackish, and contrasting with lighter gray and whitish in the auriculars and the side of the neck immediately behind, but I cannot now recall if the white hooked upward behind the auriculars. I further think the throat was whitish, but the front and sides of the neck were a dull, reddish-brown in color, and the body appeared to be rather dark. I cannot recall if the flanks were paler than the back or even if I ever saw the undertail coverts. I noted quite clearly that the bill was mostly yellow in color, though I thought the culmen was dark. The eyes were probably dark, but I doubt I could be sure about their precise coloration, and as noted above, I never saw the legs or feet. Photos to be added."
Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 16, 2026 07:27 by Ann Stockert
- Estero Bay pelagic--nearshore waters (SLO Co.), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.9427955&<ll...>,-120.9427955 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295097370 - Comments: "Curtis Marantz details: My understanding was that this bird was initially spotted from the stern by Edell, after which we were able to get reasonable views of it on the water in good light before we continued on our way. Complicating matters to a degree was that this bird would dive and come up some distance away, but we never saw it take flight or even to flap its wings. I studied this bird only briefly, but managed to get a few reasonable photos, and even my views in the field were more than sufficient to identify the bird with confidence.
This was a relatively large grebe that seemed larger than a Rhinoceros Auklet, yet it was noticeably smaller than a nearby Western Gull that was sitting on the water. It was also a rather slim bird with a dagger-like bill that tapered from a base of medium depth to a pointed tip along a culmen that was straight to subtly decurved. The forehead was sloping and the crown had a somewhat flattened appearance back to a sharp junction with the nape, from which the back of the neck extended almost straight downward to the back. I further thought this bird’s head was larger overall than that of an Aechmophorus grebe, and also that the medium-length neck was stouter throughout its length than those of either an Aechmophorus or an Eared Grebe. The body was elongate and sitting low on the water, but I was too far away to see the structure of the closed wings or if the bird had a tail, and I never saw the belly, legs or feet.
My views were likewise sufficient only to see the overall patterns. But not the finer details of the plumage. The forehead and crown were sooty to dull blackish, and contrasting with lighter gray and whitish in the auriculars and the side of the neck immediately behind, but I cannot now recall if the white hooked upward behind the auriculars. I further think the throat was whitish, but the front and sides of the neck were a dull, reddish-brown in color, and the body appeared to be rather dark. I cannot recall if the flanks were paler than the back or even if I ever saw the undertail coverts. I noted quite clearly that the bill was mostly yellow in color, though I thought the culmen was dark. The eyes were probably dark, but I doubt I could be sure about their precise coloration, and as noted above, I never saw the legs or feet. Photos to be added."
Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) (1)
- Reported Jan 17, 2026 08:26 by Pair of Wing-Nuts
- Point Buchon To Santa Lucia Bank, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.9537195&<ll...>,-120.9537195 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S294904428 - Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Shearwater with dark lores, pale crescent behind the auriculars, unmarked white flanks, white undertail coverts and mostly all white underwing except for trailing edge and wing tip region."
Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) (1)
- Reported Jan 17, 2026 08:26 by Ann Stockert
- Point Buchon To Santa Lucia Bank, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.9537195&<ll...>,-120.9537195 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S294974438 - Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Shearwater with dark lores, pale crescent behind the auriculars, unmarked white flanks, white undertail coverts and mostly all white underwing except for trailing edge and wing tip region."
Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) (1)
- Reported Jan 19, 2026 07:41 by Ann McDowell
- Pismo SB--Oceano Campground, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6265268&<ll...>,-120.6265268 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295203234 - Comments: "Spotted across lagoon in bushes. Standing very tall, with tall legs, short blocky non-curved bill. Looked to be just between juvenile and adult (teenager?) with lighter patch starting below eye and extending back a few inches. Stripe coming in on head."
California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) (1)
- Reported Jan 19, 2026 09:58 by Kate Reed
- 5913–6781 San Simeon Creek Rd, Cambria US-CA 35.64400, -121.04551, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.045506&<ll...>,-121.045506 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295257291 - Comments: "Briefly seen soaring in thermal above ridge by many experienced birders in the group. Noticeably larger than nearby TUVU, less dihedral than TUVU, long “fingers” also diagnostic."
California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) (1)
- Reported Jan 19, 2026 09:58 by Erin Schweng
- 5913–6781 San Simeon Creek Rd, Cambria US-CA 35.64400, -121.04551, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.045506&<ll...>,-121.045506 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295257290 - Comments: "Briefly seen soaring in thermal above ridge by many experienced birders in the group. Noticeably larger than nearby TUVU, less dihedral than TUVU, long “fingers” also diagnostic."
California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) (1)
- Reported Jan 19, 2026 09:58 by Carmen Galaz García
- 5913–6781 San Simeon Creek Rd, Cambria US-CA 35.64400, -121.04551, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.045506&<ll...>,-121.045506 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295261533 - Comments: "Briefly seen soaring in thermal above ridge by many experienced birders in the group. Noticeably larger than nearby TUVU, less dihedral than TUVU, long “fingers” also diagnostic."
California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) (1)
- Reported Jan 19, 2026 09:58 by Loretta Matty
- 5913–6781 San Simeon Creek Rd, Cambria US-CA 35.64400, -121.04551, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.045506&<ll...>,-121.045506 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295257293 - Comments: "Briefly seen soaring in thermal above ridge by many experienced birders in the group. Noticeably larger than nearby TUVU, less dihedral than TUVU, long “fingers” also diagnostic."
California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) (1)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 16:12 by Scott Terrill
- San Simeon Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.0775634&<ll...>,-121.0775634 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295081134 - Comments: "Assumed to be a continuing bird. Perched on a large rocky outcrop about 6 miles from Highway 1. Huge bird. Large feather “ruff” at base of neck conspicuous. Good scope views but too distant for decent photos."
California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) (2)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 13:10 by Mike Anderson
- San Simeon Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.0775634&<ll...>,-121.0775634 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295096940 - Comments: "Scoped 2 birds soaring near rocky butte to NE. Very large vultures, all black with large white patches on the leading edge of underwing. Red heads. Noticeably larger than nearby TUVU."
California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) (3)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 13:00 by Petra Clayton
- San Simeon Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.0775634&<ll...>,-121.0775634 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295105679 - Media: 2 Videos
- Comments: "Continuing species.
Larger than nearby Turkey Vultures. Long, broad wings. Even at a distance the white patches on the front of the underwings were visible, with the black being in the back. Soaring without flapping over the hillside and rock outcroppings about 5.5 miles up San Simeon Creek Road."
California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) (4) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 17, 2026 10:27 by Jan Bugge
- San Simeon Creek Road, 5.7 miles from Hwy 1, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.052368&<ll...>,-121.052368 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295165413 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Four adults soaring together overhead, often with a single Turkey Vulture, which allowed for a great opportunity to observe the huge difference in overall size between the two species. Massive vulture with white underwing patches and steady flight."
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) (1)
- Reported Jan 19, 2026 13:26 by The Spotting Twohees
- San Simeon Point, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.1946398&<ll...>,-121.1946398 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295254205 - Comments: "Bird seen in the coffee berry bush near the trail. Smaller than mocking bird but similar build. Overall gray except dark cap and rufous undertail coverts. Seen twice moving around in the bush."
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) (1)
- Reported Jan 19, 2026 13:26 by Reef Comer
- San Simeon Point, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.1946398&<ll...>,-121.1946398 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295265002 - Comments: "Bird seen in the coffee berry bush near the trail. Smaller than mocking bird but similar build. Overall gray except dark cap and rufous undertail coverts. Seen twice moving around in the bush."
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) (1)
- Reported Jan 19, 2026 10:44 by Will Knowlton
- San Simeon Point, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.1946398&<ll...>,-121.1946398 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295244449 - Media: 1 Audio
- Comments: "Continuing. It took a while, but the bird eventually started calling (no playback used). It eventually popped up in the back of a coffeeberry bush allowing for limited views before disappearing again. All gray bird with dark cap. Observed here: 35.6396585, -121.1959717"
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) (1)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 10:11 by Andrew Crosby
- San Simeon Point, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.1946398&<ll...>,-121.1946398 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295272507 - Comments: "Heard only. Calling repeatedly from a nearby dense bush for about a minute. Simple rising and falling buzzy meow-like call, somewhat high pitched, distinct from more typical SPTO. Skulky bird didn't appear"
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) (1)
- Reported Jan 18, 2026 10:11 by Bill Bowman
- San Simeon Point, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-121.1946398&<ll...>,-121.1946398 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295278928 - Comments: "Heard only. Calling repeatedly from a nearby dense bush for about a minute. Simple rising and falling buzzy meow-like call, somewhat high pitched, distinct from more typical SPTO. Skulky bird didn't appear"
