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Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) (1)
- Reported Jan 19, 2026 09:50 by Justin Graves
- Goleta Sanitary District, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.8324084&<ll...>,-119.8324084 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295267315 - Media: 8 Photos
- Comments: "Saw this guy nabbing insects from his perch. His entire face and front were bright red with black band that started just behind the eyes and widened towards the back of the head. Dark wings and back. Just a beautiful bird! A lifer for me and a first for the District. I got some decent photos that I will share. Amazing!!!"
Northern Yellow Warbler (Setophaga aestiva) (1)
- Reported Jan 19, 2026 12:41 by Luke Jensen
- Jim May Park (formerly River Oaks Park), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.4258633&<ll...>,-120.4258633 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S295241097 - Comments: "Seen on west side of large pond in a euc, in a few low scraggly willows and a maple tree? Not sure what tree. Pale yellow overall calling constantly. Lost it after about 10 minutes before I could get any pics."
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