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Redhead (Aythya americana) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 29, 2026 09:30 by Kaaren Perry
- Whale Rock Reservoir, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8708239&<ll...>,-120.8708239 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S296923383 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "One adult male loosely associated with a small group of resting Ruddy Ducks. Redhead repeatedly diving in the area.\. Moving on the far side of the reservoir, seen from Cottontail Creek Rd. An adult male Redhead has been reported recently by others."
King Eider (Somateria spectabilis) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 27, 2026 07:40 by Jeanne Miller
- 1143 Pasadena Drive, Baywood-Los Osos, California, US (35.331, -120.843), San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8431758&<ll...>,-120.8431758 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S296955343 - Media: 6 Photos
- Comments: "Large ruddy-brown sea duck with an obvious large black bill. Seen on and around the two large platforms at the oyster farm. Photos. Continuing."
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) (20) CONFIRMED
- Reported Jan 29, 2026 15:03 by Mike Bush
- The Lakes--Private Property, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.67129&<ll...>,-120.67129 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S296943717 - Media: 7 Photos
- Comments: "Rufous crown, pale face with line through the eye. Photos.
Two birders with me independently counted by ones as I was taking photos. When I was complete w/photos, I stepped back to join them, and the birds all flew from the deciduous tree to another tree. Seeing all the birds at once allowed each of us to feel comfortable with the count."
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