Date: 2/8/26 12:34 pm From: Vincent Baker via groups.io <bakerv1996...> Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Hermit Warbler, Plumbeous Vireo near Columbus Tustin Park (2/8/2026)
Hi bird enthusiasts,
My dad and I checked out a line of pine trees running along a flood control channel near my old middle school. I had a brown creeper here in 2022 while doing a nesting bird survey, so I’ve always suspected this green space can get interesting migrants, but I rarely get a chance to check.
Today was no exception as we had yet another Tustin Plumbeous Vireo (after seeing the continuing PLVI at Tustin Heritage Park) hanging out in those pines, as well as a nice Hermit Warbler near the west edge of the greenbelt (near the intersection of Beneta Way and Prospect Ave). Also several Band-tailed Pigeons in the pines, though those are expected for this area. No creeper today.
Highly encourage more local birders to check this place out; I'm sure there are other good migrants that have and will continue to winter in this area. Just note that the nearby gym and softball fields are very active today so there's lots of activity/not a lot of parking.
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Vincent Baker
Long Beach, CA
