Date: 3/3/26 1:44 pm From: Kaaren Perry via groups.io <surfbird1...> Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Jim Pike, an Orange County original, passed away February 2026
I join the many birders both OC and beyond that are deeply saddened by Jim's passing Despite my moving out of the area we had kept in touch via emails over the past years often prompted by a bird question of mine, a comment to him about one of his posts on OCBirding and sometimes just to say "hi". Last message of his to me was happily telling me of his and Kim's plans for his rapidly approaching retirement.
I have many wonderful memories of Jim as he shared his thoughts, wisdom, and extensive bird knowledge over the years. I remember asking him many years ago how he found so many rarities in OC. His reply was that he just looked for green spots on the map! He has left a big hole in the birding community.
My sincere condolences to Kim, family and friends,
