Date: 3/22/26 5:59 pm From: Adrian O'Loghlen via groups.io <aologhlen...> Subject: Re: [sbcobirding] Caracara at NCOS
Following reports from Conor and Lynn that the Crested Carcara had been seen at NCOS around 11:30 this morning, I went to the site of the old Oil Terminal at the west end of Venoco Rd. There are extensive views of NCOS and COPR from this location. From the south side of the site, I saw a large dark bird flying west over the Dune Pond area towards Ellwood Mesa and when I check with my binocs I saw conspicuous white patches on its wings. I managed to get a few distant photos of the bird.
