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Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) (1)
- Reported Apr 17, 2026 11:05 by Corey Walsh
- Bluff Trail--Montana de Oro SP, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8948396&<ll...>,-120.8948396 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S323864555 - Comments: "In large feeding frenzy off shore with gulls, pelicans, cormorants, and guillemots. Extensive white on back, undertail, crown, chest, neck. Lower chest dark. Dark cheek patch and bill."
Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 18, 2026 14:02 by Refugio Garcia
- Morro Bay SP--Marina/Boardwalk Trail, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8418006&<ll...>,-120.8418006 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S323785138 - Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Seen flying over kayak shack, heading north toward Morro Rock. Wingtip pattern lacks the white spots expected on Franklin’s Gull. First record for me. Photo attached."
Elegant Tern (Thalasseus elegans) (30)
- Reported Apr 19, 2026 14:22 by Ming Samuel
- Pier Ave beach entrance, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6313097&<ll...>,-120.6313097 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S324381261 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "See photo, several flocks mixed with Caspian terns on beach and a couple fly-overs. Shaggy black crest in breeding plumage. Orange thin bill and slightly smaller than Caspian."
Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) (1)
- Reported Apr 18, 2026 07:45 by Nick & Jane
- Morro Bay harbor mouth, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8658353&<ll...>,-120.8658353 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S324400204 - Comments: "Continuing. While the boat slowly made its way back into the mouth at about 1:30 p.m., I photographed distant birds in the waters off of the sandspit. One of my photos revealed a large grebe with a red neck, blocky dark cap descending below the eyes, and white cheeks. Nearby western/clarks grebes, still from a distance, had easily viewable long white necks. A red-necked grebe has previously been in this area. I won’t trouble you with my distant photos."
Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) (1)
- Reported Apr 19, 2026 08:42 by Evan Wong
- Islay Creek Campground--Montana de Oro SP, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8838502&<ll...>,-120.8838502 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S324366183 - Comments: "Brief looks in good light of a small, greenish oriole, wing bar, and a small black throat patch. Small slightly curved, thinner bill compared to hooded and bullock’s also seen today. Probably a first year young male type bird. Last seen approximately 35.27382° N, 120.88662° W"
Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) (1)
- Reported Apr 19, 2026 08:42 by Alexander Yan
- Islay Creek Campground--Montana de Oro SP, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8838502&<ll...>,-120.8838502 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S324263093 - Comments: "Brief looks in good light of a small, greenish oriole, wing bar, and a small black throat patch. First alerted by its rattling call. Small slightly curved, thinner bill compared to hooded and bullock’s also seen today. Probably a first year young male type bird. Last seen approximately 35.27382° N, 120.88662° W . Didn’t get any usable photos before it flushed towards the campground and not refound later."
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