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Date: 5/18/26 5:29 pm From: eBird alert via groups.io <alert.ebird...> Subject: [slocobirding] [eBird Alert] San Luis Obispo County Rare Bird Alert
* Species Summary: - Redhead (2 reports) - Ring-necked Duck (3 reports) - Bufflehead (2 reports) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the <daily> San Luis Obispo County Rare Bird Alert. The report below shows observations of rare birds in San Luis Obispo County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN36231 NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated. eBird encourages safe, responsible birding. Some reports may be from private property. Respect access restrictions and follow the rules wherever you bird. For more information, visit the eBird and Merlin Community Guidelines: https://ebird.org/community-guidelines. Stay connected to the global birding community with eBird Updates: https://mailchi.mp/cornell/ebird-updates-sign-up-page. Redhead (Aythya americana) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported May 17, 2026 13:38 by Corinne Williams - Cottontail Creek Road, Cayucos, San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8682875&<ll...>,-120.8682875 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S341431344 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Continuing. Round red head, gray back. On sandbar with Mallards. Distant photo." Redhead (Aythya americana) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported May 17, 2026 10:15 by Kaaren Perry - Whale Rock Reservoir delta, San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.87037&<ll...>,-120.87037 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S341364995 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Seen swimming in open water and later roosting on the muddy bank. Photo" Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported May 17, 2026 10:15 by Kaaren Perry - Whale Rock Reservoir delta, San Luis Obispo, California - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.87037&<ll...>,-120.87037 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S341364995 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Adult male. Seen roosting with a few other ducks on muddy bank. Photo" Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) (1) - Reported May 18, 2026 08:11 by Kyle Rundel - Whale Rock Reservoir--North End, 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/S341867287 - Comments: "Preening on partially submerged log. Distinct bill with grey white sides." Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) (1) - Reported May 18, 2026 08:11 by Tom Schilling - Whale Rock Reservoir--North End, 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/S341945078 - Comments: "Preening on partially submerged log. Distinct bill with grey white sides." Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) (1) - Reported May 18, 2026 08:11 by Kyle Rundel - Whale Rock Reservoir--North End, 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/S341867287 - Comments: "White stripe on side of head, dark bill, white breast and sides, dark wings. Not sure what else this could be. Was in the first inlet you drive past on cottontail creek rd." Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) (1) - Reported May 18, 2026 08:11 by Tom Schilling - Whale Rock Reservoir--North End, 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/S341945078 - Comments: "White stripe on side of head, dark bill, white breast and sides, dark wings. Not sure what else this could be. Was in the first inlet you drive past on cottontail creek rd." ********* You received this message because you are subscribed to eBird's San Luis Obispo County Rare Bird Alert Manage your eBird alert subscriptions: https://ebird.org/alerts eBird Alerts provide recent reports of regionally or seasonally rare species (Rarities Alerts) or species you have not yet observed (Needs Alerts) in your region of interest; both Accepted and Unreviewed observations are included. Some reports may be from private property or inaccessible to the general public. It is the responsibility of every eBirder to be aware of and respectful of access restrictions. For more information, see our Terms of Use: https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/terms-of-use/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#24076): https://groups.io/g/slocobirding/message/24076 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/113728820/858290 Group Owner: slocobirding+<owner...> Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/slocobirding/unsub [<lists...>] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

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