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King Eider (Somateria spectabilis) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Sep 09, 2026 12:40 by Darlene J McNeil
- Pasadena Park Beach, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8440733&<ll...>,-120.8440733 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S391410961 - Comments: "We eventually located the continuing eider sitting on the second row of floats for the closer oyster farm, where it remained for the rest of our visit. The distance was moderate and the bird was sitting, but with its head up.
This was a large, rather stocky duck with a plump body, a short neck, and a large head with a sloping forehead, a gently rounded crown, and a blocky appearance, along with a stubby bill. The overall coloration was a rich buff to a warm, sandy-brown with a diffuse eyering and a somewhat uneven appearance to the plumage, but it was difficult to see much more detail given the conditions. I thought both the bill and eyes were dark, but I could not discern more detail than this."
King Eider (Somateria spectabilis) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Sep 09, 2026 12:40 by Curtis Marantz
- Pasadena Park Beach, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8440733&<ll...>,-120.8440733 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S391371160 - Comments: "We eventually located the continuing eider sitting on the second row of floats for the closer oyster farm, where it remained for the rest of our visit. The distance was moderate and the bird was sitting, but with its head up.
This was a large, rather stocky duck with a plump body, a short neck, and a large head with a sloping forehead, a gently rounded crown, and a blocky appearance, along with a stubby bill. The overall coloration was a rich buff to a warm, sandy-brown with a diffuse eyering and a somewhat uneven appearance to the plumage, but it was difficult to see much more detail given the conditions. I thought both the bill and eyes were dark, but I could not discern more detail than this."
King Eider (Somateria spectabilis) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Sep 08, 2026 11:18 by Herb Elliott
- Pasadena Park Beach, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8440733&<ll...>,-120.8440733 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S391121360 - Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "This bird has been present here in the estuary for well over a year. My first viewing was 17 Aug 2025 (https://ebird.org/checklist/S268642690), the same day it was first reported by Alexander Yan and Brian O'Kelly.
Today it was observed on the oyster farm platform until being disturbed by a kayaker. It then swam a short distance and went back to rest on the platform."
Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) (1)
- Reported Sep 09, 2026 09:41 by Kilian Hampl
- 410 Pecan St, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.596334&<ll...>,-120.596334 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S391345314 - Comments: "*Continuing lingering female. This morning she was not at all near the feeder and was farther off in the shade out of the heat/sun. That said she did still come in and defend the feeder a few times. See previous lists for details on identification. Photos tba"
Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) (1)
- Reported Sep 09, 2026 09:41 by Nancy Overholtz
- 410 Pecan St, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.596334&<ll...>,-120.596334 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S391346332 - Comments: "*Continuing lingering female. This morning she was not at all near the feeder and was farther off in the shade out of the heat/sun. That said she did still come in and defend the feeder a few times. See previous lists for details on identification. Photos tba"
Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) (1)
- Reported Sep 09, 2026 09:41 by Ann Stockert
- 410 Pecan St, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.596334&<ll...>,-120.596334 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S391405320 - Comments: "*Continuing lingering female. This morning she was not at all near the feeder and was farther off in the shade out of the heat/sun. That said she did still come in and defend the feeder a few times. See previous lists for details on identification. Photos tba"
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) (1)
- Reported Sep 09, 2026 07:51 by Kathi Marston
- 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/S391339306 - Media: 1 Audio
- Comments: "I heard the distinctive chip of a Yellow-rumped Warbler and thought to myself and so it begins... I was therefore surprised that it was listed as rare, so decided to wait until I got home and double-check the quality of my recording. I remain convinced it's a YRWA. Recording attached."
Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) (1)
- Reported Sep 09, 2026 10:52 by Darlene J McNeil
- Pecho Road Willows, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.85271&<ll...>,-120.85271 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S391422038 - Comments: "Seen well. Small tanager uniformly olive green above with darker tail and wings. No wing bars. Small bill with small amount of yellowosh orange on lower mandible paler yellowish-olive below. Small bill, darkish wings and tail and lack of wing bars distinguish from other tanager possibilities."
Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) (1)
- Reported Sep 09, 2026 10:52 by Todd McGrath
- Pecho Road Willows, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.85271&<ll...>,-120.85271 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S391422039 - Comments: "Seen well. Small tanager uniformly olive green above with darker tail and wings. No wing bars. Small bill with small amount of yellowosh orange on lower mandible paler yellowish-olive below. Small bill, darkish wings and tail and lack of wing bars distinguish from other tanager possibilities."
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