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Western Cattle-Egret (Ardea ibis) (1)
- Reported Sep 25, 2026 18:16 by Yamina Pressler
- Morro Bay--Audubon overlook, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8383334&<ll...>,-120.8383334 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S396253824 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Standing on a pier post. Small, white egret with yellow bill, black legs, and the slightest tinge of light orange on the head. It was hunched over most of the time, but stretched out once briefly so we were able to get a sense of its relatively short neck. Photos."
Western Cattle-Egret (Ardea ibis) (1)
- Reported Sep 25, 2026 17:56 by Michael Moss
- Morro Bay--Audubon overlook, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8383334&<ll...>,-120.8383334 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S396252641 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing observed earlier by Jay Carroll small to medium sized white egret, solid orange bill, all dark legs and feet, possibly slight rust wash on front of crown pics tba"
Hammond's Flycatcher (Empidonax hammondii) (1)
- Reported Sep 25, 2026 17:10 by Yamina Pressler
- Del Mar Park--Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8586752&<ll...>,-120.8586752 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S396255737 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Small and cute flycatcher flying between the ground and branches west of the footbridge in an area cleared of understory vegetation. Pointed out by MM when we arrived and presumably continuing bird from recent reports. Olive-grayish head with darker wings and light yellow belly. Two white wing bars. Long wing tip projection. Whitish, incomplete eye ring. Photos."
Hammond's Flycatcher (Empidonax hammondii) (1)
- Reported Sep 25, 2026 16:15 by Michael Moss
- Del Mar Park--Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8586752&<ll...>,-120.8586752 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S396251759 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing Small gray empid slightly peaked rear crest of head, faint eye ring, small dark bill lower base of mandible lighter, 2 white wing bars, yellow wash on belly, whitish chin, small narrow forked tail, wings primary projections extend past vent. Pics tba"
Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) (1)
- Reported Sep 25, 2026 08:38 by Herb Elliott
- 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/S396190962 - Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "First observed near campsite 33; on my way out, I relocated it over Islay Creek mouth. Upperparts olive-gray, gray head, bright yellow underparts extending up through the breast, and large broad-based bill. Gave rapid twittering trill a few times."
Bell's Vireo (Vireo bellii) (1)
- Reported Sep 25, 2026 15:00 by The Spotting Twohees
- Pismo SB--Oceano Campground, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6265268&<ll...>,-120.6265268 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S396239407 - Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Found earlier today by Ann Stockert and Kilian Hampl.
Refound first by Tom Slater then lost as Will and I came over. Will spotted it high in a tree along the shore.
Fairly plain vireo with a light breast and belly, gray back with one small thin wing bar. Gray cap, light eyebrow, mildly dark eyeline."
Bell's Vireo (Least) (Vireo bellii pusillus) (1)
- Reported Sep 25, 2026 07:13 by Ann Stockert
- Pismo SB--Oceano Campground, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6265268&<ll...>,-120.6265268 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S396225366 - Media: 8 Photos
- Comments: "**Very rare. Cooperative HY bird in a small flock of chickadees and warblers on the Norswing Drive trail south of the main entrance here: (35.107210, -120.624905). Foraged mid-height in the willows, largely in the open. Dull, drab vireo with a silvery bill of medium length and thickness, dark eye, uniform pale grayish below, slightly darker gray cap, back, rump, and uppertail coverts. Undertail coverts with slight buffy wash. Single visible wingbar. Relatively long tail, often held slightly cocked. Legs long and thick, and along with the feet were a blueish gray color. Silent. Our views of this bird were good and relatively close, unobscured, and at eye level. Photos"
Bell's Vireo (Least) (Vireo bellii pusillus) (1)
- Reported Sep 25, 2026 07:13 by Kilian Hampl
- Pismo SB--Oceano Campground, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6265268&<ll...>,-120.6265268 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S396200471 - Media: 8 Photos
- Comments: "**Very rare. Cooperative HY bird in a small flock of chickadees and warblers on the Norswing Drive trail south of the main entrance here: (35.107210, -120.624905). Foraged mid-height in the willows, largely in the open. Dull, drab vireo with a silvery bill of medium length and thickness, dark eye, pale supercillium, uniform pale grayish below, slightly darker gray cap, back, rump, and uppertail coverts. Undertail coverts with slight buffy wash. Single visible wingbar. Relatively long tail, often held slightly cocked. Legs long and thick, and along with the feet were a blueish gray color. Silent. Our views of this bird were good and relatively close, unobscured, and at eye level. Photos"
Pinyon Jay (Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus) (12)
- Reported Sep 25, 2026 16:04 by Russ Namitz
- Carrizo Plain NM--MU Ranch, no internal access, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.4817506&<ll...>,-119.4817506 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S396228455 - Media: 1 Audio
- Comments: "I was talking on the phone outside when a small flock flew into the pine trees at the MU Ranch. They stayed hidden on the far side of the trees, vocalizing and I was able to get some recordings. They flew off fairly quickly, retreating back toward Mount Pinos."
Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) (1)
- Reported Sep 25, 2026 08:58 by The Spotting Twohees
- East Cuesta Ridge, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6290937&<ll...>,-120.6290937 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S396198124 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "First spotted by Nancy Mann in pine tree next to road near the red and white radio tower. As the rest of the group arrived it flew off to the southeast. Seen from 50' to distant as it flew away. Larger than a scrub jay. Gray body with very dark wings. Tail appeared white. Photos not diagnostic."
Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) (1)
- Reported Sep 25, 2026 07:30 by nancy mann
- East Cuesta Ridge, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6290937&<ll...>,-120.6290937 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S396236791 - Comments: "Gray and white bird with a heavy Bill, feeding in a Coulter Pine (12" pine cones) larger than a California Scrubjay. Seen in a flat saddle approximately halfway between the two turn offs to the towers. (35.315856,-120.602026)"
Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) (1)
- Reported Sep 25, 2026 07:30 by Carol Comeau
- East Cuesta Ridge, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6290937&<ll...>,-120.6290937 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S396214797 - Comments: "Gray and white bird with a heavy Bill, feeding in a Coulter Pine (12" pine cones) larger than a California Scrubjay. Seen in a flat saddle approximately halfway between the two turn offs to the towers. (35.315856,-120.602026)"
Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) (1)
- Reported Sep 25, 2026 07:30 by Mike Bush
- East Cuesta Ridge, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6290937&<ll...>,-120.6290937 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S396210429 - Comments: "Gray and white bird with a heavy Bill, feeding in a Coulter Pine (12" pine cones) larger than a California Scrubjay. Seen in a flat saddle approximately halfway between the two turn offs to the towers. (35.315856,-120.602026)"
Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) (1)
- Reported Sep 25, 2026 07:30 by marlin harms
- East Cuesta Ridge, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6290937&<ll...>,-120.6290937 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S396213661 - Comments: "Gray and white bird with a heavy Bill, feeding in a Coulter Pine (12" pine cones) larger than a California Scrubjay. Seen in a flat saddle approximately halfway between the two turn offs to the towers. (35.315856,-120.602026)"
Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) (1)
- Reported Sep 25, 2026 07:30 by Gregory Smith
- East Cuesta Ridge, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6290937&<ll...>,-120.6290937 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S396214248 - Comments: "Gray and white bird with a heavy Bill, feeding in a Coulter Pine (12" pine cones) larger than a California Scrubjay. Seen in a flat saddle approximately halfway between the two turn offs to the towers. (35.315856,-120.602026)"
Orange-crowned Warbler (sordida) (Leiothlypis celata sordida) (4)
- Reported Sep 25, 2026 07:13 by Ann Stockert
- Pismo SB--Oceano Campground, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6265268&<ll...>,-120.6265268 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S396225366 - Media: 11 Photos, 1 Audio
- Comments: "*Expected subspecies/phenotype. At least 2/4 continuing with two birds in the native garden and vicinity and singles on the Norswing drive trail north and south of the main entrance. Very dull olive large-billed OCWAs with greener upper and paler lower eye arcs, large-headed, veiled hooded, and faint vested appearance, and extensively olive-streaked undertail coverts. Several heard giving thick husky metallic chip typical of this subspecies/phenotype. Pics of several tba"
Orange-crowned Warbler (sordida) (Leiothlypis celata sordida) (4)
- Reported Sep 25, 2026 07:13 by Kilian Hampl
- Pismo SB--Oceano Campground, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6265268&<ll...>,-120.6265268 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S396200471 - Media: 13 Photos, 1 Audio
- Comments: "*Expected subspecies/phenotype. At least 2/4 continuing with two birds in the native garden and vicinity and singles on the Norswing drive trail north and south of the main entrance. Very dull olive large-billed OCWAs with greener upper and paler lower eye arcs, large-headed, veiled hooded, and faint vested appearance, and extensively olive-streaked undertail coverts. Several heard giving thick husky metallic chip typical of this subspecies/phenotype. Pics of several tba, see media notes for additional notes."
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