Date: 10/14/26 12:42 pm From: Ryan Winkleman via groups.io <rswinkleman...> Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] PINYON JAY(!), CLARK'S NUTCRACKER - Los Pinos Trailhead/Munhall Saddle
Congratulations to Loren on this first county record and what continues to
be a phenomenal run for him this fall! Pinyon Jay is now Orange County's
510th species.
On Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 12:33 PM Loren Wright via groups.io <lorenywright=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Birders,
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> A calling PINYON JAY(!) was the clear highlight of an otherwise slow and
> super windy morning spent at Los Pinos Trailhead/Munhall Saddle. 1 CLARK'S
> NUTCRACKER was also nice to see. Of note, both the jay and the nutcracker
> flew in (separately) from the south - each perching briefly in the pines
> before continuing on their respective ways north/northeast.
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> Reminder that the North Main Divide gate is still locked and closed to
> vehicle traffic at the campground split due to recent rains.
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> Loren Wright
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