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California Gull (albertaensis) (Larus californicus albertaensis) (1)
- Reported Oct 19, 2026 10:40 by Kilian Hampl
- Arroyo Grande Creek mouth, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6287241&<ll...>,-120.6287241 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S403867821 - Comments: "Distinctive 2CY, likely female. Large CAGU with a large and long bill, long legs, extensive and very finely streaked crown, long wings, and very pale mantle similar in shade to nearby Glaucous-winged Gull obvious even in harsh light, etc. Seen well and at close range but then flew off when I went for photos, will check to see if I got any and update."
Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) (1)
- Reported Oct 19, 2026 09:35 by Kilian Hampl
- Pismo Creek mouth, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6392555&<ll...>,-120.6392555 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S403862487 - Comments: "*Continuing adult roosting in willows just upstream from the wooden bridge here: (35.137034, -120.638793). Overall slim grayish Night Heron with mostly black head, yellow cheek, dirty yellowish crown, deep orange iris, and thick bulbous bill, etc. Photos tba"
Evening Grosbeak (Hesperiphona vespertina) (2)
- Reported Oct 19, 2026 07:47 by Amanda Gaskin
- 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/S403834849 - Comments: "When I arrived around 7:30, I could hear what Merlin identified as Evening Grosbeaks repeatedly calling. While not familiar with their call off-hand, I was able to compare what I was hearing to and what Merlin ID’d as Evening Grosbeak to what All About Birds has as their flight calls. Unfortunately, I did not see them or photograph them. Ordinarily, I would not report a rare bird like this with such little substantiation (no photo, didn’t see it) but I heard their calls for over 30 minutes, not just once or twice and I know they have already been reported here. I am convinced they were there. Unfortunately as I approached where I was hearing them the loudest, the calls ceased. I stayed for several hours, hoping they’d return but no luck. I will go back tomorrow AM and try again for photo. I did record and save their vocalizations and will try to isolate and upload from Merlin."
Cassin's Finch (Haemorhous cassinii) (2) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 19, 2026 07:00 by Kevin Zimmer
- KJZ yard, Garcia Rd, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.7064838&<ll...>,-120.7064838 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S403891799 - Media: 20 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing since 10/17; 2 males, one brighter, more saturated, with crimson crown and auriculars, and the other very pallid pink, with slightly redder crown. Photos to follow."
Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) (10)
- Reported Oct 19, 2026 08:33 by Kelley Boland
- 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/S403833979 - Comments: "Perched at the top of pine across from campsite 18 briefly before flying north. At least 3 red males, 2 yellow females, didn’t get a good look at the others before they flew. Calling. Seen with Amanda (good spot, Amanda!). Photos tba"
Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) (10)
- Reported Oct 19, 2026 07:47 by Amanda Gaskin
- 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/S403834849 - Comments: "Saw clearly (!) a flock with a fellow birder (Kelly) at least 3 red males, 7 mustard-yellow females/immature. Photos to be added that show crossed bill and coloration"
Pine Siskin (green morph) (Spinus pinus (green morph)) (1)
- Reported Oct 19, 2026 13:26 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/S403864961 - Comments: "**Continuing. Overall rather pale Siskin with stronger face pattern, thinner and sparser streaking on paler breast, underparts, and greenish back, yellow undertail coverts, yellow wash on parts of underparts, breast, and head, and obvious extensive neon yellow wingbars and some wing coverts. Photos"
Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 19, 2026 11:10 by Kaaren Perry
- Morro Bay yard, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.844846&<ll...>,-120.844846 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S403881400 - Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Small warbler showing bright olive green upper parts, grayish head, yellow face and throat . Supercillium and eye line clearly seen. Underparts washed with yellow on breast and flanks. Belly and undertail coverts white. Seen moving through the bushes with a small group of songbirds."
Orange-crowned Warbler (sordida) (Leiothlypis celata sordida) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 19, 2026 08:41 by Kilian Hampl
- Mentone Basin Park, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6132531&<ll...>,-120.6132531 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S403837053 - Comments: "*Expected, continuing individual high up in madrone in NE corner. Overall dusky veiled Orange-crowned with large bill, diffusely streaked breast, slightly brighter green and extensively olive-streaked undertail coverts, etc. Silent. Not able to get photos."
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's) (Setophaga coronata coronata x auduboni) (1)
- Reported Oct 19, 2026 08:41 by Kilian Hampl
- Mentone Basin Park, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.6132531&<ll...>,-120.6132531 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S403837053 - Comments: "*Uncommon. One high in madrone in NE corner. Mostly Myrtle YRWA with white supercillium and throat that extended around the auriculars, but with obvious yellow splotch in center of throat. Silent. Unfortunately not able to get photos."
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