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Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) (3)
- Reported Oct 20, 2026 11:10 by Tom Ellis
- 93449, Pismo Beach US-CA 35.13195, -120.63792, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.637923&<ll...>,-120.637923 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S404062896 - Comments: "Feeding on gull carcasses, wing beats were 3-4 then gliding, all black under wings except for light primaries, larger than red tailed hawk but smaller than Turkey Vultures which were feeding in the same area."
Cassin's Finch (Haemorhous cassinii) (2) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 20, 2026 08:06 by Kevin Zimmer
- KJZ Backyard, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.706566&<ll...>,-120.706566 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S404635419 - Media: 7 Photos
- Comments: "Both males. Longer and straighter pointed bill than Purple Finch, a bright red crown, bold facial pattern, streaked gray-brown back, pinkish wash on breast, and pale belly."
Cassin's Finch (Haemorhous cassinii) (2)
- Reported Oct 20, 2026 10:30 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/S404635923 - Comments: "Continuing 2 males; seen and photographed by KJZ & Ann Stockert earlier in the morning (different eBird checklist), and seen and photographed again in the afternoon by KJZ. Photos to be added."
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 22, 2026 10:13 by Ann Stockert
- Morro Bay SP--Marina/Boardwalk Trail, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8418006&<ll...>,-120.8418006 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S404563714 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Observed near the western end of the boardwalk before you get to the bench. Immature male. Gray head and olive back with a yellowish wingbar, pale underside. Did have some yellow/orange in the shoulder, and yellow in the tail when fanned out. Photos"
Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum) (2) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 22, 2026 12:09 by Sue Palmer
- Morro Bay SP--Marina/Boardwalk Trail, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8418006&<ll...>,-120.8418006 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S404596144 - Media: 4 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing birds. One has a darker cap and more pronounce front streaking with a darker streak through the eye with a bright yellow rump. The other is overall more pale. Both actively feeding on flies with tail pumping."
Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum) (2) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 22, 2026 10:13 by Ann Stockert
- Morro Bay SP--Marina/Boardwalk Trail, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8418006&<ll...>,-120.8418006 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S404563714 - Media: 9 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing along eastern corner of the boardwalk. Observed both birds together. Pale eyebrow with a dark line through the eye, drab streaky plumage, and bright yellow undertail coverts along with white corners to the tail. Was also observed constantly pumping its tail up and down. Photos"
Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 22, 2026 08:26 by Melanie Barnett
- Morro Bay SP--Marina/Boardwalk Trail, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8418006&<ll...>,-120.8418006 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S404631924 - Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing. First reported by Petra Clayton yesterday, then refound this morning by Michael Moss. Seen with Kyle and friends about 8:30 (thanks for pointing it out!). On my way out, in heavy rain, I saw two together from here, (35.3442459, -120.8387779), foraging in the vegetation between the trail and mudflats. Olive-tan on top, buffy yellow below with brighter yellow undertail coverts, pale supercilium and dark eyeline."
Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum) (2) CONFIRMED
- Reported Oct 22, 2026 07:50 by Michael Moss
- Morro Bay SP--Marina/Boardwalk Trail, San Luis Obispo, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-120.8418006&<ll...>,-120.8418006 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S404519499 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing I only observed two of the three that Petra found from yesterday non-breeding plumage overall duller brown cap and back which is consistent with western, light supercilium with dark eyeline, yellow flanks and rump, bobbing tail feeding in pickleweed along boardwalk here 35°20'38.74"N 120°50'20.10"W pictures to be attached"
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