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Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) (1)
- Reported Nov 07, 2026 15:04 by Tracey Krill
- Isla Vista Beach (between Devereux Beach and Goleta Point), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.8624379&<ll...>,-119.8624379 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S408819426 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing. Seen with flock of 3 MAGO. Initially at steps at Camino Del Sur. Flew down to Depressions Beach area. Major College event packed streets and beach. Fortunately got some good looks."
Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) (1)
- Reported Nov 07, 2026 15:04 by Jim Krill
- Isla Vista Beach (between Devereux Beach and Goleta Point), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.8624379&<ll...>,-119.8624379 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S408798957 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing. Seen with flock of 3 MAGO. Initially at steps at Camino Del Sur. Flew down to Depressions Beach area. Major College event packed streets and beach. Fortunately got some good looks."
Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 07, 2026 11:05 by Addison L
- Isla Vista Beach (between Devereux Beach and Goleta Point), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.8624379&<ll...>,-119.8624379 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S408731920 - Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Slightly smaller godwit lacking the buffy tones of surrounding MAGO’s. Foraging with them on sliver of high tide beach around (34.4089381, -119.8567042). Bad pic that makes the bird appear buffy (was not in field), but still shows shorter legs, white rump, strong facial patterning, colder toned plumage overall and sloped forehead. Strong patterning on back suggests juvenile(?)"
Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) (10) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 07, 2026 09:03 by Madison Moore
- UCSB North Campus Open Space (formerly Ocean Meadows Golf Course), Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.8792197&<ll...>,-119.8792197 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S408732082 - Media: 2 Photos, 1 Audio
- Comments: "Unmistakable crossed bill. Heard first while walking through the eucalyptus trees before spotting them feeding in the pine trees up against the houses on Pacific Coast Dr."
Chestnut-collared Longspur (Calcarius ornatus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 07, 2026 08:50 by Rachel Street
- Elings Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.7349691&<ll...>,-119.7349691 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S408728739 - Media: 6 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing rarity at 34.40958, -119.73358 on one of the BMX jumps. Slightly larger than a sparrow-like bird with chestnut collar and streak behind the eye. Strongly patterned light and dark brown back with fine streaking on the breast."
Chestnut-collared Longspur (Calcarius ornatus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 07, 2026 08:50 by Tim Lister
- Elings Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.7349691&<ll...>,-119.7349691 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S408728738 - Media: 6 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing rarity at 34.40958, -119.73358 on one of the BMX jumps. Slightly larger than a sparrow-like bird with chestnut collar and streak behind the eye. Strongly patterned light and dark brown back with fine streaking on the breast."
Chestnut-collared Longspur (Calcarius ornatus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 04, 2026 12:36 by Libby Patten
- Elings Park, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.7349691&<ll...>,-119.7349691 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S408735437 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Found earlier today by Zach Nett. Seen just below the bike jump foraging in dirt and in short grass next to path. Also fly-catching while still on the ground or just with a tiny hop off the ground. Pale throat, pale eye-ring, streaky brown upperparts, Black specks on breast and belly."
edit: bird has been refound. now fairly certain I saw that bird, even without photos."
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) (1)
- Reported Nov 08, 2026 09:04 by Tim Lister
- Carpinteria Police Station tams, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.5055068&<ll...>,-119.5055068 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S409083537 - Comments: "Very similar to the also present Townsend's Warbler but more muted gray face than black of ToWa. Black throat and less yellow breast than ToWa. Small hint of yellow vent. In the tamarisks closest to the gas facility gate."
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) (1)
- Reported Nov 08, 2026 09:04 by Rachel Street
- Carpinteria Police Station tams, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.5055068&<ll...>,-119.5055068 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S409083539 - Comments: "Very similar to the also present Townsend's Warbler but more muted gray face than black of ToWa. Black throat and less yellow breast than ToWa. Small hint of yellow vent. In the tamarisks closest to the gas facility gate."
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 07, 2026 16:18 by Lori Gaskin
- Carpinteria Police Station tams, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.5055068&<ll...>,-119.5055068 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S408809178 - Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Located immediately upon arriving in tamarisk across from skate park and spent the remainder of the time trying to get a photo with my funky point and shoot. It spent considerable time in the tallest tamarisk opposite the skate park. I was immediately struck by the white breast, black throat, and dominant yellow head (with olive green at top) that I could follow easily as it flitted from one tree to the next. Olive green back. Black line through eye."
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 07, 2026 12:23 by Kyle Kusa
- Carpinteria Police Station tams, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.5055068&<ll...>,-119.5055068 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S408750586 - Comments: "Continuing. Found with David and Linda in the tamarisk, near the gas facility fence. Great looks at the green back as it gleaned the inverts. Mixed in with a group of 2-3 Townsend’s."
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 07, 2026 11:34 by Laurel S Luby
- Carpinteria Police Station tams, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.5055068&<ll...>,-119.5055068 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S408764193 - Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing. A warbler with olive-green uppers, yellow face with line through eye and olive green check patch black throat and white underparts. Photos"
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 07, 2026 11:34 by Tom Beland
- Carpinteria Police Station tams, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.5055068&<ll...>,-119.5055068 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S408766475 - Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing. A warbler with olive-green uppers, yellow face with line through eye and olive green check patch black throat and white underparts. Photo"
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 07, 2026 10:51 by Noah Gaines
- Carpinteria Police Station tams, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.5055068&<ll...>,-119.5055068 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S408727524 - Comments: "In a small desert Willow near the parking lot of the skate park closer to the City Hall with the Townson’s for comparison. similar to Townsend‘s, but with a large, dark back bib and throat and chin transitioning into thick flank streaks. Distal to the black bib. The belly and breast were all white. the head pattern is similar to a Townshend’s, but is a light limy green and yellow instead of contrasty black and yellow. Seen at Short range able to see without binoculars. Photos with iPhone."
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 07, 2026 10:51 by Paul Hughes
- Carpinteria Police Station tams, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.5055068&<ll...>,-119.5055068 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S408729847 - Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Remarkable cooperative bird refound by Jim Hodgson in small trees next to carp avenue to the west of skate park. Observed with a large group of birders. Eventually moved back to Tams."
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 07, 2026 09:53 by Bernadette and Amante Mangaser
- Carpinteria Police Station tams, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.5055068&<ll...>,-119.5055068 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S408719001 - Media: 5 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing near the Carpinteria Skate Park - seen with other birders. Yellow face, black throat, greenish crown and bright white wing bars."
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 07, 2026 09:04 by Alistair Skinner
- Carpinteria Police Station tams, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.5055068&<ll...>,-119.5055068 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S408819619 - Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing found a couple of days ago by Peter. Yellow face with olive face marking, cap, and back. Black throat, white below with black steaks on white flanks. Foraging in the tams near skate park entrance.
34.390001,-119.505499"
Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Nov 07, 2026 13:00 by Michael Weed
- Ignacio Creekside, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.7941089&<ll...>,-119.7941089 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S408831675 - Media: 1 Video, 2 Photos
- Comments: "Observed at creekside feeder with the usual customers. Feeding on sunflower seeds. The gorgeous bird returned periodically over about 2 hours in the late afternoon."
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