Date: 6/17/26 9:17 am From: Chuck & Barbara Vaughn via groups.io <cevaughn...> Subject: [centralvalleybirds] Fort Bragg pelagic June 26
Greetings Central Valley Birders- I am forwarding the message below from
Peter Pyle.
"June has typically been the most difficult month to fill pelagic trips
which means it is also one of the poorest-known months for marine bird
and mammal occurrence off our shores. To wit, our May 30th and June 14th
trips have turned up many surprises, in addition to lots of Murphy's
Petrels, a couple of Hawaiian Petrels, and on last year's June trip,
many Cook's Petrels (which are over Davidson Seamount now).
Nutrient-rich upwelling and cold water continues off our coast
nearshore, while nutrient-poor and warm El Nino water is moving in
offshore, a situation that could well result in tropical species
(boobies, tropicbirds, Wedge-tailed Shearwaters, any of several
storm-petrels), coming into our zone to forage.
A white-bellied Murphy's Petrel was the talk of the trip, but we also
had many Laysan Albatrosses, a Black Storm-Petrel, South Polar Skua,
Tufted Puffin, surprise Ancient Murrelets headed north, and some great
marine mammal sightings and action.
We are now recruiting for our June 26th trip to make it a go. In summer
our captain makes most of his annual salary fishing, and so we have to
make sure we get enough sign-ups to make it worth his while. As of now,
scholarships for students to go for free are now available (contact Tim
Bray, cc'd above) and Mendocino Coast Audubon has reserved a camp site
at MacKerricher State Park for the night before the trip that all are
welcome to use (contact Roger Adamson, above). Please consider coming up
to enjoy the coast and to see what we can see offshore.
Date: 6/7/26 12:57 pm From: Bart Wickel via groups.io <bartwickel...> Subject: Re: [centralvalleybirds] Scarlet Tanager in Yolo-Guinda area
Hi all,
Elliott asked me to provide an update on the Scarlet Tanager that he found
in his yard yesterday.
The bird seems to have taken off and was *not* seen today.
He will not be able to have visitors today, but will keep us posted if it
is refound.
Happy birding,
Bart Wickel
Davis, CA
On Sat, Jun 6, 2026 at 11:43 AM Clifford Hawley via groups.io
<yellowhammerCA...> wrote:
> Hi CV birders,
>
> At about 8:59 am, Elliot Schoenig found a male Scarlet Tanager at his
> house in Guinda. It is visiting fruiting trees around his home. Here is the
> information about visiting.
>
> - This pin is for my driveway, it is semi hidden so slow as you get
> close to guinda. Left turn as you head north on 16 right across from Olica
> olive mill. Once on the driveway PLEASE DRIVE SLOW! We have 2 families and
> 5 young children here. Follow the yellow path past 2 houses and a train car
> and there is a large open area to park in the back. Don’t park at the first
> houses, you’ll see cars but those are ours.
> - 38.8244696, -122.1889674
>
>
>
> -
>
> He said he'll be around today and tomorrow if the bird sticks. He won't be
> available for visitors during the week. Good birding,
>
> Cliff
>
>
> Clifford Hawley
> Sacramento, CA
> "For, what are the voices of birds...
> But words, our words,
> Only so much more sweet?"
> Robert Browning
>
> --
>
> Clifford Hawley
> Sacramento, CA
>
> "For, what are the voices of birds...
> But words, our words,
> Only so much more sweet?"
> Robert Browning
>
>
>
Date: 6/6/26 11:43 am From: Clifford Hawley via groups.io <yellowhammerCA...> Subject: [centralvalleybirds] Scarlet Tanager in Yolo-Guinda area
Hi CV birders,
At about 8:59 am, Elliot Schoenig found a male Scarlet Tanager at his house
in Guinda. It is visiting fruiting trees around his home. Here is the
information about visiting.
- This pin is for my driveway, it is semi hidden so slow as you get
close to guinda. Left turn as you head north on 16 right across from Olica
olive mill. Once on the driveway PLEASE DRIVE SLOW! We have 2 families and
5 young children here. Follow the yellow path past 2 houses and a train car
and there is a large open area to park in the back. Don’t park at the first
houses, you’ll see cars but those are ours.
- 38.8244696, -122.1889674
-
He said he'll be around today and tomorrow if the bird sticks. He won't be
available for visitors during the week. Good birding,
Cliff
Clifford Hawley
Sacramento, CA
"For, what are the voices of birds...
But words, our words,
Only so much more sweet?"
Robert Browning
Date: 6/3/26 7:45 pm From: Chris Conard via groups.io <conardc...> Subject: [centralvalleybirds] California Bird Atlas Big Weekend Kicks Off TOMORROW
Plenty to inspire you if you’re still waiting to join the atlas.
Chris Conard
Sacramento, California
--please excuse this brief message sent with my phone
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From: Van Pierszalowski <van...>
Date: Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 3:09 PM
Subject: California Bird Atlas Big Weekend Kicks Off TOMORROW
To: <conardc...>
Red-breasted Sapsucker. Photo: Forest English/Macaulay Library
California Bird Atlas Big Weekend Kicks Off TOMORROW
From June 4–7, birders across the state will take part in the
inaugural *California
Bird Atlas Big Weekend* — a statewide effort to document California’s birds
and the breeding behaviors that help us better understand and protect them.
*Atlas anywhere in California.*
You don’t need to attend an event to participate. Document breeding birds
wherever you are — from remote habitats to backyards, balconies,
neighborhood parks, farms, wetlands, beaches, forests, and city streets.
Curious where your atlasing will provide the most value? CBA is excited to
introduce a new tool for exploring blocks. *Blockboard*
<https://lq9tp.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/6rqJfgq8dIXkclTUEbS4wtFi2jJ/Mr5m9Oe5ItvT> is a one-stop dashboard for tracking progress in any block, including
overall survey effort and which species still lack breeding evidence.
The dashboard will update daily as new Atlas data comes in, making it
easier to see where progress is happening and where more coverage is needed.
