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10/9/26 11:40 am Ezra Garfield <ezgarfieldphoto...> [MBBIRDS] White winged dove swanton pond
10/9/26 4:15 am Mary Crouser <mcrouser64...> [MBBIRDS] Todd Newberry Estate Sale
10/8/26 11:52 am Paul Miller <paulbug.2876...> [MBBIRDS] Clark's Nutcrackers etc
10/8/26 11:38 am 'Stephanie' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> [MBBIRDS] FOS Fox Sparrow
10/8/26 10:50 am Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...> [MBBIRDS] Re: West Cliff?
10/7/26 1:11 pm Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...> [MBBIRDS] West Cliff?
10/6/26 9:09 pm Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...> Re: [MBBIRDS] Leucistic Black-vented Shearwater?
10/6/26 8:51 pm Abram Fleishman <abfleishman...> Re: [MBBIRDS] Leucistic Black-vented Shearwater?
10/6/26 8:50 pm <chucao...> RE: [MBBIRDS] Leucistic Black-vented Shearwater?
10/6/26 7:51 pm Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...> Re: [MBBIRDS] Leucistic Black-vented Shearwater?
10/6/26 7:46 pm 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> [MBBIRDS] Leucistic Black-vented Shearwater?
10/6/26 4:57 pm Abram Fleishman <abfleishman...> [MBBIRDS] Northern Parula
10/6/26 4:27 pm 'James Maughn' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> Re: [MBBIRDS] Massive feeding Frenzy!!
10/6/26 4:12 pm 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> Re: [MBBIRDS] Massive feeding Frenzy!! It's Beach
10/6/26 2:53 pm Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...> [MBBIRDS] Short-eared Owl Terrace Pt
10/6/26 1:48 pm Gary Martindale <garymartindale6621...> [MBBIRDS] Shearwaters galore
10/6/26 1:10 pm 'Yahoo' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> [MBBIRDS] Hundreds of Cranes
10/6/26 12:38 pm Abram Fleishman <abfleishman...> [MBBIRDS] Seabird foraging frenzy
10/6/26 8:57 am Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...> [MBBIRDS] Massive feeding Frenzy!! It's Beach
10/4/26 9:14 am Kent Johnson <kentjohnson...> [MBBIRDS] Shearwaters
10/3/26 10:59 am Nelson Samuels <samnelo...> [MBBIRDS] Matt McFaul posted pictures from Moss Landing of this Yellow-crowned Night Heron on the Nextdoor app this morning.
10/2/26 8:29 am Michael Long <mghl2508...> [MBBIRDS] painted bunting davenport
10/1/26 4:54 pm silverbirder via mbbirds <mbbirds...> [MBBIRDS] FOS
10/1/26 8:19 am Mary Anne Goldberg <mapmg2011...> [MBBIRDS] Hermit thrush
9/28/26 5:13 pm Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...> [MBBIRDS] SC Wharf BV Shearwaters and Jaegers
9/28/26 3:10 pm Lise Peterson <lise.g.peterson...> [MBBIRDS] Rose-breasted grosbeak
9/28/26 11:17 am Matthew Coale <matthewcoale02...> [MBBIRDS] Spotted Sandpiper
9/26/26 10:11 am Elias McKown <elias.mckown...> [MBBIRDS] Evening Grosbeaks
9/24/26 5:31 pm 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> [MBBIRDS] Fox Sparrows at Loma Prieta
9/24/26 3:46 pm Tino Castillo <tinocastillo4254...> [MBBIRDS] Magnolia Warbler at Meder Canyon
9/23/26 6:15 pm john tsortos <jtsortos99...> [MBBIRDS] Recent Pelagic Sightings
9/23/26 12:08 pm Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...> [MBBIRDS] Broad-winged Hawk Alert
9/22/26 10:54 am <levysa......> <levysantacruz...> [MBBIRDS] Re: As the world terns...
9/21/26 7:30 pm 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> [MBBIRDS] As the world terns...
9/20/26 5:48 pm DEBRA SHEARWATER <debiluv...> [MBBIRDS] CLARK'S NUTCRACKER AT FREMONT PEAK TODAY
9/20/26 4:23 pm Lisa Larson <lisafaylarson...> [MBBIRDS] Not a Tropical Kingbird
9/20/26 11:13 am Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...> [MBBIRDS] Clark's Nutcrackers Loma Prieta SCL Side
9/19/26 10:30 am liammsf <liammsf...> Re: [MBBIRDS] Be on the lookout
9/19/26 10:21 am Kent Johnson <kentjohnson...> [MBBIRDS] Be on the lookout
9/19/26 9:29 am Suzanne Kent <surreykent...> [MBBIRDS] Westside SCruz Tanager update
9/17/26 4:53 pm 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> [MBBIRDS] FOS and SC Migrants
9/17/26 2:23 pm larry corridon <larry961357...> Re: [MBBIRDS] Possible Pectoral Sandpiper Pajaro Dunes Shore Bird Pond
9/17/26 2:08 pm Suzanne Kent <surreykent...> [MBBIRDS] Possible male Hepatic Tanager in Westside Santa Cruz
9/17/26 11:25 am Deborah Diersch <debbiediersch...> Re: [MBBIRDS] Possible Pectoral Sandpiper Pajaro Dunes Shore Bird Pond
9/16/26 5:47 pm Shantanu Phukan <phukan...> Re: [MBBIRDS] Possible Pectoral Sandpiper Pajaro Dunes Shore Bird Pond
9/16/26 5:37 pm 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> Re: [MBBIRDS] Possible Pectoral Sandpiper Pajaro Dunes Shore Bird Pond
9/16/26 12:11 pm 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> [MBBIRDS] Possible Pectoral Sandpiper Pajaro Dunes Shore Bird Pond
9/16/26 11:25 am Steven Pousty <steve.pousty...> Re: [MBBIRDS] FOS
9/15/26 9:05 am Mary Anne Goldberg <mapmg2011...> Re: [MBBIRDS] FOS
9/14/26 6:41 pm silverbirder via mbbirds <mbbirds...> [MBBIRDS] FOS
9/14/26 11:23 am Kent Johnson <kentjohnson...> [MBBIRDS] Possible Blackpoll Warbler Schwan Lake
9/11/26 3:02 pm 'Lisa Sheridan' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> [MBBIRDS] Chat in Soquel
 
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Date: 10/9/26 11:40 am
From: Ezra Garfield <ezgarfieldphoto...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] White winged dove swanton pond
White winged dove perched on a utility pole above Swanton pond 11:30am

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Date: 10/9/26 4:15 am
From: Mary Crouser <mcrouser64...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Todd Newberry Estate Sale
Not bird related, but birder related. Just in case anyone would like a
memento from Todd and to help the family clear out the house.

This weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Find times and photos either on
Craigslist Garage Sales or estatesales.org.

719 High Street Santa Cruz.

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Date: 10/8/26 11:52 am
From: Paul Miller <paulbug.2876...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Clark's Nutcrackers etc
A few birders and I saw a couple CLARK'S NUTCRACKERS today up at Loma
Prieta.
Sorry, don't know all the last names...
Ann, Tasha, and I went before sunrise, but ended up seeing them later at
around 1015.
They flew overhead, silent, around here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pQnhtF3u9fnY2ATn8?g_st=ac
We also saw Dave L. and Alex later in the morning, and they saw the same
birds overhead just a moment later, since they were further down the road.
We saw 2; they saw 3 apparently.
We also had 2 likely CASSIN'S FINCHES, heard only, near the coffee berry
location, further east. Possible flyovers, or maybe just skulky. Not seen.
A Merlin was doing the rounds overhead near the first Mayman's flat road,
and a Peregrine was cruising overhead just a bit further west, later in the
morning.
Lots of good looks at Sooty Fox Sparrow.
Paul Miller
Mount Hermon

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Date: 10/8/26 11:38 am
From: 'Stephanie' via mbbirds <mbbirds...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] FOS Fox Sparrow
FOS Fox Sparrow seen this am on westside of SC.

~Stephanie & Steve

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Date: 10/8/26 10:50 am
From: Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Re: West Cliff?
Since everyone is asking, the West Cliff frenzy ended yesterday morning and
now has moved over to Sunny Cove and 20th Ave area yesterday.

Yesterday off the wharf I had multiple jaegers, one right over the end of
the wharf and of course the Black-vented Shearwater shoe and many very
close to the wharf. Also had a Pacific and Common Loon. And the number of
Common Murres was impressive.

Thanks to everyone that responded yesterday.
Ryan

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On Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 1:11 PM Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...> wrote:

> Is the feeding frenzy still present on West Cliff in Santa Cruz?
> Any info would be appreciated. You can email/message me back privately not
> to plug this list serve up.
> Thanks,
> Ryan
>
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>
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>
>
>
> Phone ǀ (831) 234-7324
>
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Date: 10/7/26 1:11 pm
From: Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] West Cliff?
Is the feeding frenzy still present on West Cliff in Santa Cruz?
Any info would be appreciated. You can email/message me back privately not
to plug this list serve up.
Thanks,
Ryan

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Date: 10/6/26 9:09 pm
From: Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...>
Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Leucistic Black-vented Shearwater?
Here is a BOC (sorry don't have time to process tonight) from today of one
of them 30 feet from IT's. Beach. The other had a "pied" wing but body was
pretty normal.




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On Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 8:50 PM Abram Fleishman <abfleishman...> wrote:

> Alex spotted one from the water the other day. Here is my pic.
>
>
> -Abram
>
> Sent from my phone
>
> On Tue, Oct 6, 2026 at 19:51 Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...>
> wrote:
>
>> Yes, there were two of them.in the chaos.
>>
>> *Ryan Phillips* ǀ Owner and Guide
>>
>> Personal and Group Birding Excursions in Northern California and Beyond
>>
>>
>>
>> Phone ǀ (831) 234-7324
>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
>> "Everyone likes birds. What wild creature is more accessible to our eyes
>> and ears, as close to us and everyone in the world, as universal as a bird?"
>>
>> - Sir David Attenborough
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 7:46 PM 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <
>> <mbbirds...> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi birders,
>>>
>>> Reviewing my bird images from the SC lighthouse today, I came across a
>>> photo with what looks like a LEUCISTIC BLACK-VENTED SHEARWATER. Can't
>>> say I've seen one of these before. Here is a crop of the frame in
>>> question, with a red arrow pointing to the interesting bird, flying
>>> below and to the left of the elegant tern:
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/documentary/shearwater_black_vented_leucistic_261006a.jpg
>>>
>>> If somebody has a different opinion as to what this bird might be, or
>>> can confirm my ID suspicion, it would be great to read.
>>>
>>> Interesting birds out there...
>>>
>>> Pete Solé
>>>
>>>
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Date: 10/6/26 8:51 pm
From: Abram Fleishman <abfleishman...>
Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Leucistic Black-vented Shearwater?
Alex spotted one from the water the other day. Here is my pic.


-Abram

Sent from my phone

On Tue, Oct 6, 2026 at 19:51 Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...> wrote:

> Yes, there were two of them.in the chaos.
>
> *Ryan Phillips* ǀ Owner and Guide
>
> Personal and Group Birding Excursions in Northern California and Beyond
>
>
>
> Phone ǀ (831) 234-7324
>
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>
> Website ǀ *www.norcalbirding.com <http://www.norcalbirding.com/>*
>
> Facebook ǀ www.facebook.com/norcalbirding
>
> "Everyone likes birds. What wild creature is more accessible to our eyes
> and ears, as close to us and everyone in the world, as universal as a bird?"
>
> - Sir David Attenborough
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 7:46 PM 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <
> <mbbirds...> wrote:
>
>> Hi birders,
>>
>> Reviewing my bird images from the SC lighthouse today, I came across a
>> photo with what looks like a LEUCISTIC BLACK-VENTED SHEARWATER. Can't
>> say I've seen one of these before. Here is a crop of the frame in
>> question, with a red arrow pointing to the interesting bird, flying
>> below and to the left of the elegant tern:
>>
>>
>> https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/documentary/shearwater_black_vented_leucistic_261006a.jpg
>>
>> If somebody has a different opinion as to what this bird might be, or
>> can confirm my ID suspicion, it would be great to read.
>>
>> Interesting birds out there...
>>
>> Pete Solé
>>
>>
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Date: 10/6/26 8:50 pm
From: <chucao...>
Subject: RE: [MBBIRDS] Leucistic Black-vented Shearwater?
All,



For some reason amelanic, leucistic, piebald…. Whatever you want to call them, Black-vented Shearwaters are frequent. Any time you have a good number to look through, you will find one or more. In my experience it is the species that I have seen which has seemingly the highest proportion of birds with white feathers. The caveat is that some birds you never get to see in numbers, so you really do not know, but of those you do get to see in numbers, this one wins out. The question is why?

Note that while you see this type of thing in Sooty Shearwaters once in a while, the proportion is way, way less.



Good birding

Alvaro



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Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 10:52 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Leucistic Black-vented Shearwater?



Yes, there were two of them.in <http://them.in> the chaos.



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On Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 7:46 PM 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> <mailto:<mbbirds...> > wrote:

Hi birders,

Reviewing my bird images from the SC lighthouse today, I came across a
photo with what looks like a LEUCISTIC BLACK-VENTED SHEARWATER. Can't
say I've seen one of these before. Here is a crop of the frame in
question, with a red arrow pointing to the interesting bird, flying
below and to the left of the elegant tern:

https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/documentary/shearwater_black_vented_leucistic_261006a.jpg

If somebody has a different opinion as to what this bird might be, or
can confirm my ID suspicion, it would be great to read.

Interesting birds out there...

Pete Solé


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Date: 10/6/26 7:51 pm
From: Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...>
Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Leucistic Black-vented Shearwater?
Yes, there were two of them.in the chaos.

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On Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 7:46 PM 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <
<mbbirds...> wrote:

> Hi birders,
>
> Reviewing my bird images from the SC lighthouse today, I came across a
> photo with what looks like a LEUCISTIC BLACK-VENTED SHEARWATER. Can't
> say I've seen one of these before. Here is a crop of the frame in
> question, with a red arrow pointing to the interesting bird, flying
> below and to the left of the elegant tern:
>
>
> https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/documentary/shearwater_black_vented_leucistic_261006a.jpg
>
> If somebody has a different opinion as to what this bird might be, or
> can confirm my ID suspicion, it would be great to read.
>
> Interesting birds out there...
>
> Pete Solé
>
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Date: 10/6/26 7:46 pm
From: 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Leucistic Black-vented Shearwater?
Hi birders,

Reviewing my bird images from the SC lighthouse today, I came across a
photo with what looks like a LEUCISTIC BLACK-VENTED SHEARWATER. Can't
say I've seen one of these before. Here is a crop of the frame in
question, with a red arrow pointing to the interesting bird, flying
below and to the left of the elegant tern:

https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/documentary/shearwater_black_vented_leucistic_261006a.jpg

If somebody has a different opinion as to what this bird might be, or
can confirm my ID suspicion, it would be great to read.

Interesting birds out there...

Pete Solé


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Date: 10/6/26 4:57 pm
From: Abram Fleishman <abfleishman...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Northern Parula
Abe B. Just found a northern Parula at Alta and Bethany Curve

-Abram

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Date: 10/6/26 4:27 pm
From: 'James Maughn' via mbbirds <mbbirds...>
Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Massive feeding Frenzy!!
I am seeing much the same thing being reported here at New Brighton SB.
Sooties, Black-vented, jaegers, gulls, pelicans, cormorants, etc. There are
also six humpback whales, a pod of bottlenose dolphins, two white sharks,
and multiple leopard sharks thrown in the mix. There is a lot happening
nearshore in the bay right now. The hardest part is to figure out where to
look.

Jim

On Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 4:12 PM 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <
<mbbirds...> wrote:

> Hi birders,
>
> First, big thanks to Ryan, and all of the other birders that have been
> reporting on this amazing event, today (Tuesday Oct. 6, 2026).
>
> Around 11am I went over to the SC Lighthouse to catch some of it. Here is
> a large image that gives a very rough sense of what it looked like, when
> looking south from the lighthouse:
>
>
> https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/documentary/shearwaters_black_vented_and_more_261006b.jpg
>
> Just an astonishing number of birds! The majority were Black-vented
> Shearwaters, Brand's Cormorants, Western and Heerman's Gulls, and Brown
> Pelicans. For more detail and photos see the ebird report at:
>
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S399827733
>
> My understanding from another birder, was that the anchovies were washing
> up on the western edge of Its Beach. Unfortunately, I ran out of time
> before I could get to the actual beach to take more photos.
>
> Pete Solé
>
> visiting from Soquel CA
>
>
>
> On 10/6/26 8:57 AM, Ryan Phillips wrote:
>
> Insane feeding Frenzy off Its Beach!!! Black-vented Shearwaters only 100
> feet out!
>
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Date: 10/6/26 4:12 pm
From: 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...>
Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Massive feeding Frenzy!! It's Beach
Hi birders,

First, big thanks to Ryan, and all of the other birders that have been
reporting on this amazing event, today (Tuesday Oct. 6, 2026).

Around 11am I went over to the SC Lighthouse to catch some of it. Here
is a large image that gives a very rough sense of what it looked like,
when looking south from the lighthouse:

https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/documentary/shearwaters_black_vented_and_more_261006b.jpg

Just an astonishing number of birds! The majority were Black-vented
Shearwaters, Brand's Cormorants, Western and Heerman's Gulls, and Brown
Pelicans. For more detail and photos see the ebird report at:

https://ebird.org/checklist/S399827733

My understanding from another birder, was that the anchovies were
washing up on the western edge of Its Beach. Unfortunately, I ran out of
time before I could get to the actual beach to take more photos.

Pete Solé

visiting from Soquel CA



On 10/6/26 8:57 AM, Ryan Phillips wrote:
> Insane feeding Frenzy off Its Beach!!! Black-vented Shearwaters only
> 100 feet out!
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Date: 10/6/26 2:53 pm
From: Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Short-eared Owl Terrace Pt
A SHORT-ERAED OWL just mobbed at Terrace Pt field and moving south. Keep an
eye on West Cliff.

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Date: 10/6/26 1:48 pm
From: Gary Martindale <garymartindale6621...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Shearwaters galore
Tens of thousand of black-vented shearwaters close to shore at West Cliff now.

Gary Martindale

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Date: 10/6/26 1:10 pm
From: 'Yahoo' via mbbirds <mbbirds...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Hundreds of Cranes
I m just back to Santa Cruz having driven Saturday afternoon and this morning on Sandy Mush Road. Today about 0930 hundreds (I lost count at 250) of Sandhill Cranes in dairy field east of wildlife entrance adjacent to Sandy Mush Road. Flying in as I sat in car. Mid afternoon on Saturday a thousand ibis fed in a field just N of Merced Wildlife entrance. Today at 0900, 200 ibis east of rt 59 along Sandy Mush Road east of the big dairy.

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Date: 10/6/26 12:38 pm
From: Abram Fleishman <abfleishman...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Seabird foraging frenzy
There’s a pretty impressive sea virgin frenzy at lighthouse point on west
cliff Santa Cruz right now

Worth a stop! There was a Manx Shearwater in a similar group on Sunday.

-Abram

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Date: 10/6/26 8:57 am
From: Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Massive feeding Frenzy!! It's Beach
Insane feeding Frenzy off Its Beach!!! Black-vented Shearwaters only 100
feet out!

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Date: 10/4/26 9:14 am
From: Kent Johnson <kentjohnson...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Shearwaters
Modest numbers of shearwaters passing Natural Bridges Overlook include both Sooty and Black-vented.

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Date: 10/3/26 10:59 am
From: Nelson Samuels <samnelo...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Matt McFaul posted pictures from Moss Landing of this Yellow-crowned Night Heron on the Nextdoor app this morning.
[image: IMG_1996.png][image: IMG_1994.jpeg]

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Date: 10/2/26 8:29 am
From: Michael Long <mghl2508...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] painted bunting davenport
Hi all,

Tino Castillo and I just had a greenie Painted Bunting on San Vicente Rd in
Davenport, with a flock of WCSP here (37.0135831, -122.1906103).

Happy fall,
Michael Long
UCSC

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Date: 10/1/26 4:54 pm
From: silverbirder via mbbirds <mbbirds...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] FOS
Sept 30 Hermit Thrush and Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Oct 1 Fox Sparrow and a Hermit Warbler that  we got great looks at our bird bathWe have had several Golden-crowned sparrows for about a weekDown here on The Land in Royal Oaks, CAHappy Birding, Laura and Betty 

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Date: 10/1/26 8:19 am
From: Mary Anne Goldberg <mapmg2011...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Hermit thrush
We're been away for a week so don't know when it arrived, but this morning
a lovely hermit thrush came to the fountain.
Mary Anne Goldberg
Royal Oaks

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Date: 9/28/26 5:13 pm
From: Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] SC Wharf BV Shearwaters and Jaegers
Lots of action off the end of the Santa Cruz Wharf. Scope needed. Multiple
jaegers (for sure one is Parasitic) chasing Elegant Terns and Black-vented
Shearwaters (at least 300, likely many more) in binocular range but a scope
helps.


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Date: 9/28/26 3:10 pm
From: Lise Peterson <lise.g.peterson...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Rose-breasted grosbeak
A juvenile male rose-breasted grosbeak visited our yard last week, picking
up seed off the ground and sampling the suet. This is a new yard bird for
us.

Lise
Aptos Hills near Nicene Marks

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Date: 9/28/26 11:17 am
From: Matthew Coale <matthewcoale02...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Spotted Sandpiper
Hi MBBers
I saw what looks like a SPOTTED SANDPIPER at the harbor this morning at 11:00am. It was in fresh water from an inlet at the west side of the harbor near the railroad bridge. Best viewed from the railroad bridge looking west
Matthew Coale
Santa Cruz

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Date: 9/26/26 10:11 am
From: Elias McKown <elias.mckown...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Evening Grosbeaks
There is a small flock at natural bridges by the visitors center. Amazing
views and calling constantly.

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Date: 9/24/26 5:31 pm
From: 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Fox Sparrows at Loma Prieta
Hi birders,

Been meaning to write about the FOX SPARROWS at Loma Prieta for a couple
of days. I went to Loma Prieta on Tuesday Sept. 22nd and, as other
birders noted as well, there were many FOX SPARROWS. I conservatively
reported 7 individuals on my ebird checklist
<https://ebird.org/checklist/S395321875> for the morning, but there were
probably more.

Interestingly, a number of them were of the SLATE-COLORED subspecies,
including an individual that I was able to photograph. (Sadly the photos
are ahem, poor.)

Regardless, SLATE-COLORED FOX SPARROWS may be, a different species from
the SOOTY FOX SPARROW subspecies we more commonly see closer to the
coast. According to Cornell's Birds of the World reference site,
"analyses of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) detected significant amounts of
genetic structure, identifying 4 groups of Fox Sparrows corresponding to
those defined by plumage and morphology..". Cornell's site, lists 19
subspecies of Fox Sparrows, grouped into the 4 major groups; SOOTY,
THICK-BILLED, SLATE-COLORED, and RED. ( Source:
https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/foxspa/cur/systematics )

What does this mean in plain English?

What our common reference books and apps mention as four subspecies of
Fox Sparrow, are actually groups of subspecies that may each be, a
separate species; SOOTY, THICK-BILLED, SLATE-COLORED, and RED.

Given the various contact points between the purported subspecies and
hybridization, ornithologists are still debating and collecting data.
Currently, some professional references already treat the four groups as
separate species. For example, the official International Ornithological
Committee (IOC), the predecessor to the International Ornithologists'
Union (IOU), lists the four Fox Sparrow groups as separate species. (To
see the IOC list, see this link:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTmLDAgrFrQXmUSd7-KbWHN6XzJLklmm6HP28wFxbhSzVKPE4yHq-GmroLuqaCWiA/pubhtml?gid=546146977&single=true


This is a large searchable spreadsheet that may take time to load, even
on a fast internet connection.)

In any case, imho, it is worth it to try to list and document, the
separate Fox Sparrow subspecies that we can ID in the field. Who knows,
some day your report and photos may count as another species.

Fun birding,

Pete Solé

nerding out on bird speciation and migration in Soquel CA

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Date: 9/24/26 3:46 pm
From: Tino Castillo <tinocastillo4254...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Magnolia Warbler at Meder Canyon
(36.96591° N, 122.05396° W) fairly shy, working willows. Photos will be up
on eBird checklist soon

Tino Castillo
Santa Cruz CA

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Date: 9/23/26 6:15 pm
From: john tsortos <jtsortos99...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Recent Pelagic Sightings
Hi everyone,

Last weekend I was on the water guiding two full days of pelagic birding on
Monterey Bay. I am including highlights and links to the trip reports below.

Alvaro's Adventures Trip Report 9/19/26:
<https://ebird.org/tripreport/574413> We faced tough conditions, but made
it out to the canyon systems off Davenport and Año Nuevo. Highlights
included a pair of Craveri's Murrelets, an offshore Red-breasted Nuthatch,
several Parasitic and Pomarine Jaegers, a dozen Red Phalaropes, close looks
at an Arcitc Tern and Sabine's Gull, several Black-vented Shearwaters, and
an incredibly cooperative Guadalupe Fur Seal!

Monterey Seabirds Trip Report 9/20/26:
<https://ebird.org/tripreport/574677> Conditions
were a bit better than the previous day. We made it to similar waters, and
then followed the shelf edge all the way to Moss Landing. Highlights
included two Flesh-footed Shearwaters, a leucistic Sooty Shearwater, brief
looks at a couple of Short-tailed Shearwaters, incredible looks at a
Buller's Shearwater, South Polar Skua, dozens of Black Storm-petrels,
lunge-feeding Humpbacks, and Orcas (CA51s and CA50B)!

Pelagic season is still on with several more trips on Monterey Bay
with Monterey
Seabirds <https://www.montereyseabirds.com/> and a few more trips further
north out of Half Moon Bay and San Francisco with Alvaro's Adventures
<https://www.alvarosadventures.com/pelagic-dates-2026.html>. With this
year's warm water, who knows what might show up. Hope to see you on a boat
soon!

Good birding,
John

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Date: 9/23/26 12:08 pm
From: Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Broad-winged Hawk Alert
Big push of Broad-winged Hawks today up at Hawk Hill. Scan the skies down
here while you are looking for montane irruption species.
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Date: 9/22/26 10:54 am
From: <levysa......> <levysantacruz...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Re: As the world terns...
Thanks for the funny informative message and wonderful photos (as usual)!

Michael L
On Monday, September 21, 2026 at 7:30:16 PM UTC-7 Pete Sole wrote:

> Hi birders,
>
> Just before lunch, went down to Aptos Creek Mouth for a purportedly
> "short" look at the terns on the beach. The hope was to see a parasitic
> jaeger for the season. Dipped on the jaeger, (probably too late in the
> day), but there were hundreds (700+?) ELEGANT TERNS resting on the
> beach. Among the many ELEGANTS, was also a FORSTER'S TERN and a COMMON
> TERN. Some images:
>
> COMMON TERN:
>
> https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/web_ready/gulls_terns/tern_common_with_elegant_terns_and_heermans_gull_260921a.jpg
>
> Note the dark carpal bar on the wing, and small size compared to the
> elegant terns.
>
> An ahem, ethereal like ELEGANT
> TERN:
> https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/web_ready/gulls_terns/tern_elegant_flying_with_food_260321a.jpg
>
> (Photo should have been taken at a higher shutter speed, but we got what
> we got.)
>
> And one more photo, because I kinda like this
> punk:
> https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/web_ready/gulls_terns/tern_elegant_y_punk_260921a.jpg
>
> For a full list of birds seen and more photos see:
>
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S395032770
>
> Fun birding, tomorrow, early to Loma Prieta... if the warm bed doesn't
> hold me hostage.
>
> Pete Solé
>
> watching the world's terns in Soquel CA
>
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Date: 9/21/26 7:30 pm
From: 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] As the world terns...
Hi birders,

Just before lunch, went down to Aptos Creek Mouth for a purportedly
"short" look at the terns on the beach. The hope was to see a parasitic
jaeger for the season. Dipped on the jaeger, (probably too late in the
day), but there were hundreds (700+?) ELEGANT TERNS  resting on the
beach. Among the many ELEGANTS, was also a FORSTER'S TERN and a COMMON
TERN. Some images:

COMMON TERN:
https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/web_ready/gulls_terns/tern_common_with_elegant_terns_and_heermans_gull_260921a.jpg

Note the dark carpal bar on the wing, and small size compared to the
elegant terns.

An ahem, ethereal like ELEGANT
TERN: https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/web_ready/gulls_terns/tern_elegant_flying_with_food_260321a.jpg

(Photo should have been taken at a higher shutter speed, but we got what
we got.)

And one more photo, because I kinda like this
punk: https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/web_ready/gulls_terns/tern_elegant_y_punk_260921a.jpg

For a full list of birds seen and more photos see:

https://ebird.org/checklist/S395032770

Fun birding, tomorrow, early to Loma Prieta... if the warm bed doesn't
hold me hostage.

Pete Solé

watching the world's terns in Soquel CA

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Date: 9/20/26 5:48 pm
From: DEBRA SHEARWATER <debiluv...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] CLARK'S NUTCRACKER AT FREMONT PEAK TODAY
Hi, Birders,

I spent a few hours up at Fremont Peak this morning and found a CLARK’S NUTCRACKER. It was at the Coulter pine eBird hot spot. This is the first known record of a nutcracker at Fremont Peak.

All other San Benito County records of Clark’s Nutcrackers have been at San Benito Mountain except for one record at Pinnacles NP.

My checklist:

https://ebird.org/atlascalifornia/checklist/S394786358?subID=S394786358
California Bird Atlas Checklist - 20 Sep 2026 - San Juan Canyon Rd.--Coulter pine pullout - 10 species
ebird.org

Lots of Red-breasted Nuthatches at Fremont Peak, too!

Good birding,
Debi

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Date: 9/20/26 4:23 pm
From: Lisa Larson <lisafaylarson...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Not a Tropical Kingbird
Hi Birders,

Upon scrutiny of my crummy distant photos, I conclude that the king ird was
Western, not Tropical. Apparent white outer tail feathers, cream upper
chest with yellow belly, bill not heavy enough for TRKI.

But the Clay-colored Sparrows were sweet and it was great to see the return
of the White-crowned Sparrows. Welcome back, sparrows!

- Lisa

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Date: 9/20/26 11:13 am
From: Ryan Phillips <norcalbirding...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Clark's Nutcrackers Loma Prieta SCL Side
I posted this on South Bay Birds yesterday, but should have cross posted it
to MBB.

I had a flock of about 15 CLARK'S NUTCRACKERS on the Santa Clara side, but
right on the SCZ edge. They were flying north then went down behind ridge
line and lost view. I know folks are up looking today but wanted to give
coords. Really close to where the Lewis's Woodpecker was last year.

37.087952,-121.827024

Be wary and aware about the two gates that are labeled private road no
public access up there. The CLNU were seen well before that gate near
Knibbs Knob Trail.

Quite an irruption event happening! Get to your peaks with views.

Good birding,
Ryan


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Date: 9/19/26 10:30 am
From: liammsf <liammsf...>
Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Be on the lookout
Adding to this, Santa Barbara has seen an irruption of Pinyon Jays as well,
following the nutcrackers. It would be wise to study up on the whole suite
of interior montane species, think Evening Grosbeak and Cassin's Finch as
well. Shaping up to be a very interesting and unique event!

Cheers,
Liam Murphy

On Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 10:21 AM Kent Johnson <kentjohnson...> wrote:

> Most of us who have been out birding recently have probably encountered
> multiple Red-breasted Nuthatches. Those of you who do not follow state-wide
> rare bird alerts may not be aware that there is another species erupting
> across California: Clark's Nutcracker. They have been seen in Santa
> Barbra, San Luis Obispo, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and San
> Mateo Counties, and, this morning, at Loma Prieta on the Santa Clara County
> side. Higher elevations seem to be the best place to look for them, but
> they probably could show up almost anywhere.
>
> Kent Johnson
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Date: 9/19/26 10:21 am
From: Kent Johnson <kentjohnson...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Be on the lookout
Most of us who have been out birding recently have probably encountered multiple Red-breasted Nuthatches. Those of you who do not follow state-wide rare bird alerts may not be aware that there is another species erupting across California: Clark's Nutcracker. They have been seen in Santa Barbra, San Luis Obispo, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties, and, this morning, at Loma Prieta on the Santa Clara County side. Higher elevations seem to be the best place to look for them, but they probably could show up almost anywhere.

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Date: 9/19/26 9:29 am
From: Suzanne Kent <surreykent...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Westside SCruz Tanager update
Male all-red tanager observed again, perched on top of my suet feeder (watchful, not eating) then flew off into neighbor’s trees.

Plumage color is very consistent over entire bird, no evident grey cheek patch. So I identify it as Summer Tanager.

I would very much appreciate comments about color variation in this species, because of the sharp contrast between the duller red of this bird’s plumage compared to the intense tropical red and contrasting light-colored bill I observed in the past - at this same site, in late autumn or winter. I haven’t found description of Summer Tanager male winter plumage change, and this bird has none of the mixed yellow patches an immature male would have.

Very sorry to have no camera to capture an image.

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Date: 9/17/26 4:53 pm
From: 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] FOS and SC Migrants
Hi birders,

Not surprisingly, this last few weeks bird migration has really picked up.

A few highlights from today:

Near the Fern Grotto Beach on the Wilder Old Cove Trail, there was a
WESTERN KINGBIRD on a fence line. Then a WHITE-FACED IBIS flew along the
coast. This afternoon I had my first of season GOLDEN CROWNED SPARROW in
our garden. Meanwhile, I'm hearing almost every day now, a RED-BREASTED
NUTHATCH near our home.

Stepping back a bit, for more trend details see the the latest BirdCast
Migration Dashboard for SC county:

https://dashboard.birdcast.org/region/US-CA-087

Fun birding,

Pete Solé

Soquel, CA



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Date: 9/17/26 2:23 pm
From: larry corridon <larry961357...>
Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Possible Pectoral Sandpiper Pajaro Dunes Shore Bird Pond

I went to Shorebirds Pond about an hour ago and saw the Pectoral Sandpiper, (Thanks for the ID, Pete) and it was with another bird that to my eyes looked identical other than one slightly smaller than the other. I did not see the Solitary Sandpiper. The logistic redneck, fellow rope. (that is leucistic Red-Necked Phalarope, don't you love it when you're dictating?) was also present along with a semi-palmated Plover, 3 Mallards, 3 Snowy Egrets, and a few Greater Yellowlegs.

Larry Corridon
> 25, Deborah Diersch <debbiediersch...> wrote:
>
> Hi Pete,
>
> I saw that bird at Shorebirds yesterday afternoon, but couldn't positively ID it at the time. It was actively feeding with a Solitary Sandpiper. The leucistic Red-necked Phalarope was still there with several others of expected plumage. A surprise Black-necked Stilt flew in and there were many Greater Yellowlegs along with only two Mallards actively foraging in the shallow water and on the mudflats..
>
> Thank you for your reports and photos - it really helps!
> Debbie
>
> On Wed, Sep 16, 2026 at 5:37 PM 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> <mailto:<mbbirds...>> wrote:
>> Hi birders,
>>
>> Well, after reviewing a handful of pictures, I'm sticking with PECTORAL
>> SANDPIPER for the shore bird ID I reported earlier today. A few
>> processed, unfortunately backlit, and ahem, lets be generous and call
>> them documentary photos:
>>
>> https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/documentary/sandpiper_pectoral_260916a.jpg
>>
>> https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/documentary/sandpiper_pectoral_260916c.jpg
>>
>> In other news from Shorebird Ponds, the leuscistic Red-necked Phalarope
>> reported earlier continues, as well as other somewhat expected birds.
>> For more details and additional photos see the ebird report:
>>
>> https://ebird.org/checklist/S393488426
>>
>> Prior to going to Shorebird Ponds, I stopped off at Struve Slough at Lee
>> Road. The bid surprise there was a PACIFIC LOON. I was able to capture
>> some very distant, ahem, documentary images. Very surprised to see a
>> loon there. This was the first Pacific Loon I've ever seen there. For
>> more details and photos from Struve Slough see the ebird report at:
>>
>> https://ebird.org/checklist/S393464851
>>
>> Fun birding,
>>
>> Pete Solé
>> slowly editing bird pictures in Soquel, CA
>>
>>
>> On 9/16/26 12:11 PM, 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds wrote:
>> > Hi birders,
>> >
>> > Pretty sure I saw a possible Pectoral Sandpiper at Pajaro Dunes Shorebird Pond around noon today. I got photos which looked good on the back of the camera but will want to review this afternoon. Last seen flying, flushed by a low flying Turkey Vulture, towards the part of the pond near the entrance road.
>> >
>> > Pete Solé
>> >
>> >
>> > Sent from my iPhone
>> >
>>
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Date: 9/17/26 2:08 pm
From: Suzanne Kent <surreykent...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Possible male Hepatic Tanager in Westside Santa Cruz
First thing: There should NOT be a Hepatic Tanager in Santa Cruz - I know that!

What I observed: At approx. 1:30 PM today I checked out my ever-active suet feeder and observed a large tanager with the exact plumage coloration of a male Hepatic Tanager sitting on top of the feeder, in perfect light, in profile, starting to eat. It’s coloration was very evenly red, but a dull grayish red, with a dull grey-looking beak.

To my great frustration, a Scrub Jay on the nearby platform feeder flew at the tanager in a hostile manner, scaring it off. No chance to carefully look for the grey cheek that is an important ID sign. However, I have observed a male Summer Tanager, with its tropical red plumage and very light-colored bill, coming to the same feeder for four consecutive days one winter a couple of years ago. I also see Scarlet Tanagers each summer back East. Today’s Tanager was very notably more grayish red.

My suet feeder is hung on a pole only a few feet from an overgrown Coffeeberry covered with ripening berries.

Westsiders, please watch your yards and look for this bird.

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Date: 9/17/26 11:25 am
From: Deborah Diersch <debbiediersch...>
Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Possible Pectoral Sandpiper Pajaro Dunes Shore Bird Pond
Hi Pete,

I saw that bird at Shorebirds yesterday afternoon, but couldn't positively
ID it at the time. It was actively feeding with a Solitary Sandpiper. The
leucistic Red-necked Phalarope was still there with several others of
expected plumage. A surprise Black-necked Stilt flew in and there were many
Greater Yellowlegs along with only two Mallards actively foraging in the
shallow water and on the mudflats..

Thank you for your reports and photos - it really helps!
Debbie

On Wed, Sep 16, 2026 at 5:37 PM 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <
<mbbirds...> wrote:

> Hi birders,
>
> Well, after reviewing a handful of pictures, I'm sticking with PECTORAL
> SANDPIPER for the shore bird ID I reported earlier today. A few
> processed, unfortunately backlit, and ahem, lets be generous and call
> them documentary photos:
>
>
> https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/documentary/sandpiper_pectoral_260916a.jpg
>
>
> https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/documentary/sandpiper_pectoral_260916c.jpg
>
> In other news from Shorebird Ponds, the leuscistic Red-necked Phalarope
> reported earlier continues, as well as other somewhat expected birds.
> For more details and additional photos see the ebird report:
>
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S393488426
>
> Prior to going to Shorebird Ponds, I stopped off at Struve Slough at Lee
> Road. The bid surprise there was a PACIFIC LOON. I was able to capture
> some very distant, ahem, documentary images. Very surprised to see a
> loon there. This was the first Pacific Loon I've ever seen there. For
> more details and photos from Struve Slough see the ebird report at:
>
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S393464851
>
> Fun birding,
>
> Pete Solé
> slowly editing bird pictures in Soquel, CA
>
>
> On 9/16/26 12:11 PM, 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds wrote:
> > Hi birders,
> >
> > Pretty sure I saw a possible Pectoral Sandpiper at Pajaro Dunes
> Shorebird Pond around noon today. I got photos which looked good on the
> back of the camera but will want to review this afternoon. Last seen
> flying, flushed by a low flying Turkey Vulture, towards the part of the
> pond near the entrance road.
> >
> > Pete Solé
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
>
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Date: 9/16/26 5:47 pm
From: Shantanu Phukan <phukan...>
Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Possible Pectoral Sandpiper Pajaro Dunes Shore Bird Pond
Pete:
Oh that is undoubtedly a Pectoral Sandpiper. Bravo!
Shantanu
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From: 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...>
Sent: Sep 16, 2026 5:37 PM
To: <mbbirds...>
Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Possible Pectoral Sandpiper Pajaro Dunes Shore Bird Pond


Hi birders,


Well, after reviewing a handful of pictures, I'm sticking with PECTORAL SANDPIPER for the shore bird ID I reported earlier today. A few processed, unfortunately backlit, and ahem, lets be generous and call them documentary photos:


https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/documentary/sandpiper_pectoral_260916a.jpg


https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/documentary/sandpiper_pectoral_260916c.jpg


In other news from Shorebird Ponds, the leuscistic Red-necked Phalarope reported earlier continues, as well as other somewhat expected birds. For more details and additional photos see the ebird report:


https://ebird.org/checklist/S393488426


Prior to going to Shorebird Ponds, I stopped off at Struve Slough at Lee Road. The bid surprise there was a PACIFIC LOON. I was able to capture some very distant, ahem, documentary images. Very surprised to see a loon there. This was the first Pacific Loon I've ever seen there. For more details and photos from Struve Slough see the ebird report at:


https://ebird.org/checklist/S393464851


Fun birding,


Pete Solé
slowly editing bird pictures in Soquel, CA




On 9/16/26 12:11 PM, 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds wrote:
> Hi birders,
>
> Pretty sure I saw a possible Pectoral Sandpiper at Pajaro Dunes Shorebird Pond around noon today. I got photos which looked good on the back of the camera but will want to review this afternoon. Last seen flying, flushed by a low flying Turkey Vulture, towards the part of the pond near the entrance road.
>
> Pete Solé
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>


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Date: 9/16/26 5:37 pm
From: 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...>
Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Possible Pectoral Sandpiper Pajaro Dunes Shore Bird Pond
Hi birders,

Well, after reviewing a handful of pictures, I'm sticking with PECTORAL
SANDPIPER for the shore bird ID I reported earlier today. A few
processed, unfortunately backlit, and ahem, lets be generous and call
them documentary photos:

https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/documentary/sandpiper_pectoral_260916a.jpg

https://www.lighthousenet.com/photos/birds/documentary/sandpiper_pectoral_260916c.jpg

In other news from Shorebird Ponds, the leuscistic Red-necked Phalarope
reported earlier continues, as well as other somewhat expected birds.
For more details and additional photos see the ebird report:

https://ebird.org/checklist/S393488426

Prior to going to Shorebird Ponds, I stopped off at Struve Slough at Lee
Road. The bid surprise there was a PACIFIC LOON. I was able to capture
some very distant, ahem, documentary images. Very surprised to see a
loon there. This was the first Pacific Loon I've ever seen there. For
more details and photos from Struve Slough see the ebird report at:

https://ebird.org/checklist/S393464851

Fun birding,

Pete Solé
slowly editing bird pictures in Soquel, CA


On 9/16/26 12:11 PM, 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds wrote:
> Hi birders,
>
> Pretty sure I saw a possible Pectoral Sandpiper at Pajaro Dunes Shorebird Pond around noon today. I got photos which looked good on the back of the camera but will want to review this afternoon. Last seen flying, flushed by a low flying Turkey Vulture, towards the part of the pond near the entrance road.
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> Pete Solé
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Date: 9/16/26 12:11 pm
From: 'Pete Sole' via mbbirds <mbbirds...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Possible Pectoral Sandpiper Pajaro Dunes Shore Bird Pond
Hi birders,

Pretty sure I saw a possible Pectoral Sandpiper at Pajaro Dunes Shorebird Pond around noon today. I got photos which looked good on the back of the camera but will want to review this afternoon. Last seen flying, flushed by a low flying Turkey Vulture, towards the part of the pond near the entrance road.

Pete Solé


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Date: 9/16/26 11:25 am
From: Steven Pousty <steve.pousty...>
Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] FOS
Last Sunday was FOS for red breasted at my property down in South Monterey
County.

On Tue, Sep 15, 2026 at 9:05 AM Mary Anne Goldberg <mapmg2011...>
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> I spied a red-breasted nuthatch at our fountain today in Royal Oaks, there
> for a moment before 16 or so lesser goldfinches mobbed it.
> Mary Anne
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> *Sent:* Monday, September 14, 2026 6:41 PM
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> Today we had the first of the season Gold-crown sparrow under our bird
> feeders. We have also had a Red-breasted nuthatch the last couple of
> days. Have not had one for over 20 years down here on The Land in Royal
> Oaks.
> Happy Birding, Laura and Betty
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Date: 9/15/26 9:05 am
From: Mary Anne Goldberg <mapmg2011...>
Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] FOS
I spied a red-breasted nuthatch at our fountain today in Royal Oaks, there for a moment before 16 or so lesser goldfinches mobbed it.
Mary Anne

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Subject: [MBBIRDS] FOS

Today we had the first of the season Gold-crown sparrow under our bird feeders. We have also had a Red-breasted nuthatch the last couple of days. Have not had one for over 20 years down here on The Land in Royal Oaks.
Happy Birding, Laura and Betty

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Date: 9/14/26 6:41 pm
From: silverbirder via mbbirds <mbbirds...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] FOS
Today we had the first of the season Gold-crown sparrow under our bird feeders.  We have also had a Red-breasted nuthatch the last couple of days.  Have not had one for over 20 years down here on The Land in Royal Oaks.Happy Birding, Laura and Betty

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Date: 9/14/26 11:23 am
From: Kent Johnson <kentjohnson...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Possible Blackpoll Warbler Schwan Lake
I am about 75% sure on this. High in oaks on north side of gully that bisects the park. Clean buffy yellow on head and underparts, white bars on dark wings. Did not see back or feet.
Kent Johnson

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Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:16 AM
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Subject: [MBBIRDS] Eastern Kingbird at Wilder Ranch

Eastern Kingbird is presently flycatching in the chaparral beside Old Cove Landing trail at Wilder. At the mouth of the cove where the harbor seals haul out.

Stephanie Martin

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Date: 9/11/26 3:02 pm
From: 'Lisa Sheridan' via mbbirds <mbbirds...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Chat in Soquel

A yellow breasted Chat just showed up at my suet feeder and water fountain. ( confirmed by Alex). If you’re interested in viewing, please text me.


Lisa Sheridan, <Trotrider...>, 831-332-3785

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