A GREATER ROADRUNNER continued by the horse stables along the Los Angeles River in Long Beach through August 14. It has been seen occasionally on the east side of the river above Willow Street.
A SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER was along the lower Los Angeles River above Willow Street in Long Beach from August 11.
Two SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS were at Piute Ponds on Edwards AFB (letter of permission required for access) on August 10.
Up to six BROWN-CRESTED FLYCATCHERS (including locally fledged juveniles) continued below the Little Rock-Palmdale Dam through August 14. One viewing location is at Google maps 34.4886,-118.0250. There is no vehicle access and you will need to walk the road from the locked gate to this location. Be aware of the adjacent restricted access and construction areas. Avoid entering the riparian habitat and the area near the dam itself.
Up to four SUMMER TANAGERS were at the above location through August 14 and a LUCY’S WARBLER was present on August 14.
A PURPLE MARTIN made a brief appearance along the Los Angeles River at Willow Street in Long Beach on August 16.
A SUMMER TANAGER was at Monrovia Canyon Park through August 9 around the Nature Center parking lot.
Two more SUMMER TANAGERS were at Jalapa Park in Covina on August 10.
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Jon L Fisher
Glendale, CA
<JonF60...>
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Date: 8/13/26 9:31 pm From: Marcia Hanscom via groups.io <wetlandact...> Subject: Re: [LACoBirds] Hundreds of Dead Fish in Ballona Lagoon
Hello all ~ Ursula ~ thank you for reporting this. I’ve had numerous complaints and reports from neighborhood groups about this. Our allies at Venice Canals Association reported that when the Washington Blvd. tide gates opened earlier today, the fish went in from Ballona Grand Canal Lagoon, which is just to the south, but to the north of Ballona Lagoon Marine Preserve. We are not sure if there were dead fish in Venice Canals before the gate was opened.
The ocean water is hotter than usual, as reported by Dr. Daniel Swain in numerous places. Thus, it can be surmised that the tidal areas, where water is coming from the ocean is also hotter than usual (although we haven’t seen evidence of any testing of such.).
We’ve noticed and are reporting to the relevant City authorities that the tide gate at Del Rey Lagoon, which is supposed to ALWAYS be open, except during big rain events - has been closed for weeks now. There may be dead fish or dead marine life there, as well.
I think Roy van de Hoek, Environmental Scientist who has studied this area for some 35 years and is trained as a Marine Biologist and Wetland Scientist, has written to you separately, Ursula, about his observations over many years, as well as his suspicions about the current conditions. (And his efforts, along with that of former Hyperion Director John Crosse, have attempted to move things in a good direction, but bureaucratic change is challenging, especially when one lagoon is managed by Street Services, another is managed by Rec & Parks personnel at Griffith Park (yes, really!) and another is managed by - well, really no one, since Public Works personnel retired - and LA County Beaches & Harbors supposedly turned over some tide gate operation to city departments, but for some reason, no one will accept the duties.)
Suffice it to say, neither the City nor the County have biologists trained in the appropriate disciplines or who know the very disjointed ways that the tide gate systems here work. And CA Dept of Fish & Wildlife has no one on site at the moment who can help. This stagnant situation is part of why we have worked with US Rep. Ted Lieu, and our US Senators, as well as other congressional Reps from the region to advocate for a presence of experts and rangers from the National Park Service. Please join this effort because NPS can bring the expertise and help the local agencies to find solutions that - so far in the 30 years I’ve been working to protect these areas - have remained elusive. Of course, we need a federal administration that supports the solid mission and guiding law of the National Park Service Organic Act, and we don’t have that currently. SOON, let's hope! Meanwhile, we can and should call on the few biologists we do have the ears of (Coastal Commission might be the best) and ask that they call together the various agencies, departments and knowledgeable stakeholders to get this situation under control while our planet and ocean continue to heat up.
~ Marcia Hanscom
Protect Ballona Wetlands (focus on City lagoon areas.)
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Defend Ballona Wetlands (focus on Greater Ballona Wetlands Ecosystem)
(310) 877-2634
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> On Aug 13, 2026, at 5:39 PM, Ursula K. Heise via groups.io <heise.ursula...> wrote:
>
> Hi Ann:
>
> Thanks for the update - I hope that means it was a temporary problem. I talked to Fish and Wildlife and sent them a picture, and also talked to Heal the Bay. Did you see any fish in the Venice Canals? The dead ones might have gotten swept in there (I’m not sure if there’s any kind of grate at Washington Boulevard?). And yes, I saw four Great Egrets and 22ish Snowy Egrets there this morning.
>
> If I hear anything back or see dead fish again, I’ll let you know.
>
> Best,
>
> Ursula K. Heise
> Venice
> On Aug 13, 2026 at 17:29 -0700, Ann Flower <msflwr...>, wrote:
>> I went down to have a look after reading Ursula's post and walked the length of the lagoon from the main channel of the Marina to where the Venice canals begin, and weirdly didn't see any fish, dead or alive. The tide was pretty high so maybe they got pushed into the canals? But the Snowy Egrets were still there - all 37 of them - sitting contentedly on the island near the beginning of the path.
>>
>> Annie
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 13, 2026 at 10:52 AM Katz, Nurit via groups.io <http://groups.io/> <nkatz...> <mailto:<fm.ucla.edu...>> wrote:
>>> Report to CDFW as well
>>>
>>> https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Laboratories/Wildlife-Health/Monitoring/Mortality-Report >>>
>>> Nurit
>>>
>>> Encino, CA
>>> From: <LACoBirds...> <mailto:<LACoBirds...> <LACoBirds...> <mailto:<LACoBirds...>> on behalf of Ron Cyger via groups.io <http://groups.io/> <ron...> <mailto:<cyger.org...>> >>> Sent: Thursday, 13 August 2026 10:50:15
>>> To: <heise.ursula...> <mailto:<heise.ursula...> <heise.ursula...> <mailto:<heise.ursula...>> >>> Cc: LACoBirding <lacobirds...> <mailto:<lacobirds...>> >>> Subject: Re: [LACoBirds] Hundreds of Dead Fish in Ballona Lagoon
>>>
>>> I think you can report it to...
>>>
>>> LA county EPA at 888-700-9995
>>> or 211.
>>>
>>> Ron Cyger
>>> Monrovia
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 10:10 AM Ursula K. Heise via groups.io <http://groups.io/> <heise.ursula...> <mailto:<gmail.com...>> wrote:
>>> Hello Birders:
>>>
>>> Just got back from going along Ballona Lagoon/Strongs Drive in Marina Del Rey. There are hundreds of dead fish floating from the ocean toward the Venice Canals: large and small, all kinds of species. Does anybody have info on what’s happening? Or how to report it to LA County Beaches and Harbors? I went to their website, and there seems to be no link to report an environmental issue that also has one concerned about the birds in the area (lots of egrets this morning).
>>>
>>> Thanks for any help,
>>>
>>> Ursula K. Heise
>>> Venice
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>
Date: 8/13/26 5:39 pm From: Ursula K. Heise via groups.io <heise.ursula...> Subject: Re: [LACoBirds] Hundreds of Dead Fish in Ballona Lagoon
Hi Ann:
Thanks for the update - I hope that means it was a temporary problem. I talked to Fish and Wildlife and sent them a picture, and also talked to Heal the Bay. Did you see any fish in the Venice Canals? The dead ones might have gotten swept in there (I’m not sure if there’s any kind of grate at Washington Boulevard?). And yes, I saw four Great Egrets and 22ish Snowy Egrets there this morning.
If I hear anything back or see dead fish again, I’ll let you know.
Best,
Ursula K. Heise
Venice
On Aug 13, 2026 at 17:29 -0700, Ann Flower <msflwr...>, wrote:
> I went down to have a look after reading Ursula's post and walked the length of the lagoon from the main channel of the Marina to where the Venice canals begin, and weirdly didn't see any fish, dead or alive. The tide was pretty high so maybe they got pushed into the canals? But the Snowy Egrets were still there - all 37 of them - sitting contentedly on the island near the beginning of the path.
>
> Annie
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 13, 2026 at 10:52 AM Katz, Nurit via groups.io <nkatz...> wrote:
> > Report to CDFW as well
> >
> > https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Laboratories/Wildlife-Health/Monitoring/Mortality-Report > >
> > Nurit
> >
> > Encino, CA
> > From: <LACoBirds...> <LACoBirds...> on behalf of Ron Cyger via groups.io <ron...>
> > Sent: Thursday, 13 August 2026 10:50:15
> > To: <heise.ursula...> <heise.ursula...>
> > Cc: LACoBirding <lacobirds...>
> > Subject: Re: [LACoBirds] Hundreds of Dead Fish in Ballona Lagoon
> >
> > I think you can report it to...
> >
> > LA county EPA at 888-700-9995
> > or 211.
> >
> > Ron Cyger
> > Monrovia
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 10:10 AM Ursula K. Heise via groups.io <heise.ursula...> wrote:
> > > Hello Birders:
> > >
> > > Just got back from going along Ballona Lagoon/Strongs Drive in Marina Del Rey. There are hundreds of dead fish floating from the ocean toward the Venice Canals: large and small, all kinds of species. Does anybody have info on what’s happening? Or how to report it to LA County Beaches and Harbors? I went to their website, and there seems to be no link to report an environmental issue that also has one concerned about the birds in the area (lots of egrets this morning).
> > >
> > > Thanks for any help,
> > >
> > > Ursula K. Heise
> > > Venice
> >
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Subject: Re: [LACoBirds] Hundreds of Dead Fish in Ballona Lagoon
Just got back from going along Ballona Lagoon/Strongs Drive in Marina Del Rey. There are hundreds of dead fish floating from the ocean toward the Venice Canals: large and small, all kinds of species. Does anybody have info on what’s happening? Or how to report it to LA County Beaches and Harbors? I went to their website, and there seems to be no link to report an environmental issue that also has one concerned about the birds in the area (lots of egrets this morning).
Date: 8/13/26 10:50 am From: Ron Cyger via groups.io <ron...> Subject: Re: [LACoBirds] Hundreds of Dead Fish in Ballona Lagoon
I think you can report it to...
LA county EPA at 888-700-9995
or 211.
Ron Cyger
Monrovia
On Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 10:10 AM Ursula K. Heise via groups.io <heise.ursula=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Hello Birders:
>
> Just got back from going along Ballona Lagoon/Strongs Drive in Marina Del
> Rey. There are hundreds of dead fish floating from the ocean toward the
> Venice Canals: large and small, all kinds of species. Does anybody have
> info on what’s happening? Or how to report it to LA County Beaches and
> Harbors? I went to their website, and there seems to be no link to report
> an environmental issue that also has one concerned about the birds in the
> area (lots of egrets this morning).
>
> Thanks for any help,
>
> Ursula K. Heise
> Venice
>
>
Date: 8/13/26 10:10 am From: Ursula K. Heise via groups.io <heise.ursula...> Subject: [LACoBirds] Hundreds of Dead Fish in Ballona Lagoon
Hello Birders:
Just got back from going along Ballona Lagoon/Strongs Drive in Marina Del Rey. There are hundreds of dead fish floating from the ocean toward the Venice Canals: large and small, all kinds of species. Does anybody have info on what’s happening? Or how to report it to LA County Beaches and Harbors? I went to their website, and there seems to be no link to report an environmental issue that also has one concerned about the birds in the area (lots of egrets this morning).
A HOODED MERGANSER was at La Mirada Community Park on the golf course pond from August 5-7.
Up to six BLACK SWIFTS were seen above Claremont Wilderness Park and along Cobal Canyon Motorway through August 8. Late afternoon and early evening is the time to look for these birds.
A SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER was along the lower Los Angeles River above Willow Street in Long Beach from August 1-8, with two present on August 4.
Another SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER was at Piute Ponds on Edwards AFB (letter of permission required for access) on August 7.
A WILSON’S SNIPE was at Piute Ponds on August 5.
Two MASKED BOOBIES were reported between Santa Catalina Island and San Clemente Island on August 3.
A NORTHERN HARRIER was at the Ballona Freshwater Marsh on August 1.
Up to six BROWN-CRESTED FLYCATCHERS (including juveniles) continued below the Little Rock-Palmdale Dam through August 7. One viewing location is at Google maps 34.4886,-118.0250. There is no vehicle access and you will need to walk the road from the locked gate to this location. Be aware of the adjacent restricted access and construction areas. Avoid entering the riparian habitat and the area near the dam itself.
A LUCY’S WARBLER was along the Los Angeles River in Long Beach below Willow Street on August 1.
A SUMMER TANAGER was at Monrovia Canyon Park through August 7 around the Nature Center parking lot.
Another SUMMER TANAGER was along the San Gabriel River’s West Fork off Highway 39 through August 1.
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Jon L Fisher
Glendale, CA
<JonF60...>
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Date: 8/9/26 9:44 am From: lathrotriccus via groups.io <lathrotriccus...> Subject: [LACoBirds] Correction: Check-in on participation in CA Breeding Bird Atlas project (SMM)
Correction:
Sam Bressler pointed out that I overlooked some participation for Franklin Canyon. Should be more like this:
Franklin Canyon Park > 32 checklists since 1 Mar 2026 > 7 observers > *18* part of CABBA (56%) > 0 other checklists with breeding codes >
Apologies for the error!
Also, to clarify, these are checklists submitted via named Hotspots only; many observers are submitting BBA data via personal locations, though these are harder to compare BBA vs. non-BBA...(and obviously many of these personal locations are not part of the BBA project).
Date: 8/9/26 9:09 am From: lathrotriccus via groups.io <lathrotriccus...> Subject: [LACoBirds] Check-in on participation in CA Breeding Bird Atlas project (SMM)
Hi folks,
After a brief exchange on the LA Co./CA BBA WhatsApp group about it, I was curious to see how many local eBird checklists are coming in via the CA BBA portal in an area I'm familiar with (Santa Monica Mtns.).
I did a quick scan using the eBird "Explore Hotspots" function, and here's what I found (as of 9 Aug 2026): (no particular order)
Topanga State Park 22 checklists since 1 Mar 2026 13 observers 1 checklist part of CABBA (4.5%) 0 other checklists with breeding codes
Paramount Ranch 21 checklists since 1 Mar 2026 27 observers (incl. shared) 9 checklists part of CABBA (43%) 0 other checklists with breeding codes
Cheseboro Cyn. 8 checklists since 1 Mar 2026 11 observers 1 checklist part of CABBA (12.5%) 0 other checklists with breeding codes
Leo Carrillo SP (grouped with LCSP - seawatch) 56 checklists since 1 Mar 2026 41 observers 12 part of CABBA (21%) 0 other checklists with breeding codes
Griffith Park - Fern Dell 21 checklists since 1 Mar 2026 10 observers 10 part of CABBA (48%) 0 other checklists with breeding codes
Serrania Ave. Park (Woodland Hills) 7 checklists since 1 Mar 2026 6 observers 2 part of CABBA (28.5%) 0 other checklists with breeding codes
Franklin Canyon Park 32 checklists since 1 Mar 2026 7 observers 1 part of CABBA (3.1%) 0 other checklists with breeding codes
Conclusions: 1. Participation is highly variable by site (as it is w/ eBird in general). 2. People *not* submitting via the BBA portal tend to not include breeding codes (thus, it will be hard to "elevate" their sightings beyond PO/PR into Confirmed unless they decide to go back and edit them). 3. Sites more popular with birders (by total eBird checklists submitted) don't necessarily have a higher rate of BBA participation (e.g. Leo Carrillo, which includes the seawatch) 4. Many long-time/"familiar name" birders (at least to me) are not using the BBA portal.
Methods notes: Total checklists *don't* include shared lists (2+ observers shared lists during same visit); these were counted as single list if done concurrently Total observers *do* include shared lists (two birders submitting together counts as two birders) I haven't had a second cup of coffee yet, so your counts may differ.
64 Mount Wilson NE 91 Mt. Wilson Summit and nearby trails
63 Burbank SW 49
62 Azusa SE 40
62 Valyermo CW 54
62 Waterman Mountain NW 79 Angeles Crest Highway: closed at mile 54 but open to hikers
61 Pasadena NE 49 Arroyo Seco, Millard Canyon, Sunset Ridge
61 San Dimas NW 50 Bonelli Regional Park
60 Mint Canyon SW 45
The number on the left gives the species coded. The number to the right of the block name indicates hours of diurnal effort. Prominent birding locations are listed to the right of the number of hours.
(The columns might align better if you use the Courier font.)
With all this effort, how many Atlas blocks are complete?
Criteria for completing a block will be announced in year 2, but we can gain some insight by considering protocols adopted for completing the first LA County Breeding Bird Atlas in the 1990s:
A target number of species was estimated for each block by expert birders. For each block, surveyors were instructed to:
Code 90% of the target number.
Confirm 50% of the number coded.
If we adopt those criteria, then more than 20 blocks in LA County have already been completed in 2026. Here are the top 20:
Species Block
107 San Dimas NE
94 Burbank SE
93 Pasadena CE
92 San Fernando SE
87 Van Nuys CW
82 Hollywood NE
82 Los Angeles NW
82 El Monte SE
80 Valyermo NW
80 Venice NE
77 Pasadena SE
76 Newhall CW
74 Mount Wilson SW
74 Whittier SE
72 Long Beach CW
72 Ontario NW
71 Mount Wilson SE
70 San Dimas CE
71 Pasadena CW
66 Los Alamitos CW
All of these blocks already have more species coded than during the first atlas in the 1990s.
As you can see from the table above, many also have hundreds of hours of effort.
Although more species coded and confirmed in these blocks would be welcome, in effect, they're already done, so it would be more useful for the atlas to devote effort to other blocks that lack coverage. Hundreds of blocks in Los Angeles County aren't even close to finished, so please consider covering other areas.
Although it's now early August, there are still families with young birds throughout the area, so atlassing is definitely still productive.
In addition, many blocks still need coverage for resident species that you can code with "H" to indicate adults in suitable habitat for breeding. This requires knowledge of status and distribution, which many birders have. If you're not sure, though, don't assign a breeding code.
Birds coded as possible (H for suitable habitat or S for singing) are definitely useful to the atlas: they establish that the species is present in the block and help count toward the metrics for completing blocks. The H breeding code as been significantly underutilized this year so please consider including it with future lists and even going back over previous lists to add it. This is particularly valuable in blocks very few species.
We're making really good progress in Los Angeles County but there's still a lot of work to do. Please join us! We'd love to have your help!
and then click on the rectangle stating "Join Project" on the lower left.
From a smartphone using the eBird mobile app, select "Choose Projects" on the home screen and then select the California Bird Atlas. If you don't see "Choose Projects" then you may need to update to the latest version of the app.
Regards,
Lance
One of your friendly Bird Atlas regional coordinators
The August pelagic trips are sold out, but there are still spaces on the Sep 12 Santa Barbara Island Booby pelagic (9 hours) and the Sep 13 12-hour pelagic. I was on a boat to Santa Barbara Island yesterday. It was not a pelagic birding trip and I was the only birder on board but we managed to see Cocos, Blue-footed and a Masked/Nazca Booby, Laysan Albatross (very unusual), Craveri's Murrelets and quite a few storm-pretrels.
If you want to book on one of these, please visit the Island Packers website:
Date: 8/3/26 10:12 am From: Luke Tiller via groups.io <luke.tiller...> Subject: [LACoBirds] Pasadena Audubon Pelagic - September 20th
Hi all,
Just a heads up that Pasadena Audubon's annual fall pelagic from Dana Point is now open to non-PAS members. Though we focus more on where the birds are than what county we are in, last year our best bird was a very accomodating Red-footed Booby that happened to be in Los Angeles rather than OC waters https://ebird.org/checklist/S276577072. It's a great chance to get out and see some pelagic species on a really nice boat and the trip helps support the work of the Ocean Institute. Book soon to avoid disappointment. https://www.pasadenaaudubon.org/?q=fieldtrips
Date: 8/1/26 10:37 pm From: Naresh Satyan via groups.io <naresh.satyan...> Subject: [LACoBirds] 2026 LA River Fall Shorebird Survey: Day 1 results
Hi all,
Today was also the first of three surveys of shorebirds in the Los Angeles river planned for this fall. We've been doing three surveys every fall since 2023. Many thanks to the regulars (and some substitutes) who came out to do the survey in the middle of the ongoing Extreme Heat event. I probably had the worst of the conditions in Burbank, but we managed to get it done before it got too hot.
Coverage: Jeff Boyd surveyed between Golden Shore and Willow St, Jon Fisher and Sarah Ngo from Willow St to Wardlow Rd, Lance Benner from Wardlow to Rosecrans Ave in Paramount, Mark and Janet Scheel from Southern Ave to Atlantic Blvd in South Gate/Maywood, Chris Dean checked all locations with good shorebird habitat from the 110/5 Fwy intersection up to Glendale Narrows, and I birded the Sepulveda basin dam area and Buena Vista Park in Burbank. We effectively looked at every part of the river that has any shorebird habitat.
Today's survey was one week earlier than past years, but shorebird numbers seemed to be slightly better. Western Sandpipers don't appear to be here yet in any significant numbers, but we did have 1148 Least Sandpipers. Black-necked Stilt and American Avocet numbers were pretty good, with quite a few young birds.
There were a few uncommon birds. Jeff Boyd found a Lucy's Warbler by the PCH, along with a couple of continuing Yellow-crowned Night-Herons at Golden Shore and a Common Gallinule on the lower river. 33 Black Oystercatchers at the river mouth by Golden Shore is a high count for the area. Lance Benner found a Solitary Sandpiper near Wardlow Rd. After the official count had ended, Mark and Janet Scheel also found a juvenile Semipalmated Sandpiper at Willow St. We missed Lesser Yellowlegs and Wilson's Phalaropes.
We usually have to contend with half a dozen Peregrine Falcons, but the only one found today was an adult up by the Sepulveda dam. While Northern Red Bishops have gotten scarce, some other exotic species seem to be on the march. We had 34 Egyptian Geese today compared to 8 last year. Many of these were young birds that may not survive the next few months. Swinhoe's White-eye numbers continue to increase -- we had 67 birds today, and Lance reported one of them feeding a cowbird chick at DeForest Park.
There were fewer fish-eating birds down in Long Beach. From Jeff Boyd: "'There were significantly lower numbers today for a few fish-eating species, in particular Brown Pelican and Elegant Tern. Following the Boyle Heights warehouse fire this June, there'd been a die-off of green algae followed closely by a significant fish die-off. The algae has made a quick comeback, and the fish are beginning to repopulate the lower river but not yet in such numbers as to support the numbers of fish-eating birds that we usually have on the river at this time of year."
There will be two follow-up surveys this fall, on August 29 and September 19.
Regards, Naresh
-- Naresh Satyan Pasadena, CA Los Angeles Birders -- www.labirders.org
Up to six BLACK SWIFTS were seen by Claremont Wilderness Park and along Cobal Canyon Motorway through July 26. Late afternoon and early evening is the time to look for these birds.
Up to six BROWN-CRESTED FLYCATCHERS (including juveniles) continued below the Little Rock-Palmdale Dam through July 30. One viewing location is at Google maps 34.4886,-118.0250.
There is no vehicle access and you will need to walk the road from the locked gate to this location. Be aware of the adjacent restricted access and construction areas. Avoid entering the riparian habitat and the area near the dam itself. Up to four SUMMER TANAGERS continued in the area through July 29 and a BALD EAGLE was there through July 28.
A YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD was at Malibu Bluffs Park on July 28.
A SUMMER TANAGER was at Monrovia Canyon Park on July 30.
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Jon L Fisher
Glendale, CA
<JonF60...>
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Up to seven BLACK SWIFTS were seen by Claremont Wilderness Park and along Cobal Canyon Motorway through July 24. Late afternoon and early evening is the time to look for these birds.
A LAYSAN ALBATROSS was just off San Clemente Island (no public access) on July 22.
A BROWN PELICAN continued at Peck Water Conservation Park in Arcadia through July 22.
Breeding in the area were up to six BROWN-CRESTED FLYCATCHERS repeatedly observed below the Little Rock-Palmdale Dam through July 24. One viewing location is at Google maps 34.4886,-118.0250. There is no vehicle access and one must walk the road from the locked gate to this location. Be aware of the adjacent restricted access and construction areas. Avoid entering the riparian habitat and the area near the dam itself. Two SUMMER TANAGERS continued in the area through July 24 and a BALD EAGLE was there through July 21.
Along the San Gabriel River, a BELL’S SPARROW was found on July 22 between Peck Road and the dam.
A NORTHERN PARULA was at Woodgrove Park in West Covina on July 24.
Descanso Gardens in La Canada produced a SUMMER TANAGER on July 24.
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Jon L Fisher
Glendale, CA
<JonF60...>
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