Date: 10/19/21 8:21 am From: Mary Anne Goldberg <mapmg2011...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Feeding activity on Elkhorn Slough
Hundreds of birds on the slough, concurrent with the morning rising tide. Visible from my vantage point above Kirby Park. Pelicans, egrets, cormorants, peeps, etc. This is the 2nd time I've seen it in the last 3 days. Mary Anne Goldberg Royal Oaks
This bird was one of three I photographed (and reported to eBird) on that date, over a year and a half ago!
On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 7:38 PM Pete Sole <pete...> wrote:
> Hi birders, > > First, big thanks to all who responded. A few points to summarize the > email I got. > > 1. Please be respectful of the plovers. It's great to get banding > information but don't disturb them, especially during breeding season. > > 2. To report banded Snowy Plovers in our area, *send an email to: > <snpl_bandreporting...> <snpl_bandreporting...> * > This is the preferred method to report bands on Snowy Plovers in our area. > > 3. *Now for the best part*, a scientist from Point Blue, responded to the > banding report with a very nice email. She wrote: "Thank you for your > sighting of go:gy (green over orange left, green over yellow right) on the > mudflat near Jetty Road on 17 October. This male was originally banded as a > chick on 12 March 2016 at Moss Landing Wildlife Area (on the other side of > Highway 1 from the mudflats). He breeds in the local area." > > So I'll end this thread by writing, great to see a local dude at Jetty > Road! > > Fun birding, > > Pete Sole' > Soquel, CA > > > On 10/18/21 4:25 PM, Jean Brocklebank wrote: > > Thanks, Ben Just a reminder: dogs are prohibited. leash or no leash, at > Scott Creek Beach, "critical habitat" for the Snowy Plover. > > Jean > > On Oct 18, 2021, at 3:07 PM, Ben Pearl wrote: > > Hi all, > > Just wanted to follow up on this post to remind everyone that although we > encourage you to report banded Snowy Plovers, it's also important not to > disturb them by trying to read bands. This can be best accomplished by > giving them plenty of space and keeping dogs leashed (if they are allowed > at all). They are especially sensitive to disturbance during their breeding > season, March 1-September 15. Remember to stay away from closed nesting > areas so as not to unknowingly flush an adult off of their nest, and if you > see a plover brood, give them extra space to prevent separating the > attending male from the chicks. Chicks rely upon males for thermoregulation > and to help keep them safe from predators, especially during their first > couple of weeks. If you see a single adult vocalizing or doing a broken > wing display March-September, it is more than likely because it has a nest > or chicks nearby and you are too close. > > During the non-breeding season Snowy Plovers are less sensitive to > disturbance, often forming large roosting flocks at a greater number of > locations compared to the breeding season. However, it is still important > not to disturb them, as during this time of year they are trying to > replenish their fat reserves and get ready for migration (to areas ranging > from Southern Washington to the tip of Baja CA) and the next breeding > season. > > Thanks again to all for reporting your sightings and helping Snowy Plovers > to recover in Monterey Bay and across the coast! > > Ben > > On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 11:50 AM Ben Pearl <bpearl...> wrote: > >> Thanks Pete for bringing up the importance of reporting banded birds! For >> most species, reporting to the BBL is the recommended reporting method, but >> as Joseph correctly pointed out, for Snowy Plovers >> snpl_bandreporting@googlegroups com is the preferred method to report >> bands. That email will go directly to all Snowy Plover banders across the >> Pacific Coast from Oregon through Baja California, and as Joseph also >> pointed out, we are all quick to respond with the bird's history. We report >> all observations of birds banded by us to the BBL on an annual basis, so >> the information reaches them as well. >> >> Arthur, if you have any old photos of banded Snowy Plovers, please do >> send them to that email along with the date, location, and total # of >> plovers observed (if you happen to have that). This type of data is always >> useful to help us better understand migration and survival of Snowy Plovers. >> >> Thanks again! >> >> Ben >> >> On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 10:35 AM Arthur Macmillan <grrrrrrrrrr8...> >> wrote: >> >>> I have to admit that in the past I was not able to quite figure out what >>> to do with the information, so I have copied the information for future >>> use. I may even see if I have my old photos. Better late than never, >>> right? >>> >>> -Mac >>> >>> On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 9:30 AM Joseph Morlan <jmorlan...> wrote: >>> >>>> On Sun, 17 Oct 2021 20:15:01 -0700, Pete Sole <pete...> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> > If you see such a banded bird, I encourage you to photograph it as >>>> best you can, get the band information, and to report it at the USGS bird >>>> banding lab, at the following link: >>>> > >>>> > >>>> >https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/ >>>> >>>> There is a Google Group where I usually report banded Snowy Plovers: >>>> >>>> <snpl_bandreporting...> >>>> >>>> This goes directly to researchers who can respond quickly. >>>> >>> -- > Ben Pearl, M.S. > Plover and Tern Program Director > San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory > 524 Valley Way > Milpitas CA 95035 > Office: 408.946.6548 ext 206 > Cell: 805.550.0881 > www.sfbbo.org > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "mbbirds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<A1282DDF-E730-465F-B281-73F5459E483F...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<A1282DDF-E730-465F-B281-73F5459E483F...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "mbbirds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<24aaef9c-9538-2d79-c590-b8a34c28c082...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<24aaef9c-9538-2d79-c590-b8a34c28c082...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . >
Date: 10/18/21 7:38 pm From: Pete Sole <pete...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Banded Snowy Plover and Reporting Banded Birds
Hi birders,
First, big thanks to all who responded. A few points to summarize the
email I got.
1. Please be respectful of the plovers. It's great to get banding
information but don't disturb them, especially during breeding season.
2. To report banded Snowy Plovers in our area, *send an email to:
<snpl_bandreporting...> *
This is the preferred method to report bands on Snowy Plovers in our area.
3. *Now for the best part*, a scientist from Point Blue, responded to
the banding report with a very nice email. She wrote: "Thank you for
your sighting of go:gy (green over orange left, green over yellow right)
on the mudflat near Jetty Road on 17 October. This male was originally
banded as a chick on 12 March 2016 at Moss Landing Wildlife Area (on the
other side of Highway 1 from the mudflats). He breeds in the local area."
So I'll end this thread by writing, great to see a local dude at Jetty Road!
Fun birding,
Pete Sole'
Soquel, CA
On 10/18/21 4:25 PM, Jean Brocklebank wrote:
> Thanks, Ben Just a reminder: dogs are prohibited. leash or no leash,
> at Scott Creek Beach, "critical habitat" for the Snowy Plover.
>
> Jean
>
> On Oct 18, 2021, at 3:07 PM, Ben Pearl wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Just wanted to follow up on this post to remind everyone that
>> although we encourage you to report banded Snowy Plovers, it's also
>> important not to disturb them by trying to read bands. This can be
>> best accomplished by giving them plenty of space and keeping dogs
>> leashed (if they are allowed at all). They are especially sensitive
>> to disturbance during their breeding season, March 1-September 15.
>> Remember to stay away from closed nesting areas so as not to
>> unknowingly flush an adult off of their nest, and if you see a plover
>> brood, give them extra space to prevent separating the attending male
>> from the chicks. Chicks rely upon males for thermoregulation and to
>> help keep them safe from predators, especially during their first
>> couple of weeks. If you see a single adult vocalizing or doing a
>> broken wing display March-September, it is more than likely because
>> it has a nest or chicks nearby and you are too close.
>>
>> During the non-breeding season Snowy Plovers are less sensitive to
>> disturbance, often forming large roosting flocks at a greater number
>> of locations compared to the breeding season. However, it is still
>> important not to disturb them, as during this time of year they are
>> trying to replenish their fat reserves and get ready for migration
>> (to areas ranging from Southern Washington to the tip of Baja CA) and
>> the next breeding season.
>>
>> Thanks again to all for reporting your sightings and helping Snowy
>> Plovers to recover in Monterey Bay and across the coast!
>>
>> Ben
>>
>> On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 11:50 AM Ben Pearl <bpearl...> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Pete for bringing up the importance of reporting banded
>> birds! For most species, reporting to the BBL is the recommended
>> reporting method, but as Joseph correctly pointed out, for Snowy
>> Plovers snpl_bandreporting@googlegroups com is the preferred
>> method to report bands. That email will go directly to all Snowy
>> Plover banders across the Pacific Coast from Oregon through Baja
>> California, and as Joseph also pointed out, we are all quick to
>> respond with the bird's history. We report all observations of
>> birds banded by us to the BBL on an annual basis, so the
>> information reaches them as well.
>>
>> Arthur, if you have any old photos of banded Snowy Plovers,
>> please do send them to that email along with the date, location,
>> and total # of plovers observed (if you happen to have that).
>> This type of data is always useful to help us better
>> understand migration and survival of Snowy Plovers.
>>
>> Thanks again!
>>
>> Ben
>>
>> On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 10:35 AM Arthur Macmillan
>> <grrrrrrrrrr8...> wrote:
>>
>> I have to admit that in the past I was not able to quite
>> figure out what to do with the information, so I have copied
>> the information for future use. I may even see if I have my
>> old photos. Better late than never, right?
>>
>> -Mac
>>
>> On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 9:30 AM Joseph Morlan
>> <jmorlan...> wrote:
>>
>> On Sun, 17 Oct 2021 20:15:01 -0700, Pete Sole
>> <pete...>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > If you see such a banded bird, I encourage you to
>> photograph it as best you can, get the band information,
>> and to report it at the USGS bird banding lab, at the
>> following link:
>> >
>> >
>> >https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/ >>
>> There is a Google Group where I usually report banded
>> Snowy Plovers:
>>
>> <snpl_bandreporting...>
>>
>> This goes directly to researchers who can respond quickly.
>>
>> --
>> Ben Pearl, M.S.
>> Plover and Tern Program Director
>> San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory
>> 524 Valley Way
>> Milpitas CA 95035
>> Office: 408.946.6548 ext 206
>> Cell: 805.550.0881
>> www.sfbbo.org <http://www.sfbbo.org/>/ >> /
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Date: 10/18/21 5:35 pm From: Phil Brown <pdpbrown...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Recent birds
On Friday I observed a PALM WARBLER at the Southwest corner of Antonelli pond. On Sunday I found a CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER at Neary Lagoon,.it was at the end of the entrance ramp in the willows near the boardwalk entrance. I also heard a MARSH WREN further along the path heading Southeast, a species that used to be present at Neary but has been mostly absent in recent years.I also saw a flock of CEDAR WAXWINGS, many of our winter visitors are here in good numbers now including FOX SPARROWS, RUBY-CROWNED KINGLETS, both GOLDEN and WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS and of course TOWNSENDS and YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS. This morning I saw a big flock of BAND-TAILED PIGEONS at Natural Bridges, a species more common on the coast in the winter. Phil Brown
Date: 10/18/21 4:25 pm From: Jean Brocklebank <jeanbean...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Banded Snowy Plover and Reporting Banded Birds
Thanks, Ben Just a reminder: dogs are prohibited. leash or no leash, at Scott Creek Beach, "critical habitat" for the Snowy Plover.
Jean
On Oct 18, 2021, at 3:07 PM, Ben Pearl wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Just wanted to follow up on this post to remind everyone that although we encourage you to report banded Snowy Plovers, it's also important not to disturb them by trying to read bands. This can be best accomplished by giving them plenty of space and keeping dogs leashed (if they are allowed at all). They are especially sensitive to disturbance during their breeding season, March 1-September 15. Remember to stay away from closed nesting areas so as not to unknowingly flush an adult off of their nest, and if you see a plover brood, give them extra space to prevent separating the attending male from the chicks. Chicks rely upon males for thermoregulation and to help keep them safe from predators, especially during their first couple of weeks. If you see a single adult vocalizing or doing a broken wing display March-September, it is more than likely because it has a nest or chicks nearby and you are too close.
>
> During the non-breeding season Snowy Plovers are less sensitive to disturbance, often forming large roosting flocks at a greater number of locations compared to the breeding season. However, it is still important not to disturb them, as during this time of year they are trying to replenish their fat reserves and get ready for migration (to areas ranging from Southern Washington to the tip of Baja CA) and the next breeding season.
>
> Thanks again to all for reporting your sightings and helping Snowy Plovers to recover in Monterey Bay and across the coast!
>
> Ben
>
> On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 11:50 AM Ben Pearl <bpearl...> wrote:
> Thanks Pete for bringing up the importance of reporting banded birds! For most species, reporting to the BBL is the recommended reporting method, but as Joseph correctly pointed out, for Snowy Plovers snpl_bandreporting@googlegroups com is the preferred method to report bands. That email will go directly to all Snowy Plover banders across the Pacific Coast from Oregon through Baja California, and as Joseph also pointed out, we are all quick to respond with the bird's history. We report all observations of birds banded by us to the BBL on an annual basis, so the information reaches them as well.
>
> Arthur, if you have any old photos of banded Snowy Plovers, please do send them to that email along with the date, location, and total # of plovers observed (if you happen to have that). This type of data is always useful to help us better understand migration and survival of Snowy Plovers.
>
> Thanks again!
>
> Ben
>
> On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 10:35 AM Arthur Macmillan <grrrrrrrrrr8...> wrote:
> I have to admit that in the past I was not able to quite figure out what to do with the information, so I have copied the information for future use. I may even see if I have my old photos. Better late than never, right?
>
> -Mac
>
> On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 9:30 AM Joseph Morlan <jmorlan...> wrote:
> On Sun, 17 Oct 2021 20:15:01 -0700, Pete Sole <pete...>
> wrote:
>
> > If you see such a banded bird, I encourage you to photograph it as best you can, get the band information, and to report it at the USGS bird banding lab, at the following link:
> >
> >
> >https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/ >
> There is a Google Group where I usually report banded Snowy Plovers:
>
> <snpl_bandreporting...>
>
> This goes directly to researchers who can respond quickly.
> --
> Ben Pearl, M.S.
> Plover and Tern Program Director
> San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory
> 524 Valley Way
> Milpitas CA 95035
> Office: 408.946.6548 ext 206
> Cell: 805.550.0881
> www.sfbbo.org
Date: 10/18/21 3:04 pm From: Ben Pearl <bpearl...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Banded Snowy Plover and Reporting Banded Birds
Hi all,
Just wanted to follow up on this post to remind everyone that although we encourage you to report banded Snowy Plovers, it's also important not to disturb them by trying to read bands. This can be best accomplished by giving them plenty of space and keeping dogs leashed (if they are allowed at all). They are especially sensitive to disturbance during their breeding season, March 1-September 15. Remember to stay away from closed nesting areas so as not to unknowingly flush an adult off of their nest, and if you see a plover brood, give them extra space to prevent separating the attending male from the chicks. Chicks rely upon males for thermoregulation and to help keep them safe from predators, especially during their first couple of weeks. If you see a single adult vocalizing or doing a broken wing display March-September, it is more than likely because it has a nest or chicks nearby and you are too close.
During the non-breeding season Snowy Plovers are less sensitive to disturbance, often forming large roosting flocks at a greater number of locations compared to the breeding season. However, it is still important not to disturb them, as during this time of year they are trying to replenish their fat reserves and get ready for migration (to areas ranging from Southern Washington to the tip of Baja CA) and the next breeding season.
Thanks again to all for reporting your sightings and helping Snowy Plovers to recover in Monterey Bay and across the coast!
Ben
On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 11:50 AM Ben Pearl <bpearl...> wrote:
> Thanks Pete for bringing up the importance of reporting banded birds! For > most species, reporting to the BBL is the recommended reporting method, but > as Joseph correctly pointed out, for Snowy Plovers > snpl_bandreporting@googlegroups com is the preferred method to report > bands. That email will go directly to all Snowy Plover banders across the > Pacific Coast from Oregon through Baja California, and as Joseph also > pointed out, we are all quick to respond with the bird's history. We report > all observations of birds banded by us to the BBL on an annual basis, so > the information reaches them as well. > > Arthur, if you have any old photos of banded Snowy Plovers, please do send > them to that email along with the date, location, and total # of plovers > observed (if you happen to have that). This type of data is always useful > to help us better understand migration and survival of Snowy Plovers. > > Thanks again! > > Ben > > On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 10:35 AM Arthur Macmillan <grrrrrrrrrr8...> > wrote: > >> I have to admit that in the past I was not able to quite figure out what >> to do with the information, so I have copied the information for future >> use. I may even see if I have my old photos. Better late than never, >> right? >> >> -Mac >> >> On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 9:30 AM Joseph Morlan <jmorlan...> wrote: >> >>> On Sun, 17 Oct 2021 20:15:01 -0700, Pete Sole <pete...> >>> wrote: >>> >>> > If you see such a banded bird, I encourage you to photograph it as >>> best you can, get the band information, and to report it at the USGS bird >>> banding lab, at the following link: >>> > >>> > >>> >https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/ >>> >>> There is a Google Group where I usually report banded Snowy Plovers: >>> >>> <snpl_bandreporting...> >>> >>> This goes directly to researchers who can respond quickly. >>> >>> -- >>> Joseph Morlan, Pacifica, CA >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "mbbirds" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<d38rmgpl0ohqgt9r84og0cll717ld0vhpu...> >>> . >>> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "mbbirds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/CABkzpcS-h4bvSQJKQaGyo-_%3D3rP-Mdjz9TgB%2BXBka1nQxMA%3D%<3Dw...> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/CABkzpcS-h4bvSQJKQaGyo-_%3D3rP-Mdjz9TgB%2BXBka1nQxMA%3D%<3Dw...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > > > -- > Ben Pearl, M.S. > Plover and Tern Program Director > San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory > 524 Valley Way > Milpitas CA 95035 > Office: 408.946.6548 ext 206 > Cell: 805.550.0881 > www.sfbbo.org >
-- Ben Pearl, M.S. Plover and Tern Program Director San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory 524 Valley Way Milpitas CA 95035 Office: 408.946.6548 ext 206 Cell: 805.550.0881 www.sfbbo.org
Date: 10/18/21 11:47 am From: Ben Pearl <bpearl...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Banded Snowy Plover and Reporting Banded Birds
Thanks Pete for bringing up the importance of reporting banded birds! For most species, reporting to the BBL is the recommended reporting method, but as Joseph correctly pointed out, for Snowy Plovers snpl_bandreporting@googlegroups com is the preferred method to report bands. That email will go directly to all Snowy Plover banders across the Pacific Coast from Oregon through Baja California, and as Joseph also pointed out, we are all quick to respond with the bird's history. We report all observations of birds banded by us to the BBL on an annual basis, so the information reaches them as well.
Arthur, if you have any old photos of banded Snowy Plovers, please do send them to that email along with the date, location, and total # of plovers observed (if you happen to have that). This type of data is always useful to help us better understand migration and survival of Snowy Plovers.
Thanks again!
Ben
On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 10:35 AM Arthur Macmillan <grrrrrrrrrr8...> wrote:
> I have to admit that in the past I was not able to quite figure out what > to do with the information, so I have copied the information for future > use. I may even see if I have my old photos. Better late than never, > right? > > -Mac > > On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 9:30 AM Joseph Morlan <jmorlan...> wrote: > >> On Sun, 17 Oct 2021 20:15:01 -0700, Pete Sole <pete...> >> wrote: >> >> > If you see such a banded bird, I encourage you to photograph it as best >> you can, get the band information, and to report it at the USGS bird >> banding lab, at the following link: >> > >> > >> >https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/ >> >> There is a Google Group where I usually report banded Snowy Plovers: >> >> <snpl_bandreporting...> >> >> This goes directly to researchers who can respond quickly. >> >> -- >> Joseph Morlan, Pacifica, CA >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "mbbirds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<d38rmgpl0ohqgt9r84og0cll717ld0vhpu...> >> . >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "mbbirds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/CABkzpcS-h4bvSQJKQaGyo-_%3D3rP-Mdjz9TgB%2BXBka1nQxMA%3D%<3Dw...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/CABkzpcS-h4bvSQJKQaGyo-_%3D3rP-Mdjz9TgB%2BXBka1nQxMA%3D%<3Dw...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . >
-- Ben Pearl, M.S. Plover and Tern Program Director San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory 524 Valley Way Milpitas CA 95035 Office: 408.946.6548 ext 206 Cell: 805.550.0881 www.sfbbo.org
Date: 10/18/21 10:35 am From: Arthur Macmillan <grrrrrrrrrr8...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Banded Snowy Plover and Reporting Banded Birds
I have to admit that in the past I was not able to quite figure out what to do with the information, so I have copied the information for future use. I may even see if I have my old photos. Better late than never, right?
-Mac
On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 9:30 AM Joseph Morlan <jmorlan...> wrote:
> On Sun, 17 Oct 2021 20:15:01 -0700, Pete Sole <pete...> > wrote: > > > If you see such a banded bird, I encourage you to photograph it as best > you can, get the band information, and to report it at the USGS bird > banding lab, at the following link: > > > > > >https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/ > > There is a Google Group where I usually report banded Snowy Plovers: > > <snpl_bandreporting...> > > This goes directly to researchers who can respond quickly. > > -- > Joseph Morlan, Pacifica, CA > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "mbbirds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<d38rmgpl0ohqgt9r84og0cll717ld0vhpu...> > . >
Date: 10/18/21 9:30 am From: Joseph Morlan <jmorlan...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Banded Snowy Plover and Reporting Banded Birds
On Sun, 17 Oct 2021 20:15:01 -0700, Pete Sole <pete...> wrote:
> If you see such a banded bird, I encourage you to photograph it as best you can, get the band information, and to report it at the USGS bird banding lab, at the following link: > > >https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/
There is a Google Group where I usually report banded Snowy Plovers:
<snpl_bandreporting...>
This goes directly to researchers who can respond quickly.
-- Joseph Morlan, Pacifica, CA
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Date: 10/17/21 8:15 pm From: Pete Sole <pete...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Banded Snowy Plover and Reporting Banded Birds
Hi birders,
This is more of a public service announcement than a bird report per say.
For those that don't know, Point Blue is a science organization that originally started as the Point Reyes Bird Observatory or PRBO. One of the research projects that Point Blue runs, is banding and tracking Western Snowy Plovers along the the Monterey Bay. Per the US Fish and Wildlife Service the Snowy Plover is:
*Official Status: **Threatened*, the Pacific Coast population of the western snowy plover is federally listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 as threatened. The western snowy plover is a Bird Species of Special Concern in California.
On Sunday around 1pm, I photographed a banded SNOWY PLOVER. If you see such a banded bird, I encourage you to photograph it as best you can, get the band information, and to report it at the USGS bird banding lab, at the following link:
It's easy to do, takes less than 10 minutes and helps scientists in the US and Canada track birds. Keep in mind that reporting rates for banded birds are very low. I've heard of numbers below 1% for most species, and rarely above 5% for others. That means that out of 100 birds banded, scientists may get reports on only 1 to 5 birds.
On a happier note, when you report, you might get an email back a week or so later, from the scientists tracking the banded species. They might tell you a little about the individual you saw. Like where it hatched, or where it was banded, what sex it is, etc.
To learn more about the Point Blue Snowy Plover project you can take a look at this page:
Date: 10/17/21 2:24 pm From: Gary Martindale <gary_martindale...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Re: White Wagtail
Joseph,
I looked up images of M. a. ocularis and their was an image on eBird that looked similar. But, then again, that is way above my pay grade. But, the image closest to it in Sibley's under his examples of a Siberian White Wagtail is a 1st winter female, which looks closest to it to me. He points out that it has two distinct white wingbars, rather than extensive white coverts as his example of the 1st winter, female Black-backed. But, I'll leave that mess to the experts. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.
Thanks,
Gary Martindale
Santa Cruz
> On 10/17/2021 11:49 AM Joseph Morlan <jmorlan...> wrote:
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> On Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:09:47 -0700, Gary Martindale
> <garymartindale6621...> wrote:
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> >The photos I've attached are out of focus, but it documents what I saw. When I looked at the photos to see if it was a White Wagtail and noticed they weren't in focus, I looked up again and it was nowhere to be found. Liam might be right, that this might be last year's bird. I may have adopted Santa Cruz County as it's new Winter home.
>
> I could be wrong but these photos look to me more like M. a. ocularis, a
> different race from the bird that wintered last year which I think was M.
> a. lugens.
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I agree, my speculation about a returning bird was offered before I saw the photos.
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> On Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:09:47 -0700, Gary Martindale > <garymartindale6621...> wrote: > > >The photos I've attached are out of focus, but it documents what I saw. > When I looked at the photos to see if it was a White Wagtail and noticed > they weren't in focus, I looked up again and it was nowhere to be found. > Liam might be right, that this might be last year's bird. I may have > adopted Santa Cruz County as it's new Winter home. > > I could be wrong but these photos look to me more like M. a. ocularis, a > different race from the bird that wintered last year which I think was M. > a. lugens. > -- > Joseph Morlan, Pacifica, CA > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "mbbirds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<4rromg55mfk6ntkvib7umiiiuga4s1ug0h...> > . >
Date: 10/17/21 11:49 am From: Joseph Morlan <jmorlan...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Re: White Wagtail
On Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:09:47 -0700, Gary Martindale
<garymartindale6621...> wrote:
>The photos I've attached are out of focus, but it documents what I saw. When I looked at the photos to see if it was a White Wagtail and noticed they weren't in focus, I looked up again and it was nowhere to be found. Liam might be right, that this might be last year's bird. I may have adopted Santa Cruz County as it's new Winter home.
I could be wrong but these photos look to me more like M. a. ocularis, a
different race from the bird that wintered last year which I think was M.
a. lugens.
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Date: 10/17/21 11:19 am From: <jasper......> <jasper.barnes...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Question about this year's CBC
Hello, all!
It may be a bit early to be asking this, but does anyone know when this year's Christmas Bird Count for Santa Cruz County will take place? A friend from out of town is visiting in December, and we were thinking of participating, if possible.
Date: 10/17/21 11:13 am From: Gary Martindale <garymartindale6621...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Re: White Wagtail
Correction on the last reply to the Wagtail email. *It* may have adopted Santa Cruz County as it's new Winter home. I, on the other hand, have lived here since 1976.
Gary
On Sun, Oct 17, 2021 at 11:09 AM Gary Martindale < <garymartindale6621...> wrote:
> Hi Folks, > > The photos I've attached are out of focus, but it documents what I saw. > When I looked at the photos to see if it was a White Wagtail and noticed > they weren't in focus, I looked up again and it was nowhere to be found. > Liam might be right, that this might be last year's bird. I may have > adopted Santa Cruz County as it's new Winter home. > > Gary > > On Sun, Oct 17, 2021 at 10:19 AM Gary Martindale < > <garymartindale6621...> wrote: > >> I saw a white wagtail at Swanton pond this morning. It landed long enough >> to see and get one poor photo. I entered it on eBird, and will post the >> photo when I get home. I tried to relocate the bird in the pond area, but >> was unable to relocate it. Keep your eyes open, because there is one in the >> county. >> >> Best regards, >> >> Gary Martindale >> >> Sent from my iPhone > >
Date: 10/17/21 11:10 am From: Gary Martindale <garymartindale6621...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Re: White Wagtail
Hi Folks,
The photos I've attached are out of focus, but it documents what I saw. When I looked at the photos to see if it was a White Wagtail and noticed they weren't in focus, I looked up again and it was nowhere to be found. Liam might be right, that this might be last year's bird. I may have adopted Santa Cruz County as it's new Winter home.
Gary
On Sun, Oct 17, 2021 at 10:19 AM Gary Martindale < <garymartindale6621...> wrote:
> I saw a white wagtail at Swanton pond this morning. It landed long enough > to see and get one poor photo. I entered it on eBird, and will post the > photo when I get home. I tried to relocate the bird in the pond area, but > was unable to relocate it. Keep your eyes open, because there is one in the > county. > > Best regards, > > Gary Martindale > > Sent from my iPhone
Date: 10/17/21 10:19 am From: Gary Martindale <garymartindale6621...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] White Wagtail
I saw a white wagtail at Swanton pond this morning. It landed long enough to see and get one poor photo. I entered it on eBird, and will post the photo when I get home. I tried to relocate the bird in the pond area, but was unable to relocate it. Keep your eyes open, because there is one in the county.
Date: 10/16/21 12:56 pm From: Jane Orbuch <jorbuch...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Bald Eagle yesterday Friday 10/16 5-5:30 PM Coastways and Hwy 1 south of Davenport
Driving south late yesterday, before seeing the plume of smoke from the Estrada fire, saw a large dark blob in a dead monterey bay pine on the ocean side of hwy 1. Adult Bald eagle, with an osprey sitting the next tree further west. Very cool!
Date: 10/15/21 11:33 am From: Craig Fosdick <craig.fosdick...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Chestnut-sided Warbler at Antonelli
Hi Larry-
Yes, it is 100% Chestnut-sided Warbler, for the reasons you stated. Nice find and nice photos!
Craig
Craig Fosdick Boulder Creek, California
On Fri, Oct 15, 2021 at 7:26 AM liammsf <liammsf...> wrote:
> I agree with Chestnut-sided Warbler. The first photo nicely shows the > contrasting green and white upper- and underparts, bold eye ring, yellow > color bleeding into the wingbar, which are all good field marks for that > species. > > Liam M > > On Thu, Oct 14, 2021, 10:55 PM Arthur Macmillan <grrrrrrrrrr8...> > wrote: > >> I am guessing no one is seconding Chestnut-sided Warbler? I guess that >> would be hard to do without more people seeing it. Well...I did look. I >> thought it was a pretty exciting photograph and tentative ID. Anyway, I >> hope we find out what it is. I don't have the experience to have an >> opinion on the ID, but wanted to say they are good photos, and thanks for >> posting them. I did see more than I usually do. >> >> -Mac >> >> On Thu, Oct 14, 2021 at 9:52 AM Larry Holland <larryhollandtg...> >> wrote: >> >>> This morning (around 8am) my wife and I saw a lime-green headed and >>> backed warbler with a white eye-ring and 2 wing bars on its gray wings. It >>> also had a clean white breast and under parts. See attached photos. >>> >>> This was viewed for about 20 minutes along the west side of the pond not >>> far from Delaware St in the willows and bushes just before the first >>> bench. It also foraged in the lowest branches of the oak across the trail >>> It was mixed in with several yellow rumps and townsends. Eventually, it >>> dove out of view for good into the willows closer to Delaware. >>> >>> By some miracle, I got a few photos of it, a life bird for both of us so >>> I hope I'm right with its ID. As always, I look to this community to steer >>> me to a proper ID. >>> >>> Thanks. >>> Larry >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "mbbirds" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/CAFEehRonAjQ6kCj5uztq8etJXV_ziJM8tWtO2-9e9wi3_%<3DBdJA...> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/CAFEehRonAjQ6kCj5uztq8etJXV_ziJM8tWtO2-9e9wi3_%<3DBdJA...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "mbbirds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/CABkzpcQjSWwEUQe1f3o1%2B-gmtaGmpdNL9eweB0UOfQM9g1%<2BjvA...> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/CABkzpcQjSWwEUQe1f3o1%2B-gmtaGmpdNL9eweB0UOfQM9g1%<2BjvA...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "mbbirds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<CABZRWZBzCpeLDdSa_fFAtf_6WiYnxrCmnj_eV8VJTJa5Sg9SZg...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<CABZRWZBzCpeLDdSa_fFAtf_6WiYnxrCmnj_eV8VJTJa5Sg9SZg...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . >
Date: 10/15/21 7:26 am From: liammsf <liammsf...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Chestnut-sided Warbler at Antonelli
I agree with Chestnut-sided Warbler. The first photo nicely shows the contrasting green and white upper- and underparts, bold eye ring, yellow color bleeding into the wingbar, which are all good field marks for that species.
Liam M
On Thu, Oct 14, 2021, 10:55 PM Arthur Macmillan <grrrrrrrrrr8...> wrote:
> I am guessing no one is seconding Chestnut-sided Warbler? I guess that > would be hard to do without more people seeing it. Well...I did look. I > thought it was a pretty exciting photograph and tentative ID. Anyway, I > hope we find out what it is. I don't have the experience to have an > opinion on the ID, but wanted to say they are good photos, and thanks for > posting them. I did see more than I usually do. > > -Mac > > On Thu, Oct 14, 2021 at 9:52 AM Larry Holland <larryhollandtg...> > wrote: > >> This morning (around 8am) my wife and I saw a lime-green headed and >> backed warbler with a white eye-ring and 2 wing bars on its gray wings. It >> also had a clean white breast and under parts. See attached photos. >> >> This was viewed for about 20 minutes along the west side of the pond not >> far from Delaware St in the willows and bushes just before the first >> bench. It also foraged in the lowest branches of the oak across the trail >> It was mixed in with several yellow rumps and townsends. Eventually, it >> dove out of view for good into the willows closer to Delaware. >> >> By some miracle, I got a few photos of it, a life bird for both of us so >> I hope I'm right with its ID. As always, I look to this community to steer >> me to a proper ID. >> >> Thanks. >> Larry >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "mbbirds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/CAFEehRonAjQ6kCj5uztq8etJXV_ziJM8tWtO2-9e9wi3_%<3DBdJA...> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/CAFEehRonAjQ6kCj5uztq8etJXV_ziJM8tWtO2-9e9wi3_%<3DBdJA...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "mbbirds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/CABkzpcQjSWwEUQe1f3o1%2B-gmtaGmpdNL9eweB0UOfQM9g1%<2BjvA...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/CABkzpcQjSWwEUQe1f3o1%2B-gmtaGmpdNL9eweB0UOfQM9g1%<2BjvA...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . >
Date: 10/14/21 10:55 pm From: Arthur Macmillan <grrrrrrrrrr8...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Chestnut-sided Warbler at Antonelli
I am guessing no one is seconding Chestnut-sided Warbler? I guess that would be hard to do without more people seeing it. Well...I did look. I thought it was a pretty exciting photograph and tentative ID. Anyway, I hope we find out what it is. I don't have the experience to have an opinion on the ID, but wanted to say they are good photos, and thanks for posting them. I did see more than I usually do.
-Mac
On Thu, Oct 14, 2021 at 9:52 AM Larry Holland <larryhollandtg...> wrote:
> This morning (around 8am) my wife and I saw a lime-green headed and > backed warbler with a white eye-ring and 2 wing bars on its gray wings. It > also had a clean white breast and under parts. See attached photos. > > This was viewed for about 20 minutes along the west side of the pond not > far from Delaware St in the willows and bushes just before the first > bench. It also foraged in the lowest branches of the oak across the trail > It was mixed in with several yellow rumps and townsends. Eventually, it > dove out of view for good into the willows closer to Delaware. > > By some miracle, I got a few photos of it, a life bird for both of us so I > hope I'm right with its ID. As always, I look to this community to steer > me to a proper ID. > > Thanks. > Larry > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "mbbirds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/CAFEehRonAjQ6kCj5uztq8etJXV_ziJM8tWtO2-9e9wi3_%<3DBdJA...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/CAFEehRonAjQ6kCj5uztq8etJXV_ziJM8tWtO2-9e9wi3_%<3DBdJA...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . >
Please disregard my last file, unless you can identify the small butterfly on the gravel road, in which case please let me know!
Dave
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The Palm Warbler continues. It was on the mud, northeast side of the pond end nearest the ranch buildings. And a White-faced Ibis flew in as I was leaving. Sharon Hull
Date: 10/14/21 9:52 am From: Larry Holland <larryhollandtg...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Chestnut-sided Warbler at Antonelli
This morning (around 8am) my wife and I saw a lime-green headed and backed warbler with a white eye-ring and 2 wing bars on its gray wings. It also had a clean white breast and under parts. See attached photos.
This was viewed for about 20 minutes along the west side of the pond not far from Delaware St in the willows and bushes just before the first bench. It also foraged in the lowest branches of the oak across the trail It was mixed in with several yellow rumps and townsends. Eventually, it dove out of view for good into the willows closer to Delaware.
By some miracle, I got a few photos of it, a life bird for both of us so I hope I'm right with its ID. As always, I look to this community to steer me to a proper ID.
Date: 10/13/21 7:07 pm From: 'Lisa Sheridan' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Cackling Goose (Richardson's) at Antonelli's Pond and Clay-colored Sparrow continuing at the Homeless Garden
This morning I enjoyed 80 geese flying north over my property in Soquel. I didn’t have my binos handy, However, I did have my phone and used the Merlin audio Id app to confirm these as Cackling Geese. So triangulating from the last two posts I suspect it’s accurate!
Lisa Sheridan
Lisasheridanphotography.com
On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 1:15 PM, Gary Martindale <gary_martindale...> wrote:
Hi Folks,
I saw and photographed a Cackling Goose (Richardson's) this morning. It was likely the same Cackling Goose reported by Paul Heady yesterday. Ebird has it listed as a rare bird. Unlike a minima, it had a boxy head and a pale breast, and unlike an Aleutian, it lacked a white neck ring.
A Clay-colored Sparrow also continued at the Homeless Garden this morning. I didn't get an chance to photograph the sparrow though.
Gary Martindale
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Date: 10/13/21 2:52 pm From: Gary Martindale <gary_martindale...> Subject: RE: [MBBIRDS] Cackling Goose (Richardson's) at Antonelli's Pond and Clay-colored Sparrow continuing at the Homeless Garden
Hi All,
Alvaro Jaramillo responded to my post on the Cackling Goose, suggesting that I have misidentified the goose as a Richardson's. You will see he mention that an juvenile Aleutian would not necessarily have developed a neck ring yet.
It would make more sense, since a Richardson's would likely be wintering along the Gulf Coast, whereas an Aleutian would be expected here.
Sorry if I got everybody excited! It just goes to show you that even good guides (Sibley's and AllAboutBirds.org) can lead you astray. There's always something new to learn.
Thanks to Alvaro for chiming in.
Gary Martindale
> On 10/13/2021 1:56 PM Alvaro Jaramillo <chucao...> wrote:
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> Hi Gary
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> This Cackling Goose is a juvenile, as it has very evenly worn coverts, and the feathers themselves are small. Adults have larger coverts and more square cut at their tips. Juveniles usually do not have a white neck ring, although this develops in the first winter. I think it is much more likely that this is a juvenile Aleutian than a “Richardson’s” which is an Eastern population and much less likely here. On the other hand, Aleutians are the expected coastal Cackling Goose in central and northern California.
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> Nice photo!!
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> Alvaro
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> Alvaro Jaramillo
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> To: mbbirds <mbbirds...>
> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Cackling Goose (Richardson's) at Antonelli's Pond and Clay-colored Sparrow continuing at the Homeless Garden
>
>
> Hi Folks,
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>
> I saw and photographed a Cackling Goose (Richardson's) this morning. It was likely the same Cackling Goose reported by Paul Heady yesterday. Ebird has it listed as a rare bird. Unlike a minima, it had a boxy head and a pale breast, and unlike an Aleutian, it lacked a white neck ring.
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> A Clay-colored Sparrow also continued at the Homeless Garden this morning. I didn't get an chance to photograph the sparrow though.
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> Gary Martindale
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Date: 10/13/21 1:56 pm From: Alvaro Jaramillo <chucao...> Subject: RE: [MBBIRDS] Cackling Goose (Richardson's) at Antonelli's Pond and Clay-colored Sparrow continuing at the Homeless Garden
Hi Gary
This Cackling Goose is a juvenile, as it has very evenly worn coverts, and the feathers themselves are small. Adults have larger coverts and more square cut at their tips. Juveniles usually do not have a white neck ring, although this develops in the first winter. I think it is much more likely that this is a juvenile Aleutian than a “Richardson’s” which is an Eastern population and much less likely here. On the other hand, Aleutians are the expected coastal Cackling Goose in central and northern California.
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Subject: [MBBIRDS] Cackling Goose (Richardson's) at Antonelli's Pond and Clay-colored Sparrow continuing at the Homeless Garden
Hi Folks,
I saw and photographed a Cackling Goose (Richardson's) this morning. It was likely the same Cackling Goose reported by Paul Heady yesterday. Ebird has it listed as a rare bird. Unlike a minima, it had a boxy head and a pale breast, and unlike an Aleutian, it lacked a white neck ring.
A Clay-colored Sparrow also continued at the Homeless Garden this morning. I didn't get an chance to photograph the sparrow though.
Date: 10/13/21 1:15 pm From: Gary Martindale <gary_martindale...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Cackling Goose (Richardson's) at Antonelli's Pond and Clay-colored Sparrow continuing at the Homeless Garden
Hi Folks,
I saw and photographed a Cackling Goose (Richardson's) this morning. It was likely the same Cackling Goose reported by Paul Heady yesterday. Ebird has it listed as a rare bird. Unlike a minima, it had a boxy head and a pale breast, and unlike an Aleutian, it lacked a white neck ring.
A Clay-colored Sparrow also continued at the Homeless Garden this morning. I didn't get an chance to photograph the sparrow though.
Gary Martindale
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Date: 10/13/21 12:09 pm From: James P Williams <jpwilliams2007...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Tropical Kingbird
I saw a Tropical Kingbird this morning between 9-11 at Coastal Sciences. It
was feeding with Western Bluebirds and a Say’s Phoebe in the open grassy
area adjacent to the mobile home park and near to the bluff end of the
trail.
Anne Williams
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Date: 10/12/21 3:31 pm From: silverbirder via mbbirds <mbbirds...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Fwd: Video: Endangered bird returns to Big Basin | Take Me to the Trees | Fire in the sequoia
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Date: 10/12/21 12:27 pm From: Blake Matheson <gypaetusbarbatus1...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Monterey Audubon Presentation on Raptor ID with Brian Sullivan Tonight
*TUESDAY, October 12, 2021: Raptor Identification with Brian Sullivan*
Autumn and Winter are the time to enjoy Monterey’s common and less expected
raptor species. But, differences in species’ appearance resulting from age,
color morph, feather wear, flight style, etc, can create much confusion for
novice and expert birders alike. Join raptor authority and field guide
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identification skills and enter Monterey’s raptor season with a deeper
appreciation for the subtle beauty of these magnificent birds.
Doors open at 700. Talk to begin at 730 at the PG Museum of Natural
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Date: 10/11/21 2:22 pm From: Kumaran Arul <karul2...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Cackling Geese overhead and Yellow Green Vireo Moonglow
Just heard and then saw (2:05pm) about 150 high flying Geese (I think Cackling) flying over westside Santa Cruz. Nice break from work.
I also stopped by Moon Glow Dairy yesterday afternoon and saw the previously reported Yellow-Green Vireo near the pond (see ebird reports). Looks like it was seen today as well.
Date: 10/10/21 10:12 pm From: David Sidle <dsidle...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Clay-colored Sparrow at Swanton Pond today
Another Spizella sparrow was at the pond at the Swanton Berry Farm around 9:45 this morning. This was on the levee on the west side of the pond, towards the north end. This sparrow confused me, but I believe it was a drab CLAY-COLORED SPARROW. The lores were paler than I would expect from a Chipping Sparrow. Though the back of the nape appears very streaked, the sides of the gray nape do not seem streaked. The auriculars seem to be too dark and warm of a brown to be a Brewer's Sparrow, and the median crown stripe seems too well-defined. Some mediocre photos are in my eBird list:
There was also a juvenile GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE at the pond, at least a couple NORTHERN PINTAILS, a dowitcher sp., and several TRICOLORED BLACKBIRDS.
Lark Sparrows are still here (Lighthouse Field) at 4:20. There are at least 4 near the SW corner of the park.
On Sun, Oct 10, 2021 at 13:30 Lois Goldfrank <loisg...> wrote:
> First seen by Brian Scanlon, pointed out to me by Cindy Cummings still at > Lighthouse Field on a path along West Cliff ; now not far from the shaded > bridge but moving around when flushed by bikes and dogs and walkers. > > Lois Goldfrank > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "mbbirds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<7A140732-976B-418A-A04B-0EA65CDEC6B5...> > . > -- -Abram
First seen by Brian Scanlon, pointed out to me by Cindy Cummings still at Lighthouse Field on a path along West Cliff ; now not far from the shaded bridge but moving around when flushed by bikes and dogs and walkers.
Date: 10/8/21 8:58 pm From: Nancy Collins <nancy...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Big Sit in case of rain
Thanks for the update, Shantanu,
We will bring homemade hummus, chopped (cucumber, tomato, onion) salad, feta cheese, pita bread, and olives.
If you need anything else, let us know.
Nancy and Pete
On Oct 8, 2021, at 7:40 PM, Shantanu Phukan <phukan...> wrote:
Dear Friends:
I see that there might be some passing showers tomorrow morning. If it is a light drizzle with clearing sky I will still be out there at 8 am. If it is out and out rain then I will delay the start of the big sit till nine and if at nine it is still raining then till ten. I will keep delaying till eleven. If at eleven it is still raining steadily then the Big Sit will be called off. Otherwise I will see you all out at New Brighton State Beach.
Shatnanu Phukan
Date: 10/8/21 7:40 pm From: Shantanu Phukan <phukan...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Big Sit in case of rain
Dear Friends:
I see that there might be some passing showers tomorrow morning. If it is a light drizzle with clearing sky I will still be out there at 8 am. If it is out and out rain then I will delay the start of the big sit till nine and if at nine it is still raining then till ten. I will keep delaying till eleven. If at eleven it is still raining steadily then the Big Sit will be called off. Otherwise I will see you all out at New Brighton State Beach.
Shatnanu Phukan
Golden-winged warbler hunting notes (reflecting far more failures than successes): Despite their well-documented fondness for higher elevation Eastern bogs, expect yours to appear at the top of a leafy tree on dry ground directly over your head, black chin imitating chickadees. In fact in my experience they associate with chickadees, out of spite, no doubt.
David On Oct 8, 2021 5:10 PM, Carol Pecot <carol.pecot...> wrote:
Hi All,
If someone wanted to see a Golden-winged warbler, my sister just told me that a birder friend of hers saw one today in Meadow Park in San Luis Obispo. Apparently many others have seen it over the last couple of days, as shown in the eBird rare bird alert https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN36231.
Good birding tomorrow on the Global Big Day! Carol Pecot
If someone wanted to see a Golden-winged warbler, my sister just told me that a birder friend of hers saw one today in Meadow Park in San Luis Obispo. Apparently many others have seen it over the last couple of days, as shown in the eBird rare bird alert https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN36231.
Good birding tomorrow on the Global Big Day!
Carol Pecot
Date: 10/7/21 3:00 pm From: Kent Johnson <kentjohnson...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Spizellas in Santa Cruz
Two CLAY-COLORED SPARROWS continued this morning at the Homeless Garden; a BREWER'S SPARROW and a CHIPPING SPARROW continued at the Lighthouse Community Garden.
Date: 10/5/21 8:26 am From: larry corridon <larry961357...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Big Sit October 9th at New Brighton State Beach
Looking forward to it. I will bring some easy to eat cake, paper plates, paper towels or napkins and plastic wear (and a garbage bag.)
> On Oct 4, 2021, at 22:33, Brian Scanlon <briancscanlon...> wrote:
>
> I'll be there, and I can bring a small step ladder.
>
> Brian Scanlon
>
>
> On Mon, Oct 4, 2021 at 7:01 PM Shantanu Phukan <phukan...> <mailto:<phukan...>> wrote:
> Dear Fellow Birders:
> The Big Sit competition for this year will be held on Saturday October 9th at New Brighton State Beach from 8 am till 5 pm. Our count circle will be at the top of the trail that goes from the Day Use parking lot to the campground, (or right below campsite 73).
>
> You don't need to commit for the whole day, people can come and go as the spirit moves them, but if your spirit could move you from 8 am till noon, when most species are most active, it would be best.
>
> The entrance fee is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors above 62 (yes, very magnanimous), and $5 if you are disabled. Please do not drive into the campground but park in the Day Use Parking Lot. At the very end of that parking lot there are some wooden steps descending to the beach, and right above that a trail ascends to the campground and comes out at campsite 73. Our count circle is located at the top of this trail at the very edge of the bluffs, in the shade of a pine forest, and about 40 feet down from the campsite. If you are disabled and cannot walk up this trail (it's very short) then park in the overflow parking lot and walk in through the campground.
>
> Food:
> As long promised, and to sweeten your mouths, I will make a pot of Indian rice pudding and if I feel especially ambitious also some Baba Ghannouj.
>
> IF YOU CAN BRING SOME FOOD TO SHARE THAT WOULD BE VERY CONVIVIAL.
> AND THREE OTHER THINGS: A light folding table to lay the food out on. paper plates and plastic forks. And a small step ladder that we can climb on to scan for shearwaters and Jaegers. The rules of the Big Sit do not allow us to stray outside our circle but the sky's the limit for any movement up within our circle. And, as in the past, the circle will be interpreted liberally, and not anally.
>
> If people can email me to give me some idea of whether they are planning to participate it would be great. And if you can bring either the table, the small step ladder, or the plates please also let me know.
>
> If I have forgotten some crucial detail just email me.
>
> Ah, our team name is The Jaegers, and our patron deities should entertain us all day as they harass the terns below us. Last year this was a constantly evolving spectacle with both Parasitics and Pomarines.
>
> Shantanu Phukan
> Santa Cruz.
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Date: 10/4/21 10:33 pm From: Brian Scanlon <briancscanlon...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Big Sit October 9th at New Brighton State Beach
I'll be there, and I can bring a small step ladder.
Brian Scanlon
On Mon, Oct 4, 2021 at 7:01 PM Shantanu Phukan <phukan...> wrote:
> Dear Fellow Birders: > The Big Sit competition for this year will be held on Saturday October 9th > at New Brighton State Beach from 8 am till 5 pm. Our count circle will be > at the top of the trail that goes from the Day Use parking lot to the > campground, (or right below campsite 73). > > You don't need to commit for the whole day, people can come and go as the > spirit moves them, but if your spirit could move you from 8 am till noon, > when most species are most active, it would be best. > > The entrance fee is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors above 62 (yes, very > magnanimous), and $5 if you are disabled. Please do not drive into the > campground but park in the Day Use Parking Lot. At the very end of that > parking lot there are some wooden steps descending to the beach, and right > above that a trail ascends to the campground and comes out at campsite 73. > Our count circle is located at the top of this trail at the very edge of > the bluffs, in the shade of a pine forest, and about 40 feet down from the > campsite. If you are disabled and cannot walk up this trail (it's very > short) then park in the overflow parking lot and walk in through the > campground. > > Food: > As long promised, and to sweeten your mouths, I will make a pot of Indian > rice pudding and if I feel especially ambitious also some Baba Ghannouj. > > IF YOU CAN BRING SOME FOOD TO SHARE THAT WOULD BE VERY CONVIVIAL. > AND THREE OTHER THINGS: A light folding table to lay the food out on. > paper plates and plastic forks. And a small step ladder that we can climb > on to scan for shearwaters and Jaegers. The rules of the Big Sit do not > allow us to stray outside our circle but the sky's the limit for any > movement up within our circle. And, as in the past, the circle will be > interpreted liberally, and not anally. > > If people can email me to give me some idea of whether they are > planning to participate it would be great. And if you can bring either the > table, the small step ladder, or the plates please also let me know. > > If I have forgotten some crucial detail just email me. > > Ah, our team name is The Jaegers, and our patron deities should entertain > us all day as they harass the terns below us. Last year this was a > constantly evolving spectacle with both Parasitics and Pomarines. > > Shantanu Phukan > Santa Cruz. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "mbbirds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<898971ba-5a2d-3f17-bbf9-ec49764ddd94...> > . >
Date: 10/4/21 7:20 pm From: Cliff Bixler <clifford.bixler50...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Re: Big Sit October 9th at New Brighton State Beach
I will try to bring an old Costco table if I can pick it up a later day at your place.
On Mon, Oct 4, 2021, 7:01 PM Shantanu Phukan <phukan...> wrote:
> Dear Fellow Birders: > The Big Sit competition for this year will be held on Saturday October 9th > at New Brighton State Beach from 8 am till 5 pm. Our count circle will be > at the top of the trail that goes from the Day Use parking lot to the > campground, (or right below campsite 73). > > You don't need to commit for the whole day, people can come and go as the > spirit moves them, but if your spirit could move you from 8 am till noon, > when most species are most active, it would be best. > > The entrance fee is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors above 62 (yes, very > magnanimous), and $5 if you are disabled. Please do not drive into the > campground but park in the Day Use Parking Lot. At the very end of that > parking lot there are some wooden steps descending to the beach, and right > above that a trail ascends to the campground and comes out at campsite 73. > Our count circle is located at the top of this trail at the very edge of > the bluffs, in the shade of a pine forest, and about 40 feet down from the > campsite. If you are disabled and cannot walk up this trail (it's very > short) then park in the overflow parking lot and walk in through the > campground. > > Food: > As long promised, and to sweeten your mouths, I will make a pot of Indian > rice pudding and if I feel especially ambitious also some Baba Ghannouj. > > IF YOU CAN BRING SOME FOOD TO SHARE THAT WOULD BE VERY CONVIVIAL. > AND THREE OTHER THINGS: A light folding table to lay the food out on. > paper plates and plastic forks. And a small step ladder that we can climb > on to scan for shearwaters and Jaegers. The rules of the Big Sit do not > allow us to stray outside our circle but the sky's the limit for any > movement up within our circle. And, as in the past, the circle will be > interpreted liberally, and not anally. > > If people can email me to give me some idea of whether they are > planning to participate it would be great. And if you can bring either the > table, the small step ladder, or the plates please also let me know. > > If I have forgotten some crucial detail just email me. > > Ah, our team name is The Jaegers, and our patron deities should entertain > us all day as they harass the terns below us. Last year this was a > constantly evolving spectacle with both Parasitics and Pomarines. > > Shantanu Phukan > Santa Cruz. >
Date: 10/4/21 7:01 pm From: Shantanu Phukan <phukan...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Big Sit October 9th at New Brighton State Beach
Dear Fellow Birders:
The Big Sit competition for this year will be held on Saturday October 9th at New Brighton State Beach from 8 am till 5 pm. Our count circle will be at the top of the trail that goes from the Day Use parking lot to the campground, (or right below campsite 73).
You don't need to commit for the whole day, people can come and go as the spirit moves them, but if your spirit could move you from 8 am till noon, when most species are most active, it would be best.
The entrance fee is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors above 62 (yes, very magnanimous), and $5 if you are disabled. Please do not drive into the campground but park in the Day Use Parking Lot. At the very end of that parking lot there are some wooden steps descending to the beach, and right above that a trail ascends to the campground and comes out at campsite 73. Our count circle is located at the top of this trail at the very edge of the bluffs, in the shade of a pine forest, and about 40 feet down from the campsite. If you are disabled and cannot walk up this trail (it's very short) then park in the overflow parking lot and walk in through the campground.
Food:
As long promised, and to sweeten your mouths, I will make a pot of Indian rice pudding and if I feel especially ambitious also some Baba Ghannouj.
IF YOU CAN BRING SOME FOOD TO SHARE THAT WOULD BE VERY CONVIVIAL.
AND THREE OTHER THINGS: A light folding table to lay the food out on. paper plates and plastic forks. And a small step ladder that we can climb on to scan for shearwaters and Jaegers. The rules of the Big Sit do not allow us to stray outside our circle but the sky's the limit for any movement up within our circle. And, as in the past, the circle will be interpreted liberally, and not anally.
If people can email me to give me some idea of whether they are planning to participate it would be great. And if you can bring either the table, the small step ladder, or the plates please also let me know.
If I have forgotten some crucial detail just email me.
Ah, our team name is The Jaegers, and our patron deities should entertain us all day as they harass the terns below us. Last year this was a constantly evolving spectacle with both Parasitics and Pomarines.
The Big Sit competition for this year will be held on Saturday October 9th at New Brighton State Beach from 8 am till 5 pm. Our count circle will be at the top of the trail that goes from the Day Use parking lot to the campground, (or right below campsite 73).
You don't need to commit for the whole day, people can come and go as the spirit moves them, but if your spirit could move you from 8 am till noon, when most species are most active, it would be best.
The entrance fee is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors above 62 (yes, very magnanimous), and $5 if you are disabled. Please do not drive into the campground but park in the Day Use Parking Lot. At the very end of that parking lot there are some wooden steps descending to the beach, and right above that a trail ascends to the campground and comes out at campsite 73. Our count circle is located at the top of this trail at the very edge of the bluffs, in the shade of a pine forest, and about 40 feet down from the campsite. If you are disabled and cannot walk up this trail (it's very short) then park in the overflow parking lot and walk in through the campground.
Food:
As long promised, and to sweeten your mouths, I will make a pot of Indian rice pudding and if I feel especially ambitious also some Baba Ghannouj.
IF YOU CAN BRING SOME FOOD TO SHARE THAT WOULD BE VERY CONVIVIAL.
AND THREE OTHER THINGS: A light folding table to lay the food out on. paper plates and plastic forks. And a small step ladder that we can climb on to scan for shearwaters and Jaegers. The rules of the Big Sit do not allow us to stray outside our circle but the sky's the limit for any movement up within our circle. And, as in the past, the circle will be interpreted liberally, and not anally.
If people can email me to give me some idea of whether they are planning to participate it would be great. And if you can bring either the table, the small step ladder, or the plates please also let me know.
If I have forgotten some crucial detail just email me.
Ah, our team name is The Jaegers, and our patron deities should entertain us all day as they harass the terns below us. Last year this was a constantly evolving spectacle with both Parasitics and Pomarines.
Date: 10/4/21 3:14 pm From: Phil Brown <pdpbrown...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Natural Bridges
During an otherwise fairly quiet morning at NB, I found a group of WESTERN BLUEBIRDS. This is the first time in 17 years of birding at Natural Bridges that I have seen Western Bluebirds there. Perhaps this is an indication of how the population of this species has recovered in Santa Cruz County over the last decade. Other than that there were the usual suspects including a couple of bright TOWNSEND'S WARBLERS and a few RUBY-CROWNED KINGLETS.
Date: 10/4/21 10:30 am From: <kingfisher11...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Sparrowa at Lighthouse Community Garden
Both the Brewer's and Chipping sparrows continue at the garden at 9:30 this am, most recently seen feeding in the tall grass below the apple tree on the east side of the garden.
Dave Lavorando
Santa Cruz
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To: 'Monterey Birds' <mbbirds...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Oct 30 half day trip
Jeannie
Hi there, the Oct 30 half day trip we booked is for a private group from Cornell University. They have policies and guidelines, and asked me if the captain (Mike I assume) and crew are vaccinated or not? Do let me know.
Date: 10/4/21 8:16 am From: Alvaro Jaramillo <chucao...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Oct 30 half day trip
Jeannie
Hi there, the Oct 30 half day trip we booked is for a private group from Cornell University. They have policies and guidelines, and asked me if the captain (Mike I assume) and crew are vaccinated or not? Do let me know.
Clay-Colored continued at the Homeless Garden around 11:30 am. and Brewers continued at Lighthouse Garden at 12:15 before flying into adjacent property.
Date: 10/3/21 10:18 am From: Phil Brown <pdpbrown...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Clay Colored Sparrow
Hi all, Just to clear something up, I was not the person who found this bird at the homeless garden. I was put on to it by a couple of birders who knew me, but unfortunately I cannot remember their names. They also reported a Lawrence's Goldfinch in the same area, but sadly I did not see that bird. Phil Brown
Date: 10/3/21 10:18 am From: Pete Sole <pete...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Bullock's Oriole, back for another season...
Hi birders,
For the second year in a row, we've had a BULLOCK'S ORIOLE stop by during fall migration. As I birded the neighborhood this morning, I thought, well, I should take a quick look at our own feeders from the distance. Hum, there appeared to be a larger bird than normal, with a yellow tail in one of the feeders. Must be the sun angle I thought shading my eyes. But intrigued, I walked about 50 yards closer to get a better angle to see the feeder. Aha, there was a large, yellow orange oriole on one of the feeders! Checking field marks carefully:
* Yellow orange face with a black eye-line.. Check * Black bib covering chin, neck and chest... Check * Extensive white on black wings... Check. * Bill longish, slight downward curve, with dull metallic blue lower mandible... Check * Camera on hand to take documentary picture ... Nope. I broke the first rule of nature photography: bring camera.
I watched the oriole for a bit, and then it flew off. Looking through eBird records last year, saw we had reported a single Bullock's Oriole on the feeders irregularly from Oct. 18th to Nov. 20th. Have to wonder if it's the same bird.
In other neighborhood migration news, the GOLDEN CROWNED SPARROWS and WHITE CROWNED SPARROWS are arriving, settling in for the fall and winter. We've had WESTERN TANAGERs come by and sample Roger's Red grapes as well, but not today, and fewer than in previous years. One last interesting flyby, was a COMMON MERGANSER flying in the distance, I'm guessing now, above Soquel Creek.
Date: 10/3/21 8:09 am From: Gary Martindale <garymartindale6621...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Clay-Colored Sparrowstill at Homeless Garden
The CCSP found yesterday by Phil Brown is still a the Homeless Garden just after 8 AM.
Gary Martindale
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> On Oct 2, 2021, at 12:20 PM, Lois Goldfrank <loisg...> wrote:
>
> The bird found first by Phil Brown was seen about iin the small trees along the edge next to the farm stand. I had been there maybe 10 minutes when a small sparrow flew in. I had a quick look, snapped exactly one photo and it flew off, not sure where but in the garden still.
>
> Never do I have this kind of luck!
>
> Lois
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I am responding to Abram's request to post some photos of what I believe was the BRSP. Initially, when I reported to MBB the BRSP, three of us were on the sparrow, and an out-of-county birder confidently stated, "That's our bird!" Since I haven't seen BRSP in nonbreeding plumage, I thought I should check my photos. Good thing I did, because it turned out "our bird" was a pale, 1st winter CHSP. I will attach two photos of "our bird". One of the photos shows a grayish rump, ruling out a BRSP.
Here are also four photos of what I believe is the BRSP. The field marks I believe confirm the sparrow as a BRSP are:
* Weak, yet complete whitish eyeline.
* Weak contrasting face markings
* Lack of bold eyeline extending to the bill.
* Streaked nape
Even after looking at my photos and checking them against Sibley's and All About Birds, I've learned identifying similar sparrows can be quite challenging. I'm no expert and welcome any feedback.
Thanks,
Gary Martindale
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The bird found first by Phil Brown was seen about iin the small trees along the edge next to the farm stand. I had been there maybe 10 minutes when a small sparrow flew in. I had a quick look, snapped exactly one photo and it flew off, not sure where but in the garden still.
Around 9:30 there were at least 4 Spizella sparrows in The community garden
on Lighthouse Ave. A bunch of people with nice cameras took a bunch of
photos. I am looking forward to someone posting pics and seeing what
everyone thinks for IDs.
On Sat, Oct 2, 2021 at 11:13 Steven Tucker <seagullsteve...> wrote:
> Both the Brewer’s and Chipping are still here, usually a few feet from one
> another.
>
> Steve Tucker
> Salinas
>
> On Sat, Oct 2, 2021 at 9:01 AM Gary Martindale <
> <garymartindale6621...> wrote:
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>> False alarm on the BRSP! Sorry folks!
>>
>> Gary Martindale
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> > On Oct 2, 2021, at 8:45 AM, Gary Martindale <
>> <garymartindale6621...> wrote:
>> >
>> > The Brewer’s Sarrow was continuing at the lighthouse Garden. It was
>> along the NW edge on the berry bushes.
>> >
>> > Enjoy!
>> >
>> > Gary Martindale
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Date: 10/2/21 11:13 am From: Steven Tucker <seagullsteve...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS]
Both the Brewer’s and Chipping are still here, usually a few feet from one
another.
Steve Tucker
Salinas
On Sat, Oct 2, 2021 at 9:01 AM Gary Martindale <garymartindale6621...>
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> False alarm on the BRSP! Sorry folks!
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> Gary Martindale
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> > The Brewer’s Sarrow was continuing at the lighthouse Garden. It was
> along the NW edge on the berry bushes.
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> > Enjoy!
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Date: 10/2/21 9:27 am From: larry corridon <larry961357...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] bird collisions with windows solutions
Not long ago I asked MBB members about information on products to prevent bird collisions with glass. I had several helpful replies. My thanks.
Since then I found a link to an American Bird Conservancy website with a comprehensive guide for preventing bird collisions and the many products available. Since it is migration time, these solutions are especially important so I thought I’d pass it along for those who might be interested.
Date: 10/2/21 9:01 am From: Gary Martindale <garymartindale6621...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS]
False alarm on the BRSP! Sorry folks!
Gary Martindale
Sent from my iPhone
> On Oct 2, 2021, at 8:45 AM, Gary Martindale <garymartindale6621...> wrote:
>
> The Brewer’s Sarrow was continuing at the lighthouse Garden. It was along the NW edge on the berry bushes.
>
> Enjoy!
>
> Gary Martindale
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> Sent from my iPhone
Date: 10/2/21 8:28 am From: Steven Tucker <seagullsteve...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] White-eyed Vireo Continuing
WEVI made a brief appearance this morning at 36.9577624, -122.0602586 in a small mixed flock.
Steve Tucker Salinas
On Fri, Oct 1, 2021 at 11:45 AM Kent Johnson <kentjohnson...> wrote:
> The WHITE-EYED VIREO gave some great looks about 9:00 AM, at which time it > was associating with a Bushtit flock. > > Kent Johnson > Boulder Creek > ------------------------------ > *From:* 'Jonathan Wahl' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> > *Sent:* Friday, October 1, 2021 8:02 AM > *To:* MBB <mbbirds...> > *Subject:* [MBBIRDS] White-eyed Vireo Continuing > > Seen ever so briefly around 7:50. In oak before dropping lower. Not in > flock or associating with any other birds. Same general vicinity - NW > Antonelli Pond. > > Jonny Wahl > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "mbbirds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<AC0D7466-0F41-4F1E-8354-9C3B51B66A6B...> > . > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "mbbirds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<BYAPR15MB2709403A67793057F49C3239AAAB9...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<BYAPR15MB2709403A67793057F49C3239AAAB9...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . >
David again, sorry!
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Subject: [MBBIRDS] Brewer's Sparrow at Lighthouse Community Garden
The Lighthouse Community Garden in Santa Cruz, along Lighthouse Avenue north of Lighthouse Field State Beach (and also accessible from Phelan Ct.) is often a good place to find Spizella sparrows this time of year, with a Clay-colored and some Chippings having been reported there recently.
I went there this afternoon, around 1:15pm, and found what I believe to be a BREWER'S SPARROW in the southern portion of the garden. It posed on a stake for a bit then flew away off to the north. About 20 minutes later, I spotted 2 Spizellas foraging low below the western fence. I was able to spot the dark eye-line continuing through to the lores on one CHIPPING SPARROW. After reviewing my photos when I got home, I realized that the second bird was also the Brewer's due to the pales lores, nice eye-ring, and streaked nape.
Not a lot of birds in this garden really, but lots of butterflies to catch your attention as you scan for movement.
Date: 10/1/21 5:16 pm From: David Sidle <dsidle...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Brewer's Sparrow at Lighthouse Community Garden
The Lighthouse Community Garden in Santa Cruz, along Lighthouse Avenue north of Lighthouse Field State Beach (and also accessible from Phelan Ct.) is often a good place to find Spizella sparrows this time of year, with a Clay-colored and some Chippings having been reported there recently.
I went there this afternoon, around 1:15pm, and found what I believe to be a BREWER'S SPARROW in the southern portion of the garden. It posed on a stake for a bit then flew away off to the north. About 20 minutes later, I spotted 2 Spizellas foraging low below the western fence. I was able to spot the dark eye-line continuing through to the lores on one CHIPPING SPARROW. After reviewing my photos when I got home, I realized that the second bird was also the Brewer's due to the pales lores, nice eye-ring, and streaked nape.
Not a lot of birds in this garden really, but lots of butterflies to catch your attention as you scan for movement.
Date: 10/1/21 11:45 am From: Kent Johnson <kentjohnson...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] White-eyed Vireo Continuing
The WHITE-EYED VIREO gave some great looks about 9:00 AM, at which time it was associating with a Bushtit flock.
Kent Johnson Boulder Creek ________________________________ From: 'Jonathan Wahl' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> Sent: Friday, October 1, 2021 8:02 AM To: MBB <mbbirds...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] White-eyed Vireo Continuing
Seen ever so briefly around 7:50. In oak before dropping lower. Not in flock or associating with any other birds. Same general vicinity - NW Antonelli Pond.
Date: 10/1/21 11:14 am From: Larry Holland <larryhollandtg...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Tropical Kingbird at homeless garden
I took these photos at Antonelli earlier this morning, (around 8am) I assume it is the same bird. It was perched in a coyote bush behind the first bench and then it flew to and perched on bare branches in the willows that overlook the water near the far bench.
Larry
On Fri, Oct 1, 2021 at 10:33 AM 'Lisa Sheridan' via mbbirds < <mbbirds...> wrote:
Date: 10/1/21 10:33 am From: 'Lisa Sheridan' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Tropical Kingbird at homeless garden
Tropical Kingbird is there now at Homeless Garden.Flying between fence across the street and back to south portion of garden near hay bales.
Lisa Sheridan Lisasheridanphotography.com
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Date: 10/1/21 8:03 am From: 'Jonathan Wahl' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] White-eyed Vireo Continuing
Seen ever so briefly around 7:50. In oak before dropping lower. Not in flock or associating with any other birds. Same general vicinity - NW Antonelli Pond.
Date: 9/29/21 6:21 pm From: larry corridon <larry961357...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Biden Administration Restores Bird Protections, Repealing Trump Rule - The New York Times
My thanks to photographers Jeff Barnum, Sara Courtneidge, Terence Degan, Bill Hill, Fred Hochstaedter, Bill Hubick, Alex Lamoreaux, Brad R. Lewis, Carole Rose, and Steve Tucker for making the update possible and very colorful, and to those acknowledged on the update itself.
Don Roberson
Pacific Grove
MTY bird records compiler
Date: 9/29/21 11:35 am From: Cliff Bixler <clifford.bixler50...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Rancho Del Oso
I was glad to see Mac Warbler, Wrentit, and Lincoln's Sparrow on the left slope as you walk into RDO. The fire didn't come all the way down the slope. Cliff Bixler Bonny Doon
Date: 9/28/21 4:04 pm From: liammsf <liammsf...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] NASHVILLE WARBLER at Schwan Lake
About 30 minutes ago, I saw a juvenile Nashville Warbler at Schwan Lake foraging through live oaks behind dense poison oak cover. Approximately here 36.966716,-121.994730
That was such a great analogy, Heidi! It also sounded like a great poem, so
I put It into haiku form:
Elegant Woman
Rolling around in sprinklers
the Hummingbird’s twin
In a more normal vein, we usually see our hummingbirds take a bath when the
sprinkler comes on for a couple of minutes and they never drink out of our
water dish, but this year both adult and immature hummingbirds have been
landing on the water dish and drinking directly from there and also taking
baths from the rim or even jumping (Whatever you would call the Hummingbird
version of that) directly into the dish itself. I’ve never seen it before,
and have been wondering if anyone else has been noticing different water
behaviors in this drought time.
Carol Pecot
Below summit
On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, Heidi <mrskuhle...> wrote:
Hummingbirds are so magical. One time I had an extra submersible pump left lying around, so I set it up in a container in the back yard so that it shot a stream of water straight up in the air. Almost instantly a hummingbird came over and seemed to be trying to figure it out. First it hovered just over the top of the stream, and took a couple test sips. Then it flew up and down along the stream and circled around it. It was clearly fascinated by the fact that water was flowing upward!
-Mac
On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 10:11 AM Heidi <mrskuhle...> wrote:
Date: 9/28/21 10:12 am From: Heidi <mrskuhle...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] hummer
Watching a hummer taking a bath in my water feature is like watching a woman in an elegant evening gown roll around in the sprinklers! Heidi Sandkuhle Corralitos
First ever in our yard. We are up about 1450 ft elevation in Bonny Doon. I have noticed lots of YWs in SC lately and one made its way up here. Cliff Bixler
They are getting further up-slope (or at least I noticed them finally). We just saw our FOS White-Crowned Sparrow at the water dish. I hope that means the Goldens are nearby also.
Date: 9/27/21 10:54 am From: Jeff Poklen <jpkln...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Hawaiian Petrel etc in SCZ
Hi Alex, et al..
Congratulations to you all on the Hawaiian Petrel! Great bird. Wonderful gift.
Did your trip originate out of Santa Cruz? Who’s boat serviced your survey?
Thanks a lot.
JeffPoklen
> On Sep 26, 2021, at 9:33 PM, Alex Rinkert <arinkert12...> wrote:
>
> Yesterday (Sep 25), few of us—Nick Levendosky, Norman Uyeda, Paul Heady, and myself—surveyed some of the offshore waters of Santa Cruz County on a lovely calm and overcast day. We couldn’t have asked for more pleasant marine conditions.
>
> Our highlight was a HAWAIIAN PETREL that came straight toward our boat and passed close by before flying off. https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/372901531 <https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/372901531> >
> Other nice birds we came across included two immature BROWN BOOBIES (both near buoys), 3 TUFTED PUFFINS, and 4 SCRIPPS’S MURRELETS. Two GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE about 20 nmi offshore were probably part of the major flight we’ve had on the coast the past few days. We came across a school of tuna thrashing at the surface early on, but they quickly dove as we approached them. While the birding was great, I was equally enthused by the diversity of salps near the water surface much of the day—all different shapes and sizes, some in long chains, and many glowing neon.
>
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Date: 9/26/21 9:33 pm From: Alex Rinkert <arinkert12...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Hawaiian Petrel etc in SCZ
Yesterday (Sep 25), few of us-Nick Levendosky, Norman Uyeda, Paul Heady, and myself-surveyed some of the offshore waters of Santa Cruz County on a lovely calm and overcast day. We couldn't have asked for more pleasant marine conditions.
Other nice birds we came across included two immature BROWN BOOBIES (both near buoys), 3 TUFTED PUFFINS, and 4 SCRIPPS'S MURRELETS. Two GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE about 20 nmi offshore were probably part of the major flight we've had on the coast the past few days. We came across a school of tuna thrashing at the surface early on, but they quickly dove as we approached them. While the birding was great, I was equally enthused by the diversity of salps near the water surface much of the day-all different shapes and sizes, some in long chains, and many glowing neon.
Date: 9/26/21 7:22 pm From: David Apgar <d_apgar...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Re: Regarding the Lesser Sand-Plover
Thus Nature, like Roman king Tarquin advising his son what to do with power, scythes off the heads of the tallest poppies.
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Subject: [MBBIRDS] Regarding the Lesser Sand-Plover
Simon Thornhill's great find of the Lesser Sand-Plover is the featured bird in this week's ABA Rare Bird Alert, featuring a photo by Michael Bolte:
(Correction: "Our" Ross's Gull is the one I was thinking about, but apparently nobody knows what happened to the Tupper Lake bird.) On 2021-09-26 18:38, <kyri...> wrote:
> It's interesting how often it seems that rarities are predated on, or > at least harassed by, local birds. I wonder if it's an artifact of all > the observers, i.e. that's a normal level of predation and we just > notice it more because we're watching the bird, or if the bird is > ill-adapted to its foreign environment (but you would think Lesser > Sand-Plovers would have some kind of avian predator naturally), or if > it suggests the vagrant individuals are not in perfect health to begin > with and are vulnerable. I'm thinking about this one too: A Mega-Rare > Bird From The Arctic Lands In Tupper Lake! | Tupper Lake, Adirondacks > [3] > and I think there was a rare gull in our area that was also eaten by a > falcon, but I couldn't find an article on it in a brief search. > > Kyri Freeman > Ben Lomond, CA/Barstow, CA > On 2021-09-26 18:26, David Sidle wrote: > >> Simon Thornhill's great find of the Lesser Sand-Plover is the featured >> bird in this week's ABA Rare Bird Alert, featuring a photo by Michael >> Bolte: >> >> Rare Bird Alert: September 24, 2021 - American Birding Association >> (aba.org) [1] >> >> There was an eBird report from Friday that the Lesser Sand-Plover was >> predated by a Merlin. >> David Sidle >> Santa Cruz >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "mbbirds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >> an email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<BYAPR02MB41674C37B680686F4CDB7DFCDCA79...> >> [2]. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "mbbirds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<04225360eabd59ba761cd00047300486...> > [4].
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It's interesting how often it seems that rarities are predated on, or at least harassed by, local birds. I wonder if it's an artifact of all the observers, i.e. that's a normal level of predation and we just notice it more because we're watching the bird, or if the bird is ill-adapted to its foreign environment (but you would think Lesser Sand-Plovers would have some kind of avian predator naturally), or if it suggests the vagrant individuals are not in perfect health to begin with and are vulnerable. I'm thinking about this one too: A Mega-Rare Bird From The Arctic Lands In Tupper Lake! | Tupper Lake, Adirondacks [3] and I think there was a rare gull in our area that was also eaten by a falcon, but I couldn't find an article on it in a brief search.
Kyri Freeman Ben Lomond, CA/Barstow, CA On 2021-09-26 18:26, David Sidle wrote:
> Simon Thornhill's great find of the Lesser Sand-Plover is the featured > bird in this week's ABA Rare Bird Alert, featuring a photo by Michael > Bolte: > > Rare Bird Alert: September 24, 2021 - American Birding Association > (aba.org) [1] > > There was an eBird report from Friday that the Lesser Sand-Plover was > predated by a Merlin. > David Sidle > Santa Cruz > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "mbbirds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<BYAPR02MB41674C37B680686F4CDB7DFCDCA79...> > [2].
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Date: 9/26/21 3:41 pm From: Anne Spence <aspencerrt...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Black & white Warbler
9-26-21
Wanted to clarify for some people. The Black and white Warbler at Natural Bridges was first found at around 10 am on Delaware Ave in the eucalyptus trees along the street. It associated with White-breasted Nuthatch & Chickadees. About an hour later David E. re-found it along the small trail walking from Delaware towards eucalyptus grove that backs-up behind the mobile home park. It was closer toward the “T” split at Moore Creek trail where it goes towards the boardwalk & left back toward the Delaware entrance.
We had another rare bird in this grove a few years back, can’t remember which one it was. Hope this helps. 36.9538124, -122.0596804
Tried to post in the field-that didn’t work out to well.
Anne Spence
Watsonville
Date: 9/26/21 2:33 pm From: Anne Spence <aspencerrt...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Black & White Warbler
9-26-21
I’m sorry, I didn’t realize I was on the edge of Moore Creek trail at Natural Bridges State Park, right along Delaware Ave. It was not on the Delaware entrance but the trail that is closer to the mobile homes that cuts down into the boardwalk.
The warbler had been first right along Delaware Ave in the eucalyptus trees associated with White-breasted Nuthatch & Chickadees before 10 am. After 11:50 am it moved farther into the eucalyptus grove, more toward the boardwalk & farther away from Delaware. It was almost at the “T” intersection where Moore Creek splits. 36.9538124, -122.0596804
Date: 9/26/21 1:40 pm From: Jeff Poklen <jpkln...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] LSAP and other birds
I’ve just posted seventeen photos to my Current Captures album which date back to last March. Included are five shots of the juv. Laguna Beach LESSER SAND-PLOVER, taken last Thursday, with comparisons to nearby juv. SNOWY PLOVERS.
Date: 9/26/21 1:04 pm From: 'Stephanie' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] White eyed Vireo Sept 26
Vireo still active ~1230, just this side of rr tracks. Many observers still there.
~Stephanie
On Sun, Sep 26, 2021 at 8:05 AM, dwbirdster<dwbirdster...> wrote:
White-eyed Vireo is at NW part of Antonelli"s Pond now. In, under, and around an oak .half way between rr tracks and the cypress with table. There is poison oak, fennel and fluffy green bush under the oak. Vireo in all these.
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Just refound at 11 am, by others. At Sunset SB Palm unit. In eucs about half way between dumpsters and restroom. But has disappeared of course..Dave Weber,MilpitasBy phone
Date: 9/26/21 8:47 am From: dwbirdster <dwbirdster...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Bobolink
One Bobolink continues in Homeless Garden in Santa Cruz 845 am Sept 26. North end between rows of orange and purple flowers. But does move around.Dave Weber,MilpitasBy phone
Date: 9/26/21 8:13 am From: Alvaro Jaramillo <chucao...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Two spots open for pelagic tomorrow - Monterey
Hello,
We just got a couple of cancellations, anyone keen on going out tomorrow (Monday) on the Pt. Sur Clipper out of Monterey, let me know ($170). This trip Weather looks good, low wind in morning, increasing in the afternoon. We have had good trips out of Morro Bay (Red-footed Booby, lots of Sabine's, jaegers/skua, Black Tern), and Half Moon Bay (many Scripp's and 2 Guadalupe Murrelets, lots of Sabine's, jaegers etc); both of these trips had Bluefin tuna jumping! Every day is different, so you never know what will be out there. Let me know (<alvaro...> <mailto:<alvaro...> ) if you are interested in the spots.
Date: 9/26/21 8:05 am From: dwbirdster <dwbirdster...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] White eyed Vireo Sept 26
White-eyed Vireo is at NW part of Antonelli"s Pond now. In, under, and around an oak .half way between rr tracks and the cypress with table. There is poison oak, fennel and fluffy green bush under the oak. Vireo in all these. Dave Weber,MilpitasBy phone
Date: 9/26/21 7:54 am From: liammsf <liammsf...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Re: Street Closures
The route also apparently includes the end of Delaware and Natural Bridges. Only approach Antonelli/Homeless Garden from the north.
On Sun, Sep 26, 2021, 7:48 AM liammsf <liammsf...> wrote:
> Those looking to chase rarities on the west side of Santa Cruz today > should avoid the boardwalk area and West Cliff as a number of streets > streets are closed due to a bike race event >
Date: 9/26/21 7:48 am From: liammsf <liammsf...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Street Closures
Those looking to chase rarities on the west side of Santa Cruz today should avoid the boardwalk area and West Cliff as a number of streets streets are closed due to a bike race event
Date: 9/25/21 11:51 am From: David Sidle <dsidle...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Black-and-White Warbler at Pajaro Dunes
At 11:30am there was a BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER along Rio Boca Rd at 36.8606081, -121.8144908. Decent activity here with a few Yellow Warblers, a Townsend's Warbler and a Pacific-Slope Flycatcher also present.
Earlier, I eventually located the CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER also, continuing high in the eucs near the ranger trailer at Sunset/Palm
Date: 9/25/21 10:49 am From: Jean Brocklebank <jeanbean...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Mute Swan in flight
What a shame. The swan was obviously resting.
Jean
On Sep 24, 2021, at 10:51 PM, Alexander Gaguine wrote:
> Many people were at Laguna Beach and on the cliffs to the southeast late this morning, apparently commemorating or watching for the body of the young man who drowned Monday. Two people climbed the dune area behind the beach, “flushing” the Mute Swan from the lagoon. This huge, bright white bird with a long straight neck took two big circles out over the ocean, accompanied by an escort of gulls. It was totally unexpected and spectacular.
Date: 9/24/21 10:51 pm From: Alexander Gaguine <alexandergaguine...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Mute Swan in flight
Many people were at Laguna Beach and on the cliffs to the southeast late this morning, apparently commemorating or watching for the body of the young man who drowned Monday. Two people climbed the dune area behind the beach, “flushing” the Mute Swan from the lagoon. This huge, bright white bird with a long straight neck took two big circles out over the ocean, accompanied by an escort of gulls. It was totally unexpected and spectacular.
Alexander
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> Still here at 1:01. Bolte’s come back!
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> > On Sep 24, 2021, at 8:49 AM, Earl Lebow <hawkowl...> wrote:
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> > 2 Bobolinks in Homeless Garden now between the Verbena and Marigolds
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We had some great views thanks to Johnny! Thanks. The Boltes
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> 2 Bobolinks in Homeless Garden now between the Verbena and Marigolds towards the rear of the garden.
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Date: 9/23/21 8:19 pm From: Stephanie Martin <martins4...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Correction on that tanager at Natural Bridges - looks like Western
Hi All,
The Summer Tanager I reported for Natural Bridges on Tuesday appears to be a Western Tanager after all….one can see a hint of wing bars in the photo.
Thanks to those who chimed in!
Stephanie
Date: 9/23/21 1:25 pm From: Gary Martindale <gary_martindale...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Savanah Sparrow or Vesper Sparrow?
Hi all,
I photographed a sparrow at the Homeless Garden this morning. At first I thought it might be a SASP, but it lacked the yellow wash on the lores, and the crown and back seem more strongly patterned crown and back than what I was expecting. As well, the eye line on SASPs are usually bolder extending all the way to the eye. The eye line and the auriculars seem more framed like a VESP as shown in the worn adult image in Sibley's. The bill seems small for a SASP. Lastly, there is a slight peak at the underside of the tail on one photo and a view from the back side that a slight whitish margin on the edges of the tail feathers.
These lead me to lean towards a VESP, but I am not 100% confident in my ID since worn feathers can be deceiving.
I would love anyone to chime in and share your thoughts.
Thanks,
Gary Martindale
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Date: 9/23/21 8:22 am From: Nelson Samuels <samnelo...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Re: Fw: Crowned sparrows
Good point, we had two Golden’s yesterday, just four hours and twenty
minutes before the 12:20 pm fall equinox or at 8:00am.
Nelson in Aromas
On Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 8:41:41 PM UTC-7 wrwardle wrote:
> Right on schedule a Golden-crowned Sparrow was in the back yard eating
> seed when I got up this morning. It's fall.
>
> Good birding,
> Randy Wardle
> Aptos
> *From:* <mbb......> <mbb......> on behalf of
> Randy Wardle <wrwa......>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 21, 2021 3:35 AM
>
> *To:* Monterey Bay Birdlist <mbb......>
> *Subject:* [MBBIRDS] Fw: Crowned sparrows
>
> My first crowned sparrow of the fall just arrived this afternoon in my
> backyard around 1pm, but it was a White-crowned Sparrow, not a
> Golden-crowned. A bit of a surprise, but I'll take it!
>
> Good birding,
> Randy Wardle
> Aptos
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> *Subject:* [MBBIRDS] Crowned sparrows
>
> Once again we have reached that part of the fall when the crowned sparrows
> are about to return. Your first Golden-crowned Sparrow should land in your
> backyard sometime this coming week! Time to buy some extra seed!
>
> Good birding,
> Randy Wardle
> Aptos
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Date: 9/22/21 9:29 pm From: Stephanie Martin <martins4...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Summer Tanager at Natural Bridges St Park, Sept 21 in am
Yesterday morning (10 am, 9-21-21) I heard and saw a SummerTanager in the same eucalyptus grove where one has wintered the past couple of years. In the NW corner of the park, across from Antonelli Pond near Delaware.
Stephanie Martin
Stephanie Martin www.stephaniemartinart.com www.instagram.com/stephaniemartinart
Right on schedule a Golden-crowned Sparrow was in the back yard eating seed when I got up this morning. It's fall.
Good birding,
Randy Wardle
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Subject: [MBBIRDS] Fw: Crowned sparrows
My first crowned sparrow of the fall just arrived this afternoon in my backyard around 1pm, but it was a White-crowned Sparrow, not a Golden-crowned. A bit of a surprise, but I'll take it!
Good birding,
Randy Wardle
Aptos
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Subject: [MBBIRDS] Crowned sparrows
Once again we have reached that part of the fall when the crowned sparrows are about to return. Your first Golden-crowned Sparrow should land in your backyard sometime this coming week! Time to buy some extra seed!
On Wed, Sep 22, 2021 at 8:15 PM Michael Bolte <mjbolte...> wrote:
> There was also a BREWER'S SPARROW at the Homeless Garden Project at around
> 6pm tonight. Also a LAZULI BUNTING, LINCOLN'S SPARROW and SAY'S PHOEBE
> along with many WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS.
>
> Mike
>
> On Wed, Sep 22, 2021 at 5:38 PM Jeff Manker <fireweed8...> wrote:
>
>> Just saw a juvenile Brewer’s Sparrow at the Aptos polo grounds. It was on
>> the ground near big piles of dirt behind the baseball diamonds. Near the
>> “Lion’s Den” part of the pathway. There are two picnic tables there too.
>>
>> Jeff Manker
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Date: 9/22/21 8:15 pm From: Michael Bolte <mjbolte...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Re: Brewer’s Sparrow at Aptos Polo Grounds
There was also a BREWER'S SPARROW at the Homeless Garden Project at around
6pm tonight. Also a LAZULI BUNTING, LINCOLN'S SPARROW and SAY'S PHOEBE
along with many WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS.
Mike
On Wed, Sep 22, 2021 at 5:38 PM Jeff Manker <fireweed8...> wrote:
Date: 9/22/21 6:17 pm From: Nicholas Levendosky <n.levendosky...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Loma Prieta
This morning Alex Rinkert and I spent some time along Loma Prieta. It was quite warm by 7 o'clock and an interesting east wind developed despite the foggy conditions down along the coast. Overall, migration appeared slow last night into the morning with few birds moving south. Interestingly, the few migrants seen today were coming up the draws from the south.
Birds of note included a BLACK-THROATED SPARROW at the lower saddle. It was first seen on the Santa Cruz side then flew over to Santa Clara County. We didn't see it stick, but it certainly could be around. It was seen on either side of the road here: 37.099363,-121.856566.
Additionally, we found two separate THICK-BILLED FOX SPARROWS along Mt. Madonna Rd. below the large parking lot at the junction of Loma Prieta Ave. X Summit Rd.
Date: 9/22/21 5:38 pm From: Jeff Manker <fireweed8...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Re: Brewer’s Sparrow at Aptos Polo Grounds
Just saw a juvenile Brewer’s Sparrow at the Aptos polo grounds. It was on
the ground near big piles of dirt behind the baseball diamonds. Near the
“Lion’s Den” part of the pathway. There are two picnic tables there too.
Date: 9/22/21 1:44 pm From: Gerry McChesney <gerry.mcchesney...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Re: Update on the short-tailed albatross off the central California coast, with guidelines for low impact viewing
USFWS created a blog about the Short-tailed Albatross which includes a few
photos of our recent CA bird, the viewing guidelines and a bit of info on
the species.
Feel free to share widely. Thank you!
https://usfws.medium.com/dont-chum-the-albatross-3c29ce75b48a
Gerry McChesney
On Fri, Sep 17, 2021 at 1:17 PM Gerry McChesney <gerry.mcchesney...>
wrote:
> Please see below and forward to anyone who might come into contact with
> the Short-tailed Albatross that has been lingering just off the California
> coast since at least June. Thank you.
>
> Gerry McChesney
> U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
>
> *From:* Boldenow, Megan L <megan_boldenow...>
> *Sent:* Friday, September 17, 2021 12:26 PM
> *Subject:* Update on the short-tailed albatross off the central
> California coast, with guidelines for low impact viewing
>
>
> Dear All:
>
> As you are likely aware, a juvenile short-tailed albatross has been
> sighted off the coast of California this summer, most recently in Central
> California. This bird is exciting news for the region, as short-tailed
> albatross breed in Japan and are not regular visitors to California waters. The
> bird does have a metal ring on its leg; this is a band with a unique
> identifying number that will tell us more about the bird. We believe it
> likely fledged from a colony on Torishima Island, in Japan.
>
> This bird is also a federally listed endangered species, protected under
> federal law and managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The U.S.
> Fish and Wildlife Service is monitoring the bird's status, with the help of
> local biologists, wildlife managers, and law enforcement personnel in state
> and federal agencies. Observers have noted this bird has apparent damage
> to its flight feathers, suggesting it may have experienced some sort of
> line entanglement in its recent past. The bird is also undergoing natural
> wing molt at this time, which makes its feathers look a bit rough. At
> this time, the bird exhibits what appears to be normal behavior for a young
> albatross; it is able to conduct a straight and balanced flight, is
> exhibiting normal preening behavior, and can find the typical food items it
> needs to stay healthy.
>
> *Species experts and managers agree that the best thing for this bird is
> to give it plenty of space to be a wild, young albatross.*
>
> Short-tailed albatross are high strung, sensitive birds that are not well
> acclimated to humans. These are heavy-bodied seabirds, and it is
> energetically taxing for them to run along the water to move away, or to
> lift off the water into flight. Giving the bird plenty of space by
> maintaining the required distance will ensure we do not add to stress the
> bird may already be experiencing during a sensitive time (molting of
> feathers).
>
> *We are requesting the following help from the local community:*
>
> - Should you observe the bird, please maintain a distance of 100
> meters (330 feet) from the bird. This is an area roughly the length of a
> football field.
> - Do not approach the bird head on with your vessel.
> - Do not flush the bird for any reason.
> - Do not chum or bait the bird to attract it, or otherwise feed the
> bird. Improper diet can negatively affect the bird's health.
> - Ensure your fishing gear remains 100 meters (330 feet, or roughly a
> football field in length) from the bird.
>
>
> This bird is a federally listed endangered species, and every bird
> matters. The Service is counting on the birding, fishing, maritime, and
> other communities to exercise good judgment and ensure your actions do not
> affect the bird's behavior.
>
> *In addition to protecting the bird, these recommendations also protect
> you from violating federal law.*
>
> Short-tailed albatross are protected under the Endangered Species Act,
> which means it is illegal to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound,
> kill, trap, capture, or collect this bird, or to attempt to engage in any
> such conduct. Under the Act, *harassment means *an intentional or
> negligent act or omission which creates the likelihood of injury to
> wildlife by *annoying it to such an extent as to significantly disrupt
> normal behavioral patterns* which include, but are not limited to,
> breeding, feeding, or sheltering.
>
> The Service thanks you in advance for your help keeping this truly special
> endangered seabird safe in the wild. Please share this email widely.
>
> Megan Boldenow
> Fish and Wildlife Biologist
>
> (she/her)
>
>
>
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>
>
> *I acknowledge that I live on the traditional lands of the Dena’ina
> Athabascans, and I work throughout the ancestral territory of the
> Indigenous Peoples of Alaska. I am grateful for their continued care and
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>
I haven't been able to find the original ABC bird tape online for a
while, but another option is to use window markers (like the "congrats
class of 2021!" on cars) and put the blue painters tape on the window to
make straight lines and simply paint the lines on.
There is also the "zen curtain" option. It's essentially para-chord
strings hanging down in front of the offending window. They blow
gracefully in the wind and create a visual barrier for the birds. I
think they look pretty cool. https://abcbirds.org/acopian-birdsavers/
Thanks for working to make your windows safe! I've always been told that
even if you have only seen a window strike causality once or twice,
there have likely been more that were scavenged before you saw them.
Better to be safe than sorry.
Date: 9/21/21 3:06 pm From: larry corridon <larry961357...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] bird tape for windows
The American bird Conservatory bird tape on my windows has deteriorated and I need to replace it. I don’t really want to use the bright holographic tapes I’ve seen on line as I think they might hamper the view. Any suggestions, anyone?
Date: 9/20/21 10:05 pm From: Arthur Macmillan <grrrrrrrrrr8...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Lesser Sand-Plover ID help
Oh, I don't know. I've kind of enjoyed some of the rare birds that have
dropped in on us, and even stuck around for several days or longer. It's
hard to imagine a bird is going to be sticking around after someone nets
him, measures him, weighs him, and then dumps him unceremoniously back
where he was before being shanghaied. That's not to say that there is no
value in scientific research. But since you asked, other than the selfish
desire to view these rarities for myself, I believe that with the
precarious state of the world today it is extremely important that people
stop taking nature for granted. I don't think there is an intellectual
equivalent to being out there with the birds and the bees and the flowers
and trees. We could do worse than to show a little love for the natural
world that we live in. So I am not disheartened when I hear someone show
concern for the well being of another living thing. Are they being overly
protective? Perhaps. Would the world be better off if more people felt
the same way? Who could doubt it?
...and so in the end, the bird lived, but the planet died. Ha, ha, just
wondering if we need yet another new addition to the dystopian future genre!
-jMac
On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 7:09 PM Don Roberson <creagrus...>
wrote:
> It looks like no one noticed the final posting in Joe Morlan’s account, to
> wit
>
> > Added 17 March 2001
> >
> > The sandplover was trapped and measured on 15 March. The results confirm
> Greater Sandplover.
>
> I don’t understand the opposition to trapping, measuring & weighing, and
> releasing the bird. This happens every day at multiple bird observatories
> across the world, who hold the proper permit, as did those who trapped and
> measured the Greater Sandpiper.
>
> Thanks, Don
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Not only FOS Golden-crowned sparrow we also had a White-crowned sparrow show up this afternoon.
Laura and BettyThe Land Royal Oaks
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My first crowned sparrow of the fall just arrived this afternoon in my backyard around 1pm, but it was a White-crowned Sparrow, not a Golden-crowned. A bit of a surprise, but I'll take it!
Good birding,
Randy Wardle
Aptos
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Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 4:07 AM
To: Monterey Bay Birdlist <mbbirds...>
Subject: [MBBIRDS] Crowned sparrows
Once again we have reached that part of the fall when the crowned sparrows are about to return. Your first Golden-crowned Sparrow should land in your backyard sometime this coming week! Time to buy some extra seed!
Date: 9/20/21 7:09 pm From: Don Roberson <creagrus...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Lesser Sand-Plover ID help
It looks like no one noticed the final posting in Joe Morlan’s account, to wit
> Added 17 March 2001
>
> The sandplover was trapped and measured on 15 March. The results confirm Greater Sandplover.
I don’t understand the opposition to trapping, measuring & weighing, and releasing the bird. This happens every day at multiple bird observatories across the world, who hold the proper permit, as did those who trapped and measured the Greater Sandpiper.
Date: 9/20/21 6:46 pm From: Brian Scanlon <briancscanlon...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Lesser Sand-Plover ID help
Thanks Jeff and Alexander,
I guess I was so relieved at the first statement of failure to capture that
I stopped reading. Interesting how birding ethics and laws have changed.
Anyone trying to capture and measure a migrant today would risk arrest and
fines, if not assault. Of course any bird that met John James Audubon got
shot.
Brian Scanlon
On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 5:25 PM Jeff Manker <fireweed8...> wrote:
> If you look at the bottom of the 2001 report, they did capture and measure
> the bird, confirming that it was a Greater.
>
> From the observations I made and the photos I was able to get (a few of
> which showed an extended wing, I believe it is a Lesser. The bill is
> definitely different from the Greater in both length and shape, the wing
> stripe is much less prominent, the leg color is darker, the uppers are much
> grayer. All of which points to the Lesser.
>
> Jeff Manker
>
> On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 4:46 PM Brian Scanlon <briancscanlon...>
> wrote:
>
>> Reading the report from the 2001 Greater Sand-Plover in Bolinas it seems
>> that not everyone was in agreement that there have been any sightings on
>> the West Coast. There is one record in Florida in 2009 that seems pretty
>> solid.
>>
>> Brian Scanlon
>>
>> On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 4:30 PM Bill Bousman <barlowi...>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> The CBRC keeps a database on line. I'm not much for ids by probability,
>>> but Brian's point is well taken. There are 20 accepted records in
>>> California for Lesser Sand-Plover and only one for the Greater Sand-Plover.
>>>
>>> Bill Bousman
>>> Menlo Park
>>>
>>> On 9/20/2021 4:11 PM, Brian Scanlon wrote:
>>>
>>> Eric,
>>> The small bill relative to head size, and the darker legs, suggest LESP.
>>> The bill is also somewhat blunter and slightly bulging near the tip.
>>>
>>> I'm sure that individual variation of these species could cause
>>> confusion where their ranges overlap, but if you look at the distribution
>>> maps you will see that Greater Sand-Plover does not extend to Eastern
>>> Siberia and would be much less likely to find its way to the CA coast.
>>>
>>> I'm also trusting that much more experienced birders have looked at this
>>> guy, but your question was helpful. It certainly made me take a closer look.
>>>
>>> Brian Scanlon
>>>
>>> On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 10:46 AM 'Eric Goodill' via mbbirds <
>>> <mbbirds...> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I was able to view the LESP yesterday and got some reasonable photos.
>>>> Since I wasn’t familiar with this species, I did some Googling, and I found
>>>> some articles about differentiating between Lesser and Greater
>>>> Sand-Plovers. Looking at my photos, I’m afraid I can’t narrow it down to
>>>> LESP since there seems to be overlap between these two species among their
>>>> various subspecies. Can anybody point out the salient features which make
>>>> this a Lesser?
>>>>
>>>> Good birding, Eric Goodill
>>>> Menlo Park
>>>>
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Date: 9/20/21 5:25 pm From: Jeff Manker <fireweed8...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Lesser Sand-Plover ID help
If you look at the bottom of the 2001 report, they did capture and measure
the bird, confirming that it was a Greater.
From the observations I made and the photos I was able to get (a few of
which showed an extended wing, I believe it is a Lesser. The bill is
definitely different from the Greater in both length and shape, the wing
stripe is much less prominent, the leg color is darker, the uppers are much
grayer. All of which points to the Lesser.
Jeff Manker
On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 4:46 PM Brian Scanlon <briancscanlon...>
wrote:
> Reading the report from the 2001 Greater Sand-Plover in Bolinas it seems
> that not everyone was in agreement that there have been any sightings on
> the West Coast. There is one record in Florida in 2009 that seems pretty
> solid.
>
> Brian Scanlon
>
> On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 4:30 PM Bill Bousman <barlowi...>
> wrote:
>
>> The CBRC keeps a database on line. I'm not much for ids by probability,
>> but Brian's point is well taken. There are 20 accepted records in
>> California for Lesser Sand-Plover and only one for the Greater Sand-Plover.
>>
>> Bill Bousman
>> Menlo Park
>>
>> On 9/20/2021 4:11 PM, Brian Scanlon wrote:
>>
>> Eric,
>> The small bill relative to head size, and the darker legs, suggest LESP.
>> The bill is also somewhat blunter and slightly bulging near the tip.
>>
>> I'm sure that individual variation of these species could cause confusion
>> where their ranges overlap, but if you look at the distribution maps you
>> will see that Greater Sand-Plover does not extend to Eastern Siberia and
>> would be much less likely to find its way to the CA coast.
>>
>> I'm also trusting that much more experienced birders have looked at this
>> guy, but your question was helpful. It certainly made me take a closer look.
>>
>> Brian Scanlon
>>
>> On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 10:46 AM 'Eric Goodill' via mbbirds <
>> <mbbirds...> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I was able to view the LESP yesterday and got some reasonable photos.
>>> Since I wasn’t familiar with this species, I did some Googling, and I found
>>> some articles about differentiating between Lesser and Greater
>>> Sand-Plovers. Looking at my photos, I’m afraid I can’t narrow it down to
>>> LESP since there seems to be overlap between these two species among their
>>> various subspecies. Can anybody point out the salient features which make
>>> this a Lesser?
>>>
>>> Good birding, Eric Goodill
>>> Menlo Park
>>>
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Date: 9/20/21 4:46 pm From: Brian Scanlon <briancscanlon...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Lesser Sand-Plover ID help
Reading the report from the 2001 Greater Sand-Plover in Bolinas it seems
that not everyone was in agreement that there have been any sightings on
the West Coast. There is one record in Florida in 2009 that seems pretty
solid.
Brian Scanlon
On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 4:30 PM Bill Bousman <barlowi...> wrote:
> The CBRC keeps a database on line. I'm not much for ids by probability,
> but Brian's point is well taken. There are 20 accepted records in
> California for Lesser Sand-Plover and only one for the Greater Sand-Plover.
>
> Bill Bousman
> Menlo Park
>
> On 9/20/2021 4:11 PM, Brian Scanlon wrote:
>
> Eric,
> The small bill relative to head size, and the darker legs, suggest LESP.
> The bill is also somewhat blunter and slightly bulging near the tip.
>
> I'm sure that individual variation of these species could cause confusion
> where their ranges overlap, but if you look at the distribution maps you
> will see that Greater Sand-Plover does not extend to Eastern Siberia and
> would be much less likely to find its way to the CA coast.
>
> I'm also trusting that much more experienced birders have looked at this
> guy, but your question was helpful. It certainly made me take a closer look.
>
> Brian Scanlon
>
> On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 10:46 AM 'Eric Goodill' via mbbirds <
> <mbbirds...> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I was able to view the LESP yesterday and got some reasonable photos.
>> Since I wasn’t familiar with this species, I did some Googling, and I found
>> some articles about differentiating between Lesser and Greater
>> Sand-Plovers. Looking at my photos, I’m afraid I can’t narrow it down to
>> LESP since there seems to be overlap between these two species among their
>> various subspecies. Can anybody point out the salient features which make
>> this a Lesser?
>>
>> Good birding, Eric Goodill
>> Menlo Park
>>
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Date: 9/20/21 4:30 pm From: Brian Scanlon <briancscanlon...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Lesser Sand-Plover ID help
Wow! I'm certainly glad that "attempts to capture and measure" that bird
were unsuccessful.
Brian Scanlon
On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 4:24 PM Joseph Morlan <jmorlan...> wrote:
> For comparison, there was a Greater Sandplover at Bolinas Lagoon in 2001.
> Photos and discussion are at:
>
> https://fog.ccsf.edu/~jmorlan/sandplover.htm >
> On Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:11:40 -0700, Brian Scanlon <briancscanlon...>
> >
> wrote:
>
> >Eric,
> >The small bill relative to head size, and the darker legs, suggest LESP.
> >The bill is also somewhat blunter and slightly bulging near the tip.
> >
> >I'm sure that individual variation of these species could cause confusion
> >where their ranges overlap, but if you look at the distribution maps you
> >will see that Greater Sand-Plover does not extend to Eastern Siberia and
> >would be much less likely to find its way to the CA coast.
> >
> >I'm also trusting that much more experienced birders have looked at this
> >guy, but your question was helpful. It certainly made me take a closer
> look.
> >
> >Brian Scanlon
> >
> >On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 10:46 AM 'Eric Goodill' via mbbirds <
> ><mbbirds...> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> I was able to view the LESP yesterday and got some reasonable photos.
> >> Since I wasn’t familiar with this species, I did some Googling, and I
> found
> >> some articles about differentiating between Lesser and Greater
> >> Sand-Plovers. Looking at my photos, I’m afraid I can’t narrow it down to
> >> LESP since there seems to be overlap between these two species among
> their
> >> various subspecies. Can anybody point out the salient features which
> make
> >> this a Lesser?
> >>
> >> Good birding, Eric Goodill
> >> Menlo Park
> >>
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Date: 9/20/21 4:30 pm From: Bill Bousman <barlowi...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Lesser Sand-Plover ID help
The CBRC keeps a database on line. I'm not much for ids by probability,
but Brian's point is well taken. There are 20 accepted records in
California for Lesser Sand-Plover and only one for the Greater Sand-Plover.
Bill Bousman
Menlo Park
On 9/20/2021 4:11 PM, Brian Scanlon wrote:
> Eric,
> The small bill relative to head size, and the darker legs, suggest
> LESP. The bill is also somewhat blunter and slightly bulging near the tip.
>
> I'm sure that individual variation of these species could cause
> confusion where their ranges overlap, but if you look at the
> distribution maps you will see that Greater Sand-Plover does not
> extend to Eastern Siberia and would be much less likely to find its
> way to the CA coast.
>
> I'm also trusting that much more experienced birders have looked at
> this guy, but your question was helpful. It certainly made me take a
> closer look.
>
> Brian Scanlon
>
> On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 10:46 AM 'Eric Goodill' via mbbirds
> <mbbirds...> <mailto:<mbbirds...>> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I was able to view the LESP yesterday and got some reasonable
> photos. Since I wasn’t familiar with this species, I did some
> Googling, and I found some articles about differentiating between
> Lesser and Greater Sand-Plovers. Looking at my photos, I’m afraid
> I can’t narrow it down to LESP since there seems to be overlap
> between these two species among their various subspecies. Can
> anybody point out the salient features which make this a Lesser?
>
> Good birding, Eric Goodill
> Menlo Park
>
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wrote:
>Eric,
>The small bill relative to head size, and the darker legs, suggest LESP.
>The bill is also somewhat blunter and slightly bulging near the tip.
>
>I'm sure that individual variation of these species could cause confusion
>where their ranges overlap, but if you look at the distribution maps you
>will see that Greater Sand-Plover does not extend to Eastern Siberia and
>would be much less likely to find its way to the CA coast.
>
>I'm also trusting that much more experienced birders have looked at this
>guy, but your question was helpful. It certainly made me take a closer look.
>
>Brian Scanlon
>
>On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 10:46 AM 'Eric Goodill' via mbbirds <
><mbbirds...> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I was able to view the LESP yesterday and got some reasonable photos.
>> Since I wasn’t familiar with this species, I did some Googling, and I found
>> some articles about differentiating between Lesser and Greater
>> Sand-Plovers. Looking at my photos, I’m afraid I can’t narrow it down to
>> LESP since there seems to be overlap between these two species among their
>> various subspecies. Can anybody point out the salient features which make
>> this a Lesser?
>>
>> Good birding, Eric Goodill
>> Menlo Park
>>
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Date: 9/20/21 4:19 pm From: Julia van der Wyk <juliavdw11...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Warbling Vireo?
I believe it was a WARBLING VIREO I saw in the magnolia tree today. (east side santa cruz)
Seen from below, about the size of a chickadee. Short, notched tail, creamy underparts. Soft brownish grayish colors on top. Soft creamy stripes around eye. dark legs. Maybe a few scant dark streaks on its breast, but I wouldn’t call it streaked from that.
It went from branch to branch with about 30 seconds in between.
The photos for warbling vireo on All About Birds match closely to what I remember, and is the closest I can find in peterson book as well.
I’ll keep an eye out for it to see if I can get a more distinct view.
Date: 9/20/21 4:12 pm From: Brian Scanlon <briancscanlon...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] Lesser Sand-Plover ID help
Eric,
The small bill relative to head size, and the darker legs, suggest LESP.
The bill is also somewhat blunter and slightly bulging near the tip.
I'm sure that individual variation of these species could cause confusion
where their ranges overlap, but if you look at the distribution maps you
will see that Greater Sand-Plover does not extend to Eastern Siberia and
would be much less likely to find its way to the CA coast.
I'm also trusting that much more experienced birders have looked at this
guy, but your question was helpful. It certainly made me take a closer look.
Brian Scanlon
On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 10:46 AM 'Eric Goodill' via mbbirds <
<mbbirds...> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I was able to view the LESP yesterday and got some reasonable photos.
> Since I wasn’t familiar with this species, I did some Googling, and I found
> some articles about differentiating between Lesser and Greater
> Sand-Plovers. Looking at my photos, I’m afraid I can’t narrow it down to
> LESP since there seems to be overlap between these two species among their
> various subspecies. Can anybody point out the salient features which make
> this a Lesser?
>
> Good birding, Eric Goodill
> Menlo Park
>
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Date: 9/20/21 1:26 pm From: Glen Tepke <g.tepke...> Subject: Re: [MBBIRDS] First Golden-crowned Sparrow of the season
I don't know about the Bar-tailed Godwit, but I and a few other birders looked for the Grace's Warbler this morning and, as far as I know, nobody saw it.
Glen Tepke Santa Cruz
On 9/20/2021 11:29 AM, silverbirder via mbbirds wrote:
Just now spotted our first Golden-crowned sparrow of the fall season. Is the Bat-tailed Godwit or the Grace's warbler still being seen?Laura and BettyThe Land, Royal Oaks, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "mbbirds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to mbbirds+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mbbirds/<1510384972.1222296.1632162556553...>
Date: 9/20/21 11:29 am From: silverbirder via mbbirds <mbbirds...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] First Golden-crowned Sparrow of the season
Just now spotted our first Golden-crowned sparrow of the fall season.
Is the Bat-tailed Godwit or the Grace's warbler still being seen?Laura and BettyThe Land, Royal Oaks, CA
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Date: 9/20/21 10:46 am From: 'Eric Goodill' via mbbirds <mbbirds...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Lesser Sand-Plover ID help
Hi,
I was able to view the LESP yesterday and got some reasonable photos. Since I wasn’t familiar with this species, I did some Googling, and I found some articles about differentiating between Lesser and Greater Sand-Plovers. Looking at my photos, I’m afraid I can’t narrow it down to LESP since there seems to be overlap between these two species among their various subspecies. Can anybody point out the salient features which make this a Lesser?
Once again we have reached that part of the fall when the crowned sparrows are about to return. Your first Golden-crowned Sparrow should land in your backyard sometime this coming week! Time to buy some extra seed!
At Moss Landing of course.Dave Weber,MilpitasBy phone
-------- Original message --------From: dwbirdster <dwbirdster...> Date: 9/19/21 10:18 AM (GMT-08:00) To: Birding MBB <mbbirds...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Neotropic corm Sept 19 Neotropic Cormorant present now at 1015 am. Seen from pullout on west side Hwy 1 across from power plant, perching on the 'metal structure '.Dave Weber,MilpitasBy phone
Neotropic Cormorant present now at 1015 am. Seen from pullout on west side Hwy 1 across from power plant, perching on the 'metal structure '.Dave Weber,MilpitasBy phone
Date: 9/19/21 8:03 am From: Lisa Larson <lisafaylarson...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Grace's Warbler
Good morning birders,
I refound the warbler yesterday afternoon after about an hour searching with Earl and Nico in the area closer to the Slough where it had flown from the big acacia by Gold's Gym minutes before I arrived.
We had gone back to the parking lot across from Gold's when I saw it fly across the street from the big acacia by Gold's! It went to a little acacia directly east, very close to where we were standing! It gave us some great views in that little tree, despite increasing wind.
Eventually it flew east toward Struve Slough again. Everyone dispersed but I stayed to see if it would come back again. And it did! I spotted 2 small yellow birds fly to the big acacia by Gold's, and Grace's was one of them! I got one more good look and then I couldn't find it.
So, clearly, it favors that tree; if it didn't migrate last night and you want to try for it, go to that tree first.
Thank you David Sidle for finding it there and staying to help other birders!
Date: 9/19/21 7:25 am From: Anne Spence <aspencerrt...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Lesser Sand Plover
At Laguna Beach in Santa Cruz/Davenport, Ca is here. Park across right side of highway. LOCK up your belongings! Go across the highway CAREFULLY. Small trail goes to beach across RxR tracks. Wear good shoes if you don’t travel well. Plover on right side of beach with Snowy Plovers.
