This morning on the west side of Huntington Central Park I had a Blackpoll Warbler. The bird was with a flock of Orange-crowned Warblers in eucalyptus trees...
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. Clapper Rails at Upper Newport Bay Date: Saturday, October 8, 2005 Time: 4:00PM - 6:30PM PDT (GMT-07:00) ...
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Oct 1, 2005 11:02 pm
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We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. Monthly Bird Walk at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine Date: Sunday, October 9, 2005 Time: 8:00AM...
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Today there was a first fall female Chestnut-sided Warbler at Mile Square Park. The bird was in sycamores and eucalyptus trees along the eastern edge of the...
About noon, going down the 91E just a bit before Weir/Yorba Linda, I looked over to the Santa Ana River and saw a "kettle" of American Pelicans. About an hour...
The AmPels have been returning over the last few weeks. Generally, the flock that Sue saw makes their home in the Santa Ana River south of Lincoln where Rio...
Is there a history of House or Bewick's Wrens in Mile Square Park? Is it unlikely? I think I had one or the other, inside the nature, this morning (but ...
That would explain the huge flock I told Delores and William Jenisch about in Dec '02 or Jan '03, at one of the ponds at the Lakeview bridge of the river -- we...
Group, One of the nice things about birding is that the species we see have agreed upon common names. For some groups of organisms, one would have to memorize...
Joel, as editor by trade and thus language cop myself, I stand humbly and appreciatively corrected. The shortened version has been used elsewhere, and, as...
Ah yes, I stand corrected and certainly understand the importance of following proper terminology with the utmost respect for the AOU and ABA. I am not a...
For anyone who is interested in seeing numbers of birds, that same location (repeated below) is good for seeing Double-crested Cormorants, gulls, Great-blue...
I love birds and watching them is always a thrill, a pleasure and an education. I love them, too, because even in the midst of one of the most populated areas...
Beverly Gandall
bluebird@...
Oct 4, 2005 12:57 pm
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With all honesty, respect and sincerity, I must say I share Beverly's views and actively support the preservation and protection of our native habitat, our...
There are many "flavors" of birding. Look in the archives of BirdChat several years ago for a serious discussion of the issue. Check on postings by Peter...
In a message dated 10/4/2005 6:20:22 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, bluebird@... writes: I am fascinated by the prospect of parrots in our midst, and look...
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Oct 4, 2005 11:30 pm
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Very well said, Vic, as always. Thank you. BTW - The final paragraph of a page written by Karen Maab of the Parrot Project also mentions the threat they pose...
Lynn Zuazo reported a Yellow-crowned Night Heron to the RBA this morning. Doug Willick talked with Lynn and felt the identification was bona fide. The bird...
Hi, A Blackpoll Warbler continues on the west end of the lake on the western half of Huntington Central Park (HCP). On the east side of the park, a hybrid...
Karen has been a godsend for those of us wishing to follow in her footsteps. I hold her work and her friendship in the highest regard. She has done a...
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. El Dorado Park, Long Beach Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 Time: 8:30AM - 1:00PM PDT (GMT-07:00) TARGET...
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Oct 5, 2005 3:32 pm
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We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. Clapper Rails at Upper Newport Bay Date: Saturday, October 8, 2005 Time: 4:00PM - 6:30PM PDT (GMT-07:00) ...
OrangeCountyBirding@y...
Oct 5, 2005 11:02 pm
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I have been a member for some time, am changing my email address, and it seems beyond me to be able to accomplish this (not sure why). Please let me know how...
I have a question...is "pod" the correct group name for pelicans, i.e., "A pod of about 200 American White Pelicans was seen heading south down the river." If...
I apologize for the cross-posting. This will be the last reminder via email listservs! Ron Cyger - Pasadena __________________________ The Pasadena BirdFest...
Posting this from another message board. This needs to be spread around. Joel Weintraub Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 09:40:06 -0700 From: "Kimball Garrett"...
Quickly birded Upper Newport Bay today while we were over on the coast running errands. Some notes of interest. We observed a fairly giant flock (easily more...
An immature Reddish Egret was in the Santa Ana River bed north of the Hamilton/Victoria bridge (between HB and Costa Mesa) this morning (10/8) between 7:30 and...
vicleipzig@...
Oct 9, 2005 4:24 am
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Hi all, Yesterday, Sunday, October 9, Vic Leipzig, Roy Poucher, and I attempted an Orange County Big Day as part of PRBO's fall birdathon. In total we tallied...
Early Sunday morning -- from 6:15 am to 8:45 am -- a friend, acting as a guide, and I went on what might be termed a parrot walk. The majority of the parrots...
