Ken pointed out I'd copied the wrong coordinates for the Sapsucker in my
earlier post. Here is the actual spot where we saw it:
34.44319, -119.85168
Thanks Ken!
Conor
On Tue, Oct 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM Conor McMahon <conormcmahon22...>
wrote:
> Lynn and I saw Marina's catbird continuing this morning. It was in a bunch
> of pepper trees and a large toyon at the NE edge of the railroad museum
> area where it borders the open field to the east (34.44308, -119.85210).
> There's a lot of berries in that area so hopefully it sticks around for a
> bit if not harassed too much. It was vocal for a bit, too.
>
> We also briefly saw a non-Red-breasted sapsucker which I assume is the
> same one Mark Bright reported seeing with Adrian yesterday. It was in a
> Pittosporum immediately east of Stow House (34.440848,-119.850187). We only
> saw it briefly before it was chased off by a Red-breasted Sapsucker and I
> didn't see it again during the remainder of my time there. Lynn might have
> gotten a photo. I'm reporting it as 'Red-naped' for now but would love to
> hear from others if they get a clearer view / photo of the bird to confirm.
>
> There were probably at least 20 birders out there and by the time I left I
> don't think anyone had yet seen a Lewis's Woodpecker, but it was very foggy
> so viewing conditions were tricky. I might stop back through on my way home
> since it's only about a 5 ft detour off my bike commute!
>
> There were a decent number of warblers etc. also in the Eucalyptus around
> the parking lot, the one Tipu by Stow House, and various other exotic trees
> around there. I didn't have time to dig through those carefully, but folks
> might keep an eye out if here to chase other stuff. In my previous visits
> this month I've looked through the red gums along the east boundary of the
> pond and the La Patera border of the park, but I haven't checked those in a
> few days either.
>
> Best,
> Conor
>
> On Mon, Oct 20, 2025 at 7:47 PM Jamie Chavez via groups.io <almiyi=
> <protonmail.com...> wrote:
>
>> This Slack RBA report didn't get cross posted to sbcobirding today. A
>> GRAY CATBIRD was photographed this morning at Lake Los Carneros. The bird
>> was photographed, but photos have not been added to the checklist (yet).
>>
>> https://ebird.org/checklist/S280501754 >>
>> Jamie M. Chavez
>> Santa Maria, CA
>>
>> --
>> Jamie Chavez
>> Santa Maria, CA
>>
>>
>>
