| OrangeCountyBirding |
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| 10/21/25 7:14 pm |
Tom Carranceja via groups.io <califaunadreamn...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Vermilion FLycatcher at HCP-east |
| 10/20/25 1:53 pm |
Roger Schoedl via groups.io <rogerschoedl...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Tropical Kingbird |
| 10/19/25 11:40 am |
Kiandra Mitchell via groups.io <Kiandrasm...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] LEWIS’S WOODPECKER at Irvine Lake |
| 10/17/25 6:45 pm |
Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Clay-colored Sparrow Con’t at Huntington Central Park East; and Weekend Events Update |
| 10/17/25 6:23 pm |
Ryan Winkleman via groups.io <rswinkleman...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Orange County RBA: October 17, 2025 |
| 10/16/25 2:46 pm |
Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Question concerning Tricolored Heron somewhere at Bolsa Chica |
| 10/16/25 2:32 pm |
Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Question concerning Tricolored Heron somewhere at Bolsa Chica |
| 10/16/25 12:09 pm |
Lam-Son Vinh via groups.io <lamson.vinh...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Question concerning Tricolored Heron somewhere at Bolsa Chica |
| 10/16/25 10:17 am |
Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Tennessee Warbler (con’t?) at Huntington Central Park East |
| 10/15/25 1:00 pm |
Roger Schoedl via groups.io <rogerschoedl...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Broad-winged Hawk |
| 10/14/25 6:26 pm |
Clark Snodgrass via groups.io <ccsnodgrass...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Dickcissel continues at HCP-East (photo) |
| 10/13/25 8:25 am |
Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Bobolink continues at castaways park |
| 10/13/25 8:03 am |
Clark Snodgrass via groups.io <ccsnodgrass...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Red breasted Sapsuckers at HCP east (photo) |
| 10/12/25 8:22 pm |
Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Question concerning Tricolored Heron somewhere at Bolsa Chica |
| 10/12/25 12:15 am |
Ryan Winkleman via groups.io <rswinkleman...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Orange County RBA: October 11, 2025 |
| 10/10/25 5:44 pm |
Kiandra Mitchell via groups.io <Kiandrasm...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Swainson’s Hawk over Oak Canyon Nature Center |
| 10/10/25 2:49 pm |
Ashley Hopkins via groups.io <hopkinsashleye...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Bobolink at Castaways Park, Newport Beach |
| 10/10/25 12:13 pm |
Thomas Wurster via groups.io <wurster...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Dickcissel at HCP-east |
| 10/9/25 11:08 am |
Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Magnolia Warbler |
| 10/9/25 9:57 am |
Roger Schoedl via groups.io <rogerschoedl...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Magnolia Warbler |
| 10/8/25 7:37 pm |
Loren Wright via groups.io <lorenywright...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Huntington Central Park East Birds - Red-eyed Vireo and Blackburnian Warbler |
| 10/8/25 4:02 pm |
Sheri Peterson via groups.io <3dogs58...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Birch Hills Golf Course October 8 |
| 10/8/25 3:51 pm |
James Pike via groups.io <jimpike444...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] abandoned egg |
| 10/8/25 1:23 pm |
Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Huntington Central Park East Birds - Red-eyed Vireo and Blackburnian Warbler |
| 10/6/25 4:58 pm |
James Pike via groups.io <jimpike444...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] plumbeous |
| 10/4/25 8:58 pm |
Tom Benson via groups.io <thomasabenson...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Sea & Sage pelagic trip, October 4 |
| 10/4/25 9:39 am |
Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Tennessee Warbler Con’t at Huntington Central Park East |
| 10/4/25 8:23 am |
Braxton Landsman via groups.io <balbhl...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Blackburnian Warbler Huntington Central Park west |
| 10/4/25 7:44 am |
Ryan Winkleman via groups.io <rswinkleman...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Orange County RBA: October 4, 2025 |
| 10/4/25 7:37 am |
Alicia Jonhs via groups.io <jonhsalicia...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Ebird tracks |
| 10/3/25 7:20 pm |
Thomas Wurster via groups.io <wurster...> |
5:30 PM update Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Possible Arctic Warbler |
| 10/3/25 4:43 pm |
Rod Jimenez via groups.io <rodjimenez...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Airport Fire Closure |
| 10/3/25 1:44 pm |
Roger Schoedl via groups.io <rogerschoedl...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Possible Arctic Warbler |
| 10/3/25 8:55 am |
Steve Neely via groups.io <itssteev...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Baltimore Oriole at Pepperwood Park in Irvine |
| 10/2/25 9:56 am |
Steve Neely via groups.io <itssteev...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Northern Waterthrush at Bartlett Park in Huntington Beach |
| 10/1/25 12:39 pm |
Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] also Solitary Vireo - American Redstart at Eisenhower park |
| 10/1/25 11:47 am |
Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] also Solitary Vireo - American Redstart at Eisenhower park |
| 10/1/25 11:16 am |
Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] American Redstart at Eisenhower park |
| 9/29/25 2:22 pm |
Alex Tolkachev via groups.io <atolkachev...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Weekend volunteer opportunities for a teenager |
| 9/29/25 1:04 pm |
Roger Schoedl via groups.io <rogerschoedl...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Tropical Kingbird |
| 9/28/25 2:17 pm |
Samuel Bressler via groups.io <pacificgoldenplover...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Minor notes from Irvine Lake this morning, 9/28/25 |
| 9/28/25 9:36 am |
Ryan Winkleman via groups.io <rswinkleman...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Orange County RBA: September 28, 2025 |
| 9/27/25 3:16 pm |
Kiandra Mitchell via groups.io <Kiandrasm...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Swainson’s Hawk over Anaheim |
| 9/27/25 3:14 pm |
Kiandra Mitchell via groups.io <Kiandrasm...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Swainson’s Hawk over Anaheim |
| 9/27/25 1:53 pm |
Lam-Son Vinh via groups.io <lamson.vinh...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Black and white warbler Huntington Central Park east |
| 9/27/25 11:52 am |
David Ornellas via groups.io <davidornellas...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Huntington Central Park east |
| 9/27/25 11:40 am |
David Ornellas via groups.io <davidornellas...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Huntington Central Park east |
| 9/27/25 11:31 am |
Martin Fee via groups.io <mfee...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Palm Warbler at Laguna Niguel Regional Park |
| 9/27/25 9:35 am |
Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Black and white warbler Huntington Central Park east |
| 9/26/25 3:42 pm |
Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Cassin’s Vireo at Gibbs Park, HB |
| 9/25/25 2:54 pm |
Martin Fee via groups.io <mfee...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] another chestnut-sided warbler |
| 9/23/25 9:24 am |
Roger Schoedl via groups.io <rogerschoedl...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] American Redstart |
| 9/22/25 1:43 pm |
Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Yellow-green Vireo at Veeh Ranch Park |
| 9/22/25 8:55 am |
Cynthia Case via groups.io <case.cynthiak...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Yellow-green Vireo at Veeh Ranch Park |
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Date: 10/21/25 7:14 pm
From: Tom Carranceja via groups.io <califaunadreamn...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Vermilion FLycatcher at HCP-east |
Spotted a Vermilion Flycatcher in the riparian area just to the north of the concrete (Thomas Ridley) bandstand. It hung around there for a bit, sallying back & forth looking for food, before flying off to the east. Re-found it on the eastern side of the 'island'. Short video at https://youtu.be/S4QkqEqmRKo
- Tom Carranceja
Villa Park
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Date: 10/20/25 1:53 pm
From: Roger Schoedl via groups.io <rogerschoedl...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Tropical Kingbird |
A TROPICAL KINGBIRD was on the shrubs along Seapoint by Fisher's Gulch at Harriet Wieder Park this morning.
The GREEN-TAILED TOWHEE also continued in the bushes at the end of Garfield.
Roger Schoedl
Huntington Beach
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Date: 10/19/25 11:40 am
From: Kiandra Mitchell via groups.io <Kiandrasm...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] LEWIS’S WOODPECKER at Irvine Lake |
An adult Lewis’s Woodpecker briefly perched here (33.7708072, -117.7182581) then was mobbed by Cassin’s Kingbirds and vanished. I have no idea where it went, unfortunately.
There is also a Vesper Sparrow here.
(33.7737143, -117.7185883)
Kiandra Mitchell
Buena Park
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Date: 10/17/25 6:45 pm
From: Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Clay-colored Sparrow Con’t at Huntington Central Park East; and Weekend Events Update |
Hi all,
A little after 1700, the Clay-colored Sparrow was foraging on the lawn, behind the amphitheater, north of the fenceline (33.7029831, -118.0023989). It was foraging amongst a large group of White-crowned Sparrows, hunkering lower into the grass but unbothered.
Additional news - the park has the Scout’s event this weekend and their tents are currently set up on the main lawn, north of the Island. I believe there is also a cultural event being held at the Bandstand as well with tables being set up.
Finally, it saddens me to have to report that the Island looks to have been cleared of the dried grasses along the edges, exposing the bathing spot on the NE corner …
Happy Birding,
Sylvia Afable :))
Huntington Beach
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Date: 10/17/25 6:23 pm
From: Ryan Winkleman via groups.io <rswinkleman...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Orange County RBA: October 17, 2025 |
* California
* Orange County
* October 17, 2025
* CAOC25.10.17
This is the Orange County, CA weekly Rare Bird Alert (RBA) and local events
summary. California Bird Records Committee (CBRC) review species are
capitalized and marked with asterisks below. All documentation of review
species should be forwarded to the CBRC secretary, Tom Benson, at
<secretary...>
BIRDS MENTIONED
Neotropic Cormorant
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Broad-winged Hawk
Zone-tailed Hawk
Tropical Kingbird
Dusky Flycatcher
Cassin’s Vireo
Plumbeous Vireo
Yellow-green Vireo
Bank Swallow
Clay-colored Sparrow
Bobolink
Black-and-white Warbler
Tennessee Warbler
American Redstart
Magnolia Warbler
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Dickcissel
A NEOTROPIC CORMORANT was at Centennial Regional Park in Santa Ana on
October 12.
An adult LITTLE BLUE HERON was reportedly continuing at Bolsa Chica
Ecological Reserve in Huntington Beach through October 16.
A TRICOLORED HERON continued at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in
Huntington Beach through October 16.
In what is turning out to be a better-than-average season for BROAD-WINGED
HAWKS, one was seen flying over Irby Park in Huntington Beach on October
15, while another was photographed sitting in a tree at Mason Regional Park
in Irvine on October 16.
A ZONE-TAILED HAWK presumably returned to Lake Forest, where it was
photographed over Rimgate Park on October 16.
A TROPICAL KINGBIRD reportedly continued at Huntington Central Park East in
Huntington Beach through October 17, while another continued at the golf
course near the Aliso Creek mouth on October 12.
A DUSKY FLYCATCHER continued at Veeh Ranch Park in Laguna Hills through
October 15.
There were reportedly two CASSIN’S VIREOS at Rimgate Park in Lake Forest on
October 17.
A PLUMBEOUS VIREO continued at Pepperwood Park in Irvine through October
13, while another continued at Huntington Central Park East in Huntington
Beach through October 12.
A YELLOW-GREEN VIREO continued at Huntington Central Park in Huntington
Beach through at least October 12.
A BANK SWALLOW apparently continued at Arbor Park in Seal Beach through
October 13.
CLAY-COLORED SPARROWS were at Castaways Park in Newport Beach on October
12, Huntington Central Park East in Huntington Beach on October 13, and
along San Diego Creek outside of the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in
Irvine on October 13.
A BOBOLINK continued at Castaways Park in Newport Beach on October 14.
A BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER continued at Huntington Central Park East in
Huntington Beach through October 15, while another was hanging around the
Audubon House at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine on October 12.
A TENNESSEE WARBLER continued at Huntington Central Park East in Huntington
Beach through October 16, while another was at Gibbs Park in Huntington
Beach on October 15 and 16.
A male AMERICAN REDSTART continued at Huntington Central Park East in
Huntington Beach through October 17.
A MAGNOLIA WARBLER continued at Huntington Central Park East in Huntington
Beach through October 12.
A ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK was at Huntington Central Park East in Huntington
Beach through October 15.
A DICKCISSEL continued at Huntington Central Park East in Huntington
through October 14. Another was at Castaways Park in Newport Beach on
October 15 and 16.
LOCAL EVENTS
Note: We will no longer be listing individual trips on this weekly email.
For a complete up-to-date list of current field trips, please visit the
webpage on Sea and Sage’s website:
https://seaandsageaudubon.org/field-trips/.
BIRDING WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
No new upcoming workshops.
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The Orange County RBA and events summary is produced weekly by Ryan
Winkleman. Sightings of rare birds can be posted to the OrangeCountyBirding
listserv, emailed directly to Ryan Winkleman (<rswinkleman...>),
and/or submitted to eBird (http://ebird.org/content/ebird). Any supporting
details (descriptions, photos, audio recordings, etc.) of rare sightings
that are not already disclosed on the listserv or on eBird should also be
emailed to Ryan Winkleman separately for consideration to be mentioned in
the current quarterly report for North American Birds.
Those sightings that are included in this summary generally include those
that are considered rare (regionally or seasonally) for Orange County based
on "The Birds of Orange County: Status and Distribution" (Hamilton and
Willick), "Birds of Southern California" (Garrett and Dunn), and/or more
contemporary changes in local or regional status and distribution. Rarities
that regularly or seasonally occur at a particular location, such as
annually wintering rarities on Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge, may or
may not be included in this digest, but reports of these same species
occurring at other, atypical locations throughout the county may be
included. We don't include hybrids, subspecies, introduced or exotic birds,
or in most cases and for no real reason, geese. All bird reports are vetted
to the extent possible prior to each publication, but in the interest of
sharing information, the accuracy of any given report cannot always be
guaranteed, nor can the presence of any given bird for those who choose to
chase after them.
Information on upcoming local events can be viewed on the Sea and Sage
Audubon website (http://www.seaandsageaudubon.org/). Sea and Sage Audubon
is based out of the Audubon House at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in
Irvine. They sponsor a number of public field trips, special birding
events, conservation lectures, and social gatherings throughout the year.
Information regarding upcoming local events should be considered accurate
at the time of this posting. However, for the most current information
please refer to the field trip list on the Sea and Sage Audubon website at
https://seaandsageaudubon.org/field-trips/. It is also recommended that you
refer to that website immediately prior to engaging in any field trip to
confirm that trips are still occurring. If you know of additional upcoming
events that are not sponsored directly by Sea and Sage Audubon, please
email Ryan Winkleman for inclusion. #RBA
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Date: 10/16/25 2:46 pm
From: Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Question concerning Tricolored Heron somewhere at Bolsa Chica |
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Date: 10/16/25 2:32 pm
From: Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Question concerning Tricolored Heron somewhere at Bolsa Chica |
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Date: 10/16/25 10:17 am
From: Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Tennessee Warbler (con’t?) at Huntington Central Park East |
Hi all,
TEWA by the Park Bench Cafe lot, last seen by the green fenced electrical units making its way around the surrounding shrubbery with Bushtits.
(33.7047386, -118.0060410)
Happy Migration,
Sylvia Afable :))
HB
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Date: 10/15/25 1:00 pm
From: Roger Schoedl via groups.io <rogerschoedl...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Broad-winged Hawk |
This morning I encountered a BROAD-WINGED HAWK soaring over the neighborhood around Irby Park in Huntington Beach. It rode a thermal high up and slowly circled away to the south.
Roger Schoedl
Huntington Beach
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Date: 10/13/25 8:25 am
From: Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Bobolink continues at castaways park |
Bobolink continues at castaways park seen at 0810 here 33.61957° N, 117.90540° W ( 1/2 way between the two most recent coordinates ) it flew toward the oak by the flag pole
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Jill Dale
Newport Beach, CA
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Date: 10/12/25 8:22 pm
From: Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Question concerning Tricolored Heron somewhere at Bolsa Chica |
The heron was reported with photos and a location description as "in reeds by burnt bench/closed path." Does anyone know where that would be? Edana Salisbury and Shirley ReynoldsBuena Park and Lake Forest
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Date: 10/12/25 12:15 am
From: Ryan Winkleman via groups.io <rswinkleman...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Orange County RBA: October 11, 2025 |
I know it’s just after midnight on October 12 but it’s easier for my
record-keeping to pretend like it’s still October 11.
* California
* Orange County
* October 11, 2025
* CAOC25.10.11
This is the Orange County, CA weekly Rare Bird Alert (RBA) and local events
summary. California Bird Records Committee (CBRC) review species are
capitalized and marked with asterisks below. All documentation of review
species should be forwarded to the CBRC secretary, Tom Benson, at
<secretary...>
BIRDS MENTIONED
Ridgway’s Rail
Pectoral Sandpiper
Long-tailed Jaeger
Sabine’s Gull
Buller’s Shearwater
Cocos Booby
Little Blue Heron
Broad-winged Hawk
Tropical Kingbird
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Hammond’s Flycatcher
Dusky Flycatcher
Cassin’s Vireo
Plumbeous Vireo
Yellow-green Vireo
Townsend’s Solitaire
Clay-colored Sparrow
Brewer’s Sparrow
Vesper Sparrow
Bobolink
Baltimore Oriole
Black-and-white Warbler
Tennessee Warbler
American Redstart
Northern Parula
Magnolia Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler
Palm Warbler
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Painted Bunting
Dickcissel
RIDGWAY’S RAILS continued at the San Joaquin Marsh Reserve in Irvine this
week.
PECTORAL SANDPIPERS were at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine on
October 4.
A LONG-TAILED JAEGER was offshore on October 4.
A SABINE’S GULL was offshore on October 4.
A BULLER’S SHEARWATER seen offshore on October 4 was the 7th or 8th record
for Orange County.
A COCOS BOOBY was offshore on October 4.
An adult LITTLE BLUE HERON continued at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in
Huntington Beach through October 11.
A pair of BROAD-WINGED HAWKS were reported flying over Sycamore Park in
Irvine on October 8.
A TROPICAL KINGBIRD continued at Huntington Central Park East on October 5.
A SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER was on private property in Irvine on October 8.
A HAMMOND’S FLYCATCHER was at Huntington Central Park East in Huntington
Beach on October 4.
A DUSKY FLYCATCHER continued at Veeh Ranch Park in Laguna Hills through
October 5.
A CASSIN’S VIREO continued at Huntington Central Park East in Huntington
Beach on October 4.
A PLUMBEOUS VIREO continued at Pepperwood Park in Irvine through October
11. Other birds were at Woodbridge North Lake in Irvine from October 5
through October 8 and at Huntington Central Park East in Huntington Beach
from October 6 through October 11.
A YELLOW-GREEN VIREO continued at Huntington Central Park in Huntington
Beach through October 10.
A TOWNSEND’S SOLITAIRE was reported from Fisher Park in Santa Ana on
October 9.
A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW was at Irvine Regional Park in Orange on October 4,
while another was described from the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in
Irvine on October 11.
A BREWER’S SPARROW continued at Huntington Central Park West in Huntington
Beach through October 4.
A VESPER SPARROW was at Quail Hill Preserve in Irvine through October 10.
A BOBOLINK was at Castaways Park in Newport Beach on October 10.
A male BALTIMORE ORIOLE continued at Pepperwood Park in Irvine through
October 11.
A male BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER continued at Huntington Central Park East in
Huntington Beach through October 11.
A TENNESSEE WARBLER was at Huntington Central Park East in Huntington Beach
in the area around the island on October 4 and 5, possibly continuing from
the Gothard Hill area previously.
A male AMERICAN REDSTART continued at around the Secret Garden at
Huntington Central Park East in Huntington Beach through October 11.
NORTHERN PARULAS were at Woodbridge North Lake in Irvine on October 5 and
Laguna Niguel Regional Park in Laguna Niguel on October 6.
A MAGNOLIA WARBLER was on the north side of the island at Huntington
Central Park East in Huntington Beach from October 9 through October 11.
A BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER was at Huntington Central Park West in Huntington
Beach on October 4, with another on the south side of the island at
Huntington Central Park East in Huntington Beach from October 8 through
October 11.
A PALM WARBLER was around the reflecting pond at the Terrible, Horrible, No
Good, Very Bad Park in Irvine on October 9. Another was reported from
Huntington Central Park in Huntington Beach on October 11.
A ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK was at Huntington Central Park East in Huntington
Beach from October 4 through October 11.
A PAINTED BUNTING was at Irvine Regional Park in Orange from October 10 to
October 11 in the lawn around Parking Lot B.
A DICKCISSEL was at Huntington Central Park East in Huntington Beach from
October 10 to October 11 in the area around the amphitheater. Evidently a
second bird was present on October 11 as well.
LOCAL EVENTS
Note: We will no longer be listing individual trips on this weekly email.
For a complete up-to-date list of current field trips, please visit the
webpage on Sea and Sage’s website:
https://seaandsageaudubon.org/field-trips/.
BIRDING WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
Sylvia Gallagher will be teaching an introductory birding skills workshop
this fall, but registration has closed. See more details here:
https://seaandsageaudubon.org/events/intro-birding-skills-workshop/.
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The Orange County RBA and events summary is produced weekly by Ryan
Winkleman. Sightings of rare birds can be posted to the OrangeCountyBirding
listserv, emailed directly to Ryan Winkleman (<rswinkleman...>),
and/or submitted to eBird (http://ebird.org/content/ebird). Any supporting
details (descriptions, photos, audio recordings, etc.) of rare sightings
that are not already disclosed on the listserv or on eBird should also be
emailed to Ryan Winkleman separately for consideration to be mentioned in
the current quarterly report for North American Birds.
Those sightings that are included in this summary generally include those
that are considered rare (regionally or seasonally) for Orange County based
on "The Birds of Orange County: Status and Distribution" (Hamilton and
Willick), "Birds of Southern California" (Garrett and Dunn), and/or more
contemporary changes in local or regional status and distribution. Rarities
that regularly or seasonally occur at a particular location, such as
annually wintering rarities on Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge, may or
may not be included in this digest, but reports of these same species
occurring at other, atypical locations throughout the county may be
included. We don't include hybrids, subspecies, introduced or exotic birds,
or in most cases and for no real reason, geese. All bird reports are vetted
to the extent possible prior to each publication, but in the interest of
sharing information, the accuracy of any given report cannot always be
guaranteed, nor can the presence of any given bird for those who choose to
chase after them.
Information on upcoming local events can be viewed on the Sea and Sage
Audubon website (http://www.seaandsageaudubon.org/). Sea and Sage Audubon
is based out of the Audubon House at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in
Irvine. They sponsor a number of public field trips, special birding
events, conservation lectures, and social gatherings throughout the year.
Information regarding upcoming local events should be considered accurate
at the time of this posting. However, for the most current information
please refer to the field trip list on the Sea and Sage Audubon website at
https://seaandsageaudubon.org/field-trips/. It is also recommended that you
refer to that website immediately prior to engaging in any field trip to
confirm that trips are still occurring. If you know of additional upcoming
events that are not sponsored directly by Sea and Sage Audubon, please
email Ryan Winkleman for inclusion. #RBA
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Date: 10/10/25 2:49 pm
From: Ashley Hopkins via groups.io <hopkinsashleye...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Bobolink at Castaways Park, Newport Beach |
Birders,
There was a Bobolink at Castaways Park at 2 PM today. I first saw it in a Toyon here (33.6193066, -117.9057358) near the east edge of the park, then it flew to another Toyon at the north edge of the park by the houses (33.6201051, -117.9051873). I last saw it flying north out of the park, so maybe keep an eye out if you are at Upper Newport Bay or Fairview.
Happy Birding,
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Ashley Hopkins
Long Beach, CA
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Date: 10/10/25 12:13 pm
From: Thomas Wurster via groups.io <wurster...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Dickcissel at HCP-east |
Birders,
Liga and I found an immature Dickcissel feeding on the ground at the base of the wooden amphitheater at Huntington Central Park-east. An hour later Lam-son Vinh refound it on the lawn, north of the east end of the island.
We managed a brief glimpse of the continuing Magnolia Warbler in the euc trees where Roger Schoedl reported it yesterday, near the northwest end of the island slough.
Another birder shared photos of the continuing Yellow-green Vireo that he photographed at the east end of the island.
Tom Wurster and Liga Auzins Wurster
Garden Grove
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Date: 10/9/25 11:08 am
From: Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Magnolia Warbler |
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Date: 10/8/25 7:37 pm
From: Loren Wright via groups.io <lorenywright...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Huntington Central Park East Birds - Red-eyed Vireo and Blackburnian Warbler |
Correction: after finally getting a chance to look at my photos, the "Red-eyed Vireo" I found at the top of a euc is in fact a very obvious Yellow-green Vireo *palms face*. Apologies for the misidentification.
Loren Wright
Cypress
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Date: 10/8/25 4:02 pm
From: Sheri Peterson via groups.io <3dogs58...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Birch Hills Golf Course October 8 |
I have been seeing a male Vermilion Flycatcher at the course about every other week for over a year now. Today there was a female present, a first siting for me there.
There was also some sort of hybrid goose there today. I've added a picture to Photos.
Sheri Peterson
Yorba Linda
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Date: 10/8/25 3:51 pm
From: James Pike via groups.io <jimpike444...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] abandoned egg |
My peripatetic partner gifted me today with an abandoned, foul-smelling egg
she found along the lip of the sand on Sunset Beach (vicinity of the
water-tower house), just before the descent to the tideline. I measured it
and compared photos of likely candidates, and concluded it was from a Least
Tern (later confirmed by LETE biologists). Given the unusual location, I
expect it would be of interest to someone. A photo is available upon
request.
Jim Pike
HB
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Date: 10/8/25 1:23 pm
From: Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Huntington Central Park East Birds - Red-eyed Vireo and Blackburnian Warbler |
Hi all,
Loren Wright and I did a survey of the following areas this morning …
Gothard Hill (33.7057985, -118.0006048)
The Island (33.7047994, -118.0020680)
Euc Grove (33.7044073, -118.0030068)
Loren first spotted the continuing male, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, 3/4 up a Euc, north of the bathrooms on Gothard Hill approx here (33.7057054, -118.0008231) where we left it.
He then found a Red-eyed Vireo 3/4 up the large Euc in the main lawn, north of the Island (33.7052209, -118.0016978. Last seen heading NW.
Lastly, my contribution was a female-type Blackburnian Warbler, on the southern edges of the Island in a small Euc (33.7044971, -118.0026363) before making it into the Euc Grove, where we eventually lost it.
Happy Migration,
Sylvia Afable and Loren Wright :))
Huntington Beach and Seal Beach
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Date: 10/4/25 8:58 pm
From: Tom Benson via groups.io <thomasabenson...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Sea & Sage pelagic trip, October 4 |
Sea & Sage Audubon held their annual fall pelagic trip today, October 4, aboard the Ocean Institute's R/V Sea Explorer. We enjoyed sunny skied with relatively light winds, a moderate swell in the morning but mostly calm seas in the afternoon. From Dana Point, we visited the 279 Bank, Crespi Knoll, Lausen Sea Mount, and areas in between. Despite seeing a decent variety of species, birds were not particularly abundant, and as is typical our day was characterized by stretches of few birds punctuated by brief periods of moderate bird activity. The highlight of the trip was an extremely cooperative BULLER'S SHEARWATER just north of the 279 Bank about 14 km west of Dana Point. Other notable sightings included two Long-tailed Jaegers, three Cocos Boobies, and a Sabine's Gull. Also of note, we saw only two Black-vented Shearwaters all day. Mammal highlights were a Humpback Whale and a Pacific White-sided Dolphin, the latter not far outside the harbor.
Tom BensonRedlands, CA
Photos of Buller's Shearwater: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/318798629
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Date: 10/4/25 9:39 am
From: Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Tennessee Warbler Con’t at Huntington Central Park East |
Hi all,
TEWA continues with a flock of OCWA making its way through the Euc Grove.
(33.7039406, -118.0033870)
I had to leave but no sign of the Artic Warbler whilst I was there.
Happy Birding,
Sylvia Afable :))
Huntington Beach
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Date: 10/4/25 8:23 am
From: Braxton Landsman via groups.io <balbhl...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Blackburnian Warbler Huntington Central Park west |
There is a Blackburnian warbler with a large mixed warbler flock in the eucs here (33.6987085, -118.0128280). Be aware there’s a large cross country event happening so there’s tons of people
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Braxton Landsman
Ladera Ranch
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Date: 10/4/25 7:44 am
From: Ryan Winkleman via groups.io <rswinkleman...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Orange County RBA: October 4, 2025 |
* California
* Orange County
* October 4, 2025
* CAOC25.10.04
This is the Orange County, CA weekly Rare Bird Alert (RBA) and local events
summary. California Bird Records Committee (CBRC) review species are
capitalized and marked with asterisks below. All documentation of review
species should be forwarded to the CBRC secretary, Tom Benson, at
<secretary...>
BIRDS MENTIONED
Pectoral Sandpiper
Arctic Tern
Neotropic Cormorant
Little Blue Heron
Western Cattle-Egret
Dusky Flycatcher
Tropical Kingbird
Cassin’s Vireo
Plumbeous Vireo
Yellow-green Vireo
Bank Swallow
Purple Martin
*ARCTIC/KAMCHATKA LEAF WARBLER*
Clay-colored Sparrow
Brewer’s Sparrow
Vesper Sparrow
Bobolink
Baltimore Oriole
Northern Waterthrush
Black-and-white Warbler
Tennessee Warbler
American Redstart
Chestnut-sided Warbler
A PECTORAL SANDPIPER was at Irvine Lake on September 28.
An ARCTIC TERN was offshore on September 28.
NEOTROPIC CORMORANTS continued at Centennial Regional Park in Santa Ana
through September 30.
An adult LITTLE BLUE HERON was reported to continue at Bolsa Chica
Ecological Reserve in Huntington Beach through October 3.
A WESTERN CATTLE-EGRET continued at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in
Irvine on October 1.
A DUSKY FLYCATCHER continued at Veeh Ranch Park in Laguna Hills through
October 1, where it is generally found on the eastern side of the creek
closer to the Athletes First building.
A TROPICAL KINGBIRD was at Huntington Central Park East from September 29
to October 3.
CASSIN’S VIREOS were at Huntington Central Park East in Huntington Beach on
September 29, at Veeh Ranch Park in Laguna Hills on September 28, and at
Eisenhower Park in Orange on October 1.
A PLUMBEOUS VIREO was at Pepperwood Park in Irvine on October 2 and October
3.
A YELLOW-GREEN VIREO continued at Veeh Ranch Park in Laguna Hills on
September 29.
Another BANK SWALLOW was at Arbor Park in Seal Beach on September 28, with
another at Irvine Lake the same day.
A PURPLE MARTIN was at Irvine Lake on September 28.
An apparent *ARCTIC/KAMCHATKA LEAF WARBLER* was at Huntington Central Park
East in Huntington Beach on October 3, in the willows northeast of the
Secret Garden. If accepted by the CBRC, this would be the second record for
Orange County. Note that these two species are virtually indistinguishable
in the field except by vocalization. If the bird is refound, observers are
strongly encouraged to attempt to obtain records of it vocalizing, which
may help narrow down the specific identification to species for the CBRC.
A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW was reported to continue at Veeh Ranch Park in
Laguna Hills on September 29.
A BREWER’S SPARROW was at Irvine Lake on September 28.
A VESPER SPARROW was at Harriett Wieder Regional Park in Huntington Beach
on September 28.
A BOBOLINK was photographed on private property on October 1.
At least one BALTIMORE ORIOLE presumably returned to Pepperwood Park in
Irvine on October 3.
A NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH was at Bartlett Park in Huntington Beach on October
2.
A male BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER continued at Huntington Central Park East in
Huntington Beach through October 4. Another was at Mason Regional Park in
Irvine on September 28.
A TENNESSEE WARBLER continued in residential Laguna Niguel through
September 29. Another was by the tennis courts at Laguna Niguel Regional
Park in Laguna Niguel also on September 29.
A male AMERICAN REDSTART continued at Huntington Central Park West through
September 29, while another male was around the Secret Garden at Huntington
Central Park East on October 3 and 4. A female-type bird was at Eisenhower
Park in Orange from September 30 through October 2.
A CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER continued at Centennial Regional Park in Santa Ana
through September 28.
LOCAL EVENTS
Note: We will no longer be listing individual trips on this weekly email.
For a complete up-to-date list of current field trips, please visit the
webpage on Sea and Sage’s website:
https://seaandsageaudubon.org/field-trips/.
BIRDING WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
Sylvia Gallagher will be teaching an introductory birding skills workshop
this fall, but registration has closed. See more details here:
https://seaandsageaudubon.org/events/intro-birding-skills-workshop/.
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The Orange County RBA and events summary is produced weekly by Ryan
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listserv, emailed directly to Ryan Winkleman (<rswinkleman...>),
and/or submitted to eBird (http://ebird.org/content/ebird). Any supporting
details (descriptions, photos, audio recordings, etc.) of rare sightings
that are not already disclosed on the listserv or on eBird should also be
emailed to Ryan Winkleman separately for consideration to be mentioned in
the current quarterly report for North American Birds.
Those sightings that are included in this summary generally include those
that are considered rare (regionally or seasonally) for Orange County based
on "The Birds of Orange County: Status and Distribution" (Hamilton and
Willick), "Birds of Southern California" (Garrett and Dunn), and/or more
contemporary changes in local or regional status and distribution. Rarities
that regularly or seasonally occur at a particular location, such as
annually wintering rarities on Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge, may or
may not be included in this digest, but reports of these same species
occurring at other, atypical locations throughout the county may be
included. We don't include hybrids, subspecies, introduced or exotic birds,
or in most cases and for no real reason, geese. All bird reports are vetted
to the extent possible prior to each publication, but in the interest of
sharing information, the accuracy of any given report cannot always be
guaranteed, nor can the presence of any given bird for those who choose to
chase after them.
Information on upcoming local events can be viewed on the Sea and Sage
Audubon website (http://www.seaandsageaudubon.org/). Sea and Sage Audubon
is based out of the Audubon House at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in
Irvine. They sponsor a number of public field trips, special birding
events, conservation lectures, and social gatherings throughout the year.
Information regarding upcoming local events should be considered accurate
at the time of this posting. However, for the most current information
please refer to the field trip list on the Sea and Sage Audubon website at
https://seaandsageaudubon.org/field-trips/. It is also recommended that you
refer to that website immediately prior to engaging in any field trip to
confirm that trips are still occurring. If you know of additional upcoming
events that are not sponsored directly by Sea and Sage Audubon, please
email Ryan Winkleman for inclusion. #RBA
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Date: 10/4/25 7:37 am
From: Alicia Jonhs via groups.io <jonhsalicia...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Ebird tracks |
Good evening all,
I just want to give you a heads up on a new update for the Ebird app. It will now calculate and eliminate backtracking by itself. Also, it is going to retroactively do this to all previous list (supposedly).
Here is a video about it. He is an Ebird reviewer from Maine and has a lot of good tips and tricks for ebird and birding in general. https://youtu.be/CwwGhAesbpA?si=9TORpBi_vl5zGCXi
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David Ornellas,
Costa Mesa, CA
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Date: 10/3/25 7:20 pm
From: Thomas Wurster via groups.io <wurster...>
Subject: 5:30 PM update Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Possible Arctic Warbler |
Birders,
This afternoon ten or more birders searched unsuccessfully for the apparent Arctic Warbler at Huntington Central Park-East. A half dozen people were still searching when we left at 5:30. Many of us will try again Saturday morning.
Tom Wurster and Liga Auzins
Garden Grove
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Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Possible Arctic Warbler
I photographed a possible ARCTIC WARBLER this morning at Huntington Central Park in the willows northeast of the secret garden. I initially ID’d it as an odd Red-eyed Vireo or Tennessee Warbler but after circulating photos feedback Brian Daniels said that it looks more like a phylloscopus warbler.
Roger Schoedl
Huntington Beach
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Date: 10/3/25 4:43 pm
From: Rod Jimenez via groups.io <rodjimenez...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Airport Fire Closure |
To the best of my knowledge, the Airport Fire closure remains in effect until October 4, 2025. Presumably, that means that hotspots like the San Juan Loop Trail, Ortega Falls, the Blue Jay Campground and other campgrounds will be accessible again on Sunday, October 5th. Perhaps due to the government shutdown, I’m unable to find information on the Forest Service website to confirm the date.
Rod Jimenez
Murrieta, CA
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Date: 10/3/25 1:44 pm
From: Roger Schoedl via groups.io <rogerschoedl...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Possible Arctic Warbler |
I photographed a possible ARCTIC WARBLER this morning at Huntington Central Park in the willows northeast of the secret garden. I initially ID’d it as an odd Red-eyed Vireo or Tennessee Warbler but after circulating photos feedback Brian Daniels said that it looks more like a phylloscopus warbler.
Roger Schoedl
Huntington Beach
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Date: 10/3/25 8:55 am
From: Steve Neely via groups.io <itssteev...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Baltimore Oriole at Pepperwood Park in Irvine |
Jill Dale has spotted an adult male Baltimore Oriole moving through the trees at Pepperwood Park in Irvine, near the playground in the vicinity of 33.70664, -117.76630. It is with a female type Baltimore/Bullock’s Oriole. Possibly the same bird last seen here in February by Uma Sachdeva.
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Steve Neely
Garden Grove, CA
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Date: 10/2/25 9:56 am
From: Steve Neely via groups.io <itssteev...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Northern Waterthrush at Bartlett Park in Huntington Beach |
There is a Northern Waterthrush in the strip of riparian habitat towards the northeast portion of Bartlett Park in Huntington Beach - roughly paralleling Coldwater Lane, in the vicinity of 33.67668, -117.98489. The bird has been calling, mostly from cover, but I’ve had a couple of brief looks.
Steve Neely
Garden Grove, CA
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Date: 10/1/25 12:39 pm
From: Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] also Solitary Vireo - American Redstart at Eisenhower park |
The Redstart returned around 1208 and I followed it for about 30 minutes off and on. There is now a loud, gas hedge trimmer in the area, so good luck!
Edana Salisbury
Buena Park
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Date: 10/1/25 11:47 am
From: Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] also Solitary Vireo - American Redstart at Eisenhower park |
I saw the vireo in approximately the same location and followed it in the trees. I could not get a photo and have lost it. Again, still looking for both birds.
Edana Salisbury
Buena Park
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Date: 10/1/25 11:16 am
From: Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] American Redstart at Eisenhower park |
I finally found the redstart that David Telus reported yesterday in approximately the same area. 33.837730, -117.838040
When coming from the Bixby parking lot, I went on the lawn that’s between the creek and the western concrete path. It was in a tree close to the fenced-in area that’s covered in ivy. I saw it at approximately 11 o’clock. I was not able to get a photo, but I am continuing to look for it.
Edana Salisbury
Buena Park
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Date: 9/29/25 2:22 pm
From: Alex Tolkachev via groups.io <atolkachev...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Weekend volunteer opportunities for a teenager |
Hello group,
Are there any ongoing or one-off volunteer opportunities for a high school
junior that you preside over or know of that are on the weekends? The
various surveys I have learned about are mainly scheduled for weekdays, and
the CBC is a long way away.
Thank you!
Alex Tolkachev
Irvine
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Date: 9/29/25 1:04 pm
From: Roger Schoedl via groups.io <rogerschoedl...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Tropical Kingbird |
Lam-son mentioned encountering what he thought was a TROPICAL KINGBIRD at Talbert Lake at Huntington Central Park this morning. I refound it at noon in the dead trees north of the secret garden - same trees the one last winter favored so undoubtedly a returning bird.
The subadult male ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK continued by the Gothard parking lot.
Roger Schoedl
Huntington Beach
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Date: 9/28/25 2:17 pm
From: Samuel Bressler via groups.io <pacificgoldenplover...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Minor notes from Irvine Lake this morning, 9/28/25 |
BREWER'S SPARROW in field north of main parking lot
BANK SWALLOW and female PURPLE MARTIN with large swallow/swift flock over lake.
PECTORAL SANDPIPER foraging on mudflat at south end of lake.
All possibly continuing, possibly new birds
Good birding,
Samuel Bressler
Brea
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Date: 9/28/25 9:36 am
From: Ryan Winkleman via groups.io <rswinkleman...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Orange County RBA: September 28, 2025 |
* California
* Orange County
* September 28, 2025
* CAOC25.09.28
This is the Orange County, CA weekly Rare Bird Alert (RBA) and local events
summary. California Bird Records Committee (CBRC) review species are
capitalized and marked with asterisks below. All documentation of review
species should be forwarded to the CBRC secretary, Tom Benson, at
<secretary...>
BIRDS MENTIONED
Pectoral Sandpiper
Neotropic Cormorant
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Western Cattle-Egret
Hammond’s Flycatcher
Dusky Flycatcher
Cassin’s Vireo
Plumbeous Vireo
Yellow-green Vireo
Bank Swallow
Clay-colored Sparrow
Brewer’s Sparrow
Black-and-white Warbler
Tennessee Warbler
Virginia’s Warbler
American Redstart
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler
Palm Warbler
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Painted Bunting
As many as six PECTORAL SANDPIPERS were reported to be at the San Joaquin
Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine through September 25.
NEOTROPIC CORMORANTS were reported from Huntington Central Park East in
Huntington Beach on September 21 and Centennial Regional Park in Santa Ana
on September 26.
An adult LITTLE BLUE HERON continued at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in
Huntington Beach through September 27.
A TRICOLORED HERON was on Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach in Seal Beach on
September 22.
A WESTERN CATTLE-EGRET continued at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in
Irvine on September 24.
A HAMMOND’S FLYCATCHER was in Huntington Central Park in Huntington Beach
in the tipuana trees of the Urban Forest on September 27.
A DUSKY FLYCATCHER continued at Veeh Ranch Park in Laguna Hills through
September 27, where it is generally found on the eastern side of the creek
closer to the Athletes First building.
A CASSIN’S VIREO was at Huntington Central Park West in Huntington Beach on
September 27. Another was at Gibbs Park in Huntington Beach on September 26.
A PLUMBEOUS VIREO continued at Huntington Central Park in Huntington Beach
on September 21.
A YELLOW-GREEN VIREO at Huntington Central Park in Huntington Beach
continued through September 24 around the southeast side of Talbert Lake. A
second bird was at Veeh Ranch Park in Laguna Hills, generally in the trees
around the Athletes First building, from September 21 through September 25.
Two BANK SWALLOWS were at Arbor Park in Seal Beach on September 22.
CLAY-COLORED SPARROWS were at Russell Cook Park in San Juan Capistrano on
September 24 and at Veeh Ranch Park in Laguna Hills along the creek from
September 23 through September 26.
A BREWER’S SPARROW presumably continued at Huntington Central Park West in
Huntington Beach on September 27. Another was at Irby Park in Huntington
Beach on September 22.
A BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER was at Huntington Central Park East in Huntington
Beach on September 27.
A TENNESSEE WARBLER continued in residential Laguna Niguel through
September 24. This is apparently the most reliable place in the county for
this species. Another was reported to be continuing near the Gothard Lot at
Huntington Central Park in Huntington Beach through September 24.
A VIRGINIA’S WARBLER was at Huntington Central Park West in Huntington
Beach on September 21.
A female-type AMERICAN REDSTART continued at Huntington Central Park East
in Huntington Beach through September 22, while another was at Huntington
Central Park West from September 25 through September 27.
A CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER was at Centennial Regional Park in Santa Ana from
September 21 through September 27.
A BLACKPOLL WARBLER continued near the Gothard Lot at Huntington Central
Park in Huntington Beach through September 22.
A PALM WARBLER was in the lawn at Laguna Niguel Regional Park in Laguna
Niguel on September 27.
A ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK was reported to have been at the east end of the
island at Huntington Central Park East in Huntington Beach on presumably
September 27.
A female PAINTED BUNTING was at Veeh Ranch Park in Laguna Hills on
September 23.
LOCAL EVENTS
Note: We will no longer be listing individual trips on this weekly email.
For a complete up-to-date list of current field trips, please visit the
webpage on Sea and Sage’s website:
https://seaandsageaudubon.org/field-trips/.
BIRDING WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
Sylvia Gallagher will be teaching an introductory birding skills workshop
this fall, but registration has closed. See more details here:
https://seaandsageaudubon.org/events/intro-birding-skills-workshop/.
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The Orange County RBA and events summary is produced weekly by Ryan
Winkleman. Sightings of rare birds can be posted to the OrangeCountyBirding
listserv, emailed directly to Ryan Winkleman (<rswinkleman...>),
and/or submitted to eBird (http://ebird.org/content/ebird). Any supporting
details (descriptions, photos, audio recordings, etc.) of rare sightings
that are not already disclosed on the listserv or on eBird should also be
emailed to Ryan Winkleman separately for consideration to be mentioned in
the current quarterly report for North American Birds.
Those sightings that are included in this summary generally include those
that are considered rare (regionally or seasonally) for Orange County based
on "The Birds of Orange County: Status and Distribution" (Hamilton and
Willick), "Birds of Southern California" (Garrett and Dunn), and/or more
contemporary changes in local or regional status and distribution. Rarities
that regularly or seasonally occur at a particular location, such as
annually wintering rarities on Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge, may or
may not be included in this digest, but reports of these same species
occurring at other, atypical locations throughout the county may be
included. We don't include hybrids, subspecies, introduced or exotic birds,
or in most cases and for no real reason, geese. All bird reports are vetted
to the extent possible prior to each publication, but in the interest of
sharing information, the accuracy of any given report cannot always be
guaranteed, nor can the presence of any given bird for those who choose to
chase after them.
Information on upcoming local events can be viewed on the Sea and Sage
Audubon website (http://www.seaandsageaudubon.org/). Sea and Sage Audubon
is based out of the Audubon House at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in
Irvine. They sponsor a number of public field trips, special birding
events, conservation lectures, and social gatherings throughout the year.
Information regarding upcoming local events should be considered accurate
at the time of this posting. However, for the most current information
please refer to the field trip list on the Sea and Sage Audubon website at
https://seaandsageaudubon.org/field-trips/. It is also recommended that you
refer to that website immediately prior to engaging in any field trip to
confirm that trips are still occurring. If you know of additional upcoming
events that are not sponsored directly by Sea and Sage Audubon, please
email Ryan Winkleman for inclusion. #RBA
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Date: 9/27/25 3:16 pm
From: Kiandra Mitchell via groups.io <Kiandrasm...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Swainson’s Hawk over Anaheim |
Sorry, I forgot to add that I’m at Oak Canyon Nature Center in Anaheim Hills.
Kiandra Mitchell
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Date: 9/27/25 1:53 pm
From: Lam-Son Vinh via groups.io <lamson.vinh...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Black and white warbler Huntington Central Park east |
The Black-and-white warbler moved to the willows North and Northeast of the Secret Garden. A photographer whose name I forgot showed me a photo of a Rose-breasted Grosbeak that he found at the East end of the Island. I couldn't refind it and gave up before the bagpiper drove me insane.
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Huntington Beach, CA
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Date: 9/27/25 11:52 am
From: David Ornellas via groups.io <davidornellas...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Huntington Central Park east |
More than likely it is just a colorful warbling vireo. Lack of distinct yellow on throat. Apologies
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On Sat, Sep 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM, David Ornellas via groups.io<davidornellas...> wrote: Good morning all, Just a heads up besides the black and white warbler the park is extremely birdy. A possible Philadelphia vireo at the Gothard Hill lot. Similar to the yellow green but small bill seen within the last ten minutes. Lots and lots of warblers!!! Vastly different than when I was here on Wednesday. Good luck.--David Ornellas,
Costa Mesa, CA
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Date: 9/27/25 11:40 am
From: David Ornellas via groups.io <davidornellas...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Huntington Central Park east |
Good morning all,
Just a heads up besides the black and white warbler the park is extremely birdy. A possible Philadelphia vireo at the Gothard Hill lot. Similar to the yellow green but small bill seen within the last ten minutes. Lots and lots of warblers!!! Vastly different than when I was here on Wednesday.
Good luck.
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Costa Mesa, CA
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Date: 9/27/25 11:31 am
From: Martin Fee via groups.io <mfee...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Palm Warbler at Laguna Niguel Regional Park |
My son Dennis reports a Palm Warbler that he just saw and took photos of, on one of the lawns at Laguna Niguel Regional Park. It’s mixed in with a group of YRWA.
GPS: 33.5505140, -117.7074729
Martin FeeNorth Tustin
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Date: 9/27/25 9:35 am
From: Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Black and white warbler Huntington Central Park east |
David Ornellas just spotted the black and white warbler in a sycamore tree next to the bandstand here 33.70358° hunt east. ( same tree as blue gray gnatcatcher) N, 118.00410° W
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Date: 9/26/25 3:42 pm
From: Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Cassin’s Vireo at Gibbs Park, HB |
Hi all,
My apologies for the late alert. I briefly saw a solitary vireo earlier this morning but I could not re-find it before I had to leave, therefore I was not able confirm it down to species, nor was I sure it was chaseable. I returned later in the afternoon and was luckily able to re-find it further in the Euc Grove, making its way along the mid canopies of the Eucs that line the northern wall to the adjacent homes. Silent and traveling alone.
33.720768, -118.033872
Happy Migration,
Sylvia Afable :))
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Date: 9/25/25 2:54 pm
From: Martin Fee via groups.io <mfee...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] another chestnut-sided warbler |
The Chestnut-sided Warbler found by Jim four days ago was continuing in the same area during the mid-morning, earlier today. I Submitted an eBird list that has the exact GPS coordinates.
Martin FeeNorth Tustin
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On Sunday, September 21, 2025, 4:21 PM, James Pike via groups.io <jimpike444...> wrote:
Migrants were very scarce at Centennial Regional Park this afternoon, but a Chestnut-sided Warbler was frequenting a couple small weeping willow trees near the southeast corner of the lake.
Jim PikeHB
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Date: 9/22/25 1:43 pm
From: Sylvia Afable via groups.io <sylvia_afable...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Yellow-green Vireo at Veeh Ranch Park |
Hi all,
I am messaging on behalf of those that were present today with me.
The Yellow-green Vireo continued throughout the late morning in the coordinates provided by Cynthia. Thank you, and to those present on helping get everyone on the bird :))
Linda -
This message is particularly for you … thank you for your sacrifice but we wished you were with us! :)) The chunky vireo seems to like making a slow, yet obstructed circuit along the Sycamores that line the NW corner of the business parking lot (Athlete’s First LLC). Various spotting by others present today included activity along the corner mentioned, in the short willow “bushes” down in the ravine, and up in the Eucs collecting moths in the same general area. This particular bird was observed fairly low but mostly mid canopy, however, characteristically obstructed while we were there … my suggestion would be to focus on slower, denser movement in the canopies, similar to the foraging habit of a Western Tanager (that are also present) that hops within the dense foliage. Best of luck and it was a pleasure to meet you!! :))
Happy Migration,
Sylvia Afable et al
Huntington Beach and other Orange counties
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