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| 9/3/25 7:18 am |
Kiandra Mitchell via groups.io <Kiandrasm...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Pectoral sandpipers and solitary sandpipers upper Santa Ana River |
| 9/2/25 5:57 pm |
Dawn Hubbard via groups.io <britomart73...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Amazons of Irvine Ctr Dr |
| 9/2/25 12:30 pm |
Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Pectoral sandpiper continues San Joaquin Marsh pond c |
| 9/2/25 12:26 pm |
wagtail1997 via groups.io <orcorba...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Amazons of Irvine Ctr Dr |
| 9/2/25 11:26 am |
Roger Schoedl via groups.io <rogerschoedl...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Painted Bunting |
| 9/2/25 10:19 am |
Aaron Jones via groups.io <atj0888...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Amazons of Irvine Ctr Dr |
| 9/1/25 10:41 pm |
condor262001 via groups.io <condor262001...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Pectoral Sandpiper Movie |
| 9/1/25 5:21 pm |
Samuel Bressler via groups.io <pacificgoldenplover...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Pectoral sandpipers and solitary sandpipers upper Santa Ana River |
| 9/1/25 4:45 pm |
Steve Neely via groups.io <itssteev...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Pectoral sandpipers and solitary sandpipers upper Santa Ana River |
| 9/1/25 4:15 pm |
jnewlander via groups.io <jnewlander1...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] American Oystercatcher, Crescent Bay Point Park, Laguna Beach |
| 9/1/25 11:44 am |
Samuel Bressler via groups.io <pacificgoldenplover...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Pectoral sandpipers and solitary sandpipers upper Santa Ana River |
| 8/31/25 1:30 pm |
Thomas Wurster via groups.io <wurster...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Little Blue Heron at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve |
| 8/30/25 10:55 pm |
condor262001 via groups.io <condor262001...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Ruff Sat.8/30/2025 |
| 8/30/25 8:26 pm |
Tom Benson via groups.io <thomasabenson...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] SBVAS pelagic trip, August 30 |
| 8/29/25 6:22 pm |
Ryan Winkleman via groups.io <rswinkleman...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Orange County RBA: August 29, 2025 |
| 8/29/25 5:33 pm |
Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Black throated sparrow continues sj marsh behind pond c despite being flushed 3 times by vehicles |
| 8/29/25 5:00 pm |
Evonne Muse via groups.io <evonnemuse...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] White-winged Dove |
| 8/29/25 2:16 pm |
Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Black throated sparrow continues sj marsh behind pond c despite being flushed 3 times by vehicles |
| 8/29/25 12:48 pm |
calvin hardcastle via groups.io <chhardcastle...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Black throated sparrow at SJWS |
| 8/29/25 12:39 pm |
calvin hardcastle via groups.io <chhardcastle...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Black throated sparrow at SJWS |
| 8/28/25 11:01 am |
Will Black via groups.io <will119...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Sea and Sage Fall Pelagic Trip Reservations |
| 8/25/25 9:00 am |
Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Ruff continues on the Santa Ana river below imperial |
| 8/24/25 10:57 am |
Kiandra Mitchell via groups.io <Kiandrasm...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Black-throated and Brewer’s Sparrows at Irvine Lake |
| 8/22/25 11:30 am |
Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Northern water thrush Huntington central east |
| 8/21/25 6:24 pm |
James Pike via groups.io <jimpike444...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] westminster cemetery |
| 8/21/25 11:07 am |
Jacksnipe via groups.io <wahooking...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Laughing Gull Doheny SB 8/21/2025 945a |
| 8/21/25 10:51 am |
Jacksnipe via groups.io <wahooking...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Laughing Gull Doheny SB 8/21/2025 945a |
| 8/21/25 8:15 am |
Pete Gordon via groups.io <peterandmiko...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Ruff |
| 8/20/25 1:34 pm |
<tgmiko...> via groups.io <tgmiko...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Is the Ruff gone? |
| 8/20/25 12:06 pm |
Thomas Wurster via groups.io <wurster...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Solitary Sandpiper briefly with Baird’s and friends |
| 8/20/25 12:04 pm |
trailgirl888 via groups.io <trailgirl888...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Yet another Solitary Sandpiper San Joaquin Marsh |
| 8/20/25 8:29 am |
Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Baird’s sandpiper San Juan creek trail |
| 8/20/25 7:09 am |
Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Baird’s sandpiper San Juan creek trail |
| 8/19/25 10:20 am |
<etchisond...> via groups.io <detchison22...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Bairds Sandpiper Dana Point |
| 8/18/25 8:02 am |
Will Black via groups.io <will119...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Sea and Sage Fall Pelagic Trip Reservations |
| 8/18/25 12:23 am |
Dawn Hubbard via groups.io <britomart73...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Sea and Sage Fall Pelagic Trip Reservations |
| 8/17/25 7:33 pm |
Will Black via groups.io <will119...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Sea and Sage Fall Pelagic Trip Reservations |
| 8/16/25 8:59 am |
trailgirl888 via groups.io <trailgirl888...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Solitary Sandpiper at San Joaquin Marsh |
| 8/16/25 6:30 am |
Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Corona Del Mar state beach |
| 8/15/25 5:33 pm |
Ryan Winkleman via groups.io <rswinkleman...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Orange County RBA: August 15, 2025 |
| 8/12/25 8:14 pm |
John Green via groups.io <bewickwren...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Ruff on Santa Ana River |
| 8/12/25 9:45 am |
Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Ruff on Santa Ana River |
| 8/12/25 8:52 am |
Jasmine Kay via groups.io <jkay042...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Crested caracara Santiago Oaks |
| 8/12/25 8:48 am |
James Pike via groups.io <jimpike444...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Another Car Break-in at Bolsa Chica PCH Parking Lot |
| 8/12/25 8:47 am |
Jasmine Kay via groups.io <jkay042...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Crested caracara Santiago Oaks |
| 8/12/25 8:37 am |
Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Ruff on Santa Ana River |
| 8/12/25 8:28 am |
Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Ruff on Santa Ana River |
| 8/12/25 8:16 am |
Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Ruff on Santa Ana River |
| 8/11/25 1:26 pm |
Sandra Remley via groups.io <remleysandra...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Another Car Break-in at Bolsa Chica PCH Parking Lot |
| 8/11/25 12:58 pm |
Lam-Son Vinh via groups.io <lamson.vinh...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Another Car Break-in at Bolsa Chica PCH Parking Lot |
| 8/10/25 7:36 pm |
Karen Mckinley via groups.io <kaymack58...> |
Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Request for help - Common poorwill and western screech owl - access? |
| 8/10/25 1:06 pm |
James Pike via groups.io <jimpike444...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] westminster memorial park migrants |
| 8/10/25 12:20 pm |
Karen Mckinley via groups.io <kaymack58...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Request for help - Common poorwill and western screech owl - access? |
| 8/6/25 10:46 am |
wagtail1997 via groups.io <orcorba...> |
[OrangeCountyBirding] Quick Sinking Behavior of Pied-billed Grebes at Mason |
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Date: 9/3/25 7:18 am
From: Kiandra Mitchell via groups.io <Kiandrasm...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Pectoral sandpipers and solitary sandpipers upper Santa Ana River |
The two Pectoral Sandpipers are back, around here (33.8316585, -117.8653883). There are also several Short-billed Dowitchers and at least one Solitary Sandpiper mixed in with the many Lesser and Greater Yellowlegs.
Kiandra Mitchell
Buena Park
On Sep 1, 2025, at 5:21 PM, Samuel Bressler via groups.io <pacificgoldenplover...> wrote:
I didn’t update my post, but in the end I tallied what I believe to have been five (not-so) solitary sandpipers. At least three were together immediately downstream from the weir, and there was one well upstream by the bridge. There were also two further downstream from the year, but I could not rule out one of them being from the initial group of three. Solitaries are probably the most “expected” of our unexpected fall shorebirds, but this is definitely the largest number I’ve ever had in the county.
Note that there are several spotted sandpipers in the vicinity of the weir as well; the solitaries were generally either by themselves, with each other, or with the yellowlegs.
Sam Bressler
Brea
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Date: 9/2/25 5:57 pm
From: Dawn Hubbard via groups.io <britomart73...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Amazons of Irvine Ctr Dr |
I’ve seen flocks that large in garden grove but rarely outside of GG.
Dawn Hubbard
Garden Grove
On Tue, Sep 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM wagtail1997 via groups.io <orcorba=
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> I must be seeing the same flocks flying northeast over Mason Park in early
> morning
> Joel Weintraub
> Irvine California
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> On Sep 2, 2025, at 10:19 AM, Aaron Jones via groups.io <atj0888=
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> Good morning,
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> Over the past few weeks on my commute to and from work, I have noticed
> along Irvine Centre Drive (between Harvard Avenue and Jeffrey Road with
> concentration around the intersection with Culver Drive), that there has
> been an increase or at least a more noticeable presence of Amazons (from
> their calls and the views I could get, they are Red Crowned, but there may
> well be others and/or hybrids within). I have counted flocks of 10-20, but
> there could be more unseen, and these are estimates done whilst stopped at
> a red light or quick glances from the car.
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> Has there always been a population in this area, or have they recently
> expanded? I can't say I have seen them before this summer, especially in
> the numbers I've noticed. Has it been a gradual increase of a population
> there, or have they all suddenly appeared as a flock?
> --
> Aaron Jones,
> Santa Ana.
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> "Nid wrth ei big y mae mesur cyffylog."
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Date: 9/2/25 12:30 pm
From: Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Pectoral sandpiper continues San Joaquin Marsh pond c |
I stopped off at SJM in the way back from an unsuccessful search for the pectoral sandpiper below the Lincoln bridge and refound the bird James Kendall found this morning- yay thx James here 33.66320° N, 117.84207° W at the south end of the pond where all the ducks usually gather along tge shore. He was milling amongst dowitchers and a host of ducks along the water’s edge
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Jill Dale
Newport Beach, CA
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Date: 9/2/25 12:26 pm
From: wagtail1997 via groups.io <orcorba...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Amazons of Irvine Ctr Dr |
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Date: 9/2/25 10:19 am
From: Aaron Jones via groups.io <atj0888...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Amazons of Irvine Ctr Dr |
Good morning,
Over the past few weeks on my commute to and from work, I have noticed along Irvine Centre Drive (between Harvard Avenue and Jeffrey Road with concentration around the intersection with Culver Drive), that there has been an increase or at least a more noticeable presence of Amazons (from their calls and the views I could get, they are Red Crowned, but there may well be others and/or hybrids within). I have counted flocks of 10-20, but there could be more unseen, and these are estimates done whilst stopped at a red light or quick glances from the car.
Has there always been a population in this area, or have they recently expanded? I can't say I have seen them before this summer, especially in the numbers I've noticed. Has it been a gradual increase of a population there, or have they all suddenly appeared as a flock?
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Aaron Jones,
Santa Ana.
"Nid wrth ei big y mae mesur cyffylog."
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Date: 9/1/25 10:41 pm
From: condor262001 via groups.io <condor262001...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Pectoral Sandpiper Movie |
After finishing a bike ride along the Santa Ana River trail I saw Shirley Reynolds and Steve Neely who showed me the very well hidden Pectoral Sandpiper, two of which were found by Sam Bressler in the morning. I returned around 6PM and observed it from the side opposite of the bike trail, where the viewing was much better as Steve suggested. It was still present in the same general vicinity, but would have been invisible from the bike trail side. The lighting was great and I was able to get a very short movie before it flew downstream. I was not able to relocate it. I did see at least 2 (probably more) Spotted Sandpipers but only one Solitary Sandpiper. There may have been more downstream. I believe the water ends well before Taft although there may be water south of Taft.
The movie is here.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/25876581@N00/
James Hecht
Hermosa Beach CA
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Date: 9/1/25 5:21 pm
From: Samuel Bressler via groups.io <pacificgoldenplover...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Pectoral sandpipers and solitary sandpipers upper Santa Ana River |
I didn’t update my post, but in the end I tallied what I believe to have been five (not-so) solitary sandpipers. At least three were together immediately downstream from the weir, and there was one well upstream by the bridge. There were also two further downstream from the year, but I could not rule out one of them being from the initial group of three. Solitaries are probably the most “expected” of our unexpected fall shorebirds, but this is definitely the largest number I’ve ever had in the county.
Note that there are several spotted sandpipers in the vicinity of the weir as well; the solitaries were generally either by themselves, with each other, or with the yellowlegs.
Sam Bressler
Brea
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Date: 9/1/25 4:45 pm
From: Steve Neely via groups.io <itssteev...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Pectoral sandpipers and solitary sandpipers upper Santa Ana River |
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Date: 9/1/25 4:15 pm
From: jnewlander via groups.io <jnewlander1...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] American Oystercatcher, Crescent Bay Point Park, Laguna Beach |
One American Oystercatcher (clear white markings underside and wings) hanging out with eight Black Oystercatchers on the sandy area adjacent to the rocky shoreline at 2:30 pm today, September 1st.
John Newlander
Laguna Beach
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Date: 9/1/25 11:44 am
From: Samuel Bressler via groups.io <pacificgoldenplover...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Pectoral sandpipers and solitary sandpipers upper Santa Ana River |
Minimum 2 pectorals and one solitary sandpiper just south of lincoln ave bridge over Santa Ana River. All are just downstream of Weir. Good numbers of peeps/yellowlegs around for comparison/confusion.
Good birding
Samuel Bressler
Brea
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Date: 8/31/25 1:30 pm
From: Thomas Wurster via groups.io <wurster...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Little Blue Heron at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve |
Birders,
An adult Little Blue Heron continues in the pocket pond. At 1:10 PM it was roosting during high tide on a Salicornia island at gps 33.7043342, -118.0500460, before flying towards the tide gate So far as I know, the initial report was yesterday by the LA Birders field trip. Perhaps the returning adult from last year.
Tom Wurster
Garden Grove
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Date: 8/30/25 10:55 pm
From: condor262001 via groups.io <condor262001...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Ruff Sat.8/30/2025 |
I photographed the Santa Ana River Ruff in 2013 and every year since 2016. Unfortunately I was out of town when it was found a few weeks ago.
In some years it only hung around a few days, other years a month or more. I went to the Lincoln bridge area and ran into Shawn O'Neill who told me it was seen upstream from the first waterfall hanging out with some Stilts. I first found it here (33.840801, -117.858109) at 1230 and it was still there at 130 when I left.
Besides the Stilts there was single Dowitcher. I biked past the area around 330 and it was slightly closer to the shore (33.8408630, -117.857974).
My photos today (and those back to 2103) can be found here
https://www.flickr.com/photos/25876581@N00/
While the water situation is pretty bleak upstream from Glassell there is plenty of water where it now is feeding. So maybe it will hang around.
Not sure where it goes but if I recall correctly Jim Pike found it late one winter in the Prado Basin.
James Hecht
Hermosa Beach CA
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Date: 8/30/25 8:26 pm
From: Tom Benson via groups.io <thomasabenson...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] SBVAS pelagic trip, August 30 |
San Bernardino Valley Audubon Society sponsored a 10-hour pelagic trip out of Dana Point today, August 30, aboard the Ocean Institute's R/V Sea Explorer. We departed at 7 AM and returned at 5 PM, visiting Crespi Knoll, a small portion of the ridge southeast of Catalina Island (in LA County), and the nearshore waters off Dana Point and Laguna Beach. Overall, we had a productive trip, though it was relatively slow far offshore. We were only 12 km southwest of Dana Point when we encountered several feeding Fin Whales and a large raft of 800+ Pink-footed Shearwaters. While there were some Black-vented and Sooty Shearwaters mixed in, we did not encounter any rare shearwaters in the mix, but a Sabine's Gull was seen by a few. We had only travelled a couple kilometers away from the shearwater rafts when we encountered a SOUTH POLAR SKUA sitting on the water with some gulls. It was fairly cooperative and everyone on board was able to see it. We continued offshore to Crespi Knoll where there were relatively few birds, although a raft of 50 Black Storm-Petrels that were mostly uncooperative was unexpected (in that they were rafting on the water; we don't usually encounter them in this manner). We saw very few birds, and none of interest during our traverse of LA County waters. After returning to Orange County waters, we were passing between Lausen Sea Mount and the 279 Bank (19 km southwest of Dana Point) when a RED-BILLED TROPICBIRD picked up off the water and then flew past our boat. Continuing back toward the harbor, we encountered what were likely some of the same Pink-footed Shearwaters that we had seen in the morning, and while scanning through them we found a FLESH-FOOTED SHEARWATER 17 km southwest of Dana Point. Other highlights from the trip included offshore Barn Swallows and an unidentified hummingbird, and a single Common Tern that may have been seen by only one person on board the ship. Black Storm-Petrels were scattered about for most of the day, several Pomarine Jaegers and a few Red-necked Phalaropes were seen, but we encountered no alcids of any kind.
Tom BensonSan Bernardino Valley Audubon Society
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Date: 8/29/25 6:22 pm
From: Ryan Winkleman via groups.io <rswinkleman...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Orange County RBA: August 29, 2025 |
There were Definitely Maybe some rarities this week, so What's the Story
(Morning Glory)? Be Here Now to read what they were.
* California
* Orange County
* August 29, 2025
* CAOC25.08.29
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
White-winged Dove
American Oystercatcher
Ruff
Common Tern
Neotropic Cormorant
Purple Martin
Black-throated Sparrow
Yellow-headed Blackbird
A WHITE-WINGED DOVE was photographed in residential Corona del Mar on
August 29.
Two AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHERS were reported at Dana Point Harbor on August 26.
The RUFF continued on the Upper Santa Ana River between Lincoln and
Glassell through August 29.
A COMMON TERN hanging around Ponds 1 and 2 at the San Joaquin Wildlife
Sanctuary in Irvine from August 24 through August 27 was a great patch bird
for patch listers.
NEOTROPIC CORMORANTS continued on the Santa Ana River and at the San
Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary and Mason Regional Park in Irvine this week.
Up to two PURPLE MARTINS were at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in
Irvine on August 25 and 26, while three birds were reported flying over
Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley on August 28.
A BLACK-THROATED SPARROW was on Pond C of the San Joaquin Wildlife
Sanctuary in Irvine on August 29.
A YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD was photographed on the Upper Santa Ana River on
August 24.
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
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BIRDING WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
Sylvia Gallagher will be teaching an introductory birding skills workshop
this fall, with registration opening on September 3. See more details here:
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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: 8/29/25 5:33 pm
From: Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Black throated sparrow continues sj marsh behind pond c despite being flushed 3 times by vehicles |
The sparrow was still in the general area as the coordinates that Jill gave below. However, the last I saw it, it was hopping south along the trail to the west of C.
It hopped maybe 100 feet away from the blue bird box B 17 and then flew west over the bushes. I did not see it return to the area near where the trail splits. .
Edana Salisbury
Buena Park
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> On Aug 29, 2025, at 2:16 PM, Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...> wrote:
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> The bird reappeared at 2:20 after which time 3 different vehicles came down the path by pond c and flushed the bird. After about 5 minutes it reappears but each time is retreating further into the shadows away from pond c on the tree hill trail edges. I saw him last here 33.66423° N, 117.84242° W at 2:05 from a vantage point at the tree hill bridge. He was by blue nesting boxB 17. He seems to like both sides of this trail, the one bordering pond c and the tree hill trail cutoff. Thanks to yimo Yang for this great find and Calvin snd Sue and also Shirley for refinding it I and letting us all know where it was seen !!!It is hotter than hades here w a slight breeze the only saving grace- no shade w a vantage point of this bird. Sorry I can’t stay any longer if anyone else is coming, as I have a delivery so I have to head home my pics will have to due as this heat makes u feel kind of nauseated . It’s hotter than hades bring lots of water
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>>> The black throared sparrow reported on ebird by Yimo Yang continues. Pond C at San Joaquin wildlife sanctuary. North corner where trail splits to go over walk bridge. Approx gps 33.6638 -117.8431. Currently out of view. Flew into the riparian area nw of Pond C. Was on trail fly catching. Caution. It is hot out here. Sue, Shirley, and I are leaving soon. Last seen about 1220.
>>> Thx Calvin
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Date: 8/29/25 2:16 pm
From: Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Black throated sparrow continues sj marsh behind pond c despite being flushed 3 times by vehicles |
The bird reappeared at 2:20 after which time 3 different vehicles came down the path by pond c and flushed the bird. After about 5 minutes it reappears but each time is retreating further into the shadows away from pond c on the tree hill trail edges. I saw him last here 33.66423° N, 117.84242° W at 2:05 from a vantage point at the tree hill bridge. He was by blue nesting boxB 17. He seems to like both sides of this trail, the one bordering pond c and the tree hill trail cutoff. Thanks to yimo Yang for this great find and Calvin snd Sue and also Shirley for refinding it I and letting us all know where it was seen !!!It is hotter than hades here w a slight breeze the only saving grace- no shade w a vantage point of this bird. Sorry I can’t stay any longer if anyone else is coming, as I have a delivery so I have to head home my pics will have to due as this heat makes u feel kind of nauseated . It’s hotter than hades bring lots of water
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>> The black throared sparrow reported on ebird by Yimo Yang continues. Pond C at San Joaquin wildlife sanctuary. North corner where trail splits to go over walk bridge. Approx gps 33.6638 -117.8431. Currently out of view. Flew into the riparian area nw of Pond C. Was on trail fly catching. Caution. It is hot out here. Sue, Shirley, and I are leaving soon. Last seen about 1220.
>> Thx Calvin
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Date: 8/29/25 12:48 pm
From: calvin hardcastle via groups.io <chhardcastle...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Black throated sparrow at SJWS |
Thx Calvin
> On Aug 29, 2025, at 12:39 PM, Calvin Hardcastle <chhardcastle...> wrote:
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> The black throared sparrow reported on ebird by Yimo Yang continues. Pond C at San Joaquin wildlife sanctuary. North corner where trail splits to go over walk bridge. Approx gps 33.6638 -117.8431. Currently out of view. Flew into the riparian area nw of Pond C. Was on trail fly catching. Caution. It is hot out here. Sue, Shirley, and I are leaving soon. Last seen about 1220.
> Thx Calvin
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Date: 8/29/25 12:39 pm
From: calvin hardcastle via groups.io <chhardcastle...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Black throated sparrow at SJWS |
The black throared sparrow reported on ebird by Yimo Yang continues. Pond C at San Joaquin wildlife sanctuary. North corner where trail splits to go over walk bridge. Approx gps 33.6638 -117.8431. Currently out of view. Flew into the riparian area nw of Pond C. Was on trail fly catching. Caution. It is hot out here. Sue, Shirley, and I are leaving soon. Last seen about 1220.
Thx Calvin
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Date: 8/25/25 9:00 am
From: Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Ruff continues on the Santa Ana river below imperial |
Right now it would be more visible from the south side than the north. Looking at the Nexgen building from the south, it’s almost in the middle of the river and to the left of the building with a few Dowitchers. I am standing about here. 33.855845, -117.796267
Accuracy: 19 ft
Edana Salisbury
Buena Park
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Date: 8/24/25 10:57 am
From: Kiandra Mitchell via groups.io <Kiandrasm...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Black-throated and Brewer’s Sparrows at Irvine Lake |
Both in the same spot, seen about 20 minutes apart. (33.7713864, -117.7093002) Take the East Shore trail as far as you can, until it’s roped off below the camp. Beyond that there is no public access. The sparrows were in the vicinity of the port-a-potty. The lake closes at 4pm.
Kiandra Mitchell
Buena Park
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Date: 8/22/25 11:30 am
From: Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Northern water thrush Huntington central east |
I’m here w tom Wurster and Jasmine
Just heard and saw a northern waterthrush here 33.70435° N, 118.00322° W. Moving toward the bend where u turn to go out to the island tip
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Date: 8/21/25 6:24 pm
From: James Pike via groups.io <jimpike444...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] westminster cemetery |
An Orange-crowned Warbler singing an exceedingly slow song was photographed
there this morning and proved to be of the sordida subspecies. As I doubt
it summered at this locale, I expect it is a recent migrant.
Jim Pike
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Date: 8/21/25 11:07 am
From: Jacksnipe via groups.io <wahooking...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Laughing Gull Doheny SB 8/21/2025 945a |
1100a the LAGU is currently at Lifeguard Tower #10. This is the first tower south of the San Juan Creek mouth at the campground. There is also an immature Reddish Egret here on the beach mixed with the gulls.
Robert McNab
Laguna Niguel
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Date: 8/21/25 10:51 am
From: Jacksnipe via groups.io <wahooking...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Laughing Gull Doheny SB 8/21/2025 945a |
A juvenile Laughing Gull is presently at Doheny, south of the San Juan Creek mouth. It was preening on the beach next to LifegaurdTower #8 at about 1030a, then flew north towards the campground.
Robert McNab
Laguna Niguel CA
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Date: 8/20/25 1:34 pm
From: <tgmiko...> via groups.io <tgmiko...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Is the Ruff gone? |
Hi,
My job has me driving east and west on the 91 today and I thought about
stopping to look for the Ruff but I get the feeling that it's been gone for
days. Anybody know anything?
Thomas Geza Miko
Claremont, LA County
909.241.3300
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Date: 8/20/25 12:06 pm
From: Thomas Wurster via groups.io <wurster...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Solitary Sandpiper briefly with Baird’s and friends |
Birders, a Solitary Sandpiper briefly landed in the San Juan Creek Channel fronting Del Obispo Park. It quickly left, flying upstream. It may have landed in the channel immediately downstream from the StoneHill bridge crossing.
The Baird’s is still present in this same area.
Tom Wurster and Liga Auzins Wurster
Garden Grove, CA
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Date: 8/20/25 12:04 pm
From: trailgirl888 via groups.io <trailgirl888...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Yet another Solitary Sandpiper San Joaquin Marsh |
Yes. My third Solitary Sandpiper at San Joaquin Marsh, NE end of Pond C this time. Calls at times. Sometimes hangs with Spotted Sandpiper. And there is also a Cattle Egret at SE end of island at Pond 1. Barely any salmon color.
Shirley Reynolds
Lake Forest
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Date: 8/20/25 8:29 am
From: Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Baird’s sandpiper San Juan creek trail |
Baird’s sandpiper continues in the same spot as noted earlier at 0645. He periodically gets flushed and moves 50-100 feet, is an active forager but seems to gravitate back to the area right between the 2 ball fields . Awful time for photos right now as sun is directly in your eyes
> On Aug 20, 2025, at 7:09 AM, Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...> wrote:
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> Baird’s sandpiper was relocated this morning by Marcus and Mathias here
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> Marcus and Mathias were on the bird upon my arrival here 33.46756° N, 117.68250° W upon my arrival behind the ball field
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Date: 8/20/25 7:09 am
From: Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Baird’s sandpiper San Juan creek trail |
Baird’s sandpiper was relocated this morning by Marcus and Mathias here
Marcus and Mathias were on the bird upon my arrival here 33.46756° N, 117.68250° W upon my arrival behind the ball field
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Date: 8/19/25 10:20 am
From: <etchisond...> via groups.io <detchison22...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Bairds Sandpiper Dana Point |
A Bairds Sp is hanging out with a few Least sandpipers just upstream of
the mouth of the San Juan creek. 33.46692, -117.68263.
Diane EtchisonSan Clemente
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Date: 8/18/25 12:23 am
From: Dawn Hubbard via groups.io <britomart73...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Sea and Sage Fall Pelagic Trip Reservations |
This is on the Sea & Sage site: Field Trips for September 2025 through
August 2026 will be available for reservations by August 24
Dawn Hubbard
Garden Grove
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> I was looking to book a spot on the Sea and Sage Audubon Fall Pelagic Trip
> on October 4th (per Tattler newsletter and Sea and Sage website). However,
> there does not seem to be a logical link to book tickets, a clear path to
> reservations on the Sea and Sage website, or a event posted by the user
> typically in charge of reservations on Eventbrite. Does anyone have
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Date: 8/17/25 7:33 pm
From: Will Black via groups.io <will119...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Sea and Sage Fall Pelagic Trip Reservations |
I presume this topic is of interest to a number of people, so I am posting it here, rather than a more direct form of communication.
I was looking to book a spot on the Sea and Sage Audubon Fall Pelagic Trip on October 4th (per Tattler newsletter and Sea and Sage website). However, there does not seem to be a logical link to book tickets, a clear path to reservations on the Sea and Sage website, or a event posted by the user typically in charge of reservations on Eventbrite. Does anyone have information on this event/if it is happening? Or maybe I am just blind.
Thanks,
Will Black
Irvine
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Date: 8/16/25 8:59 am
From: trailgirl888 via groups.io <trailgirl888...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Solitary Sandpiper at San Joaquin Marsh |
A Solitary Sandpiper was (for a minute) at Pond D at San Joaquin Marsh. Seen and heard. Very skittish! Flew off in direction of Pond 1. Maybe it will circle back. At least it is around.
Shirley Reynolds
Lake Forest
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Date: 8/16/25 6:30 am
From: Jill Dale via groups.io <passthemayo2...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Corona Del Mar state beach |
Heads up for anyone thinking of birding here this morning
I’m here doing stairs here now
Just heard there is a BIG baptismal event that starts at 0800 supposedly will have drones too
Lot almost full by 0605 and crazy numbers of people
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Date: 8/15/25 5:33 pm
From: Ryan Winkleman via groups.io <rswinkleman...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Orange County RBA: August 15, 2025 |
* California
* Orange County
* August 15, 2025
* CAOC25.08.15
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
American Oystercatcher
Ruff
Neotropic Cormorant
*CRESTED CARACARA*
An American Oystercatcher continued off of Crescent Bay in Laguna Beach
through August 14.
The Ruff is back again for its like 50th year and was on the Upper Santa
Ana River from August 12 through August 15. It seems to like the part of
the river in front of the NexGen building.
Neotropic Cormorants continued on the Santa Ana River and at the San
Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary and Mason Regional Park in Irvine this week.
Finally, a *CRESTED CARACARA* photographed in flight from Santiago Oaks
Regional Park in Orange on August 12 would be the second record of this
species for Orange County if accepted. A bird reported in February 2024 was
not photographed and not submitted to the CBRC for review.
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/home-sas/field-trip-2/#FallFT.
BIRDING WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
No upcoming classes.
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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/home-sas/field-trip-2/#FTSchedule. 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: 8/12/25 8:14 pm
From: John Green via groups.io <bewickwren...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Ruff on Santa Ana River |
Birders,
Rob Skinner and I saw the Ruff roosting in the river with dowitchers at about 2:45PM. It was viewed from the north bank near Nextel as previously described. Thanks to Edana.
Regards,
John Green
Riverside, CA
On Aug 12, 2025, at 2:31 PM, Edanasal <edanasal...> <mailto:<edanasal...> > wrote:
The closest location is to park near La Palma and Imperial in the lot to the west of the In-and-Out. Then walk east on La Palma and turn right on Imperial. Walk to the opening in the fence on the north side of the river (just before the bridge). Walk west on the dirt path. The bird was visible from that side of the river; however, it could go behind the grassy sandbar and be visible from the south side of the path. Depends on what the bird wants to do! It was still in the location shown below (below the Nexgen building) 1.25 hours ago. I don't know anything since then.
Hope that helps!
Edana
In a message dated 8/12/2025 2:21:06 PM Pacific Daylight Time, <bewickwren...> <mailto:<bewickwren...> writes:
> On Aug 12, 2025, at 9:45 AM, Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...> <mailto:<edanasal...> > wrote:
>
> Last entry, I hope! After the bird flew from the eastern location I finally found it to the westbelow the Nexgen building with a flock of dowitchers. It has been resting and preening for at least half an hour, so it seems like it might stay where it currently is at least for a while… Fingers crossed!
> Edana Salisbury
> Buena Park
>>>> On Aug 12, 2025, at 8:28 AM, Edana Salisbury <edanasal...> <mailto:<edanasal...> > wrote:
>>>
>>> The coordinates for the location in front of Nexgen are 33.856931, -117.795851
>>> Accuracy: 20 ft. I still have not re-found the bird, though.
>>> Edana Salisbury
>>> Buena Park
>>> Sent from my iPhone and possibly autocorrected incorrectly ....
>>>
>>>>> On Aug 12, 2025, at 8:16 AM, Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...> <mailto:<edanasal...> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I am currently on the north side of the river west of the Imperial Bridge and in front of the Nexgen white building with the orange stripe. The bird was previously about 200 feet east of here with a small flock of dowitchers . They flushed, and it looked like they went to the location I am right now, but I have not re-found it . I will keep looking.
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Date: 8/12/25 9:45 am
From: Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Ruff on Santa Ana River |
Last entry, I hope! After the bird flew from the eastern location I finally found it to the westbelow the Nexgen building with a flock of dowitchers. It has been resting and preening for at least half an hour, so it seems like it might stay where it currently is at least for a while… Fingers crossed!
Edana Salisbury
Buena Park
Sent from my iPhone and possibly autocorrected incorrectly ....
> On Aug 12, 2025, at 8:37 AM, Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...> wrote:
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> It is currently farther east. It slipped behind me, I guess, while I went west I am currently here. 33.857274, -117.794022
> Accuracy: 12 ft
> Edana Salisbury
> Buena Park
> Sent from my iPhone and possibly autocorrected incorrectly ....
>
>> On Aug 12, 2025, at 8:28 AM, Edana Salisbury <edanasal...> wrote:
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>> The coordinates for the location in front of Nexgen are 33.856931, -117.795851
>> Accuracy: 20 ft. I still have not re-found the bird, though.
>> Edana Salisbury
>> Buena Park
>> Sent from my iPhone and possibly autocorrected incorrectly ....
>>
>>>> On Aug 12, 2025, at 8:16 AM, Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...> wrote:
>>>
>>> I am currently on the north side of the river west of the Imperial Bridge and in front of the Nexgen white building with the orange stripe. The bird was previously about 200 feet east of here with a small flock of dowitchers . They flushed, and it looked like they went to the location I am right now, but I have not re-found it . I will keep looking.
>>> Edana Salisbury
>>> Buena Park
>>> Sent from my iPhone and possibly autocorrected incorrectly ....
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Edana Salisbury
>>> Buena Park
>>>
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Date: 8/12/25 8:48 am
From: James Pike via groups.io <jimpike444...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Another Car Break-in at Bolsa Chica PCH Parking Lot |
Hi Lam-Son,
I was there during that timespan, and the vehicle that caught my eye was an
older, medium blue, nondescript sedan with the long smooth contours of a
Crown Victoria (a favorite 'cop mobile'). It was backed into a stall in the
middle of the south side of the lot, and the driver was sitting in the
vehicle with the front doors open (possibly observing the comings and
goings in the area). Not much to go on, but I'll photograph it if I see it
again.
Jim Pike
HB
On Mon, Aug 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM Lam-Son Vinh via groups.io <lamson.vinh=
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> This morning around 11-Noon, my friend Carl W.'s car was broken into at
> Bolsa Chica -PCH parking lot.
> They forced and broke the lock, then stole an inexpensive point-and-shoot
> camera. The bad guys are always watching there.
> --
> Lam-Son Vinh
> Huntington Beach, CA
>
>
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Date: 8/12/25 8:47 am
From: Jasmine Kay via groups.io <jkay042...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Crested caracara Santiago Oaks |
I just had a Crested Caracara flying a straight shot west over the parking lot at Santiago Oaks Regional Park in Orange. Not circling but obviously I’ll report if I see it again.
Jasmine Kay
Irvine
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Date: 8/12/25 8:37 am
From: Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Ruff on Santa Ana River |
It is currently farther east. It slipped behind me, I guess, while I went west I am currently here. 33.857274, -117.794022
Accuracy: 12 ft
Edana Salisbury
Buena Park
Sent from my iPhone and possibly autocorrected incorrectly ....
> On Aug 12, 2025, at 8:28 AM, Edana Salisbury <edanasal...> wrote:
>
> The coordinates for the location in front of Nexgen are 33.856931, -117.795851
> Accuracy: 20 ft. I still have not re-found the bird, though.
> Edana Salisbury
> Buena Park
> Sent from my iPhone and possibly autocorrected incorrectly ....
>
>> On Aug 12, 2025, at 8:16 AM, Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...> wrote:
>>
>> I am currently on the north side of the river west of the Imperial Bridge and in front of the Nexgen white building with the orange stripe. The bird was previously about 200 feet east of here with a small flock of dowitchers . They flushed, and it looked like they went to the location I am right now, but I have not re-found it . I will keep looking.
>> Edana Salisbury
>> Buena Park
>> Sent from my iPhone and possibly autocorrected incorrectly ....
>>
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>> Edana Salisbury
>> Buena Park
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Date: 8/12/25 8:28 am
From: Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Ruff on Santa Ana River |
The coordinates for the location in front of Nexgen are 33.856931, -117.795851
Accuracy: 20 ft. I still have not re-found the bird, though.
Edana Salisbury
Buena Park
Sent from my iPhone and possibly autocorrected incorrectly ....
> On Aug 12, 2025, at 8:16 AM, Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...> wrote:
>
> I am currently on the north side of the river west of the Imperial Bridge and in front of the Nexgen white building with the orange stripe. The bird was previously about 200 feet east of here with a small flock of dowitchers . They flushed, and it looked like they went to the location I am right now, but I have not re-found it . I will keep looking.
> Edana Salisbury
> Buena Park
> Sent from my iPhone and possibly autocorrected incorrectly ....
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Date: 8/12/25 8:16 am
From: Edana Salisbury via groups.io <edanasal...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Ruff on Santa Ana River |
I am currently on the north side of the river west of the Imperial Bridge and in front of the Nexgen white building with the orange stripe. The bird was previously about 200 feet east of here with a small flock of dowitchers . They flushed, and it looked like they went to the location I am right now, but I have not re-found it . I will keep looking.
Edana Salisbury
Buena Park
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Date: 8/11/25 1:26 pm
From: Sandra Remley via groups.io <remleysandra...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Another Car Break-in at Bolsa Chica PCH Parking Lot |
Lam-don, sorry your friend was a theft victim this morning. I wonder if
it is the same people. Maybe a coordinated sting effort may be worth
considering. Sometimes that is an option.
Sandy Remley
Orange
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> This morning around 11-Noon, my friend Carl W.'s car was broken into at
> Bolsa Chica -PCH parking lot.
> They forced and broke the lock, then stole an inexpensive point-and-shoot
> camera. The bad guys are always watching there.
> --
> Lam-Son Vinh
> Huntington Beach, CA
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Date: 8/11/25 12:58 pm
From: Lam-Son Vinh via groups.io <lamson.vinh...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Another Car Break-in at Bolsa Chica PCH Parking Lot |
This morning around 11-Noon, my friend Carl W.'s car was broken into at Bolsa Chica -PCH parking lot.
They forced and broke the lock, then stole an inexpensive point-and-shoot camera. The bad guys are always watching there.
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Huntington Beach, CA
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Date: 8/10/25 7:36 pm
From: Karen Mckinley via groups.io <kaymack58...>
Subject: Re: [OrangeCountyBirding] Request for help - Common poorwill and western screech owl - access? |
Got what I needed! Thanks!
On Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM Karen Mckinley via groups.io <kaymack58=
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> hi group - just wondering if someone can tell me where to access the area
> where the common poorwill and screech owl have been heard in the Aliso
> Woods area? I'm not familiar with those trails/area at all. And don't
> know how to reach out to the ebirder posting the reports?
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> any advice appreciated. want to go out early tomorrow - thanks
>
> Karen McKinley, HB
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Date: 8/10/25 12:20 pm
From: Karen Mckinley via groups.io <kaymack58...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Request for help - Common poorwill and western screech owl - access? |
hi group - just wondering if someone can tell me where to access the area
where the common poorwill and screech owl have been heard in the Aliso
Woods area? I'm not familiar with those trails/area at all. And don't
know how to reach out to the ebirder posting the reports?
any advice appreciated. want to go out early tomorrow - thanks
Karen McKinley, HB
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Date: 8/6/25 10:46 am
From: wagtail1997 via groups.io <orcorba...>
Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] Quick Sinking Behavior of Pied-billed Grebes at Mason |
Hi Group,
Mason Regional Park has a high density of Pied-billed Grebes right now. At least 3 of the 14 are showing quick sinking behavior. I've studied that for the last two weeks and come up with videos on the behavior, analysis of the sinking, possible mechanisms, ecology, and more. All that is missing is to actually find a scientific paper on the behavior, even after doing some online searches. Anyone have a reference that I can add to the show notes? The Grebe's legs and feet have a role in the late stages of the sinking. The head behavior is interesting and lags the submersion of the rest of the body. https://youtu.be/v95FQgHPxq8 I also put up a YouTube video of a Snowy Egret following the Cormorant foraging birds at Mason.
Enjoy
Joel Weintraub
Irvine, Ca.
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