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Monthly Archives: October 2014

31 Oct 2014

Oso Reservoir (11 images) – Visit on October 30th, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California | 0

Via special permission, I was granted access to this private area on October 30, 2014 at approximately 3:30pm to perform a bird survey.  I had parked near the docking area as there was plenty of bird activity at this one … Continued

29 Oct 2014

*New – added Bell’s Vireo to the Photo Gallery on October 29, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Birds Species, Perching Birds (Passiformes) | 0

The Bell’s Vireo has been added to the photo gallery on October 29, 2014.  Though indigenous to our coastal area, they are not easily found and the Least Bell’s Vireo is now considered endangered on the Federal U.S. Fish and … Continued

28 Oct 2014

*New – added Swainson’s Thrush to the Photo Gallery on October 28, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Perching Birds (Passiformes) | 0

This particular Thrush is not a frequent visitor to Orange County except in the Springtime (earliest signs are April, with strongest visibility in May). Continued reports have been through July though tapering off at this point with a slight return … Continued

25 Oct 2014

*New – added Wilderness Glen and Seville Parks in Mission Viejo on October 25, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Local Birding Spots | 0

Both parks which join at one point have been added to Orange County Hot Spots Here’s a quick access link to Wilderness Glen and Seville Parks Sample eBird lists can be found here:  10-24-14 and 10-25-14 along with a few … Continued

23 Oct 2014

*New – added Rufous-crowned Sparrow to the Photo Gallery on October 23, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Perching Birds (Passiformes) | 0

This bird was found locally in Rancho Santa Margarita / Trabuco Canyon area on October 21, 2014 on the Bell View Trail east Access to photos of the Rufous-crowned Sparrow can be found HERE  

22 Oct 2014

Interesting findings for October 21, 2014: Hermit Thrush, Savannah Sparrow, Rufous-crowned Sparrow and Cactus Wren

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California | 0

Today on the Barano Trail between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. a lone Hermit Thrush was located where the trail begins/ends off Vista Del Lago.  A completed eBird checklist for the Barano Trail in Mission Viejo for October 21, 2014 … Continued

19 Oct 2014

*New – added Black-throated Sparrow & Scott’s Oriole to the Photo Gallery on October 19, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Birds Species, Perching Birds (Passiformes) | 0

These two birds are infrequent visitors to Orange County however I was able to capture images of both of these striking species at Joshua Tree National Park on the Pine City Trail on April 24, 2013.  For those unfamiliar, Joshua … Continued

19 Oct 2014

Barano Trail – Mission Viejo on October 17, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California | 0

Upon entering the trail this morning, October 17, 2014, there was quite a bit of activity right at the onset of this 1.65 mile journey.  The sun was obscured by clouds and there was an array of birds with plenty … Continued

18 Oct 2014

*New – added Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park on October 18, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California | 1

After a recent visit to Riley Wilderness Park on October 17, 2014 in Trabuco Canyon (Coto de Caza), I was able to grab quite a few good landscape photos using only a cell phone. The lighting was optimum with gray … Continued

11 Oct 2014

3 New Visitors to the Barano Trail on October 11, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Perching Birds (Passiformes) | 0

Today between the hours of 9:30 and 12 noon a few new visitors arrived on the Barano Trail.  Both Fox Sparrows (Sooty and Slate-colored) as well as a Black-throated Gray Warbler which was found foraging along with a 1st Male … Continued

Black-throated Gray Warbler, Fox Sparrow

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