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This category includes all birds species and their sub classifications. Images and their associated information are contained within each matching category.

30 Mar 2015

*New – added Black-headed Grosbeak to the Photo Gallery on March 30, 2015

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

After sorting through several years of black-headed grosbeak photos, I’ve culled the best ones with location info for your perusal Here’s the short cut link directly to these photos Black-headed Grosbeak photos

13 Mar 2015

*New – Sage Thrasher photos added to the Photo Gallery on March 13, 2015

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

With the recent appearance of the scarcely seen Sage Thrasher in Huntington Beach, I opted to compile several photos from February 15, 2014 at Irvine Regional Park and March 8, 2015 from the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve and compile these … Continued

7 Mar 2015

The Orange County Register does article on OCBirds.com dated March 7, 2015

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Birding Tools and Tips, Birds Species | 2

In my efforts to assist our local Orange County Community, beginner and amateur birders alike, a columnist for the Orange County Register suggested an interview.  Her name is Jennifer J.J. Meyer and her columns can be found here on her … Continued

7 Mar 2015

*New – added Bushtit and updated Varied Thrush in the Photo Gallery on March 7, 2015

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Birds Species | 0

As I sift through thousands of images, I’ve finally got around to adding another regular species found in Orange County.  Today, the Bushtit was added.  I’ve also added several more images to the Varied Thrush section of the photo gallery.  … Continued

2 Mar 2015

*New – Lincoln’s Sparrow added to the Photo Gallery on March 2nd, 2015

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

After many months of gathering optimum photos of the Lincoln’s Sparrow, I am pleased to be able to share this section of the photo gallery with you. Here’s a quick access link to the Lincoln’s Sparrow.  All photos taken in … Continued

22 Feb 2015

*New – added Black-crowned Night-Heron to the Photo Gallery February 22, 2015

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises, and Allies (Pelecaniformes) | 0

Black-crowned Night-Heron photos, both adult and immature/juvenile, have been added to the photo gallery on February 22, 2015.  A short cut link can be found within this post.

8 Feb 2015

Hammond’s Flycatcher seen at Hummingbird Park (west) on February 8, 2015

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

Today around 1:50pm the Hammond’s Flycatcher was seen at the base of Hummingbird Park.  As you walk down the asphalt ramp, the flycatcher was seen in the northwest corner of the park just as you enter the creek area. A … Continued

2 Feb 2015

*New – added Snow Goose to the photo gallery on February 2, 2015

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anseriformes) | 1

This past weekend a Snow Goose was reported at Lagnua Niguel Regional Park in Laguna Niguel, CA. I was fortunate enough to locate the goose and found it amongst a flock of Canada Geese (54 to be exact) in the … Continued

26 Jan 2015

Orchard Oriole – 2 Immature males seen at Bart Spendlove Memorial Park in Mission Viejo

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

Today, January 25, 2015 at Bart Spendlove Memorial Park, two rare immature males were seen by Mike Sanders, Bruce Aird, Steve Sosensky and myself at approximately 1pm. As you enter the park and bear right, walk up the steps to … Continued

19 Jan 2015

Varied Thrush continues + Greater White-fronted Goose for January 18, 2015

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anseriformes), Hawks, Kites, Eagles and Allies (Accipitriformes) | 0

A late afternoon visit to El Toro Memorial Park (El Toro Cemetery) turned up 4 Varied Thrushes as the back end of the park.  Also, a small cluster of Lark Sparrows were located at the north end of the park.  … Continued

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