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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.
Yesterday, at 12:50pm, the Zone-tailed Hawk was seen flying over the Barano Trail at 12:50pm. Initially my observation was a dark raptor flying away and possibly a Turkey Vulture. As the bird circled back my binoculars confirmed the lack of … Continued
While visiting the El Toro Memorial Memorial Park (cemetery) in Lake Forest for a local bird count, I had eventually stumbled upon the Varied Thrushes at the back end of the park around 2:40pm. This was near where the maintenance … Continued
With the worst storm on its way since 2009 and sunset approaching at 4:43pm, my 3pm arrival seemed timely to catch up on the latest shore birds near the San Juan Creek mouth in Dana point. The San Juan Creek … Continued
Shortcuts to each of these galleries can be found below. American Bittern Common Loon Images of both species taken on November 21, 2014 at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in Huntington Beach, CA
Several visits to the Oso Reservoir permitted very nice closeups of the Rock Wren. On one occasion as many as 5 were counted. This is most unusual as they’re not easy to locate. Here’s a shortcut to the Rock Wren … Continued
This particular duck, the Blue-winged Teal can typically be found here in Orange County during Fall and Winter months. The link below will offer photos of both the male and female from January 2013 forward. Click here to see the … Continued
Numerous male and female Hooded Merganser images were added to the Photo Gallery today, November 22, 2014 A short cut to the gallery can be found at this location
A visit to Arroyo Trabuco (entrance off Arroyo Vista) in Rancho Santa Margarita produced a reasonably good list in such a short period of time (2 hours). The complete list can be found on eBird. Highlights of today’s journey were … Continued
This Olive-backed Pipit is the 4th sighting recorded in all of North America. According to the book entitled “Rare Birds of North America” by Howell, Lewington and Russell, this bird has only been recorded 3 times prior: 2 spring sightings … Continued
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