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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

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  

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

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
4 Oct 2014

Pairs of Rock Wrens and Cactus Wrens found on Bell View Trail (west end) October 3, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Perching Birds (Passiformes) | 3

On October 3, 2014 about 6 months since my last visit to this trail, I was pleasantly surprised to see a pair of Rock Wrens about a 1/3 a mile in from the main entrance.  To further compliment this adventure, … Continued

2 Oct 2014

*New – added Blackburnian Warbler page on October 2, 2014

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

Though yesterday, October 1, 2014, produced a handful of good photos, there were still other photos of this species which offered different detailed angles that should not be overlooked especially when referring to plumage and field markings. For one, this … Continued

1 Oct 2014

A Blackburnian Warbler visits Laguna Niguel Regional Park on October 1, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Perching Birds (Passiformes) | 2

Today at around 4pm, I had arrived at Laguna Niguel Regional Park in south Orange County, California in hopes for another attempt at finding the Blackburnian Warbler first seen by Jeff Bray approximately one week ago.  Recently, additional reports surfaced … Continued

27 Sep 2014

*New – added Green-tailed Towhee to the Photo Gallery on September 27, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Perching Birds (Passiformes) | 2

It’s been about 12 months or so since we’ve last seen or heard from this bird.  And a beauty he is!  This is the Green-tailed Towhee, a very uncommon sighting here in Orange County southern California A shortcut to the … Continued

24 Sep 2014

Black-and-white Warbler at Laguna Niguel Regional Park on 9-23-14

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

Fall migration continues as this most ostensible warbler appeared amongst the sycamore trees at Laguna Niguel Regional Park on September 23, 2014 Photograph below taken around 10:15 a.m.

22 Sep 2014

Injured Wilson’s Warbler Rescued – September 22, 2014

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

Here’s how this event unfolded..cell phone photos below While walking over to meet my wife at Trader Joe’s in Rancho Santa Margarita, I was cautioned by a store employee to watch out for an injured bird who stood upright but … Continued

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