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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.

21 Sep 2014

Pin-tailed Whydah (male) on the Barano Trail, Mission Viejo, CA September 21, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Perching Birds (Passiformes) | 36

   At around 10 a.m., after being on this local trail for about an hour, my peripheral vision was able to briefly catch a very narrow and lengthy tailed species in flight.  I had hoped for its return as from … Continued

20 Sep 2014

Common Tern sighting on September 19, 2014 at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Plovers, Sandpipers, and Allies (Charadiiformes) | 0

A visit yesterday almost precisely at 1:26 pm (exact time of low tide) yielded 24 species between this time and 5pm. A complete list of my sightings can be found at this ebird link Here’s a few photographs of a … Continued

11 Sep 2014

Black-throated Gray Warbler (photos) – Visit to Laguna Niguel Regional Park at 4pm – September 11, 2014

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

Upon arrival approximately 4:15 I met up with Jeff Bray behind Shelter 3 just behind the main entrance.  Jeff had located a Virginia’s Warbler at 10:30 a.m. a day earlier however the was no sign of the Virginia’s Warbler this … Continued

11 Sep 2014

*New – added Western-screech Owl to the Photo Gallery on September 11, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Owls (Strigiformes) | 0

After almost a year, I’ve finally gotten around to the few owl shots I’ve been able to capture. This is the Western-screech Owl which was located last year on September 29, 2013 near Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary. Photos were taken around … Continued

31 Aug 2014

*New – added American / Eurasian Wigeon and Gadwall to the Photo Gallery on August 31, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Birds Species, Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anseriformes) | 0

Uploaded new sections to the photo gallery: American Wigeon, Eurasian Wigeon (hybrid with American) and Gadwall Click within this post to access shortcuts and a few snapshots. Gadwall American Wigeon Eurasian-American Wigeon (hybrid) Here’s a few snapshots:  

17 Aug 2014

*New – added Bufflehead to the Photo Gallery on August 17, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Birds Species, Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anseriformes) | 0

Within the Ducks, Geese and Swans section, the Bufflehead photo gallery has now been included.  This section illustrates both Male and Female as well as juvenile Bufflehead Go here for quick access:  Bufflehead photos

9 Aug 2014

*New – added Grebes section in Photo Gallery on August 9, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Birds Species, Grebes (Podicipediformes) | 0

On August 9th, 2014 the Grebes section was added to the Photo Gallery. Within the Grebes section you’ll find images and information for: Clark’s Grebe Eared Grebe Horned Grebe Pied-billed Grebe A shortcut to the photo page can be found … Continued

3 Aug 2014

*New – added the Black-bellied Plover and Semipalmated Plover to the Photo Gallery on August 3, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Birds Species, Plovers, Sandpipers, and Allies (Charadiiformes) | 0

Photos ranging from October 2013 through July of 2014 of the Black-bellied Plover were uploaded today on August 3, 2014 Click inside this post for a quick access link to the Black-bellied Plovers and Semipalmated Plovers.

9 Jul 2014

*New – added Marsh Wren to the Photo Gallery July 9, 2014

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

The most elusive Marsh Wren has now been added to the photo gallery. See the Bird Photo Galleries link in the upper menu or simply double click inside this post and find the link HERE Photo note:  this species is … Continued

29 Jun 2014

*New – added Dark-eyed Junco to the Photo Gallery on June 29-2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Birds Species, Perching Birds (Passiformes) | 3

Dark-eyed Junco’s have been added to the photo gallery.  Two variations: Oregon and Slate colored.   Click inside this post to access the link which is Dark-eyed Junco .  The most commonly seen Oregon version is included as well as … Continued

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