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

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 can be found HERE

At 4:15 I met with fellow birder Jeff Bray to revisit from yesterday, (October 20 with Mike Sanders) the Bell View Trail NE section and seek out better photos of the Rufous-crowned Sparrow as well as the Savannah Sparrow and Cactus Wren.  All 3 species are show below and a completed eBird checklist can be found here for the Bell View Trail NE on October 21, 2014

Rufous-crowned Sparrow on the Bell View Trail, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 10-21-14

Savannah Sparrow on the Bell View Trail, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 10-21-14

Cactus Wren on the Bell View Trail, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 10-21-14