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This section is devoted to weekly bird outings, a summary of findings and notes within Orange County, California.
A visit to the southern most edge of San Clemente (Christianitos exit) leads you to a trail known as the “Pahne Trail”. This trail then becomes the “Beach Trail” as shown on Google Maps which dead ends at the infamous … Continued
Mike Sanders and I arrived at Bolsa Chica Wetlands in Huntington Beach today at around 1:30pm in search of two rare sightings: the Palm Warbler and also the Sage Thrasher. After walking along the Brightwater Trail for about 45 minutes … Continued
Today, just as I reached the trail head at the end of Alicia Parkway, I had noticed a small flock of about 7 Rock Pigeons on the EMF towers at the entrance of the Arroyo Trabuco Trail in Rancho Santa … Continued
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
Our journey started around 1pm. Mike Sanders and I opted to head for a location we knew of but hadn’t been too. The end of Peachwood Drive in Lake Forest comes to a dead end with a layout of hills … Continued
While on the Bell View Trail today in Rancho Santa Margarita with my cohort Mike Sanders, the both of us spotted an Accipiter flying overhead. Mike had his binoculars, I was viewing the Accipiter with a 400mm lens and trying … Continued
Late Friday afternoon, February 13, I did a solo return to Village Pond Park in Lake Forest hoping to catch a glimpse of the Cackling Goose, a rarity in Orange County, southern California. I had previously reviewed the date I … Continued
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
In a private area owned by the Irvine Conservancy Group, preregistration allowed access to Limestone Canyon in Silverado Canyon, CA. Mike Sanders and I opted to to take the Shoestring trail to Loma Ridge route then head back via Haul … Continued
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