If I go by recent local reports there are very few birds for me to find within a one day's ride from home. To be precise, 3 species: Ash-throated Flycatcher, Warbling Vireo, and as of yesterday Black-and-White Warbler.
Obviously it is about time to go farther afield where more species await.
As both the Ash-throated Flycatcher and Warbling Vireo are both species that I am certain to come by, I decided to try and find the Black-and-White Warbler. This is a species I did not expect to find this year so it would be a bonus to see.
I arrived at Lake Los Carneros and went to the area where the Warbler had been seen. I spent nearly two hours searching this area without any sign of the Warbler. It was reported as singing but I heard none of that either. In fact I saw very few birds in this area of the park.
No bird photos from this outing, only a butterfly.
After today the year's total still stands at 207.
Obviously it is about time to go farther afield where more species await.
As both the Ash-throated Flycatcher and Warbling Vireo are both species that I am certain to come by, I decided to try and find the Black-and-White Warbler. This is a species I did not expect to find this year so it would be a bonus to see.
I arrived at Lake Los Carneros and went to the area where the Warbler had been seen. I spent nearly two hours searching this area without any sign of the Warbler. It was reported as singing but I heard none of that either. In fact I saw very few birds in this area of the park.
No bird photos from this outing, only a butterfly.
Painted Lady
Here is a photo from our yard today. This "Spice Finch" was previously known as Nutmeg Mannikin is now referred to as the Scaly-breasted Munia. These introduced birds have been spreading throughout the Santa Barbara area over the past few years. They are regulars at our feeders.
Scaly-breasted Munia
After today the year's total still stands at 207.
Today I rode a total of 23 miles
More later,
Glenn
That's a Painted Lady. You're welcome.
ReplyDeleteThanks WIm, I hope this does not start me on the slippery slope of chasing butterflies as well!
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