This morning, with nothing in particular to chase, I set out for Goleta Beach. On the one hand it seems a bit boring to keep visiting the same spots. On the other hand by statistics the places I keep revisiting have the best chance of containing new birds. There is one other thing and that is every day is different - as I was reminded once again upon my arrival at the slough area of Goleta Beach Park.
There were tons of birds collected there, especially Egrets and Herons. I counted about 20 each of Snowy Egrets and Great Egrets, as well as 12 Black-crowned Night Herons. They were fun to watch. There were not tons of shorebirds, but a good variety. The most interesting birds for me were 2 American Avocets and a Pectoral Sandpiper - fall migrants passing through.
Some photos from Goleta Slough:
After Goleta Beach I headed over to Lake Los Carneros. It too was quite active with a nice variety of birds. I tallied 52 species in about an hour and a half. The number of warblers and ducks are increasing, a sure sign that winter is coming. No new birds today but a thoroughly enjoyable morning!
Some photos from Lake Los Carneros:
After today the year's total still stands at 242.
There were tons of birds collected there, especially Egrets and Herons. I counted about 20 each of Snowy Egrets and Great Egrets, as well as 12 Black-crowned Night Herons. They were fun to watch. There were not tons of shorebirds, but a good variety. The most interesting birds for me were 2 American Avocets and a Pectoral Sandpiper - fall migrants passing through.
Some photos from Goleta Slough:
A very birdy Goleta Slough
American Avocet
American Avocets
Pectoral Sandpiper
Western Sandpiper
After Goleta Beach I headed over to Lake Los Carneros. It too was quite active with a nice variety of birds. I tallied 52 species in about an hour and a half. The number of warblers and ducks are increasing, a sure sign that winter is coming. No new birds today but a thoroughly enjoyable morning!
Some photos from Lake Los Carneros:
Lesser Scaup - Female
Long-billed Dowitcher
Ring-necked Duck
Western Scrub Jay
Wilson's Warbler
After today the year's total still stands at 242.
Today I rode a total of 24.9 miles
More later,
Glenn
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