Today was Wednesday so that means Bird Class once again. Today we visited Goleta Beach. There was a good level of bird activity. I ended up with 43 species on the checklist and certainly missed a few along the way.
We saw some interesting birds, including 2 Peregrine Falcons, a Bonaparte's Gull, and a Kingbird of species that was difficult to determine. It has the characteristics of a Tropical Kingbird but in subdued ways. It does not look quite like other Tropical Kingbirds I have photographed in the past. It is remarkable how variation in the appearance of individuals can make identification a challenge. Photos were taken and circulated for opinions. Final determination - Cassin's Kingbird!
After our class at Goleta Beach I headed out to the Coronado Seep to see if anything was happening out there. I was also hoping to see the Rose-breasted Grosbeak again. The water level at the seep had dropped quite a bit since my last visit. It was pretty quiet bird-wise, and I did not see any sign of the Rose-breasted Grosbeak.
Though no new species were seen today, it was another great morning with the birds.
In other news the folks in Vermont have added a couple to their list and are now at 264 species. I need to make some progress and catch up!
Some photos from today:
After today the year's total still stands at 261
The Score: Vermont 264, Green Big Year 261
We saw some interesting birds, including 2 Peregrine Falcons, a Bonaparte's Gull, and a Kingbird of species that was difficult to determine. It has the characteristics of a Tropical Kingbird but in subdued ways. It does not look quite like other Tropical Kingbirds I have photographed in the past. It is remarkable how variation in the appearance of individuals can make identification a challenge. Photos were taken and circulated for opinions. Final determination - Cassin's Kingbird!
After our class at Goleta Beach I headed out to the Coronado Seep to see if anything was happening out there. I was also hoping to see the Rose-breasted Grosbeak again. The water level at the seep had dropped quite a bit since my last visit. It was pretty quiet bird-wise, and I did not see any sign of the Rose-breasted Grosbeak.
Though no new species were seen today, it was another great morning with the birds.
In other news the folks in Vermont have added a couple to their list and are now at 264 species. I need to make some progress and catch up!
Some photos from today:
Bonaparte's Gull
Clark's Grebe
Clark's Grebe
Cassin's Kingbird
California Towhee
After today the year's total still stands at 261
The Score: Vermont 264, Green Big Year 261
Today I rode a total of 26.9 miles
More later,
Glenn
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