http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/ Kern County RBA Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:48:17 GMT profile440 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2691 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2691 We saw the Blackburnian Warbler in the previously reported area near the ramshackle community center at about 10:30 this morning (Monday). The Tundra Swan and Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:20:13 GMT vernonhowe http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2690 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2690 A couple of more details about the Blackburnian Warbler at California City Central Park on Sunday (11/22/09). I got there at 11:25am and found the bird in Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:47:46 GMT Liga Auzins http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2689 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2689 Vern Howe and John Luther directed us to the Blackburnian Warbler when we arrived at Central Park near 2PM today. It was foraging on the ground and in low Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:48:05 GMT Brad http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2688 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2688 The bird was easy to find and quite cooperative. In fact, it was very oblivious to human presence. Brad Singer photo: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:52:33 GMT Howard http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2687 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2687 The Blackburnian Warbler was still present today behind the community center at the lake in California City Central Park. Howard King Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:30:01 GMT carlagary http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2686 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2686 At 7:15 this morning, the Blackburnian Warbler at Californian City-Central Park continues foraging directly behind the community center along the waters edge. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:21:56 GMT scre@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2685 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2685 This afternoon Lauren Harter and I stopped at the Kern NWR on the auto tour loop at parking lot #2 we had a female MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRD. Hadn't seen any reports Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:01:45 GMT Bob Barnes http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2684 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2684 Hi, Curtis Marantz sent me an email asking me to pass on word that Jon Dunn called him today to say that he saw the California City Central Park Blackburnian Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:07:09 GMT Bob Barnes http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2683 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2683 Hi, You may have already discovered this ... but, try this... Go to: http://ebird.org/content/ca/ Then click on the Kern link under the "Most Checklists Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:32:42 GMT Bob Barnes http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2682 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2682 Hi, The Blackburnian Warbler first found by Nevada birder Greg Scyphers at California City's Central Park was found later yesterday (Monday afternoon) by Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:18:35 GMT John Lampkin http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2681 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2681 Dear friends out west, During past sojourns to Kern for the Spring Nature Fest, I've been mildly amused by the excitement generated there by some common Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:04:33 GMT Bob Barnes http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2680 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2680 Hi, Species lists follow below. A spectacular day to go birding with clear, bright, blue skies and excellent light conditions. Alison Sheehey kindly related Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:05:30 GMT Bob Barnes http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2679 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2679 All, From Martin Meyers. FYI: Greg Scyphers is recognized as a top-notch and careful Nevada birder. Besides, he told Martin he got great photos for reviewers. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:58:04 GMT Alison Sheehey http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2678 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2678 Bob Barnes reports 3 Red-breasted Mergansers at the west end of Kissack Bay. Also, American Wigeon, Redhead, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Common Merganser. If you Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:41:48 GMT Bob Barnes http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2677 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kerncobirding/message/2677 Hi, Alison Sheehey is currently leading a Kerncrest Audubon Society field trip to many locations in the Kern River Valley. She has called me twice today with