http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/ SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BIRDING Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:53:30 GMT Guy Tingos http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13860 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13860 - RBA * California * Santa Barbara * December 1, 2009 * CASB0912.01 - Birds mentioned Ross's Goose Snow Goose Cackling Goose Wood Duck Canvasback Hooded Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:02:33 GMT Hugh Ranson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13859 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13859 If you haven't already heard, a Black Vulture has been present in Santa Paula for the past few days. It's not unreasonable to suppose that this is the Santa Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:12:38 GMT Jamie Chavez http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13858 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13858 Birders, The following message was posted to sbcobirding off-list so I am sending it on Hugh's behalf. Jamie Chavez Santa Maria, CA ... I am trying to follow Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:41:25 GMT Lethaby, Nick http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13857 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13857 All: A lunch-time check revealed more ducks: GW Teal - 52 Redhead - 126 Ruddy Duck - 157 - compared to my count a week ago. There were clearly more Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:43:44 GMT Dave Compton http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13856 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13856 Hi folks,   There have been some rather rare birds on private property of late, and, while I can't divulge the locations of these publicly because of where Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:20:12 GMT Dave Compton http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13855 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13855 I haven't solicited information for the quarterly North American Birds reports in some time. There are a lot of newer local birders who I think could benefit Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:37:25 GMT Kelly, Melissa http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13854 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13854 Howdy Folks, If this sounds very much like last week's entry; it is. It seems that we have so far seen 9 different immature BALD EAGLES this season. They don't Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:06:58 GMT DavidL http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13853 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13853 From 3:00 to 4:30 - One black Scoter in Goleta bay, Pacific Loon in the slough and at least 40 Buffelheads have arrived. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:36:33 GMT Noah http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13852 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13852 After photo review, the thrush that I reported on 9/26/09 at Franceschi appears to be a Hermit with a particularly dark tail Noah Gaines Santa Barbara, CA Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:54:46 GMT Dave Compton http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13851 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13851 This morning, Holly Keefe and I birded Arroyo Burro Creek in Santa Barbara. We started at the parking lot to Hendries Beach, where what was undoubtedly a Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:04:49 GMT kylebraunger http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13850 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13850 This morning a Red Knot was on Campus Beach near the restrooms. The LT Duck, the con. B. Scoter, and a Brant were visible from the UCSB Marine Sciences lot. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:12:08 GMT WK http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13849 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13849 Last Sunday I found a Tamron lens cap at Devereux (near the golf course). If one of you photographers is missing one, let me know. - Wim Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:39:05 GMT Dave Compton http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13848 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13848 This morning, I birded around Goleta with Curtis Marantz and Brian Daniels. The best bird was a LONG-TAILED DUCK in Goleta Bay, seen at relatively close range Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:39:54 GMT Jamie Chavez http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13847 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13847 While birding in Santa Maria's Waller Park this morning I discovered a second Cackling Goose has joined the "resident" bird in the front pond. The Ross's Goose Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:34:22 GMT Dave Compton http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13845 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sbcobirding/message/13845 Hi Noah and everyone,   Swainson's Thrush records in late fall and winter are somewhat controversial. Many have gotten into the record (notably through