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Bird Survey – December 2025

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Bird Survey – December 2025

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Urban Forest Monthly Survey
December 25, 2025
37 Species, 251 Individuals

Break in the multi day rainstorm provided window to conduct a solo bird survey. Variable cloudy and sunny skies.

Checklist S290210439

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Thu 25 Dec 2025 8:20 AM
Location Huntington Central Park–Urban Forest
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Owner Betty Kanne
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Protocol:  Traveling
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  • Observers:  1
  • Duration:  1 hr, 8 min
  • Distance:  1.18 mi

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A break in the multi day rainstorm provided window to conduct a solo bird survey. Variably cloudy and sunny skies. Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 3.6.4class=”u-text-1 u-margin-none”>

Totals

37
Species Observed
251 individuals

Observations

  1. Canada Goose

    Number observed:  6

    Details

    In Lake Huntington

  2. Mallard

    Number observed:  28

    Details

    In rainwater pond

  3. Ruddy Duck

    Number observed:  4

    Details

    In Lake Huntington

  4. Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)

    Number observed:  27
    Exotic: Naturalized

  5. Anna’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  1

  6. Allen’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  3

  7. American Coot

    Number observed:  5

    Details

    In rainwater pond

  8. Ring-billed Gull

    Number observed:  6

  9. American White Pelican

    Number observed:  4

    Details

    In Lake Huntington

  10. Turkey Vulture

    Number observed:  2

  11. Red-tailed Hawk

    Number observed:  1

  12. Nuttall’s Woodpecker

    Number observed:  1

  13. Black Phoebe

    Number observed:  3

  14. Say’s Phoebe

    Number observed:  1

  15. Cassin’s Kingbird

    Number observed:  1

  16. American Crow

    Number observed:  22

  17. Bushtit

    Number observed:  4

  18. Swinhoe’s White-eye

    Number observed:  4
    Exotic: Provisional

  19. Ruby-crowned Kinglet

    Number observed:  2

  20. Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

    Number observed:  2

  21. Northern House Wren

    Number observed:  2

  22. European Starling

    Number observed:  4
    Exotic: Naturalized

  23. Western Bluebird

    Number observed:  3

  24. Hermit Thrush

    Number observed:  2

  25. Cedar Waxwing

    Number observed:  36

  26. House Finch

    Number observed:  14

  27. Lesser Goldfinch

    Number observed:  25

  28. American Goldfinch

    Number observed:  2

  29. White-crowned Sparrow

    Number observed:  10

  30. Savannah Sparrow (Savannah)

    Number observed:  1

  31. Song Sparrow

    Number observed:  3

  32. California Towhee

    Number observed:  4

  33. Spotted Towhee

    Number observed:  1

  34. Red-winged Blackbird

    Number observed:  2

  35. Great-tailed Grackle

    Number observed:  2

  36. Common Yellowthroat

    Number observed:  4

  37. Yellow-rumped Warbler

    Number observed:  9

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Naturalized: Exotic population is self-sustaining, breeding in the wild, persisting for many years, and not maintained through ongoing releases (including vagrants from Naturalized populations). These count in official eBird totals and, where applicable, have been accepted by regional bird records committee(s).
Provisional: Either: 1) member of exotic population that is breeding in the wild, self-propagating, and has persisted for multiple years, but not yet Naturalized; 2) rarity of uncertain provenance, with natural vagrancy or captive provenance both considered plausible. When applicable, eBird generally defers to bird records committees for records formally considered to be of “uncertain provenance”. Provisional species count in official eBird totals.
Escapee: Exotic species known or suspected to be escaped or released, including those that have bred but don’t yet fulfill the criteria for Provisional. Escapee exotics do not count in official eBird totals.
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Betty Kanne

Betty Kanne is a passionate birder based in Huntington Beach, California, known for her captivating "Bird of the Month" features authored for the HB Tree Society. With a keen eye and a deep appreciation for avian life, Betty brings to life the diverse array of bird species that call the Huntington Beach area home.

Betty's contributions play a vital role in raising awareness about the importance of birds in our ecosystems. Her dedication to sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for birding inspires others to engage with nature and become stewards of their local environment, fostering a deeper connection between the community and the rich avian diversity of Huntington Beach, California.

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