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Bird Survey – Feb 2024

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Bird Survey – Feb 2024

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Urban Forest Monthly Survey
Feb 28, 2024
42 Species, 272 Individuals

On this Leap Year Day, Lena Hayashi, Betty Kanne (eBird), Jim Kendall, Ellen Tipping, and Dave and Sharon Telford counted all the birds they could hear and see in the Urban Forest.

The weather was in the 50s to mid-60s.  Mostly overcast and calm with sunlight in and out at the end of the survey.

The Western Meadowlarks were well hidden in the grassland area for raptor foraging.  Though we were sure there were more, we only counted 21 as they flew out only to disappear again 20 yards further away.  The most vocal of all the species was the House Wren.  They were singing from every direction and scolding sounds were also heard.  Orange-crowned Warblers were trilling their full songs as were the Song Sparrows and Common Yellowthroat Warblers.  It was interesting that we saw and heard more American Goldfinches than Lesser Goldfinches.  With the rain we have already received, the sycamore trees should be producing abundant seed pods for the goldfinches this spring and summer.

Whether it was the cold, overcast skies, or the early morning time, we did not see the Northern Parula that was reported later in the day.  We also were disappointed in the small number of Hermit Thrushes, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, and White-crowned Sparrows.

Below are the species and their numbers.  Click on the name of the bird, printed in blue, to open with more information from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, including what sounds the bird makes and its status and distribution.

Checklist S163293772

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Thu 29 Feb 2024 8:06 AM
Location Huntington Central Park–Urban Forest
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Protocol:  Traveling
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  • Observers:  6
  • Duration:  2 hr, 28 min
  • Distance:  1.79 mi

Totals

42
Species Observed
272 individuals
11
Species with Photos

Observations

  1. Canada Goose

    Number observed:  4

  2. Mallard

    Number observed:  2

  3. Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)

    Number observed:  6
    Exotic: Naturalized

  4. Eurasian Collared-Dove

    Number observed:  5
    Exotic: Naturalized

    Media

    Eurasian Collared-Dove - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Eurasian Collared-Dove - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  5. Mourning Dove

    Number observed:  2

  6. Anna’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  7

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    Anna's Hummingbird - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Anna's Hummingbird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  7. Allen’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  15

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    C Courtship, Display, or Copulation (Probable)

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    Allen's Hummingbird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  8. Ring-billed Gull

    Number observed:  2

  9. Double-crested Cormorant

    Number observed:  2

  10. Turkey Vulture

    Number observed:  1

  11. Cooper’s Hawk

    Number observed:  2

    Media

    Cooper's Hawk - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Cooper's Hawk - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Cooper's Hawk - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  12. Red-shouldered Hawk

    Number observed:  1

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    Red-shouldered Hawk - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Red-shouldered Hawk - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  13. Red-tailed Hawk

    Number observed:  1

  14. Nuttall’s Woodpecker

    Number observed:  1

  15. American Kestrel

    Number observed:  1

  16. Black Phoebe

    Number observed:  3

  17. Say’s Phoebe

    Number observed:  2

    Media

    Say's Phoebe - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Say's Phoebe - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  18. Cassin’s Kingbird

    Number observed:  2

  19. American Crow

    Number observed:  18

  20. Tree Swallow

    Number observed:  2

  21. Barn Swallow

    Number observed:  1

  22. Bushtit

    Number observed:  10

  23. Swinhoe’s White-eye

    Number observed:  4
    Exotic: Provisional

  24. Ruby-crowned Kinglet

    Number observed:  1

  25. House Wren

    Number observed:  16

    Media

    House Wren - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    House Wren - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    House Wren - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  26. European Starling

    Number observed:  9
    Exotic: Naturalized

  27. Northern Mockingbird

    Number observed:  1

  28. Western Bluebird

    Number observed:  6

    Media

    Western Bluebird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  29. Hermit Thrush

    Number observed:  1

  30. House Finch

    Number observed:  42

  31. Lesser Goldfinch

    Number observed:  6

  32. American Goldfinch

    Number observed:  10

    Media

    American Goldfinch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  33. White-crowned Sparrow

    Number observed:  7

  34. Song Sparrow

    Number observed:  12

  35. California Towhee

    Number observed:  4

    Media

    California Towhee - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    California Towhee - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  36. Spotted Towhee

    Number observed:  2

  37. Western Meadowlark

    Number observed:  21

  38. Red-winged Blackbird

    Number observed:  8

  39. Great-tailed Grackle

    Number observed:  1

  40. Orange-crowned Warbler

    Number observed:  8

  41. Common Yellowthroat

    Number observed:  5

  42. Yellow-rumped Warbler

    Number observed:  18

    Media

    Yellow-rumped Warbler - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library

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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.
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Lena Hayashi

Lena Hayashi is a passionate birder and an integral part of the birding community in Huntington Beach, California. For years, she has dedicated herself to tallying bird counts at Shipley Nature Center. In the fall of 2020, Lena expanded her birding endeavors by spearheading monthly bird surveys in the Urban Forest.

Through these surveys, Lena and the other participating birders photograph and document the presence and abundance of bird species in the area. This data is then shared publically via eBird, for researching trends and patterns in bird populations and migration.

Her dedication to bird conservation has earned her respect among fellow birders and conservationists alike. By sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with others, Lena inspires individuals of all ages to connect with nature and become stewards of their local ecosystems. Her efforts serve as a reminder of the importance of citizen science and community involvement in preserving the rich biodiversity of Huntington Beach and beyond.

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