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Bird Survey – April 2023

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Bird Survey – April 2023

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After being blown and rained out in February and March, April turned out to be a grand day to bird the Urban Forest.  Though it was overcast and cold, seven of us enjoyed counting more species than ever before.  A record number of 54 species!

Spring has sprung and we took our time to enjoy not only the birds but also the beautiful gardens and the lush vegetation and enormous growth the rains have provided throughout the forest.  All the personal care and effort the volunteers put into this area do not go unnoticed!  More habitat is taking over the spaces where only wild mustard used to grow.  Hopefully, the fields dominated by the invasive Black Mustard can be plowed down before they set seed, to control its explosive regrowth next year.  Single-species stands may look lovely at first sight but such expanses growing up to 6’ tall “produces allelopathic chemicals that prevent germination of native plants. The spread of black mustard can increase the frequency of fires in chaparral and coastal sage scrub, changing these habitats to annual grassland.” (quoted from www.cal-ipc.org under Brassica nigra).

Thanks to all my surveyor friends, especially Josh and Pema, who with their enthusiasm, acute hearing and eyesight, and knowledge of plants and animals, make surveys more productive and enjoyable for all.

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Thu 27 Apr 2023 8:01 AM
Location Huntington Central Park–Urban Forest
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Owner Lena Hayashi +8 Others
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Effort

Protocol:  Traveling
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  • Observers:  7
  • Duration:  3 hr, 35 min
  • Distance:  2.59 mi

Totals

54
Species Observed
+1 other taxa, 464 individuals
19
Species with Photos

Observations

  1. Mallard

    Number observed:  7

  2. Mourning Dove

    Number observed:  3

    Media

    Mourning Dove - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library

  3. White-throated Swift

    Number observed:  5

  4. Anna’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  8

    Media

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

  5. Allen’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  15

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    CN Carrying Nesting Material (Confirmed)

  6. Killdeer

    Number observed:  1

  7. Ring-billed Gull

    Number observed:  5

  8. Double-crested Cormorant

    Number observed:  4

  9. Cooper’s Hawk

    Number observed:  1

  10. Downy Woodpecker

    Number observed:  2

  11. American Kestrel

    Number observed:  1

  12. Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)

    Number observed:  5

  13. Black Phoebe

    Number observed:  2

    Media

    Black Phoebe - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Black Phoebe - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Black Phoebe - Joshua Joun
    © Joshua Joun Macaulay Library

  14. Cassin’s Kingbird

    Number observed:  2

    Media

    Cassin's Kingbird - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Cassin's Kingbird - Joshua Joun
    © Joshua Joun Macaulay Library

  15. Western Kingbird

    Number observed:  4

    Media

    Western Kingbird - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Western Kingbird - Joshua Joun
    © Joshua Joun Macaulay Library

  16. Cassin’s/Western Kingbird

    Number observed:  1

  17. Hutton’s Vireo

    Number observed:  1

  18. Warbling Vireo

    Number observed:  7

  19. American Crow

    Number observed:  15

  20. Common Raven

    Number observed:  1

  21. Tree Swallow

    Number observed:  19

    Media

    Tree Swallow - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Tree Swallow - Joshua Joun
    © Joshua Joun Macaulay Library

  22. Northern Rough-winged Swallow

    Number observed:  12

  23. Barn Swallow

    Number observed:  17

  24. Cliff Swallow

    Number observed:  5

  25. Bushtit

    Number observed:  26

  26. Swinhoe’s White-eye

    Number observed:  10
    Exotic: Provisional

  27. House Wren

    Number observed:  12

    Media

    House Wren - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  28. European Starling

    Number observed:  10
    Exotic: Naturalized

    Media

    European Starling - Joshua Joun
    © Joshua Joun Macaulay Library

  29. Northern Mockingbird

    Number observed:  2

  30. Western Bluebird

    Number observed:  3

    Media

    Western Bluebird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  31. American Robin

    Number observed:  2

  32. Cedar Waxwing

    Number observed:  52

    Media

    Cedar Waxwing - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Cedar Waxwing - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Cedar Waxwing - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Cedar Waxwing - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Cedar Waxwing - Joshua Joun
    © Joshua Joun Macaulay Library

  33. Scaly-breasted Munia

    Number observed:  8
    Exotic: Naturalized

  34. House Finch

    Number observed:  35

    Media

    House Finch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    House Finch - Joshua Joun
    © Joshua Joun Macaulay Library
    House Finch - Joshua Joun
    © Joshua Joun Macaulay Library

  35. Lesser Goldfinch

    Number observed:  33

    Media

    Lesser Goldfinch - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Lesser Goldfinch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Lesser Goldfinch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  36. American Goldfinch

    Number observed:  10

    Media

    American Goldfinch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    American Goldfinch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  37. Song Sparrow

    Number observed:  15

    Media

    Song Sparrow - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Song Sparrow - Joshua Joun
    © Joshua Joun Macaulay Library
    Song Sparrow - Joshua Joun
    © Joshua Joun Macaulay Library
    Song Sparrow - Joshua Joun
    © Joshua Joun Macaulay Library
    Song Sparrow - Joshua Joun
    © Joshua Joun Macaulay Library

  38. California Towhee

    Number observed:  4

  39. Spotted Towhee

    Number observed:  3

  40. Hooded Oriole

    Number observed:  4

  41. Bullock’s Oriole

    Number observed:  3

  42. Brown-headed Cowbird

    Number observed:  2

  43. Great-tailed Grackle

    Number observed:  2

  44. Orange-crowned Warbler

    Number observed:  15

    Media

    Orange-crowned Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Orange-crowned Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  45. Common Yellowthroat

    Number observed:  15

    Media

    Common Yellowthroat - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Common Yellowthroat - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  46. Yellow Warbler

    Number observed:  1

  47. Yellow-rumped Warbler

    Number observed:  5

  48. Black-throated Gray Warbler

    Number observed:  6

    Media

    Black-throated Gray Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Black-throated Gray Warbler - Joshua Joun
    © Joshua Joun Macaulay Library

  49. Townsend’s Warbler

    Number observed:  6

  50. Hermit Warbler

    Number observed:  2

  51. Wilson’s Warbler

    Number observed:  5

  52. Western Tanager

    Number observed:  3

  53. Black-headed Grosbeak

    Number observed:  10

  54. Blue Grosbeak

    Number observed:  6

    Media

    Blue Grosbeak - Joshua Joun
    © Joshua Joun Macaulay Library

  55. Lazuli Bunting

    Number observed:  11

    Media

    Lazuli Bunting - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Lazuli Bunting - Joshua Joun
    © Joshua Joun Macaulay Library

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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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