Bird Survey – October 2022

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Bird Survey – October 2022

Urban Forest Monthly Survey
October 27, 2022
34 Species, 434 Individuals

It was a beautiful day. Sunny, clear, and calm with temperatures in the mid 60’s to begin and 70 at the end!  Surveyors this morning were Lena Hayashi, Betty Kanne (eBirder), Ellen Tipping, Jim Kendall, Dave and Sharon Telford, and welcomed Cheryl Searcy, a first timer at UF. 

The highlight was the Western Meadowlarks in the open field as we began our survey.  It was exciting to see their return as a few of them landed in the large open field and disappeared, even though they are bright yellow and black.  The pattern on their bodies and reflection from the light camouflage them instantly when they land. As we watched them on the ground, we counted several more meadowlarks.  But, a few minutes later, when something startled them, we counted 50 in the air, a lot more than we detected on the ground!  Such is the fun of birding.

While surveying, we were able to take time to review and study the various sounds and song of the White-crowned Sparrows and listen to resident Song Sparrows practice their songs.  Winter sounds of Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Say’s Phoebes, and of course, Yellow-rumped Warblers filled the air.

We look forward to more winter residents returning to the Urban Forest.

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  • Observers:  6
  • Duration:  3 hr, 7 min
  • Distance:  2.16 mi

Observations

  1. Number observed:  25
    Exotic: Naturalized

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    In stables
  2. Number observed:  4
  3. Number observed:  4
  4. Number observed:  16

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    Allen's Hummingbird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Allen's Hummingbird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  5. Number observed:  1
  6. Number observed:  2
  7. Number observed:  1

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    Flyover
  8. Number observed:  4
  9. Number observed:  1
  10. Number observed:  1
  11. Number observed:  6
  12. Number observed:  3

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    Say's Phoebe - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Say's Phoebe - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Say's Phoebe - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
  13. Number observed:  30
  14. Number observed:  39
  15. Number observed:  22
    Exotic: Provisional
  16. Number observed:  6

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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  17. Number observed:  3
  18. Number observed:  4
  19. Number observed:  4
  20. Number observed:  3
    Exotic: Naturalized
  21. Number observed:  4
    Exotic: Naturalized

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    In stables
  22. Number observed:  80

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    House Finch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    House Finch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  23. Number observed:  3

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    Lesser Goldfinch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Lesser Goldfinch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  24. Number observed:  2
  25. Number observed:  30

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    White-crowned Sparrow - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    White-crowned Sparrow - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    White-crowned Sparrow - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    White-crowned Sparrow - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
  26. Number observed:  10
  27. Number observed:  5
  28. Number observed:  2
  29. Number observed:  50
  30. Number observed:  30

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    In stables

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    Red-winged Blackbird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Red-winged Blackbird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Red-winged Blackbird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  31. Number observed:  5
  32. Number observed:  2
  33. Number observed:  3
  34. Number observed:  30

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    Yellow-rumped Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Yellow-rumped Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

Additional species seen by Sharon Telford:

  1. Number observed: 4

Additional species seen by Ellen Tipping:

  1. Number observed: 4

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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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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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