Bird Survey – May 2022

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Bird Survey – May 2022

Urban Forest Monthly Survey
May 26, 2022
33 Species, 232 Individuals

It was a beautiful, clear, and calm morning with the temperature in the 60’s.  The sun came out by the time we reached the top of the hill. Surveyors were Lena Hayashi, Dave and Sharon Telford, Jim Kendall, Rick Shearer, and Betty Kanne, who kindly did the eBird list.

Spring is magical!  The plants and trees seem twice as large and beautiful as they were last month!  The overwhelming songs for the morning were from the House Wrens and their bubbling rapid and musical trills and rattles, could be seen and heard everywhere.  We had fun watching a juvenile perched on a cut log and chirping with its yellowish gape, as it waited for its parent to return with insects. 

Other vocal birds were the Song Sparrow, Spotted Towhee, Lesser Goldfinches, Swinhole’s White-eyes, and House Finches.  Hummingbirds were also active and enjoying all the nectar available from the bounty and variety of blooming flowers.

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  • Observers:  6
  • Duration:  2 hr, 49 min
  • Distance:  2.1 mi

Observations

  1. Number observed:  8
  2. Number observed:  2
    Exotic: Naturalized
  3. Number observed:  2
    Exotic: Naturalized
  4. Number observed:  4
  5. Number observed:  4
  6. Number observed:  20
  7. Number observed:  4
  8. Number observed:  1
  9. Number observed:  1

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    Red-tailed Hawk - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  10. Number observed:  1
  11. Number observed:  1

    Age & Sex:

    Age Juvenile Immature Adult Age Unknown Male Female 1 Sex Unknown

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    American Kestrel - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    American Kestrel - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    American Kestrel - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  12. Number observed:  1
  13. Number observed:  3

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    Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope) - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope) - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  14. Number observed:  5

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    Black Phoebe - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  15. Number observed:  2

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    Cassin's Kingbird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  16. Number observed:  2

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    Hutton's Vireo - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Hutton's Vireo - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Hutton's Vireo - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Hutton's Vireo - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Hutton's Vireo - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  17. Number observed:  1
  18. Number observed:  5
  19. Number observed:  4
  20. Number observed:  20
  21. Number observed:  6
    Exotic: Provisional
  22. Number observed:  22

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    NY Nest with Young (Confirmed)

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    House Wren - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    House Wren - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    House Wren - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    House Wren - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    House Wren - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    House Wren - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    House Wren - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    House Wren - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  23. Number observed:  5
  24. Number observed:  1
  25. Number observed:  60
  26. Number observed:  20

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    Lesser Goldfinch - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Lesser Goldfinch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Lesser Goldfinch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  27. Number observed:  1
  28. Number observed:  13
  29. Number observed:  6

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    California Towhee - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    California Towhee - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  30. Number observed:  2
  31. Number observed:  2
  32. Number observed:  2
  33. Number observed:  1

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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.
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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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