Bird Survey – September 2021

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Bird Survey – September 2021

Urban Forest Monthly Survey
September 23, 2021
33 Species, 327 Individuals

This survey marks the first anniversary of the “official” Urban Park Bird Survey!  What a wonderfully pleasant day with temperatures in the high 60s to low 70s, and clear skies with a slight breeze.  Surveyors Lena Hayashi, Jim Kendall, Jim Currie, Brenda Sabin, Dave and Sharon Telford, Claire Grozinger, Betty Kanne, and Kelly Coles went as one group, spending the first part of the morning looking for migrants in the corralled area of the Urban Forest.  We met Roger Schoedl who directed us to look in the horse corral below for a Brewer’s Blackbird.  Though not officially within the Urban Forest, we decided to count it along with the House Sparrows and Red-winged Blackbirds with it.   

White-crowned Sparrows are back for the winter as are the Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Say’s Phoebes, and Ruby-crowned Kinglets.  As they vocalize all winter, their sounds will become so familiar to us, we may forget to notice them!  We also enjoyed seeing the Townsend’s and Wilson’s Warblers along with a flock of Western Bluebirds.  It is fun and rewarding to bird into the Fall as more birds pass through and some stop to winter.  We are excited to see what the next two months will bring into the Urban Forest.

In September of 2020, 25 species were seen with 155 individuals.  Today, 33 species were seen with 327 individuals! Enjoy the checklist below and attached photos:

Checklist S95064042

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Thu 23 Sep 2021 7:50 AM
Location Urban Forest US-CA-Huntington Beach-6681 Ellis Ave

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Owner Lena Hayashi +6 Others
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  • Observers:  8
  • Duration:  2 hr, 57 min
  • Distance:  2.01 mi

Observations

  1. Number observed:  7
    Exotic: Naturalized

    Details

    In horse stable
  2. Number observed:  8

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    Anna's Hummingbird - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Anna's Hummingbird - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Anna's Hummingbird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  3. Number observed:  17

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    Allen's Hummingbird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  4. Number observed:  2
  5. Number observed:  1
  6. Sharp-shinned/Cooper’s Hawk

    Number observed:  1
  7. Number observed:  1
  8. 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
    Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope) - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope) - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope) - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope) - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope) - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
  9. Number observed:  4

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    Black Phoebe - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Black Phoebe - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Black Phoebe - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  10. Number observed:  3
  11. Number observed:  29
  12. Number observed:  31
  13. Number observed:  11
    Exotic: Provisional
  14. Number observed:  1
  15. Number observed:  3
  16. Number observed:  3
  17. Number observed:  1

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    Northern Mockingbird - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Northern Mockingbird - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Northern Mockingbird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  18. Number observed:  10

    Media

    Western Bluebird - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
  19. Number observed:  6
    Exotic: Naturalized

    Details

    In horse stable
  20. Number observed:  99

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    House Finch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    House Finch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  21. Number observed:  8

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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
  22. Number observed:  6

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    American Goldfinch - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    American Goldfinch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    American Goldfinch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  23. Number observed:  9
  24. Number observed:  3
  25. Number observed:  3
  26. Number observed:  3

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    Spotted Towhee - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  27. Number observed:  30

    Details

    In horse stable
  28. Number observed:  1

    Details

    In horse stable. Thanks to Roger Schoedl for pointing out the bird.

    Age & Sex:

    Age Juvenile Immature Adult Age Unknown Male 1 Female Sex Unknown

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    Brewer's Blackbird - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Brewer's Blackbird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  29. Number observed:  7

    Media

    Orange-crowned Warbler - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Orange-crowned Warbler - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Orange-crowned Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  30. Number observed:  5
  31. Number observed:  3

    Media

    Yellow-rumped Warbler - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Yellow-rumped Warbler - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Yellow-rumped Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Yellow-rumped Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  32. Number observed:  3

    Details

    Maybe first year female. Smudgy sides, yellow throat

    Media

    Townsend's Warbler - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Townsend's Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Townsend's Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Townsend's Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Townsend's Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Townsend's Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  33. Number observed:  3

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    Wilson's Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
  34. Number observed:  2

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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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