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Bird Survey – June 2021

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Bird Survey – June 2021

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Urban Forest Monthly Survey
June 24, 2021
28 Species, 188 Individuals

It was a beautiful morning–clear, calm and a bit overcast in the early hours, but soon brightened up with sunshine and temperatures in the 60s. Thanks to Dave and Sharon Telford, Jim Kendall, Betty Kanne, and Brenda Sabin for coming out to conduct the monthly survey. Special thanks to Brenda for recording the count on eBird.

We quickly realized our ears needed to tune onto the sounds of recently fledged birds and begging noises of those still needing their parents to feed them. It is nice to know we can now document some of the breeding birds in the Urban Forest. A juvenile California Towhee and a Dark-eyed Junco were seen on the ground within the corralled trees on top of the hill.  Young Orange-crowned Warblers were on the branches, fluttering their wings and begging for food.  Small flocks of House Finches were doing the same as were the Lesser and American Goldfinches and Bushtits. The nest boxes were all quiet but we are quite sure the Western Bluebirds and House Wrens were successful breeders. Perhaps some are working on a second clutch. Of note, the Lawrence’s Goldfinch was previously documented to have successfully nested in the Urban Forest within the last two months, though we did not see or hear any of them today.  Allen’s and Anna’s Hummingbirds are everywhere and definitely nested also.

The Urban Forest is landscaped with all shapes and sizes of vibrantly colored plants in full bloom. We noticed a truckload of trees being planted on the westside hill and look forward to additional habitat and wildlife in the coming years. It’s non-stop work here by the dedicated volunteers. Kudos to them!

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Thu 24 Jun 2021 8:00 AM
Location Huntington Central Park–Urban Forest
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Owner Lena Hayashi +5 Others
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Protocol:  Traveling
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  • Observers:  6
  • Duration:  2 hr, 35 min
  • Distance:  1.83 mi

Totals

28
Species Observed
188 individuals
8
Species with Photos

Observations

  1. Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)

    Number observed:  7
    Exotic: Naturalized

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    F Flyover (Observed)

  2. Eurasian Collared-Dove

    Number observed:  1
    Exotic: Naturalized

  3. Mourning Dove

    Number observed:  2

  4. Anna’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  5

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    S Singing Bird (Possible)

  5. Allen’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  11

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

  6. Double-crested Cormorant

    Number observed:  2

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    F Flyover (Observed)

  7. Great Egret

    Number observed:  1

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    F Flyover (Observed)

  8. Turkey Vulture

    Number observed:  2

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    F Flyover (Observed)

  9. Red-shouldered Hawk

    Number observed:  1

    Media

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

  10. Black Phoebe

    Number observed:  3

  11. American Crow

    Number observed:  15

  12. Tree Swallow

    Number observed:  3

  13. Northern Rough-winged Swallow

    Number observed:  3

  14. Barn Swallow

    Number observed:  7

  15. Cliff Swallow

    Number observed:  4

  16. Bushtit

    Number observed:  18

  17. Swinhoe’s White-eye

    Number observed:  7
    Exotic: Provisional

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    FY Feeding Young (Confirmed)

  18. House Wren

    Number observed:  4

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    FL Recently Fledged Young (Confirmed)

    Media

    House Wren - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  19. Western Bluebird

    Number observed:  1

  20. House Finch

    Number observed:  46

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    FY Feeding Young (Confirmed)

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    House Finch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  21. Lesser Goldfinch

    Number observed:  21

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    FL Recently Fledged Young (Confirmed)

  22. American Goldfinch

    Number observed:  2

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    FL Recently Fledged Young (Confirmed)

  23. Dark-eyed Junco

    Number observed:  2

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    Photos to follow

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    Dark-eyed Junco - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Dark-eyed Junco - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Dark-eyed Junco - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Dark-eyed Junco - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  24. Song Sparrow

    Number observed:  1

  25. California Towhee

    Number observed:  5

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    FL Recently Fledged Young (Confirmed)

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

  26. Hooded Oriole

    Number observed:  2

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    Hooded Oriole - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Hooded Oriole - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  27. Orange-crowned Warbler

    Number observed:  6

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    FY Feeding Young (Confirmed)

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

  28. Common Yellowthroat

    Number observed:  6

    Details

    Photo to follow

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    FL Recently Fledged Young (Confirmed)

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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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