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Bird Survey – April 2022

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Bird Survey – April 2022

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Urban Forest Monthly Survey
April 28, 2022
33 Species, 189 Individuals

It was a cool, drizzly morning with the temperature in the 60’s.  Our group was small this morning with Lena Hayashi, Betty Kanne (who was kind enough to eBird), Ellen Tipping, Jim Kendall, and Rick Shearer.

We were expecting a nice spring count of birds but the cold, wet weather, kept the variety and numbers quiet or away from the Urban Forest. Many singing House Wrens and displaying Hummingbirds were seen and counted as they were last month. A vocal Spotted Towhee, probably the same one that confused us last month, repeated a down slurred note periodically in between his “pweee” song.  Last month he repeated a “whit-like” call, as a flycatcher would do.  This one bird has fooled us two months in a row. Neither of the two sounds were found in any recorded sounds we had for Spotted Towhees. A good lesson in the field.

We marveled at the transformation of the creek area where the crossing bridge is planned. The plants and artistic placements of rocks, following the row of Sycamore trees, will become a favored path to stroll through in the future. Thanks to all the dedicated and hard-working volunteers. You are all very much appreciated. We also noticed additional bird boxes and hope for cavity nesters, other than House Wrens, to use them this spring!

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Thu 28 Apr 2022 8:01 AM
Location Huntington Central Park–Urban Forest
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Owner Lena Hayashi +7 Others
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  • Observers:  5
  • Duration:  2 hr, 42 min
  • Distance:  2.31 mi

Totals

35
Species Observed
189 individuals
15
Species with Photos

Observations

  1. Canada Goose

    Number observed:  6

  2. Mallard

    Number observed:  5

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    Mallard - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Mallard - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  3. Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)

    Number observed:  10
    Exotic: Naturalized

  4. Mourning Dove

    Number observed:  4

  5. Anna’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  3

    Media

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

  6. Allen’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  17

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    C Courtship, Display, or Copulation (Probable)

    Media

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

  7. Killdeer

    Number observed:  2

  8. Spotted Sandpiper

    Number observed:  1

  9. Double-crested Cormorant

    Number observed:  1

    Media

    Double-crested Cormorant - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  10. Great Egret

    Number observed:  1

  11. Turkey Vulture

    Number observed:  2

  12. Black Phoebe

    Number observed:  3

  13. Say’s Phoebe

    Number observed:  1

    Media

    Say's Phoebe - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  14. Cassin’s Kingbird

    Number observed:  4

  15. American Crow

    Number observed:  17

  16. Common Raven

    Number observed:  2

  17. Northern Rough-winged Swallow

    Number observed:  3

  18. Barn Swallow

    Number observed:  9

    Media

    Barn Swallow - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Barn Swallow - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  19. Bushtit

    Number observed:  7

  20. House Wren

    Number observed:  9

    Media

    House Wren - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    House Wren - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    House Wren - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  21. Northern Mockingbird

    Number observed:  1

  22. Western Bluebird

    Number observed:  5

  23. American Robin

    Number observed:  1

    Media

    American Robin - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  24. Scaly-breasted Munia

    Number observed:  4
    Exotic: Naturalized

    Media

    Scaly-breasted Munia - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Scaly-breasted Munia - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Scaly-breasted Munia - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Scaly-breasted Munia - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  25. House Finch

    Number observed:  26

  26. Lesser Goldfinch

    Number observed:  13

    Media

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

  27. American Goldfinch

    Number observed:  4

  28. Song Sparrow

    Number observed:  5

    Media

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

  29. California Towhee

    Number observed:  9

    Media

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

  30. Hooded Oriole

    Number observed:  2

    Media

    Hooded Oriole - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  31. Bullock’s Oriole

    Number observed:  1

  32. Red-winged Blackbird

    Number observed:  1

  33. Orange-crowned Warbler

    Number observed:  5

    Media

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

  34. Common Yellowthroat

    Number observed:  2

  35. Western Tanager

    Number observed:  3

    Media

    Western Tanager - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Western Tanager - James Kendall
    © James Kendall 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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