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Bird Survey – April 2025

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Bird Survey – April 2025

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Urban Forest Monthly Survey
April 24, 2025
56 Species, 386 Individuals, 15 species with photos

Monthly Urban Forest bird survey. Variably cloudy and sunny skies with mid 60’s temperatures and light breezes gave a perfect opportunity for spring birding and a chance to check out the carefully tended nest boxes strategically placed throughout the expansive terrain. Spring migration brought a number of species that will move through the area fairly quickly.
James Kendall (scope&camera), Brian Bleecker (scope&camera), Tonya Fannon (camera), Alex Curiel (camera), with Betty Kanne as scribe.

Checklist S228933035

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Thu 24 Apr 2025 7:54 AM
Location Huntington Central Park–Urban Forest
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Owner Betty Kanne +6 Others
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Protocol:  Traveling
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  • Observers:  5
  • Duration:  3 hr, 8 min
  • Distance:  2.13 mi

Checklist Comments

Monthly Urban Forest bird survey. Variably cloudy and sunny skies with mid 60’s temperatures and light breezes gave a perfect opportunity for spring birding and a chance to check out the carefully tended nest boxes strategically placed throughout the expansive terrain. Spring migration brought a number of species that will move through the area fairly quickly.James Kendall (scope&camera), Brian Bleecker (scope&camera), Tonya Fannon (camera), Alex Curiel (camera), with Betty Kanne as scribe. Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 3.2.21class=”u-text-1 u-margin-none”>

Totals

56
Species Observed
386 individuals
15
Species with Photos

Observations

  1. Canada Goose

    Number observed:  6

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    F Flyover (Observed)

  2. Mallard

    Number observed:  12

  3. Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)

    Number observed:  21
    Exotic: Naturalized

  4. Mourning Dove

    Number observed:  4

  5. Anna’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  3

    Media

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

  6. Allen’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  24

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    C Courtship, Display, or Copulation (Probable)

    Media

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

  7. Killdeer

    Number observed:  1

  8. Whimbrel

    Number observed:  2

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    F Flyover (Observed)

    Media

    Whimbrel - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  9. Ring-billed Gull

    Number observed:  2

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    F Flyover (Observed)

  10. Caspian Tern

    Number observed:  1

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    F Flyover (Observed)

  11. Double-crested Cormorant

    Number observed:  8

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    F Flyover (Observed)

  12. Turkey Vulture

    Number observed:  1

  13. Osprey

    Number observed:  1

  14. Cooper’s Hawk

    Number observed:  2

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    N Visiting Probable Nest Site (Probable)

    Age & Sex:

    Age Juvenile Immature Adult Age Unknown Male 1 Female 1 Sex Unknown

    Media

    Cooper's Hawk - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Cooper's Hawk - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Cooper's Hawk - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Cooper's Hawk - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  15. Red-shouldered Hawk

    Number observed:  1

    Media

    Red-shouldered Hawk - TG Fannon
    © TG Fannon Macaulay Library
    Red-shouldered Hawk - TG Fannon
    © TG Fannon Macaulay Library

  16. Red-tailed Hawk

    Number observed:  3

    Media

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

  17. Downy Woodpecker

    Number observed:  1

  18. Nuttall’s Woodpecker

    Number observed:  3

  19. Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)

    Number observed:  4

  20. Black Phoebe

    Number observed:  5

  21. Ash-throated Flycatcher

    Number observed:  3

    Media

    Ash-throated Flycatcher - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Ash-throated Flycatcher - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  22. Cassin’s Kingbird

    Number observed:  2

  23. Western Kingbird

    Number observed:  18

    Media

    Western Kingbird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  24. Hutton’s Vireo

    Number observed:  4

  25. Warbling Vireo

    Number observed:  1

    Media

    Warbling Vireo - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Warbling Vireo - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Warbling Vireo - TG Fannon
    © TG Fannon Macaulay Library

  26. American Crow

    Number observed:  26

  27. Tree Swallow

    Number observed:  13

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    ON Occupied Nest (Confirmed)

  28. Northern Rough-winged Swallow

    Number observed:  15

  29. Barn Swallow

    Number observed:  12

  30. Bushtit

    Number observed:  10

  31. Swinhoe’s White-eye

    Number observed:  5
    Exotic: Provisional

  32. Northern House Wren

    Number observed:  12

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    ON Occupied Nest (Confirmed)

    Media

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

  33. European Starling

    Number observed:  2
    Exotic: Naturalized

  34. Western Bluebird

    Number observed:  8

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    ON Occupied Nest (Confirmed)

    Media

    Western Bluebird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Western Bluebird - TG Fannon
    © TG Fannon Macaulay Library

  35. Swainson’s Thrush

    Number observed:  1

  36. Scaly-breasted Munia

    Number observed:  5
    Exotic: Naturalized

    Media

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

  37. House Sparrow

    Number observed:  3
    Exotic: Naturalized

  38. House Finch

    Number observed:  28

    Breeding & Behavior Code:

    CN Carrying Nesting Material (Confirmed)

  39. Lesser Goldfinch

    Number observed:  20

  40. American Goldfinch

    Number observed:  2

  41. Dark-eyed Junco

    Number observed:  2

  42. White-crowned Sparrow

    Number observed:  1

  43. Song Sparrow

    Number observed:  8

  44. California Towhee

    Number observed:  14

  45. Spotted Towhee

    Number observed:  1

  46. Western Meadowlark

    Number observed:  1

  47. Hooded Oriole

    Number observed:  2

  48. Red-winged Blackbird

    Number observed:  1

  49. Brown-headed Cowbird

    Number observed:  45

    Media

    Brown-headed Cowbird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Brown-headed Cowbird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  50. Brewer’s Blackbird

    Number observed:  2

    Details

    In stables

  51. Great-tailed Grackle

    Number observed:  1

    Details

    In stables

  52. Orange-crowned Warbler

    Number observed:  4

  53. Yellow Warbler

    Number observed:  1

  54. Hermit Warbler

    Number observed:  2

    Media

    Hermit Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Hermit Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Hermit Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Hermit Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Hermit Warbler - TG Fannon
    © TG Fannon Macaulay Library
    Hermit Warbler - TG Fannon
    © TG Fannon Macaulay Library

  55. Wilson’s Warbler

    Number observed:  5

    Media

    Wilson's Warbler - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  56. Lazuli Bunting

    Number observed:  1

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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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Betty Kanne

Betty Kanne is a passionate birder based in Huntington Beach, California, known for her captivating "Bird of the Month" features authored for the HB Tree Society. With a keen eye and a deep appreciation for avian life, Betty brings to life the diverse array of bird species that call the Huntington Beach area home.

Betty's contributions play a vital role in raising awareness about the importance of birds in our ecosystems. Her dedication to sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for birding inspires others to engage with nature and become stewards of their local environment, fostering a deeper connection between the community and the rich avian diversity of Huntington Beach, California.

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