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Bird Survey – August 2023

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Bird Survey – August 2023

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Urban Forest Monthly Survey
August 31, 2023
31 Species, 271 Individuals

Lena Hayashi, Betty Kanne (eBirder), Dave and Sharon Telford, Jim Kendall, and Jim Currie were the surveyors.  We began at 7:30 AM. It was a humid, initially overcast day in the mid-70s. The species count continues to be low this month now that breeding season is over, and most birds stop singing and molt their feathers.  The year-round residents are still here, just quiet and hiding.

We did enjoy a noisy family of Hooded Orioles that come here to breed but will be migrating south soon.  Also, we were all glad to see an American Kestrel as we were finishing our survey.  He perched on the sign reading, “Environmentally Sensitive Area DO NOT ENTER Stay on Trail.”  He is hunting and many ground-feeding birds are the reasons why!

Below are the species and their numbers. Scroll through the checklist below to enjoy photos taken by the photographers. You can also click the name of the bird, printed in blue, to open a link to more information from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology including what sounds the bird makes and its status and distribution!

Checklist S148687044

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Thu 31 Aug 2023 7:32 AM
Location Huntington Central Park–Urban Forest
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Protocol:  Traveling
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  • Observers:  6
  • Duration:  2 hr, 35 min
  • Distance:  2.07 mi

Totals

31
Species Observed
271 individuals
9
Species with Photos

Observations

  1. Canada Goose

    Number observed:  9

  2. Mallard

    Number observed:  2

  3. Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)

    Number observed:  6
    Exotic: Naturalized

  4. Eurasian Collared-Dove

    Number observed:  1
    Exotic: Naturalized

  5. Mourning Dove

    Number observed:  45

  6. Anna’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  6

  7. Allen’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  31

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

  8. Great Blue Heron

    Number observed:  1

  9. Red-tailed Hawk

    Number observed:  1

  10. Nuttall’s Woodpecker

    Number observed:  2

  11. American Kestrel

    Number observed:  1

    Age & Sex:

    Age Juvenile Immature Adult Age Unknown Male 1 Female Sex Unknown

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    American Kestrel - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    American Kestrel - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    American Kestrel - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library

  12. Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)

    Number observed:  1

  13. Black Phoebe

    Number observed:  6

  14. Say’s Phoebe

    Number observed:  1

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

  15. Cassin’s Kingbird

    Number observed:  2

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    Cassin's Kingbird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Cassin's Kingbird - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library

  16. Hutton’s Vireo

    Number observed:  1

  17. American Crow

    Number observed:  17

  18. Tree Swallow

    Number observed:  1

  19. Barn Swallow

    Number observed:  10

  20. Bushtit

    Number observed:  11

  21. Swinhoe’s White-eye

    Number observed:  10
    Exotic: Provisional

  22. House Wren

    Number observed:  11

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

  23. Western Bluebird

    Number observed:  2

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    Western Bluebird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  24. House Finch

    Number observed:  58

    Media

    House Finch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  25. Lesser Goldfinch

    Number observed:  12

  26. American Goldfinch

    Number observed:  3

  27. Song Sparrow

    Number observed:  1

  28. California Towhee

    Number observed:  6

  29. Hooded Oriole

    Number observed:  6

    Media

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

  30. Orange-crowned Warbler

    Number observed:  5

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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
    Orange-crowned Warbler - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library

  31. Common Yellowthroat

    Number observed:  2

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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.
Escapee: Exotic species known or suspected to be escaped or released, including those that have bred but don’t yet fulfill the criteria for Provisional. Escapee exotics do not 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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