Bird Survey – August 2025

Urban Forest Monthly Survey
August 28, 2025
36 Species + 1 other taxa, 222 Individuals, 13 species with photos

Monthly Urban Forest bird survey. Hazy skies, temps of 70 to 81 gave a perfect opportunity for end of summer birding and views of the lush and colorful expanded planted areas. There is always something in vibrant bloom to the delight of visitors and particularly nectar loving Allen’s and Anna’s Hummingbirds.
James Kendall (scope&camera), Brian Bleecker (scope&camera), Tonya Fannon (camera), Dave Telford (camera), Sharon Telford, Alex Curiel, with Betty Kanne as scribe.

Checklist S270036660

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Main Details

Thu 28 Aug 2025 7:54 AM

Location Huntington Central Park–Urban Forest

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Region

Orange County

California

United States

Additional Details

People

Owner Betty Kanne +6 Others

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Protocol: Traveling

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Observers: 7
Duration: 2 hr, 37 min
Distance: 1.21 mi

Checklist Comments

Monthly Urban Forest bird survey. Hazy skies, temps of 70 to 81 gave a perfect opportunity for end of summer birding and views of the lush and colorful expanded planted areas. There is always something in vibrant bloom to the delight of visitors and particularly nectar loving Allen’s and Anna’s Hummingbirds.James Kendall (scope&camera), Brian Bleecker (scope&camera), Tonya Fannon (camera), Dave Telford (camera), Sharon Telford, Alex Curiel, with Betty Kanne as scribe. Submitted from eBird for iOS, version 3.4.11class=”u-text-1 u-margin-none”>

Totals

Species Observed

+1 other taxa, 222 individuals

Species with Photos

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Observations

Mallard

Number observed: 2
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)

Number observed: 29

Exotic: Naturalized
Mourning Dove

Number observed: 6
Anna’s Hummingbird

Number observed: 3
Allen’s Hummingbird

Number observed: 22

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Whimbrel

Number observed: 1

Breeding & Behavior Code:
F Flyover (Observed)
gull sp.

Number observed: 1

Breeding & Behavior Code:
F Flyover (Observed)
Double-crested Cormorant

Number observed: 2

Breeding & Behavior Code:
F Flyover (Observed)
Red-shouldered Hawk

Number observed: 1

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© James Kendall Macaulay Library
Nuttall’s Woodpecker

Number observed: 1
American Kestrel

Number observed: 2

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© Brian Bleecker Macaulay Library
Western Wood-Pewee

Number observed: 1

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Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)

Number observed: 1

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© Brian Bleecker Macaulay Library
Black Phoebe

Number observed: 3

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Say’s Phoebe

Number observed: 1
Cassin’s Kingbird

Number observed: 3
American Crow

Number observed: 10
Barn Swallow

Number observed: 1
Bushtit

Number observed: 15
Swinhoe’s White-eye

Number observed: 11

Exotic: Provisional
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Number observed: 3
Northern House Wren

Number observed: 10

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European Starling

Number observed: 1

Exotic: Naturalized
Western Bluebird

Number observed: 5

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Scaly-breasted Munia

Number observed: 3

Exotic: Naturalized

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Pin-tailed Whydah

Number observed: 3

Exotic: Provisional
House Finch

Number observed: 37

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Lesser Goldfinch

Number observed: 13

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American Goldfinch

Number observed: 2
Song Sparrow

Number observed: 7

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© James Kendall Macaulay Library
California Towhee

Number observed: 8
Spotted Towhee

Number observed: 2
Hooded Oriole

Number observed: 2

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© Brian Bleecker Macaulay Library
Red-winged Blackbird

Number observed: 1
Orange-crowned Warbler

Number observed: 4
Common Yellowthroat

Number observed: 3
Yellow Warbler

Number observed: 2

Exotic species

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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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