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Bird Survey – February 2022

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Bird Survey – February 2022

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Urban Forest Monthly Survey
February 24, 2022
39 Species, 283 Individuals

It was very cold, but the morning was beautiful, clear, calm, and sunny, with snow-capped mountains in the distance. Temperatures ranged from 45 degrees to low 60s.  Surveyors were Lena Hayashi, Betty Kanne (eBird), Dave and Sharon Telford, Jim Kendall, Ellen Tipping, Barbara Wasbin and Laura K.

Laura is one of the many hard-working volunteers at the Urban Forest.  She, Phil, and Robin have designed, built, and placed nesting boxes throughout the Urban Forest. Last year, Western Bluebirds and House Wrens took advantage of them and Laura is looking forward to attracting additional species in the coming years. It was a pleasure to have her join us and hear about all the things going on at the Urban Forest and to also have her experience how we go about counting birds here each month.

We spotted a Golden-crowned Sparrow among about 30 White-crowns and two Fox Sparrows in the dense understory of a bush.  What a pleasure it is to be among fellow birders who love to spend the time to get good looks at birds and study their field marks and behavior.  It makes learning so enjoyable and easy.

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Thu 24 Feb 2022 8:04 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:  8
  • Duration:  3 hr, 12 min
  • Distance:  1.9 mi

Totals

37
Species Observed
+2 other taxa, 284 individuals
13
Species with Photos
+1 other taxa

Observations

  1. Mallard

    Number observed:  4

    Media

    Mallard - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  2. Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)

    Number observed:  5
    Exotic: Naturalized

    Details

    Above stables

  3. Anna’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  7

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

  4. Allen’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  11

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

  5. Rufous/Allen’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  2

    Media

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

  6. Ring-billed Gull

    Number observed:  1

  7. gull sp.

    Number observed:  8

    Details

    Flyover

  8. Double-crested Cormorant

    Number observed:  6

    Details

    Flyover

  9. Red-tailed Hawk

    Number observed:  3

    Details

    Flyover

    Media

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

  10. Northern Flicker

    Number observed:  1

    Details

    Inside stable

  11. American Kestrel

    Number observed:  3

    Age & Sex:

    Age Juvenile Immature Adult Age Unknown Male 1 Female 2 Sex Unknown

    Media

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

  12. Peregrine Falcon

    Number observed:  1

  13. Black Phoebe

    Number observed:  4

  14. Cassin’s Kingbird

    Number observed:  2

  15. American Crow

    Number observed:  12

  16. Tree Swallow

    Number observed:  3

  17. Bushtit

    Number observed:  25

  18. Swinhoe’s White-eye

    Number observed:  3
    Exotic: Provisional

  19. Ruby-crowned Kinglet

    Number observed:  3

    Media

    Ruby-crowned Kinglet - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Ruby-crowned Kinglet - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  20. Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

    Number observed:  2

  21. House Wren

    Number observed:  4

  22. Western Bluebird

    Number observed:  4

  23. Hermit Thrush

    Number observed:  6

  24. Scaly-breasted Munia

    Number observed:  1
    Exotic: Naturalized

    Media

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

  25. House Sparrow

    Number observed:  1
    Exotic: Naturalized

    Details

    In stables

  26. House Finch

    Number observed:  20

  27. Lesser Goldfinch

    Number observed:  10

  28. Fox Sparrow (Sooty)

    Number observed:  2

    Media

    Fox Sparrow (Sooty) - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library

  29. White-crowned Sparrow

    Number observed:  41

    Media

    White-crowned Sparrow - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    White-crowned Sparrow - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  30. Golden-crowned Sparrow

    Number observed:  1

    Media

    Golden-crowned Sparrow - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Golden-crowned Sparrow - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
    Golden-crowned Sparrow - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Golden-crowned Sparrow - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Golden-crowned Sparrow - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  31. Song Sparrow

    Number observed:  10

  32. California Towhee

    Number observed:  4

    Media

    California Towhee - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  33. Spotted Towhee

    Number observed:  2

  34. Western Meadowlark

    Number observed:  14

  35. Red-winged Blackbird

    Number observed:  33

    Details

    Mainly in stables

    Media

    Red-winged Blackbird - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  36. Brewer’s Blackbird

    Number observed:  4

    Details

    In stables

    Media

    Brewer's Blackbird - Lena Hayashi
    © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library

  37. Orange-crowned Warbler

    Number observed:  3

  38. Common Yellowthroat

    Number observed:  5

  39. Yellow-rumped Warbler

    Number observed:  13

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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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