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Bird Survey – November 2023

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Bird Survey – November 2023

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Urban Forest Monthly Survey
Nov 24, 2022
32 Species, 259 Individuals

Thanksgiving Day and this marks the third anniversary of bird surveys at the Urban Forest! 

It started as a beautiful, calm, and sunny morning with temperatures in the 60s. Betty Kanne, the spark that initiated these surveys, as usual was kind enough to record the eBird list and Jim Kendall came with his camera. Jim has captured countless wonderful photos documenting the birds of the Urban Forest since the very first survey in 2020.  We were so happy to have Mark Johnston, a near-by resident of the Urban Forest and excellent birder, return for the count today.  Lastly, Joshua Joun, who rushed to catch up with us, completed the group adding his infectious enthusiasm for birding on this anniversary day.

The Santa Ana winds probably limited the number of species but not until we had time to leisurely enjoy walking and appreciating the labor of love from the many volunteers who have and continue to create this magical Urban Forest.

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Thu 24 Nov 2022 8:50 AM
Location Huntington Central Park–Urban Forest
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Owner Lena Hayashi
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Protocol:  Traveling
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  • Observers:  5
  • Duration:  2 hr, 5 min
  • Distance:  2.04 mi

Totals

32
Species Observed
259 individuals
10
Species with Photos

Observations

  1. Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)

    Number observed:  4
    Exotic: Naturalized

  2. Anna’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  3

  3. Allen’s Hummingbird

    Number observed:  3

  4. Ring-billed Gull

    Number observed:  4

  5. Double-crested Cormorant

    Number observed:  3

  6. Turkey Vulture

    Number observed:  2

  7. Red-tailed Hawk

    Number observed:  1

  8. Nuttall’s Woodpecker

    Number observed:  1

  9. American Kestrel

    Number observed:  2

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    American Kestrel - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  10. Black Phoebe

    Number observed:  6

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    Black Phoebe - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  11. Say’s Phoebe

    Number observed:  2

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

  12. Cassin’s Kingbird

    Number observed:  1

  13. Hutton’s Vireo

    Number observed:  1

  14. American Crow

    Number observed:  6

  15. Bushtit

    Number observed:  6

  16. Swinhoe’s White-eye

    Number observed:  4
    Exotic: Provisional

  17. Ruby-crowned Kinglet

    Number observed:  2

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

  18. Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

    Number observed:  1

  19. House Wren

    Number observed:  2

  20. Hermit Thrush

    Number observed:  3

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    Hermit Thrush - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Hermit Thrush - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  21. American Robin

    Number observed:  2

  22. Cedar Waxwing

    Number observed:  70

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    Cedar Waxwing - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Cedar Waxwing - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Cedar Waxwing - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  23. Scaly-breasted Munia

    Number observed:  2
    Exotic: Naturalized

  24. House Finch

    Number observed:  35

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    House Finch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  25. Lesser Goldfinch

    Number observed:  5

  26. American Goldfinch

    Number observed:  2

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    American Goldfinch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    American Goldfinch - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  27. White-crowned Sparrow

    Number observed:  12

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

  28. California Towhee

    Number observed:  2

  29. Western Meadowlark

    Number observed:  45

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    Western Meadowlark - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Western Meadowlark - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Western Meadowlark - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library
    Western Meadowlark - James Kendall
    © James Kendall Macaulay Library

  30. Orange-crowned Warbler

    Number observed:  1

  31. Common Yellowthroat

    Number observed:  3

  32. Yellow-rumped Warbler

    Number observed:  23

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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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