Birds & Birders in the Urban Forest

Hawks and Hummingbirds – birds commonly seen in the Urban Forest.
Since September 2020 on the last Thursday of each month, birding enthusiasts descend upon the Urban Forest. They use an application called eBird to count all birds they spy during their visit. Here’s what the eBird website says about the impact their efforts have:
“eBird plays an increasingly important and diverse role in applied science and conservation. eBird data contribute to hundreds of conservation decisions and peer-reviewed papers, thousands of student projects, and help inform research worldwide. Applications of eBird data range from research and monitoring to conservation planning, including tangible conservation actions such as site and habitat management, species management, habitat protection, and informing law and policy…we are committed to ensuring that your data will be put to the best use possible for research, conservation, and education.
“eBird data document bird distribution, abundance, habitat use, and trends. Birders enter when, where, and how they went birding, and then fill out a checklist of all the birds seen and heard during the outing.”
Boundaries of the HB Urban Forest survey are: HB Central Park Dog Park and equestrian stables to the north, Edward’s to the east, Ellis Avenue to the south and Goldenwest Street to the west. Bird reports are submitted by lead birder Lena Hayashi.
APRIL BIRD OF THE MONTH:
Orange-crowned Warbler
![]() Orange-crowned Warblers are small, active song birds characterized by their rapid flitting movement through foliage and their memorable songs in springtime. The sprightly, diminutive Orange-crowned Warbler is a subdued yellow with the added surprise of orange feathers occasionally flashed on its crown when surprised or agitated. While many more strikingly colored warblers briefly migrate through Orange County on their way to northern spring breeding grounds or when returning south for warmer overwintering destinations, many Orange-crowned Warblers are local breeders, building their nests here to raise their young in our own tree-filled parks and backyards. Listen for the distinctive high-pitched staccato trill of the male this spring as he attracts a potential mate. – Photos by James Kendall |
April 28, 2022, Observations
33 species, 189 individuals observed
It was a cool, drizzly morning with the temperature in the 60’s. Our group was small this morning with Lena Hayashi, Betty Kanne (who was kind enough to eBird), Ellen Tipping, Jim Kendall, and Rick Shearer.
We were expecting a nice spring count of birds but the cold, wet weather, kept the variety and numbers quiet or away from the Urban Forest. Many singing House Wrens and displaying Hummingbirds were seen and counted as they were last month. A vocal Spotted Towhee, probably the same one that confused us last month, repeated a down slurred note periodically in between his “pweee” song. Last month he repeated a “whit-like” call, as a flycatcher would do. This one bird has fooled us two months in a row. Neither of the two sounds were found in any recorded sounds we had for Spotted Towhees. A good lesson in the field.
We marveled at the transformation of the creek area where the crossing bridge is planned. The plants and artistic placements of rocks, following the row of Sycamore trees, will become a favored path to stroll through in the future. Thanks to all the dedicated and hard-working volunteers. You are all very much appreciated. We also noticed additional bird boxes and hope for cavity nesters, other than House Wrens, to use them this spring!
1. Canada Goose
Number observed: 6
2. Mallard
Number observed: 5
3. Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon)
Number observed: 1
4. Mourning Dove
Number observed: 4
5. Anna’s Hummingbird
Number observed: 3
6. Allen’s Hummingbird
Number observed: 17
7. Killdeer
Number observed: 2
8. Double-crested Cormorant
Number observed: 1
9. Great Egret
Number observed: 1
10. Turkey Vulture
Number observed: 2
11. Black Phoebe
Number observed: 3
12. Say’s Phoebe
Number observed: 1
13. Cassin’s Kingbird
Number observed: 4
14. American Crow
Number observed: 17
15. Common Raven
Number observed: 2
16. Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Number observed: 3
17. Barn Swallow
Number observed: 9
© Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
18. Bushtit
Number observed: 7
19. House Wren
Number observed: 9
20. Northern Mockingbird
Number observed: 1
21. Western Bluebird
Number observed: 5
22. American Robin
Number observed: 1
23. Scaly-breasted Munia
Number observed: 4
© Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
24. House Finch
Number observed: 26
25. Lesser Goldfinch
Number observed: 13
26. American Goldfinch
Number observed: 4
27. Song Sparrow
Number observed: 5
28. California Towhee
Number observed: 9
© Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
29. Hooded Oriole
Number observed: 2
30. Bullock’s Oriole
Number observed: 1
31. Orange-crowned Warbler
Number observed: 5
32. Common Yellowthroat
Number observed: 2
33. Western Tanager
Number observed: 3
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MARCH BIRD OF THE MONTH:
American Kestrel, Falcon extraordinaire
![]() The American Kestrel is our smallest, most abundant, and most vibrantly colorful Falcon. You‘ll notice our pair of year-round resident Kestrels perched on posts in the hilltop preserved Raptor Foraging Area, surveying the field for grasshoppers, lizards, and small rodents comprising their customary prey. The more colorful male has a solid rusty back & tail with a wide black tip and contrasting blue-gray wings. Both male and female of these fiercely striking Birds of Prey sport two distinctive dark vertical face stripes. Watch for their dramatic aerial show of slow hovering mid-air facing into the wind, flapping and adjusting their long tails to stay in place before rapidly diving to seize unwitting prey in their powerful talons. – Photos by James Kendall |
March 31, 2022, Observations
37 species, 315 individuals observed
It was a cool, calm, and overcast day with the temperature in the 60’s. Our group was small this morning with Lena Hayashi, Betty Kanne (who was kind enough to eBird), Ellen Tipping, Jim Stacy, Nancy Kappelmann, and Rick Shearer.
The House Wrens were numerous and singing up a storm with one seen carrying nesting material. A vocal Spotted Towhee repeated one note of his trill, followed by extended seconds of silence. We thought we were hearing “whit-like” calls, as a flycatcher would do. Finally, the bird popped up and we all watched the Spotted Towhee make the repeated single note vocalizations. A good lesson in the field.The hummingbirds were abundant and displaying throughout the beautiful blooming gardens of the Urban Forest. Brewers Blackbirds are now regulars in the horse stables along with the Rock Pigeons.
During our three-hour survey, we all marveled at the artistic placements of rocks, benches, tree stumps, and wood carvings surrounded by colorful, blooming plants that provide so many resting and viewing areas throughout the Urban Forest. Our compliments to all the dedicated and hard-working volunteers. You are all very much appreciated. We also noticed additional bird boxes and hope for cavity nesters to use them this spring! – Lena Hayash
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Number observed: 18
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Number observed: 12
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Number observed: 6
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 20
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 4
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 9
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Number observed: 3
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Number observed: 8
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 13
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 62
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Number observed: 14
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Number observed: 40
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Number observed: 10
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Number observed: 10
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Number observed: 14
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 1
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FEBRUARY BIRD OF THE MONTH:
Spotted Towhee, Year-round resident

This flashy year-round resident presents itself frequently at the ground level performing its “double-scratch” foraging technique as it hops quickly forward and backward searching for seeds and insects in the leaf litter. I’m most attracted by its large size, suddenly darting out of ground cover ahead of you on a footpath for an instant before diving back into the brush, momentarily flashing black, white and chestnut color…and yes, if you’re lucky, a bright red eye. Springtime singing males may perch openly atop shrubs singing its striking whistled, then buzzy song. Look, listen and be astonished. – Photos by James Kendall
February 24, 2022, Observations
39 species, 283 individuals observed
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.
Enjoy the list below!
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Number observed: 4
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Number observed: 5
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Number observed: 7
Anna’s Hummingbird © James Kendall Macaulay Library
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Number observed: 11
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Rufous/Allen’s Hummingbird
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 6
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Number observed: 3
Red-tailed Hawk© James Kendall Macaulay Library
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 3
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Number observed: 4
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 12
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Number observed: 3
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Number observed: 25
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Number observed: 3
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Number observed: 3
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 4
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Number observed: 4
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Number observed: 6
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Number observed: 20
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Number observed: 10
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 41
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 10
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Number observed: 4
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 14
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Number observed: 33
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Number observed: 4
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Number observed: 3
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Number observed: 5
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 6
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Number observed: 6
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 7
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 45
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Number observed: 16
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Number observed: 3
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Number observed: 50
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Number observed: 23
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 51
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 8
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Number observed: 3
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Number observed: 1
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Number observed: 6
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 14
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October 2021 Observations
32 species observed, 446 individuals
American Kestrel, © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library |
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Number observed: 3
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September 23, 2021 Survey Results
This survey marks the first anniversary of the “official” Urban Park Bird Survey! What a wonderfully pleasant day with temperatures in the high 60s to low 70s, and clear skies with a slight breeze. Surveyors Lena Hayashi, Jim Kendall, Jim Currie, Brenda Sabin, Dave and Sharon Telford, Claire Grozinger, Betty Kanne, and Kelly Coles went as one group, spending the first part of the morning looking for migrants in the corralled area of the Urban Forest. We met Roger Schoedl who directed us to look in the horse corral below for a Brewer’s Blackbird. Though not officially within the Urban Forest, we decided to count it along with the House Sparrows and Red-winged Blackbirds with it.
White-crowned Sparrows are back for the winter as are the Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Say’s Phoebes, and Ruby-crowned Kinglets. As they vocalize all winter, their sounds will become so familiar to us, we may forget to notice them! We also enjoyed seeing the Townsend’s and Wilson’s Warblers along with a flock of Western Bluebirds. It is fun and rewarding to bird into the Fall as more birds pass through and some stop to winter. We are excited to see what the next two months will bring into the Urban Forest.
In September of 2020, 25 species were seen with 155 individuals. Today, 33 species were seen with 327 individuals! Enjoy the checklist below and attached photos:
Observations

Allen’s Hummingbird. © James Kendall Macaulay Library

Pacific Slope Flycatchers © James Kendall and Lena Hayashi, Macaulay Library.
Number observed: 4

Black Phoebe. © James Kendall, Macaulay Library

Mockingbird. © Lena Hayashi, Macaulay Library

American Goldfinch, Lesser Goldfinch and House Finch. © James Kendall, Macaulay Library

Spotted Towhee. © James Kendall, Macaulay Library
Number observed: 3

L to R: Orange-crowned Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler and Townsend’s Warbler. © James Kendall, Macaulay Library
Western Tanager
Number observed: 2
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August 27, 2021 Survey Results

Allen’s Hummingbird. Photo by James Kendall.
Number observed: 3

California Towhee. Photo by James Kendall.
Number observed: 2
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July 29, 2021 Survey Results
Thanks to Dave Telford, Jim Kendall, Betty Kanne, and Jim Currie for coming out this morning to conduct the monthly survey. It was a beautiful morning, clear, calm, in the low 70’s with a light and cool ocean breeze. The begging calls of juvenile songbirds from last month were replaced by immature hawks. Two juvenile Cooper’s Hawks were just outside on a wonderfully placed dead snag in the garden facing the stables and Goldenwest Street. After they called, they flew off, but not before we had the opportunity to take some great photos. Many thanks to the volunteers who created that garden for people and wildlife to enjoy!
Later, as we were walking along the creek paralleling Ellis where the creek makes a 90-degree turn, we heard different hawk sounds in the sycamores. It took some time to find the first juvenile Cooper’s Hawk in the foliage. As we watched its bill, we realized it was not the only one making those sounds. There were a total of three juvenile Cooper’s Hawks!
Hummingbirds were plentiful in the fragrant and beautifully colored butterfly gardens. What a delight it was for us to just stand and watch them feed as they flew from one flower to another. However, there were probably as many Green Fruit Beetles as birds today. They are beautiful too!
– Lena
24 species observed, 212 individuals
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Hummingbird sp.
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Cassin’s/Western Kingbird
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June 24, 2021 Survey Results
It was a beautiful morning–clear, calm and a bit overcast in the early hours, but soon brightened up with sunshine and temperatures in the 60s. Thanks to Dave and Sharon Telford, Jim Kendall, Betty Kanne, and Brenda Sabin for coming out to conduct the monthly survey. Special thanks to Brenda for recording the count on eBird.
We quickly realized our ears needed to tune onto the sounds of recently fledged birds and begging noises of those still needing their parents to feed them. It is nice to know we can now document some of the breeding birds in the Urban Forest. A juvenile California Towhee and a Dark-eyed Junco were seen on the ground within the corralled trees on top of the hill. Young Orange-crowned Warblers were on the branches, fluttering their wings and begging for food. Small flocks of House Finches were doing the same as were the Lesser and American Goldfinches and Bushtits. The nest boxes were all quiet but we are quite sure the Western Bluebirds and House Wrens were successful breeders. Perhaps some are working on a second clutch. Of note, the Lawrence’s Goldfinch was previously documented to have successfully nested in the Urban Forest within the last two months, though we did not see or hear any of them today. Allen’s and Anna’s Hummingbirds are everywhere and definitely nested also.
The Urban Forest is landscaped with all shapes and sizes of vibrantly colored plants in full bloom. We noticed a truckload of trees being planted on the westside hill and look forward to additional habitat and wildlife in the coming years. It’s non-stop work here by the dedicated volunteers. Kudos to them!

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Common Yellowthroat
Number observed: 6
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May 27, 2021 Survey Results
Sharon and Dave Telford, Jim Currie, Lena Hayashi, Barbara Wasbin, Betty Kanne, Jim Kendall, Mark Johnston, and Brenda Sabin, enjoyed a slightly overcast, but pleasant, clear and calm day with temperatures in the 60s when they set out in May to count all the birds they could see and hear.
The majority of migrants have now passed through this part of the Pacific Flyway, as evidenced by the drop in the number of species from last month’s survey high of 48, to 34 this morning. The growth and expansion of habitat in the Urban Forest has provided these birds more acreage to find rest and food sources, and to better ensure their success along their journey to reach their nesting grounds.
For us, now is the time to enjoy the absolutely beautiful blooms of countless plants, flowering shrubs and leafed out trees in the Urban Forest. The forever hard-working volunteers must feel so much satisfaction in seeing the fruits of their labor during this season. The colors are brilliant and the experience enchanting. The surveyors couldn’t be more content while counting and studying the resident and visiting birds of the Urban Forest.
The most vocal nesting birds that can be heard throughout the Urban Forest are the House Wrens, California Towhees, Spotted Towhees, Common Yellowthroats, American and Lesser Goldfinches and the non-native Swinhoe’s White-eyes. A Bushtit, mouth filled with fluff and other nesting material, was seen which means a nest is in the making in a nearby tree. The site of the Lesser Goldfinch nest we saw a female sitting on two months ago is now empty and we hope the chicks fledged successfully. Laura, a UF volunteer, will be happy to know the bluebird box she put up was observed with a male and female Western Bluebird going in and out to feed their young. Many Anna’s and Allen’s Hummingbirds were doing their characteristic mating displays and the sound of hummers flying was everywhere! Flycatchers were plentiful. We had 5 Ash-throated Flycatchers, a Western Wood-Pewee, 4 Pacific-slope Flycatchers, 7 Cassin’s Kingbirds and 5 Western Kingbirds, and 7 of our familiar Black Phoebes. We also had 5 Warbling Vireos and a Cassin’s Vireo.
What a joy it was to walk through the Urban Forest in the spring, to be outside and in nature, and see plants and animals celebrate this time to reproduce and show off their beauty. What could be better? Many thanks to Brenda Sabin for keeping the eBird list, Jim and Dave for their photos, Sheila Holliday for posting the results and list, and of course Jean Nagy and her crew!
– Lena Hayashi
Mallard, © James Kendall Macaulay Library |
Cooper’s Hawk, © James Kendall Macaulay Library |
Cooper’s Hawk, © James Kendall Macaulay Library |
Red-shouldered Hawk
Number observed: 1
Red-shouldered Hawk, © James Kendall |
Downy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker, © James Kendall Macaulay Library |
House Wren, © James Kendall Macaulay Library |
House Wren, © James Kendall Macaulay Library |
Details: male and female observed entering and exiting box feeding young
Western Bluebird, © James Kendall Macaulay Library |
Western Bluebird, © James Kendall Macaulay Library |
Western Bluebird, © Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library |
Details: many including young fledged birds
Details: Fledgling in a small tree during our observation, neither parent came to feed it.
American Goldfinch, © James Kendall Macaulay Library |
American Goldfinch, © James Kendall Macaulay Library |
Details: Unusual vocalization – clear, tonal and fairly long whistle-like note followed by usual pweee ending. Initially thought it was from two different birds but when it flew away, it continued with the two sounds from another location. Syrinx capable of two sounds almost simultaneously.
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April 29, 2021 Survey Results
It was a beautiful sunny, clear, and calm morning with the temperature in the 60s when Lena Hayashi, Jim Kendall, Betty Kanne, Brenda Sabin, Ellen Tipping, Ellyn Siskind, Barbara Wasbin, Mark Johnston, and Jim Currie began, and around 72 when we finished. We were all anxious to see what birds would be seen during this best month for spring migration. We were not disappointed. We had 349 individual birds and 48 species!
We decided to go together as one group directly to the top of the Urban Forest so we could enjoy the expected migrants around the wonderfully shaded area around the corralled trees. After spending two hours there, we divided into two groups and birded another hour along the more open-spaced grassy areas along Goldenwest and Edwards.
It was like being in a candy store for birders! We were sweetly surprised and delighted with sightings everywhere. We had 2 Hermit Warblers, a Townsend’s, 3 Black-throated Grays, and 6 Wilson’s Warblers on their way north to nest in our western states, Canada and beyond. Our resident and nesting warblers, Orange-crowned and Common Yellowthroat were singing their songs in the hope of attracting mates.
Though towhees are usually found on the ground foraging, the California and Spotted were both high off the ground to broadcast their songs more efficiently. This is when it is easy to confuse the Black-head Grosbeaks with the Spotted Towhees as their coloring is so similar.
A Bushtit, mouth filled with fluff and other nesting material, was seen which means a nest is in the making in a nearby tree. The site of the Lesser Goldfinch nest we saw last month seemed to still be active. Laura, a UF volunteer, will be happy to know the bluebird box she put up was observed with a male Western Bluebird hanging outside the hole (see photo). Not sure if he was checking out the box of if a female was inside. Both Anna’s and Allen’s Hummingbirds were each doing their characteristic mating displays and the sound of hummers flying was everywhere! Flycatchers were plentiful. We had 5 Ash-throated Flycatchers, a Western Wood-Pewee, 4 Pacific-slope Flycatchers, 7 Cassin’s Kingbirds and 5 Western Kingbirds, and 7 of our familiar Black Phoebes. We also had 5 Warbling Vireos and a Cassin’s Vireo.
What a joy it is to walk through the Urban Forest in the Spring, to be outside and in nature and see plants and animals celebrate this time to reproduce and show off their beauty. What could be better? It is fabulously beautiful for the visitors and it must be so rewarding for all the volunteers to reap what they worked so hard to sow. Many thanks to Jean Nagy and all the volunteers!
Mallard
Number observed: 6

Anna’s Hummingbird, © James Kendall Macaulay Library

Western Wood-Pewee, © James Kendall Macaulay Library

Cassin’s Vireo, © James Kendall Macaulay Library
Swallow – species unidentified

Western Bluebird, @Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library

House Finch, © James Kendall Macaulay Library

Black-throated Gray Warbler, © James Kendall Macaulay Library
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March 25, 2021 Survey Results
Details: mostly flying over in twos
Details: heading to stables
Details: some displaying for a mate
Details: some displaying for a mate
Details:flyovers
Details: flyover
Details: flyover
Details: on a telephone pole just outside UF on Edwards
Details: singing
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© Lena Hayashi Macaulay Library
Details: singing
Details:two pairs
Details: one within wooden fenced forest
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Details: nest found in young pine tree with female on nest and male feeding her
Details: many on higher branches but not singing
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February 25, 2021 Survey Results
Despite an ominous forecast of very high winds, four birders came out for this month’s survey. Fortunately, the winds were not nearly as high as predicted, the temperature ranged from 55 to 70 degrees, and we were able to observe 35 species and 275 birds.
duck sp.
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Number observed: 7
Number observed: 10
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Details: One seen on Goldenwest Street-side, high up on top of dead eucalyptus alone. Others seen on Edward’s side. Singing.
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January 28, 2021 Survey Results
This Thursday was a cool, sunny, clear, calm 50 degrees. Observations of 32 species and 353 individuals were conducted by Lena Hayashi with Ellen Tipping (ebird), Jim Kendall, Betty Kanne, Jim Currie, Dave and Sharon Tellford. The birders were grateful to be able to survey before the big rain began that evening.
Canada Goose
Number observed: 2

Male woodpecker © James Kendall Macaulay Library
Two males, one with orange and white band. One female.
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December 31, 2020 Survey Results:

Among the many birds observed on New Year’s Eve 2020 was this Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, photographed by Birder Lena Hayashi.
In 3 hours and 36 minutes on a calm, 48-62 degree New Year’s Eve day, 9 birders observed 36 species and 382 birds. Birders were delighted to meet Jack, an 11-year-old HB Tree Society volunteer who joined them for awhile. One birder loaned him binoculars and all of them took Jack under their wings. Jack learned quickly how to use the face of a clock to direct observers to where he was seeing a bird. He is a natural!
Details: 3 female 1 male
Details: All found in Sycamores feeding on seed pods along creek where it parallels Goldenwest toward the Equestrian Center.
Details: In open fields on Edwards side
Details: In Oaks and Tipu trees on top of the Urban Forest
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November 26, 2020 Survey Results:
Eight birders spent 3 hours and 7 minutes on this month’s survey on a 54-60 degree, sunny, calm, clear day. There were 36 species observed (331 individuals).
Details: Mating display
Details: Mating display
Details: Flyover
Nuttall’s Woodpecker
Details: Varying numbers, several flocks. At least one flock of 15 or so.
Details: Many seen and heard
Details: Male and female seen
Details: Chucking and vree whistling throughout morning
Details: Most seen in Sycamores along the bend of the creek paralleling Goldenwest
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Horse stable area