Welcome to Orange County Birding, a discussion forum for birding in Orange County, southern California, USA. Over 450 bird species have been recorded in our County, including Nutting's Flycatcher, Couch's Kingbird, and Ivory Gull.
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Bob Allen (left) and Joel Weintraub (right, with student)
birders, Today I hit some obscure, under-birded (or not birded at all!) spots in eastern Orange. A few minor highlights: Orange Lakes Apartment Complex
My wife Kirsten spotted a Common Loon at Walnut Canyon Reservoir yesterday at noon. It was alone near the middle of the reservoir. Lots! of Ring Neck ducks.
Hi Birders, Just for the Orange County "sap-sucker" records, today I saw a brightly colored Red-breasted Sapsucker at Blue Jay Campground at intersection of
In response to Lidia, There was a pair of Western grebe in the surf at 66th Street Newport this morning. They looked quite at home. Julian Whitelegge The
Thanks Chris and all others for these great photos. This may be the most photographed bird in Southern California this year. But it's a good one! Saves us