I would think Lesser goldfinch. The Americans tend to be a very bright yellow with balck caps, and the Lesser are a more muted yellow and have greenish backs. ...
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Joseph Morlan
Joe Morlan
Nov 19, 2003 1:11 am
On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 16:02:55 -0800 (PST), Nancy <njfwalking@...> ... Lesser Goldfinches tend to be brightly colored year-round while American Goldfinches...
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Russell Sipe
russsipe
Nov 19, 2003 5:19 am
Thanks to all who replied. I've received about ten messages. It seems clear that the bird in question is an American Goldfinch. Russell Sipe ... members might...
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Nancy
njfwalking
Nov 19, 2003 3:53 pm
Thanks, Joseph. I didn't account for the time of year. You're right; sure sounds like an American. Now I have to go take a close look at my thistle feeders......
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Thomas Miko
thomasgezamiko
Nov 23, 2003 2:53 am
Dear OC Birders, I went to your lovely county this weekend to chase some birds that you all already know about, but I wanted to make a few observations: We (my...
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dianetrisdale@...
dianetrisdale
Nov 23, 2003 4:07 am
Dear All, The Red-throated Pipit was seen at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, 11-22-03 in Pond C in the northeast corner-just past that tall wooden pole....
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Delores Jenisch
ocbirding
Nov 23, 2003 6:17 am
We had these 8 species of gulls today at the Talbert Marsh/ the Santa Ana River/and the southern tip of Huntington Beach State Park: Bonaparte's, California,...
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dianetrisdale@...
dianetrisdale
Nov 24, 2003 6:35 pm
Hi, Orange County Birders, My daughter from San Diego and I birded UNB Sunday around noon for a couple of hours and there were birds galore - as usual. I had...
1079
toddamcgrath
Nov 25, 2003 12:42 am
Birders: At SJ Marsh today the Red-throated Pipit continues along Pond "C". I also had a Clay-colored Sparrow working the brushy edges along the far side of...
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dianetrisdale@...
dianetrisdale
Nov 25, 2003 4:31 pm
Dear OrCo Birders, If anyone sees the Clay-colored Sparrow posted by Todd McGrath at Pond C on Monday, please post your sighting. This would be a life bird for...
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Delores Jenisch
ocbirding
Nov 26, 2003 2:27 am
Red-throated Pipit, Clay-colored Sparrow, and Swamp Sparrow These three "birds of the week" at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary were seen there again today. They...
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debmcduck1956
Nov 29, 2003 12:12 am
On Thanskgiving Day, a juvenile swan came into the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach. The swan was brought in by animal control from...
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Bob Allen
bugbob520
Nov 29, 2003 3:53 pm
Friends, Just a reminder that OC Birding welcomes **all** bird records in Orange County, not just rarities. I established this group in order to promote the...
1084
dianetrisdale
Nov 29, 2003 8:12 pm
Dear OrCO Birders: My daughter from San Diego and I birded SJWS yesterday for the third time since 11-14-03. It is about an hour drive from San Pedro on a...
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wagtail1997
Nov 30, 2003 12:43 am
Group, I'm not sure if the Red-throated Pipit is still being seen at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, but Mark Chappell just sent me a photo of the bird taken...
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P.J. Brandt
pjbirdwatcher@...
Nov 30, 2003 2:13 am
Hello Everyone, I had great luck yesterday at Yorba Regional Park. At the pond closest to the main entrance, I watched 30 or more beautiful wood ducks and one...
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Delores Jenisch
ocbirding
Dec 1, 2003 5:38 am
The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Clark Park today was, indeed, a treat to see. Several other birders were there looking for it too. William and I stayed at one...
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dianetrisdale@...
dianetrisdale
Dec 1, 2003 4:22 pm
Hi OrCo Birders, Another great birding trip to SJWS on Sunday with my daughter from San Diego. Because of her other obligations, this will probably be our...
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wagtail1997
Dec 1, 2003 9:44 pm
Group, Joe Morlan sent me photos (thanks) of the immature male Eurasian Wigeon, and the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher taken yesterday at Ralph B Clark Regional...
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Bob Allen
bugbob520
Dec 1, 2003 11:09 pm
Friends, this is a bit off-topic (out of our area) but is such a special event that it may be of interest to you. -Bob Allen Co-Moderator, OC Birding ===== ...
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Joseph Morlan
Joe Morlan
Dec 2, 2003 2:33 am
Photo at: http://community.webshots.com/photo/95025754/102753192JxWDmX If you look carefully, you can see that one foot is protruding between the primary wing...
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Jody Graham
jgraham@...
Dec 2, 2003 4:12 am
If you're like me, the sight and sound of beautifully formed goose formations flying overhead sends chills down your spine. If you'd like to enjoy this...
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Joseph Morlan
Joe Morlan
Dec 2, 2003 4:51 pm
Digiscoped photo at: http://community.webshots.com/photo/95025754/102779722kPkItD This was one of 8 Northern Fulmars at the tip of the pier last Saturday ...
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Matthew J. Williams
mjwboofer
Dec 3, 2003 4:07 am
Hello all, Today (12/2) at around noon, I saw a Lewis's Woodpecker at the Tree of Life Nursery along the Ortega Highway in Southern OC. This bird flew in to a...
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OrangeCountyBirding@y...
Dec 3, 2003 4:02 pm
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. WINTER BIRDS OF THE NORTHERN DESERT (Harper Dry Lake Area) Date: Saturday, December 6, 2003 Time: 8:00AM -...
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OrangeCountyBirding@y...
Dec 3, 2003 4:02 pm
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. CRYSTAL COVE STATE PARK Date: Saturday, December 6, 2003 Time: 8:00AM - 12:00PM PST (GMT-08:00) (This trip...
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debmcduck1956
Dec 4, 2003 8:52 pm
The following article was written in an Oregon newspaper. I thought it might be of interest to all of you since we are seeing alot of them near the coast this...
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OrangeCountyBirding@y...
Dec 5, 2003 4:03 pm
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. CRYSTAL COVE STATE PARK Date: Saturday, December 6, 2003 Time: 8:00AM - 12:00PM PST (GMT-08:00) (This trip...
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wagtail1997
Dec 5, 2003 11:17 pm
Group, I was at Ralph B Clark County park (West Fullerton, Orange County) today looking for the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (could not find) and the immature...
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Bob Allen
bugbob520
Dec 6, 2003 12:03 am
Joel, et al., I called a Park Ranger friend of mine and found a photographic permit requirement to be the case, but only if you shoot commercially. It's in ...
