SBCOBIRDING is a discussion group devoted to sharing information about the birds of Santa Barbara County CA; it's near shore waters, and the Channel Islands. Topics may include rare bird sightings, early and late migration dates, status, distribution and ID issues. Brief announcements of upcoming meetings, hikes and pelagic trips are also permitted. To learn more about local birding- where to bird, print checklists and find county listing stats, visit: www.sbcobirding.com
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Hello, At the risk of wading into a murky pond...here is a message for all you birders who are talented and patient enough to also be photographers. (And in
Looking at buying some new binos. Anyone have an opinion on the brand SIGHTRON? They look like they have some affordable models. Having used a pair of SIMMONS
All: I had a Mountain Bluebird on Jackrabbit flats at Cachuma this morning. The lake itself seemed devoid of ducks as others have noticed. Nick Lethaby
When: Friday Nov 13th 8:30 - 10:30 Where: Stevens Park Walk Leader: Jack Sanford Sponsor: Santa Barbara Audubon Society Target Birds: Raptors, Woodpeckers,
Yesterday at around 5 pm I had the good fortune to get excellent views of two Barn Owls in aerial combat above the Oceans Meadows Golf Course. Several times