Monday, April 17, 2017

Friends of Radnor Lake

http://radnorlake.org/january-program-schedule/

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Thanks to our friends at the Nashville Chapter of The Tennessee Ornithological Society (T.O.S.), the Wednesday Spring Bird Walks will be offered on the following dates at Radnor Lake State Natural Area: April 19th, April 26th, May 3rd and May 10th.

All walks begin at 7:30am in the West Parking lot in front of the Walter Criley Visitors Center.
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Sunday, April 16, 2017

After 200 species in LA County this year

199Downy WoodpeckerLos Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic GardenUS-CA04 Apr 2017
200Mitred ParakeetLos Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic GardenUS-CA04 Apr 2017
201Warbling VireoLos Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic GardenUS-CA04 Apr 2017
202Wilson's WarblerEaton Canyon Nature CenterUS-CA07 Apr 2017
203Hammond's FlycatcherCobb Estate--Lake Ave.US-CA09 Apr 2017
204Pacific-slope FlycatcherCobb Estate--Lake Ave.US-CA09 Apr 2017
205BrantRio Hondo Spreading GroundsUS-CA11 Apr 2017
206Long-billed DowitcherRio Hondo Spreading GroundsUS-CA11 Apr 2017
207Greater YellowlegsRio Hondo Spreading GroundsUS-CA11 Apr 2017
208Black-headed GrosbeakMalibu Creek SPUS-CA12 Apr 2017
209Blue GrosbeakMalibu Creek SPUS-CA12 Apr 2017
210Bullock's OrioleMalibu Creek SPUS-CA12 Apr 2017
211Pacific LoonMalibu LagoonUS-CA12 Apr 2017
212Semipalmated PloverMalibu LagoonUS-CA12 Apr 2017
213Elegant TernMalibu LagoonUS-CA12 Apr 2017
214Cliff SwallowMalibu LagoonUS-CA12 Apr 2017
216Plumbeous VireoArcadia County ParkUS-CA13 Apr 2017
217Western TanagerArcadia County ParkUS-CA13 Apr 2017
218American AvocetPeck Rd. Water Conservation ParkUS-CA13 Apr 2017
219Bell's VireoPeck Rd. Water Conservation ParkUS-CA13 Apr 2017
220Yellow WarblerWest San Gabriel River Parkway Nature TrailUS-CA15 Apr 2017


Not much, but not bad either. Yet to bird Angeles NF. Need to visit Antelope Valley to spot Scott's Oriole and Black-throated Sparrow: visiting Piute early next month anyway.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Birding this week; SJ Marsh, Malibu Creek SP & Lagoon, Arcadia Park/Peck Pit

Only birded a bit of SJ Marsh, only the nearest pond. Lots of Dowitchers, and some Avocets and Stilts. Think I spotted a female Cinnamon Teal. 2 Canada Geese. And 4 Western Sandpipers.

First time birded Malibu Creek SP, and impressed. Rolling grassland. FOS Blue Grosbeak. Bullock's Oriole. Golden-crowned Sparrow.
 Heard many but couldn't locate much and from Mulholland Dr. to the Center, was mostly facing the sun. At least 2 OCWAs spotted.

Malibu Lagoon, similar number to the Scheel's. Brant continuing, also 2 Bonaparte's Gulls(Scheels). And hundreds of Elegant Terns, copulating, etc(some Caspian's among them). Don't think I spotted a single Coot. Male Surf Scoter spotted on shore. About 50 Western Grebes as well. Gadwalls were everywhere, albeit in small numbers, not only here, also SJ Marsh and Peck Pit.

Arcadia Park/Peck Pit led by Luke Tiller.
Javier and Naresh had the same camera, Canon SX50 HS, looked better than mine.

Found a Plumbeous Vireo thanks to him. Also Swainson's Hawk, Cooper's Hawk(eating) and Peregrin Falcon(was this at Peck?). Nuttall and Downy Woodpecker.
Missed Merlin and Black-headed Grosbeak though(Luke saw it).  Bullock's and Hooded Orioles, Western Tanager, good find.
Missed Yellow and Wilson's Warbler(others saw it), not a good sign to spot Eastern warblers lol, should study more.

Verdict on Ultima 80 (20 * 60) scope

'Test-drived' the same day it arrived at San Joaquin Marsh(nearest pond to the Audubon house, since I had little time), and very satisfied.

80 means more sunlight, and it really seemed like watching a movie in HD! Better of course in power, compared to my previous 12*36 one. 

Also used at Malibu Lagoon and Peck Pit.
Now ready to do some Seabird watching!