- RBA
* Arcata Bird Box
* August 31, 2005
- Transcript
hotline: Arcata Bird Box
date(s): 21 August - 30 August 2005
number: (707)-822-LOON (5666)
to report: (707)-822-LOON (Do not send reports by e-mail)
coverage: Northwestern CA (Del Norte, Humboldt, and Trinity Counties)
compiled: 31 August, 2:20 p.m.
transcriber: Rob C. Fowler
This is a summary of reports from the Arcata Bird Box
BirdBox, sponsored by the Redwood Region Audubon Society, compiled
31 August 2005 at 2:20 p.m. Most birds reported are in Humboldt County
unless otherwise noted. Transcripts haven’t been posted since May but expect
more regular postings in this format. Birds in caps under the “highlights”
section have about 50 (plus or minus 5) records of occurrence in Northwestern
California as defined in Stan Harris’s “Northwestern California Birds”.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Greater White-fronted Goose
American White Pelican (Del Norte Co.)
Solitary Sandpiper
Baird’s Sandpiper
BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER
EASTERN KINGBIRD
PHILADELPHIA VIREO
Red-eyed Vireos
Bank Swallow
Rock Wren
GRAY CATBIRD
BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER
American Redstart
21-23 August
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A GRAY CATBIRD was found out at the Blue Lake Cottonwoods(Scott Carey). It
was seen by other observers later in the day (Kerry Ross, Barry Sauppe) and
was also seen on the 23rd of August (Rob Fowler).
24 August
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A VESPER SPARROW was found on the western portion of the V-street Loop
(Barry Sauppe).
25 August
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A BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER was found on the southern end of the South Spit.
It was seen later in the day by a few other individuals (Stephanie
Morrissette fide Kerry Ross).
A RED-EYED VIREO was a good find out in the Blue Lake Cottonwoods (Keith
Slauson).
The first migrant WILLOW FLYCATCHER was noted in a backyard off Heather Lane
in Arcata (Rob Fowler).
26 August
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A male LARK BUNTING, molting out of alternate plumage, has been present on
private property since Wednesday the 24th ; it was confirmed by a few
birders on this day with special permission (Rob Fowler et al.)
A ROCK WREN was found on the rip-rap levy on the western side of the Arcata
Oxidation Ponds (David Fix). A BANK SWALLOW was found later in the day in
the assorted swallows frequenting the oxidation ponds (Elias Elias).
A juvenile SOLITARY SANDPIPER was found on one of the ponds on Bear River
Ridge, south of the town of Ferndale. It was associated with other various
shorebirds (Sean McAllister). Sean reports that this was the 12th species of
shorebird to be recorded up on the ridge, which has little available
shorebird habitat.
A juvenile HOODED MERGANSER was at the Eel River Wildlife Area (S. McAllister).
A flock of GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE flew over Trinidad in the evening
(Ken Irwin)
The first PECTORAL SANDPIPER of the fall season was reported on V-street (?
couldn’t quite make out the words) (Ken Irwin).
27 August
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A hatch-year male BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER and a hatch-year male AMERICAN
REDSTART were found in the riparian at Mad River County Park and was seen by
others throughout the day (Rob Fowler, Scott Carey). The mixed species flock
that both of these birds were in can be found by parking in the main parking
lot and taking the trail that leads from the northwestern portion of the lot.
The male LARK BUNTING was still present at Fay Slough Wildlife Area (Rob
Fowler, Scott Carey, Lauren and David Thompkins).
A WESTERN KINGBIRD was found at the Airport willow patch and the first
LINCOLN’S SPARROW was at the Horse pasture patch on the North Spit (Scott
Carey).
The ROCK WREN was still present at the Oxidation Ponds in Arcata (Scott Carey).
28 August
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In DEL NORTE CO. the AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN was still present at Lake Earl;
2 AMERICAN AVOCETS, rare in the county, were also present. The AMERICAN
WHITE PELICAN has been present since 16 August (Alan Barron). Call Alan at
707.465.8904 for more information on seeing these birds.
The male BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER was still present at Mad River County Park
(David Fix and Jude Power).
29 August
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At the Orick Dump a PHILADELPHIA VIREO, a RED-EYED VIREO, and a SUMMER
TANAGER were found (Ken Irwin). ***SPECIAL NOTE ON ACCESSING THE ORICK
DUMP*** According to K. Irwin things have changed there with personnel
arriving at 0830, being especially true on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
This area used to only be off limits on Saturdays in the past. Bird this
area at your own discretion.
A probable LEAST FLYCATCHER was found at the Blue Lake Cottonwoods (David Fix).
30 August
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An EASTERN KINGBIRD was found outside of the Orick Dump on the eastern
border near where the alders meet the pasture (Barry Sauppe).
A BAIRD’S SANDPIPER was found in the pond at the end of the Hammond Trail,
north of Murray Road in McKinleyville (David Fix).
- End transcript
* Arcata Bird Box
* August 31, 2005
- Transcript
hotline: Arcata Bird Box
date(s): 21 August - 30 August 2005
number: (707)-822-LOON (5666)
to report: (707)-822-LOON (Do not send reports by e-mail)
coverage: Northwestern CA (Del Norte, Humboldt, and Trinity Counties)
compiled: 31 August, 2:20 p.m.
transcriber: Rob C. Fowler
This is a summary of reports from the Arcata Bird Box
BirdBox, sponsored by the Redwood Region Audubon Society, compiled
31 August 2005 at 2:20 p.m. Most birds reported are in Humboldt County
unless otherwise noted. Transcripts haven’t been posted since May but expect
more regular postings in this format. Birds in caps under the “highlights”
section have about 50 (plus or minus 5) records of occurrence in Northwestern
California as defined in Stan Harris’s “Northwestern California Birds”.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Greater White-fronted Goose
American White Pelican (Del Norte Co.)
Solitary Sandpiper
Baird’s Sandpiper
BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER
EASTERN KINGBIRD
PHILADELPHIA VIREO
Red-eyed Vireos
Bank Swallow
Rock Wren
GRAY CATBIRD
BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER
American Redstart
21-23 August
--------------
A GRAY CATBIRD was found out at the Blue Lake Cottonwoods(Scott Carey). It
was seen by other observers later in the day (Kerry Ross, Barry Sauppe) and
was also seen on the 23rd of August (Rob Fowler).
24 August
--------------
A VESPER SPARROW was found on the western portion of the V-street Loop
(Barry Sauppe).
25 August
--------------
A BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER was found on the southern end of the South Spit.
It was seen later in the day by a few other individuals (Stephanie
Morrissette fide Kerry Ross).
A RED-EYED VIREO was a good find out in the Blue Lake Cottonwoods (Keith
Slauson).
The first migrant WILLOW FLYCATCHER was noted in a backyard off Heather Lane
in Arcata (Rob Fowler).
26 August
-----------------
A male LARK BUNTING, molting out of alternate plumage, has been present on
private property since Wednesday the 24th ; it was confirmed by a few
birders on this day with special permission (Rob Fowler et al.)
A ROCK WREN was found on the rip-rap levy on the western side of the Arcata
Oxidation Ponds (David Fix). A BANK SWALLOW was found later in the day in
the assorted swallows frequenting the oxidation ponds (Elias Elias).
A juvenile SOLITARY SANDPIPER was found on one of the ponds on Bear River
Ridge, south of the town of Ferndale. It was associated with other various
shorebirds (Sean McAllister). Sean reports that this was the 12th species of
shorebird to be recorded up on the ridge, which has little available
shorebird habitat.
A juvenile HOODED MERGANSER was at the Eel River Wildlife Area (S. McAllister).
A flock of GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE flew over Trinidad in the evening
(Ken Irwin)
The first PECTORAL SANDPIPER of the fall season was reported on V-street (?
couldn’t quite make out the words) (Ken Irwin).
27 August
---------------
A hatch-year male BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER and a hatch-year male AMERICAN
REDSTART were found in the riparian at Mad River County Park and was seen by
others throughout the day (Rob Fowler, Scott Carey). The mixed species flock
that both of these birds were in can be found by parking in the main parking
lot and taking the trail that leads from the northwestern portion of the lot.
The male LARK BUNTING was still present at Fay Slough Wildlife Area (Rob
Fowler, Scott Carey, Lauren and David Thompkins).
A WESTERN KINGBIRD was found at the Airport willow patch and the first
LINCOLN’S SPARROW was at the Horse pasture patch on the North Spit (Scott
Carey).
The ROCK WREN was still present at the Oxidation Ponds in Arcata (Scott Carey).
28 August
--------------
In DEL NORTE CO. the AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN was still present at Lake Earl;
2 AMERICAN AVOCETS, rare in the county, were also present. The AMERICAN
WHITE PELICAN has been present since 16 August (Alan Barron). Call Alan at
707.465.8904 for more information on seeing these birds.
The male BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER was still present at Mad River County Park
(David Fix and Jude Power).
29 August
--------------
At the Orick Dump a PHILADELPHIA VIREO, a RED-EYED VIREO, and a SUMMER
TANAGER were found (Ken Irwin). ***SPECIAL NOTE ON ACCESSING THE ORICK
DUMP*** According to K. Irwin things have changed there with personnel
arriving at 0830, being especially true on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
This area used to only be off limits on Saturdays in the past. Bird this
area at your own discretion.
A probable LEAST FLYCATCHER was found at the Blue Lake Cottonwoods (David Fix).
30 August
--------------
An EASTERN KINGBIRD was found outside of the Orick Dump on the eastern
border near where the alders meet the pasture (Barry Sauppe).
A BAIRD’S SANDPIPER was found in the pond at the end of the Hammond Trail,
north of Murray Road in McKinleyville (David Fix).
- End transcript