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Eurasian Collared Dove, United States, Wilmington, CA, Feb 2017


They have colonized California, became established to the point that they have been added to the California official checklist.

Alex Borodayko

Amateur photographer

© Alex Borodayko
Great Blue Heron, United States, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, CA, June 2015


Catching and eating a Haller's Round Ray.

Alex Borodayko

Amateur photographer

© Alex Borodayko
Mourning Warbler, Cook County, Illinois, Montrose Bird Sanctuary, 05/28/2023

Nolan A Lameka

Amateur photographer

© Nolan A Lameka
Common Raven, United States, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, CA, Nov 2010


I generally refrain from using anthropomorphic descriptions but this one fits. The Raven was berating the Turkey Vulture which was enduring the tirade.

Alex Borodayko

Amateur photographer

© Alex Borodayko
Yellow-throated Warbler, Cook County, Illinois, Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, 05/21/2023

Nolan A Lameka

Amateur photographer

© Nolan A Lameka
Hooded Warbler, Cook County, Illinois, Montrose , Magic Hedge, 05/20/2023

Nolan A Lameka

Amateur photographer

© Nolan A Lameka
Cerulean Warbler, Lake County, Dan Wright Woods, 05/16/2023


Thanks to birders Sheryi Devore & Steve Bailey who found the bird.

Nolan A Lameka

Amateur photographer

© Nolan A Lameka
Rock Sandpiper, United States, South Jetty, Mouth of Ballona Creek, Playa del Rey, CA, Dec 2006


Spent the winter of 2006/2007 on the jetties at Playa del Rey. None have been reported in Southern California since then.

Alex Borodayko

Amateur photographer

© Alex Borodayko
Wandering Tattler, United States, South Jetty, Playa del Rey, CA, May 2004


Some are still at Playa del Rey with Alternate plumage.

Alex Borodayko

Amateur photographer

© Alex Borodayko
Mexican Duck, United States, Carr Park, Huntington Beach, CA, Dec 2021


Awaiting California Birds Record Committee for acceptance of this bird in Orange County. It returned to the park for the 2022/2023 winter.

Alex Borodayko

Amateur photographer

© Alex Borodayko
Anna's Hummingbird, United States, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, CA, Feb 2005


Unusual for the nest to be on a branch at eye level in the center of a walking trail.

Alex Borodayko

Amateur photographer

© Alex Borodayko
California Gull, Cook Co. , IL, Montrose Beach, 04/29/2023


Common bird outside normal range.

Nolan A Lameka

Amateur photographer

© Nolan A Lameka
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