Chinese names are either 斯氏繡眼 or 暗綠繡眼鳥. First observed at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, subsequently in my backyard. In 2022 I observed a flock of them flying past my backyard. Continue reading Swinhoe’s White-Eye

First observed at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. Continue reading Ridgway’s Rail

First observed before I took up birding. Observed in Lincoln Golf Course in San Francisco, and random locations throughout Irvine. Continue reading Red-tailed Hawk

First observed at Crystal Cove State Beach, subsequently at my backyard Continue reading California Towhee

First observed at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary Continue reading Spotted Towhee

Observed at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. Continue reading Redhead

First observed around Stow Lake in San Francisco. Continue reading Chestnut-backed Chickadee

First observed at Stow Lake in San Francisco. Who could forget a bird that looks like that? Continue reading Hooded Merganser

First observed the Male at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. Subsequently at San Jacinto Wildlife Area. Continue reading Vermilion Flycatcher

First observed at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary / Irvine Marsh Continue reading Greater Roadrunner