tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post3952438256952379728..comments2024-02-14T21:21:39.770-08:00Comments on OC Birder Girl: Index of Posts to My Birding BlogOrange County Birder Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11773083973078077728noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-72989373492800235612016-06-04T15:28:02.223-07:002016-06-04T15:28:02.223-07:00Hello OC birder girl,
I'm not an experienced b...Hello OC birder girl,<br />I'm not an experienced birder but I think I've been seeing a lot of the western bluebirds in Corona del Mar at Bayside Drive Park. They always seem to be out and about around noon.BradleyShefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739226927654908054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-73792759926838995272016-01-05T19:37:46.146-08:002016-01-05T19:37:46.146-08:00Thanks for stopping by, Penni. My guess would be ...Thanks for stopping by, Penni. My guess would be Canada Geese. Usually they head out for the golf courses, parks, and any other grass covered area which also has a lake. While we do have other types of geese including domestic and exotic species, the huge groups of geese are usually the black-and-white Canada Geese. Thank you for your question. <br /> Orange County Birder Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773083973078077728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-87890374623692366012016-01-05T13:28:28.096-08:002016-01-05T13:28:28.096-08:00We have, about 1000 or more, geese that fly over o...We have, about 1000 or more, geese that fly over our home in Chino Hills. They leave the area every morning and return every evening. We are new to the area and are extremely curious about what type of geese these are? And where do they go every morning, and where do they come back to every night? <br /><br />I'm really hoping you can give us some insight?<br />Thank youPennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325373166738882168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-41834352827701983452015-05-12T07:02:04.412-07:002015-05-12T07:02:04.412-07:00I had a request from an ornithology student for a ...I had a request from an ornithology student for a bird checklist from Irvine Regional Park. I do not have one, but I suggest contacting the park, and requesting one. Here is the address, phone number, and email for the park: <br /><br />Irvine Regional Park<br />1 Irvine Park Road<br />Orange, CA 92869<br />(714) 973-6835 or (714) 973-3173<br />irvinepark@ocparks.com<br /><br />Hope this helps. OC Birder GirlOrange County Birder Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773083973078077728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-40234259284666277872015-04-26T21:08:41.323-07:002015-04-26T21:08:41.323-07:00The best advice on baby birds comes from animal re...The best advice on baby birds comes from animal rescue organizations. We have a wonderful one in Orange County called Songbird Care & Education Center. You can contact them through their website http://www.songbirdcareandeducation.org/home.html or at vicki@songbirdcareandeducation.org<br />or (714) 964-0666. Good luck. <br /> <br />OC Birder GirlOrange County Birder Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773083973078077728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-42975372684920741942015-04-26T12:18:45.665-07:002015-04-26T12:18:45.665-07:00Hi - I live in Seal Beach - a neighbor has a hummi...Hi - I live in Seal Beach - a neighbor has a hummingbird nest with 2 babies in it. They are planning on painting her building Tuesday - we live in Condos. I worry the paint overspray or the workers will either kill the babies or chase the mother away. Is there a way to relocate the nest so Mom will stay close and they will be safe from the paint & predators (crows etc)<br /><br />Wantmore3663@yahoo.com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-60499030484443682382014-11-01T21:18:05.762-07:002014-11-01T21:18:05.762-07:00There is not a lot you can do. The environment see...There is not a lot you can do. The environment seems to be a fit for the Cooper's Hawk for now. The only thing to remember is that they do not like to be disturbed when nesting and will bomb dive intruders on occasion. So if they nest, keep a respectable distance to avoid disturbing them, and having to run for cover. Thanks for stopping by. Hope the Cooper's Hawk sticks around for a long time.Orange County Birder Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773083973078077728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-24093437240900352622014-11-01T17:31:18.459-07:002014-11-01T17:31:18.459-07:00Karen: Just moved back (after 10 years on never-a-...Karen: Just moved back (after 10 years on never-a-quiet-moment Golden Lantern, Dana Point) to a serenely tranquil apartment complex in Lake Forest. Serrano Creek ravine and its lengthy parkland across the road (where I lived before); acres of undeveloped land alongside the apartments on this side. Delighted to spot a Cooper's Hawk (I believe) three times in the last few days. First time was a flash of striped grey zooming into the trees. Spotted twice since in same vicinity. Anything I can do to keep it around?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198867088915728845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-49819756130047932672014-07-26T05:47:45.802-07:002014-07-26T05:47:45.802-07:00Greg, you can report birds seen to Orange County B...Greg, you can report birds seen to Orange County Birding which is a Yahoo group. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/OrangeCountyBirding/info<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Orange County Birder Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773083973078077728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-28526200149534876042014-07-22T13:28:42.341-07:002014-07-22T13:28:42.341-07:00I've watched a single Ferruginous hawk in a po...I've watched a single Ferruginous hawk in a populated area of (upper) Orange County for months. Is their a specific person at Audubon in Orco that I can notify? What would they do? I'm concerned about it not being disturbed. <br /><br />I'm glad I came across your blog, and its content was the deciding factor on only contacting you with my query. Thank-you! GregAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-15645613568670409342014-07-07T21:19:33.291-07:002014-07-07T21:19:33.291-07:00D.C., I suggest you contact the The Orange County ...D.C., I suggest you contact the The Orange County Bird of Prey Center at (949) 837-0786. They may be able to help you. Let us know how things work out with the your Cooper's Hawk.<br /><br /><br /><br />Orange County Birder Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773083973078077728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-44217160871688380262014-07-07T21:15:41.608-07:002014-07-07T21:15:41.608-07:00I received this question. Reposting without the s...I received this question. Reposting without the signature:<br /><br />We have a Cooper's Hawk stuck in our building in Santa Ana.<br />Santa Ana Police/Animal Services came out and said there is nothing they can do.<br />He has been in here for two days.<br />He continues to try to fly thru glass windows that do not open. I have opened all the doors to our two story building but he will not go towards them. Is there anyone out there that can help?<br />Thank you,<br />D C<br />Santa Ana, CA Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-78658811793548765102014-04-20T23:17:00.761-07:002014-04-20T23:17:00.761-07:00Symon, it is a male Mandarin Duck. Looks like he i...Symon, it is a male Mandarin Duck. Looks like he is banded. Check my post on Mandarin Ducks. http://ocbirderca.blogspot.com/2010/04/mandarin-duck.html Mandarin Ducks are native to Asia, but are escapees in the United States. They are relatives of our native Wood Ducks and sometimes can be seen hanging out together. Both are perching ducks. The females look very similar. Hope that helps. Thanks for stopping by. Orange County Birder Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773083973078077728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-76037359499687202122014-04-20T21:47:26.334-07:002014-04-20T21:47:26.334-07:00Hi:
My wife and I saw this wildly colored duck (a...Hi:<br /><br />My wife and I saw this wildly colored duck (a pair actually) when we visited Balboa Park in San Diego. I am trying to identify the species, have never seen anything like it. Here are some pics of the male:<br /><br />http://www.californiakingmedia.com/balboa_park/<br /><br />Any clues as to the identity would be helpful. I've checked the Audubon site and several other duck-specific resources, no one seems to know.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />-- Symon MichaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-85246660691171190702013-08-30T09:18:42.311-07:002013-08-30T09:18:42.311-07:00Hi OC Bird Girl,
I'm travelling about once a m...Hi OC Bird Girl,<br />I'm travelling about once a month to Irvine for work. I can't stay weekends, but I do have time in the early AM and evening to do some birding. Any recommendations on locations I can easily bird during those times? I stay at the Wyndham near the Santa Ana airport or at the Marriott in Foot Hill Ranch. I am mostly hoping to see western specialties. Thanks for your help.Patrick B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09080082715363887351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-3139695217138380572013-04-05T06:58:20.542-07:002013-04-05T06:58:20.542-07:00The Allen's will display numerous times. Most...The Allen's will display numerous times. Most likely it is an Allen's since they breed in Orange County and the Rufous does not. For more, see my post on Rufous and Allen's Hummingbirds. http://ocbirderca.blogspot.com/2009/03/allens-hummingbirds-and-rufous.htmlOrange County Birder Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773083973078077728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-51764716579708101822013-04-05T05:09:56.550-07:002013-04-05T05:09:56.550-07:00I saw either a Rufous or allen's hummingbird a...I saw either a Rufous or allen's hummingbird at costa mesa fairview park <br />It was doing a flight display and this bird during the time I watched did Three "J" dives <br />my question is during the Allen's flight display will they only once do the "J" dive or will they do it a number of times<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-28140073025084911372012-12-13T06:26:13.488-08:002012-12-13T06:26:13.488-08:00Mountain Man, Wood Ducks are present year round in...Mountain Man, Wood Ducks are present year round in Orange County, and do nest here. They can be seen at several of our Regional Parks including Irvine Regional Park,Craig Regional Park, and Yorba Regional Park. They also occasionally show up at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, and other locations in Orange County. On the other hand, the Yellow-billed Magpie is very, very rare in Orange County with only one sighting back in 2006. If you want to take a day trip or overnight trip to Santa Barbara County, you can see Yellow-billed Magpies in Santa Barbara County check out this link http://ca-ccbt.info/birds/ybma.htm It is fairly common there all year. I hope that helps. Enjoy your visit to Orange County, CA. Thanks for stopping by.Orange County Birder Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773083973078077728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-15965227730350943472012-12-13T05:40:30.640-08:002012-12-13T05:40:30.640-08:00Hello,
I will be visiting Irvine in early April n...Hello,<br /><br />I will be visiting Irvine in early April next year. Would the Wood Ducks be still present at Irvine Regional Park? Is there a good location in OC that I can find the Yellow-billed Magpie.<br /><br />Thanks for the infoMountainManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14023890822403793856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-83292204574622029302012-12-10T23:43:08.217-08:002012-12-10T23:43:08.217-08:00I received this request:
"is there any way I...I received this request:<br /><br />"is there any way I can get at least 2 hummingbirds from you for a release at my sisters funeral for her daughters.. that is her absolute favorite.."<br /><br />Danielle, first of all, I am very sorry for your loss. However, I do not have hummingbirds in my possession as I am not a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Even if I were, I would not be allowed to keep them as pets or to release them at any occasion. Hummingbirds are protected by federal law and cannot be used in that way. Again, I am so very sorry for your loss, and I hope that you do find another meaningful way to honor your sister's memory.Orange County Birder Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773083973078077728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-7618374020076734392012-02-16T23:32:53.402-08:002012-02-16T23:32:53.402-08:00Well, birding in general requires some discretion....Well, birding in general requires some discretion. Birders have developed some basic birding ethics can help us all avoid the creep factor. Seriously. Respect other people and their property. Don't point binoculars or cameras at people or their windows or yards unless you know them or have their permission. Don't stick your camera over walls to take pictures of birds on people's property without their permission. If you see someone eyeing you suspiciously, talk to them, tell them you are a birder, and ask if they have seen any interesting birds in the area. People are often very willing to talk with birders. Taking bird pictures in parks and wildlife areas cuts down on the creep factor. Most people catch on fairly quickly if you are pointing your camera at birds and will even ask you what birds you are seeing. Usually, it is the person with a camera in a residential area that makes people wonder what they are photographing. Binoculars also cause suspicion in residential areas. So as in real estate, in birding it is often location, location, location. So relax, go to nature areas and snap birds without fear of being misunderstood. If all else fails, we can all use the old standby--a birding t-shirt. Hope that helps. Enjoy birding and your camera! Thank you for your question. For further reading check out The Birding Code of Ethics from The American Birding Association http://ocbirderca.blogspot.com/2007/09/birdin-code-of-ethics-from-american.htmlOrange County Birder Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773083973078077728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-30622150607426042742012-02-16T21:54:50.877-08:002012-02-16T21:54:50.877-08:00How do I bird with camera without appearing creepy...How do I bird with camera without appearing creepy or stalkerish? I am serious. <br /><br />A n00b birder here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-38689626118582600732011-08-05T20:52:31.650-07:002011-08-05T20:52:31.650-07:00Yael, thanks so much for visiting. Always love to...Yael, thanks so much for visiting. Always love to hear from New Yorkers. My family is from New York. There are many great birding places near Laguna Hills. Here is a great link for areas near Laguna Hills http://www.lagunacanyon.org/parks.html Crystal Cove is a great area with a mix of hills and back country trails and great shore areas to bird. Check out their calendar for activities. http://www.crystalcovestatepark.com/ Here is another link http://www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast/ And another http://www.ocparks.com/lagunaniguelpark/ Here is a more ocean based site http://www.ocean-institute.org/programs/index.html and another http://www.lagunabeach.com/activity.html and http://www.balboapavilion.com/ One more http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newport_Pier There is a Laguna Hills Audubon Society Serving Here is the site http://www.lagunawoodsvillage.com/article.cfm?id=864 The site lists contacts Len Gardner (581-6940) or John Andes (206-9659) for more information. Happy birding. Let us know how your trip turns out.Orange County Birder Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773083973078077728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-4268693140205621162011-08-04T22:50:12.039-07:002011-08-04T22:50:12.039-07:00Greetings from the Atlantic Coast,
'll be visi...Greetings from the Atlantic Coast,<br />'ll be visiting in Laguna Hills Aug. 23-30. <br />Don't think I'll have a car; would love to join other birders/bird walks, don't see any Sea & Sage listed for that time.<br />Would also love any pelagic excursions.<br />Might you be able to suggest contacts?<br />And locales not far from Laguna Hills?<br /><br />Many thanks!<br /><br />Yael, a Brooklyn birderYaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16097868383747235790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376461317244790864.post-88199418896046279012011-03-15T17:54:49.274-07:002011-03-15T17:54:49.274-07:00Glad my blog was helpfulin identifying the female ...Glad my blog was helpfulin identifying the female wood duck. Ducks can be challenging. Thank you for stopping by, John.Orange County Birder Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773083973078077728noreply@blogger.com