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Birding California: A Regional Primer

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Black-vented Shearwater can be abundant in southern California waters some years, as they have 2013-2014. Riparian areas and springs can yield Lawrence’s Goldfinch , and Brown-crested Flycatcher is a local breeder. McDonald Road, south end of the Salton Sea, CA. Ventura, CA. Best spring and fall.