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Birding California: A Regional Primer

10,000 Birds

Other specialties include Bobolink , Sandhill Crane , Black Tern , Pinyon Jay , Juniper Titmouse , Bohemian Waxwing (rare) , Northern Shrike , Black-backed Woodpecker and American Tree Sparrow. Black-vented Shearwater can be abundant in southern California waters some years, as they have 2013-2014. Ventura, CA. Best spring and fall.