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California’s Autumn Seas

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And besides, it’s nice to see something that isn’t the same 12 (now 13) species of seabird (plus Molly Meep Meep, a Black Brant ) There may not be as many as in October, but they are there, and they can be cool. And there aren’t just cool birds rocking up, migratory bats do too. A Hoary Bat. A wave goodbye.

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Offshore Sea Life ID Guide: West Coast–A Book Review

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But, I did take many photos, and used the book, in spurts during the trip and more closely afterward, to identify three seabird species, two expected (Sooty and Black-vented Shearwaters) and one a surprise. It does not include near-shore, coastal species, like Brown Pelican, Elegant Tern, and Harbor Seal.

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Collaborative list – January 2020

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This shows the top birders, by species or checklists submitted. Flushing Meadows Corona Park–Porpoise Bridge. Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. If you are interested to take a tour of the eBird website, you can visit the “Top 100” (you may need to open “Your Profile” to find it). 01 Jan 2020.

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