BIRD SURVEYS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Area Covered: I walked a meandering, roughly clockwise route around the park entrance, surveying birds using mature cottonwoods along a small inlet stream; groves of sycamores, locust, willow, well-watered lawns; the eastern section of the main lake with a riparian island; frisbee course and open fields, totaling about 80 acres. About 50 park visitors, some with dogs (leashed and unleashed), fishermen and others were present during the survey. The usual freight train noise competed with bird vocalizations. A relatively high diversity of Neotropical migrants was concentrated in the mature trees near the park entrance and lakeside picnic area.

Birds Noted

Canada Goose 30 vocal, gregarious; small flocks flying low around the park.

Mallard 12 (m,f) pairs swimming in the main lake.

Pied-billed Grebe 8 (ad, imm) gregarious; occasionally vocal; diving in the main lake near the marsh.

Feral Rock Pigeon 1 ( w/ green leg band) resting on e side of lake.

American Coot 60 gregarious, ubiquitous in the main lake.

Double-crested Cormorant 5 (ad, imm) resting on a small islet, main lake.

Great Blue Heron 1 standing in open field adjacent to park entrance.

Great Egret 1 crouched at edge of marsh in main lake,

Turkey Vulture 30 circling above east lake.

Belted Kingfisher 1 vocal; perched on limb overhanging main lake; flying low over lake.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 2 (m, f) vocal; foraging in mature cottonwoods.

Downy Woodpecker 1 (f) forgaing on small, vertical limb of a willow; island in main lake.

American Kestrel 1 (imm) perched in leafless canopy of a sycamore.

Olive-sided Flycatcher 1 sallying from 8-10 ft. agl limbs in picnic area; chased a SAPH from its perch.

Western Wood Pewee 2 vocal; sallying to lawn from 5 ft. agl limbs in picnic area.

Willow Flycatcher 1 in willow and sycamores adjacent to lakeshore marsh in picnic area.

Black Phoebe 1 vocal; on wooden fence at edge of field next to picnic area.

Say's Phoebe 1 vocal; sallying to ground from low limbs in picinic area; chased and briefly pursued by an OSFL.

Vermilion Flycatcher 6 (m,f) individuals sallying to lawns and open fields from 6 - 8 ft. agl limbs in and around picinic area.

Warbling Vireo 3 foraging in outer canopy of cottonwoods; often in msf with warblers, e.g. OCWA.

Common Raven 6 pairs perched on fence and low limbs in parking area, east lake.

Barn Swallow 1 flying 40 ft. agl over main lake.

Verdin 2 repeated calls from sycamores and cottonwoods, picnic area and entrance.

Western Bluebird 6 (m,f) loosely gregarious; sallying to lawns from 5 -8 ft. agl limbs in picnic area.

European Starling 10 vocal, gregarious; in cottonwoods infested with mistletoe.

House Finch 6 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; in cottonwoods.

Lesser Goldfinch 2 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; in sycamores, lakeside.

Lark Sparrow 1 flushed from ground to cottonwood, streamside cottonwoods.

Song Sparrow 1 flushed from marsh and lakeside willows.

Orange-crowned Warbler 6 individuals foraging in outer foliage of streamside cottonwoods.

Nashville Warbler 2 foraging in outer canopy of streamside cottonwoods (photo); one bathing in stream, then hopping across grass.

Nashville Warbler (Oreothlypis ruficapilla) Mojave Narrows RP, San Bernardino CO CA 22 Sept. 2018

Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 2 vocal (calls) in marsh, streamslide; lakeside.

Yellow Warbler 1 (f imm) foraging in outer foliage of cottonwood (photo).

Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) imm. female Mojave Narrows RP San Bernardino CO CA 22 Sept. 2018

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 2 (f imm) foraging on lawn in picnic area.

Townsend's Warbler 1 (m) foraging in outer canopy of sycamores, lakeside picnic area.

Hermit Warbler 1 (f imm) foraging in outer canopy of streamside cottonwoods (photo).

Hermit Warbler (Setophaga occidentalis) immature fem. Mojave Narrows RP SBDO CO CA 22 Sept. 2018

Wilson's Warbler 4 (m,f) foraging in lower, outer canopy of streamside cottonwoods.

Western Tanager 1 (f imm) foraging on fruits in outer canopy of streamside cottonwood.

May 18 & 19, 2018 Big Bear Lake (52 Species)

Weather: Fair; 50F to 72F; winds variable, increasing in the afternoon; wsw 2 - 5 mph.

Time: 0600 - 1800 hrs.

Observers: 5/19:UCLA Extension Spring Birds of Southern California class (3 students and I).

Areas Covered:

5/18: 1) Canyon Road, Fawnskin, north of the junction with CA-18: Following directions given by another birder, I arrived at 1100-1200 residential neighborhood of north Canyon Road, looking for birds, bird feeders, etc. (CRF). Birdlife was minmal in the residential area, which included a small riparian drainage running through the yards; none of the bird feeders reported in this neighborhood could be located (1130-1140 hrs.). 2) After lunch in Big Bear Village, I drove west on Big Bear Lake Rd.,and turned south on Mill Creek Road (USFS 2N10) leading to Bluff Lake (BL elev. 7,580 ft.). I walked a counter-clockwise route around the lake, surveying a well-developed pine-fir forest amongst boulders, which surrounds a marsh and small lake. I met the resident ranger, John, who provided information on accessing the Bluff Lake Preserve. The entire area of Bluff Lake was quiet and little disturbed by human activities (1325-1425 hrs.). 3) I then drove east on Big Bear Lake Rd (CA-18) and south on CA-38, and east on Erwin Ranch Rd. (ERR). I followed this partially paved road to its eastern terminus, bordering pastureland, scattered homes, and a south-facing slope grown to pinyon pine and western juniper (1510-1540 hrs.). 4) Continuing to drive slowly through this area, I headed north on Baldwin Lake Rd., stopping once to walk through a rocky, juniper-sage field bordering the dry lake bed, now covered by mostly bunch grass on the eastern border (BLR). As for ERR, this area was also largely devoid of birdlife (1545-1600 hrs.).

USFS 2N02 viewing west over Baldwin Lake, San Bernardino County CA 18 May 2018

5) Turning east off BLR on Vale Rd., I proceeded to the nearby junction of USFS 2N02 (photo). This scenic, but rough, back-country route (high clearance, 4WD vehicles only), passes through upland pinyon pine-juniper, montane chaparral, riparian (limited to Arrastre Creek AC) and finally into Joshua Tree Woodland at the junction of 3N03 and Rose Mine (Elev. 6,840 ft. - photos). I made numerous stops along this route to listen and watch for birds, which were scarce. I returned to Big Bear Lake along the same route. My round-trip on 2N02 was about 11 mi. (1610- 1800 hrs.).

USFS 2N02 viewing north at Arrastre Creek (A), and junction of 3NO3 (B), viewing SE toward Rose Mine, SBDO CO CA 18 May 2018

5/19: 6) Stanfield Cut-off (SC). I parked at the south end of the 0.1 mi. highway bridge connecting CA-18 and CA-38, and walked to the north end and back. The bridge provided good views of the east end of Big Bear Lake, mudflats, grassland and adjacent pine-juniper forest. The lake water level continues to be relatively low, leaving extensive areas of exposed shoreline. Early this morning the SC was relatively quiet and undisturbed by human activities; one person was kayaking at the east end of the lake (0600-0700 hrs.).

Big Bear Lake viewing west from Stanfield Cut-off SBDO CO CA 19 May 2018

7) USFS Discovery Center (DC). Our class met here at around 0740 hrs., spending much of the time observing a variety of birds around the parking lot and at two rope & pulley bird feeders in mature junipers (one with a water dish) on the south side of the visitor center. We also made a short walk through the pine-juniper forest on a nature interpretive trail near the visitor center (0710-0910 hrs.).

Violet-green Swallow (Tachycineta thalassina) in nest at USFS Discovery Center Big Bear Lake SBDO CO CA 19 May 2018

8) Carpooling from the USFS Aspen picnic area on Mill Creek Rd., we drove on USFS 2N10 to Bluff Lake (BL), stopping occasionally to bird riparian drainages and forest edge along the road. We birded the forest/meadow edge around the BL reserve parking area, and made a single, clockwise loop around the lake, walking slowly and stopping frequently. Increasing numbers of vehicles and recreationists began arriving during our survey, including people with dogs. Total area surveyed at BL was about 30 acres (1000- 1200 hrs.).

UCLA Extension Spring Birds of Southern California class at west end of Bluff Lake SBDO CO CA 19 May 2018

BIRDS NOTED (highest daily count; date of observation noted if found at the same location on only one day).

Gadwall (m,f) 2 a pair swimming near shore SC; 3 a pair swimming near shore at the west end, BL.

Mallard (m,f) 6 pairs on shore and swimming in open water SC; 4 BL.

Ruddy Duck 2 (m,f) swimming, diving, open water, SC.

Band-tailed Pigeon 2 flying n over roadway, BLR.

Mourning Dove 2 flying n SC; 1 flying s, BL.

American Coot 2 SC; 4 BL.

Killdeer 3 interacting on shore; flying low over lake, SC.

California Gull 5 (imm C1, C2) on shore and flying low over lake, e SC.

Great Blue Heron 2 one on e shore and one on adacent playing field, SC; 1 flying 100 ft. agl over forest, nw BL.

Cooper's Hawk 1 (ad) on upper limb of western juniper; harrassed by vocal VGSWs, SC.

Buteo sp. one seen briefly flying over forest, 2N10 (5/19).

Acorn Woodpecker 2 vocal, gregarious; in junipers, DC.

Red-breasted Sapsucker 1 m foraging in a young conifer at w edge of lake, BL (5/19).

White-headed Woodpecker 1 (f) in upper levels of a juniper, DC; 1 (m) foraging on a cluster of mature pine cones, BL (5/19 - ph).

White-headed Woodpecker (Picoides albolarvatus) male Bluff Lake, San Bernardino County CA 19 May 2018

Northern Flicker 2 vocal in forest, DC; 1 vocal in residential area, SC; 2 vocal (unseen) forest, n BL.

Olive-sided Flycatcher 1 upper level limb of large conifer at edge of forest, s BL (5/19).

Western Wood Pewee 3 sallying from outer limbs of willows and conifers, BL.

Empidonax sp. Flying from perches in subcanopy of conifers, 2N10, BL.

Pinyon Jay 25-30 vocal, gregarious; a large flock foraging on ground amongst bunch grass and pine trimmings, south-facing slope grown to pinyon pine and western juniper, about 0.1- 0.2 mi east of intersection of 2N02 and BLR. Birds were wary and readily flushed by my approach from the roadway. Scattered homes in Erwin Ranch area below the steep hillside (photo).

Pinyon Jay (Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus) USFS 2N02 east Baldwin Lake, SBDO CO CA 18 May 2018

Steller's Jay vocal, ubiquitous; individuals and pairs in wooded areas, including at DC feeders (photo).

Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) Discovery Center Big Bear Lake SBDO CO CA 19 May 2018

California Scrub-Jay 2 individuals and pairs BLR; 2 at feeder, DC (photo).

California Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma californica) Discovery Center Big Bear Lake SBDO CO CA 19 May 2018

Common Raven 10 ubiquitous; individuals and pairs on ground, in conifers and soaring high above the forest.

Tree Swallow 1 flying low over the lake, e SC.

Violet-green Swallow 20 vocal, gregarious; small flocks foraging low over lake, e SC; at least two pair nesting, one in nest box, the other in a south-facing woodpecker hole in a western juniper; pairs on outer dead limbs of pines and junipers, DC.(photos).

Violet-green Swallow (Tachycineta thalassina) Discovery Center Big Bear Lake SBDO CO CA 19 May 2018

Cliff Swallow 60 gregarious, vocal; foraging low over lake; gathering mud on shore and flying back and forth to presumed nesting site under eaves of adjacent A-frame cabin, e SC.

Mountain Chickadee 30 vocal, ubiquitous; often paired. Foraging in conifers and on ground; at feeders (photo).

Mountain Chickadee (Poecile gambeli) Discovery Center Big Bear Lake SBDO CO CA 19 May 2018

Oak Titmouse 1 vocal; forest edge, DC.

Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 vocal; forest edge, DC; 2; one working crevices in lower main trunk of Jeffrey Pine; going to ground amongst cones and dry needles, BL (photo).

Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) Bluff Lake SBDO CO CA 19 May 2018

White-breasted Nuthatch 5 vocal; individuals working trunks and main limbs of pines, DC; calls; one with moth at entrance to possible nest cavity in a pine ,BL (photo).

White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) Bluff Lake SBDO CO CA 19 May 2018

Pygmy Nuthatch 20 vocal, ubiquitous in heavily forested areas around the lakes; at feeders; gregarious; often in pairs (photo).

Pygmy Nuthatch (Sitta pygmaea) Discovery Center Big Bear Lake SBDO CO CA 19 May 2018

Rock Wren 1 flying across road to rocks on crest of hill, 2N02.

Bewick's Wren 1 song (unseen) shrubs at ne corner of SC.

Western Bluebird 6 (m,f) a pair on fence post at edge of sage, 2N02/3N03; one on fence at edge of pasture, e

ERR; a pair sallying to ground at edge of meadow, BL.

American Robin 10 ubiquitous in forest and riparian edge; often paired.

European Starling 4 vocal, gregarious; edge of forest and meadow, SC.

Phainopepla 1 (f) flying from top of tall conifer at edge of forest, s BL.

House Finch 10 (m,f) vocal; often paired; ubiquitous in developed areas and at feeders, DC (photo).

House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) male Discovery Center Big Bear Lake SBDO CO CA 18 May 2018

Purple Finch 1 repeated song (unseen) from riparian patch along roadside drainage, 2N10.

Cassin's Finch 2 (m,f) a pair moving through willows and dead pine limbs at edge of forest and meadow, s BL (5/18).

Lesser Goldfinch 2 vocal; a pair flying across roadway into junipers, BLR; calls (unseen) forest edge, BL.

MacGillivray's Warbler 1 staying low and concealed in roadside riparian patch, 2N10 (5/19, YBH).

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 1 (m - alt. plmg.) 1 in small conifer at edge of lake, BL (5/18).

Wilson's Warbler 1? in roadside willow riparian patch, 2N10 (5/19).

Green-tailed Towhee 3; 2 vocal in hillside forest openings, 2N10; BL; one singing from top of juniper in open sage-juniper field, BLR.

Spotted Towhee 2 vocal in shrubby forest openings, BL.

Chipping Sparrow 2 edge of sage- juniper in open field, 2N02/3N03; one on ground in shady forest edge, BL.

Golden-crowned Sparrow song (unseen) forest edge, BL (5/18).

Dark-eyed (Oregon) Junco 5 roadside riparian-forest edge, 2N10; BL.

Black-headed Grosbeak 10 (m,f): Ubiquitous in riparian-forest edge; at feeder and water dish, DC (photo); 3 song (unseen) riparian patches, 2N10.

Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) male Discovery Center Big Bear Lake SBDO CO CA 19 May 2018

Red-winged Blackbird 4 (m,f) song; marshy edge of lake, BL.

Brewer's Blackbird 6 (m,f) 4 vocal; lakeside, SC; a pair foraging beneath bird feeders, DC (photo).

Brewer's Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) male Discovery Center Big Bear Lake SBDO CO CA 19 May 2018

Brown-headed Cowbird (m,f) vocal; 3 DC; 2 BL.

April 29, 2018 Big Bear Lake (28 Species)

Big Bear Lake, a northeasterly view from the roadside at the southwest corner, San Bernardino County, CA 29 April 2018

Weather: Fair; 55F to 64F; wind WSW 10-15 mph.

Time: 1000 - 1310 hrs.

Areas Covered: Approaching from the Lucerne Valley on CA-18, I made a clockwise loop around Big Bear Lake (Elevation 6,800 ft.), stopping at several locations to observe birds. Turning south on Mill Creek Rd., I drove on an initially paved then entirely unpaved road (2N10) to about 100 yards southwest of the junction of 2N17, where a steep section of the road had deep ruts and was impassable with my passenger sedan. Thus, I was unable to make the drive onward to Bluff Lake. I also explored about a 0.25 mi section of 2N17, which also became impassable. USFS roads in this area are currently suitable only for OHV's and/or vehicles with high ground clearance. Generally, the south shore of Big Bear Lake (SS) is heavily developed, including many parcels of private (posted) land. Public access to lakeside habitat for birding in this area is severely limited; good birding sites are more easily accessed on USFS land along the North Shore.

Continuing on CA-18, I stopped several times for views of the lake shore, turned east onto CA-38 and continued to the Big Bear Lake Solar Observatory on the North Shore. The lakeside area here is less developed and supports abundant birdlife. Principal habitats include mature pine-cedar forest, willow riparian, and lakeside grassland (SO). Continuing eastward, I reached the junction of CA-18 and two adjacent USFS picnic grounds, Serrano (40650 North Shore Lane) and Meadow's Edge (ME). I walked the trails through the latter location, which featured an ecotonal area of juniper-sage scrub, cedar and pine, willow riparian, and lakeshore grassland. This area was also productive for birds; several additional species were found here, including an immature Bald Eagle.

Big Bear Lake Solar Observatory, viewing southeast from the North Shore, San Bernardino County CA 29 April 2018

My last stop in the Big Bear Lake area was the USFS Discovery Center, located on the north side of CA-38 near the two picnic areas noted above. The center, which includes natural history exhibits, maps, information, USFS passes, and guided tours, is open Thursday-Monday 9am - 4 pm. A USFS day pass ($5) may be obtained after hours at several commercial locations in Big Bear (e.g. the 7/11 store, South Shore). Passes must be displayed when parking on USFS land with ammenities (e.g. pavement, tables, toilets). According to a USFS ranger I spoke with at the Discovery Center, day parking passes are not required elsewhere on USFS land. I made a brief survey for birds around the center, but by this time (1300 hrs.) there were more people than birds (DC).

Returning the same route on CA-18 through Lucerne and Apple Valley, I stopped twice along the roadway through upland juniper-pine forest (Pacific Crest Trail and Cactus Flat), listening for birds. But a fairly steady stream of auto traffic made this a largely futile effort. The higher elevations of this road immediately east of Baldwin Lake (dry) looks suitable for Clark's Nutcracker, Pinyon Jay, Green-tailed Towhee, and, in canyons at lower elevation, possibly Black-chinned Sparrow. Below the canyons along the southwestern edge of Lucerne Valley, Joshua Tree- Creosote Bush scrub habitat appears suitable for Scott's Oriole, Cactus Wren and LeConte's Thrasher. However, none of those species was seen or heard as I drove through the area.

BIRDS NOTED

Gadwall 2 (m,f) swimming near shore, SO.

Mallard 12 (m,f) loose flocks swimming near shore, SO.

American Coot 12 swimming near shore with mallards, SO.

Ring-billed Gull 1 ad flying over shore, SO; 3 (ad, imm) ME.

California Gull 1 (imm) flying over the shore, SO.

Bald Eagle 1 (imm) initially found perched in large cedar; flew to adjacent cedar and left its perch when harrassed by a Common Raven, ME (photo).

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and Common Raven (Corvus corax) Meadow's Edge, North Shore Big Bear Lake, SBDO CO CA 29 April 2018

Acorn Woodpecker calls (unseen) DC.

Northern (RS) Flicker vocal; low on trunks of pines and cedars, SO, ME.

American Kestrel 1 circling over edge of forest-riparian-grassland, ME.

Western Wood Pewee 1 sallying from edge of willow riparian, SO.

Stellar's Jay 2 vocal; flying through forest, SO.

California Scrub-Jay 1 flying between pines in picnic area at edge of forest, ME.

Common Raven 5 vocal; individuals flying over town and shore; one aggressively chasing an immature BAEA (photo), SS, NS, ME.

Violet-green Swallow 6 flying over edge of forest-riparian, ME.

Cliff Swallow 20 apparently nesting in crevices on the sides of the observatory; flocks flying low over lake and shore, SO.

Mountain Chickadee 20 vocal, ubiquitous in wooded areas.

White-breasted Nuthatch 4 vocal, in pines, SO, ME, DC.

Pygmy Nuthatch 2 a pair of adults engaged in courtship feeding on low pine limb, SO; vocal elsewhere, ME, DC.

Western Bluebird 1 (m) vocal, perched on snag above grassland, ME.

House Finch 4 (m,f) vocal; pairs in willow-riparian edge, SO, ME.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler (m,f) 10 vocal, gregarious; forest-riparian edge, SO, ME.

Wilson's Warbler 6 (m,f) often with YRWA in forest-riparian edge, SO, ME.

Spotted Towhee 2 vocal, picnic area, ME.

Chipping Sparrow 1 repeated song (unseen) forest, SO.

Golden-crowned Sparrow 3 vocal (unseen) forest and forest edge, SO, ME.

Dark-eyed(Oregon) Junco 2 repeated song (unseen) forest edge, SO, DC.

Western Tanager 1 (m) willow riparian-forest edge, ME (photo).

Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) m Meadow's Edge, North Shore Big Bear Lake, SBDO CO CA 29 April 2018

Brewer's Blackbird 3 on lakeshore, SS, SO.

June 10, 2017 Mojave Narrows Regional Park (51 Species)

Weather: Mostly sunny with a high, thin overcast; 68F to 78F; winds WSW 2 -5 mph.

Time: 0950 - 1320 hrs.

Observers: Toan and I.

Areas Covered: 1) We walked the levee and paths through north end of park, main lake and marsh (LM). 2) Sandy road bordering the north riparian woodland (RW). 3) Parking area of Pelican lake (PL). 4). Roadside of park main entrance (PE). Habitats surveyed included, parkland, ruderal fields, lakes, freshwater marsh, and riparian woodland, together comprising a visual survey of about 150 acres.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Western Grebe (1), Double-crested Cormorant (12), Virginia Rail (1), Caspian Tern (1), Vermilion Flycatcher (2), Bank Swallow (1) Summer Tanager (1), Lawrence's Goldfinch (2).

BIRDS NOTED

Gadwall 1 (m) north marsh, LM.

Mallard 20 (m,f) main lake and marsh, LM.

Pied-billed Grebe 3 vocal; swimming next to marsh in main lake, LM.

Eared Grebe 3 (alt. plmg.) swimming, main lake, LM.

Western Grebe 1 resting in water next to narrow islet, main lake, LM.

Double-crested Cormorant 12 (ad, imm) resting on narrow islet, main lake, LM.

Great Blue Heron 6 a flock of five foraging in shallows of main marsh, LM.

Red-tailed Hawk 1 (ad) molting secondaries, edge of ruderal field, central.

American Kestrel 1 in canopy of cottonwood,, PL.

Virginia Rail 1 repeated calls (unseen) in marsh, LM.

American Coot 4 swimming in main lake, LM.

California Gull 2 (C2) resting on narrow islet, LM.

Caspian Tern 1 (alt. plmg.) resting on narrow islet, LM.

Feral Rock Pigeon flying over ruderal field, LM.

Mourning Dove 6 ubiquitous.

White-throated Swift 1 flying low over n marsh, LM.

Anna's Hummingbird 1 in mid-level and canopy of cottonwoods, LM.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 3 vocal; parkland and riparian edge with dead snags, LM.

Black Phoebe 3 edge of marsh and riparian, LM.

Say's Phoebe 6 (ad, imm) partially gregarious (ad. and imm) sallying to ruderal fields from fence, LM (photo).

Say's Phoebe (Sayornis sayi) immature Mojave Narrows Regional Park SBDNO CO CA 10 June 2017

Vermilion Flycatcher 2 (ad, imm) imm. and ad. on fence near nest in cottonwoods at park entrance kiosk (photo).

Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) male Mojave Narrows RP, SBDNO CO CA 10 June 2017

Ash-throated Flycatcher 1 in canopy of cottowoods and willows, RW.

Cassin's Kingbird 1 perched in dead tree at edge of marsh, LM.

Western Kingbird 1 vocal on or near nest in cottonwood at park entrance, PE.

Common Raven 6 vocal; pairs and individuals flying over park and in fishing areas.

Tree Swallow 6 individuals and small flocks flying back and forth, mostly low altitude (1- 20 ft. agl) over marsh, LM.

Northern Rough-winged Swallow 6 individuals and pairs flying low over marsh and adjacent ruderal fields, LM.

Bank Swallow 1 flying at 80 ft. agl with mixed flock of NRSW and TRSW.

Cliff Swallow 2 (one with relatively light, buffy rump) flying low in msf with other swallows over ruderal field, LM.

Barn Swallow 3 a loose flock flying low (2 -15 ft. agl) over ruderal field, separate from other swallow species at north end of park, PE.

Bushtit vocal in cottonwoods at park entrance, PE.

Bewick's Wren 2 vocal in brushy edge of marsh-riparian, LM.

House Wren 1 vocal in brushy edge of marsh, LM.

Marsh Wren 6 vocal throughout north marsh, LM.

Western Bluebird 10 vocal, gregarious in parkland, n, LM.

European Starling 6 vocal, gregarious, parkland and edge of riparian, LM.

Yellow Warbler 12 vocal; active in riparian woodland and mature deciduous trees, parkland, RW, LM.

Common Yellowthroat 6 vocal, edge of marsh-riparian, LM, RW.

California Towhee 1 vocal, edge of riparian, RW.

Lark Sparrow 1 on fence at edge of ruderal field, PE.

Song Sparrow 16 vocal, active on ground at edge of marsh and riparian, LM, RW.

Summer Tanager 1 male giving repeated song from subcanopy of willow, edge of marsh-riparian, RW (photo).

Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra) male Mojave Narrows RP SBDNO CO CA 10 June 2017

Black-headed Grosbeak 1 (m) repeated song from edge of riparian, RW.

Red-winged Blackbird 10 (m,f) vocal, gregarious in marsh at edge of main lake, LM.

Western Meadowlark 1 (imm. tail-less) on fence at edge of ruderal field, LM.

Brewer's Blackbird 5 (m,f) gregarious; foraging on lawn in picnic area, PL.

Great-tailed Grackle 4 (m,f) gregarious, vocal, foraging on lawn in picnic area, LM, PL.

Brown-headed Cowbird 12 vocal; gregarious, ubiquitous; small flock foraging on lawns; riparian edge; five (1 fem; 4 m) in cowbird cage trap (narrow slot entrance in roof), edge of ruderal field next to old water tanks, LM (photo).

Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) in cage trap, Mojave Narrows RP, SBDNO CO CA 10 June 2017

House Finch 20 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 4 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; edge of marsh-riparian, LM, RW.

Lawrence's Goldfinch 2 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; LEGO nearby at edge of riparian, RW.

May 13, 2017 Mojave Narrows Regional Park (62 Species)

Weather: Fair; 48F to 68F; wind NW 2 - 10 mph.

Time: 0700-1406 hrs.

Observers: UCLA Extension Spring Birds of Southern California class (four students) and I.

Area Covered: 1) Dry wash and Mojavean Desert Scrub (DW: Saltbush, Creosote Bush, Joshua Tree) adjacent to Ridgecrest Rd. on the southwest boundary of MNRP. I walked across the sandy wash and into a 10-acre patch of desert scrub, dissected by ravines and dry washes. Relatively little bird life was in evidence (0700- 0730 hrs.). 2) Mojave Narrows Regional Park (MNRP): The class and I walked from the playground parking lot, west through parkland habitat (assorted pines, elms and other ornamental trees and lawns) to the main lake (about 30 acres), then north into a fresh water marsh-riparian woodland edge (about 40 acres). We continued walking southeast along a fence line separating a well developed, closed-canopy riparian woodland (Willow, Cottonwood) from a weedy pasture (about 25 acres: 0740-1110 hrs.). After lunch by the main lake, we searched the row of cottonwoods at the park entrance for additional bird species, then drove a short distance to a small lake (about 6 acres) on the south eastern border of the park, surveying trees and lawns for birds (1200-1400 hrs.). Increasing numbers of visitors, including fishermen (one landed a large, ca 5 lb. Carp) and disc-golf players (problematic for birders in the central park area) began arriving after 0900 hrs. Aside from occasional passing freight trains, most of the park was quiet and undisturbed by human activities during our visit. Some evidence of a recent fire (burned tree stumps) was noted at the northheast corner of the main lake. All other habitats appeared intact and in essentially the same condition as I found on my March 17, 2017 visit (see field notes below).

BIRDS NOTED

Canada Goose 23 (10 adults and about 13 goslings of varying age) relatively tame; foraging on lawn next to main lake.

Mallard 20 (m,f) ubiquitous in wet areas.

Ring-necked Duck 1 (m) resting on small, narrow islet at north end of main lake (photo).

Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) far left, with (left to right) RBGU, CAGU, DCCO, AWPE and MALL , MNRP 13 May 2017

Pied-billed Grebe 4 diving near shore in the main lake.

Eared Grebe 5 (alt. plmg.) diving in the main lake (photo).

Eared Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) MNRP San Bernardino County CA 13 May 2017

Double-crested Cormorant 13 (mostly imm and adults in bsc. plmg.) resting together on narrow island, main lake (photo)

American White Pelican 1-2 (bsc. plmg.) swimming in main lake and small lake (se); resting on narrow island, main lake (photo).

Great Blue Heron 3 flying low over main lake and marsh,w; perched in canopy of dead cottonwoods adjacent to small lake, se.

Great Egret 1 flying over marsh, n.

Turkey Vulture 12 a kettle circling over adjacent desert scrub foothills, n.

Cooper's Hawk 1 flying over park; circling high (500 ft. agl) above eastern section.

Red-shouldered Hawk 2 vocal; one circling above canopy (300 ft agl), e.

Red-tailed Hawk 3 one on nest of sticks in leafless canopy of a mature cottonwood; another adult perched nearby next to old nest in same tree. One very light morph flying high (600 ft. agl) over park; harassed by ravens in flight. Appeared nearly white (without pigment) viewed from below.

American Coot 20 ubiquitous in wetlands and lakes.

Killdeer vocal (unseen) edge of main lake.

Spotted Sandpiper 3 (alt. plmg.) foraging at edge o main lake; gave alarm call when flushed; individuals separated by 20 yards or more.

Ring-billed Gull 1 (ad) standing next to CAGU on narrow island in main lake (photo).

California Gull 1 (C2) standing next to RBGU on narrow island in main lake (photo).

Feral Rock Pigeon 3 foraging on lawn next to parking lot.

Mourning Dove 6 pairs and individuals flying around the park and marsh.

White-throated Swift 10 circling high (60-500 ft. agl; occasionally low over the main lake) mostly above a flock of CLSW; one pair copulating briefly in flight; occasionally vocal; individuals alternately dispersed and converging in a flock moving northward.

Anna's Hummingbird 5 (m,f) perched on outer branches of a trees throughout.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 3 vocal; one female seen visiting mature cottonwoods in central park area; others in riparian woodland.

Northern Red-shafted Flicker 2 (m,f) vocal; individuals perched on dead snags in marsh, n.

Olive-sided Flycatcher 1 a relatively large bill seen briefly in profile perched on a snag in the marsh, n.

Western Wood Pewee 4 sallying from 6 - 10 ft. perches at edge of riparian woodland and outer canopy of parkland trees (photo).

Western Wood Pewee (Contopus sordidulus) MNRP San Bernardino County CA 13 May 2017

Hammond's Flycatcher 1 (a small, large-headed empid showing an asymmetrical eye ring and a relatively small, thin bill; sallying low from edge of riparian woodland to barbed wire fence, e

Say's Phoebe 2 vocal; fence line at edge of open field, marsh-riparian woodland.

Vermilion Flycatcher 4 two pair; one female (with a conspicuous brood patch) alighting on a well-concealed nest at fork of outer cottonwood limb about 10 ft agl next to park entrance kiosk (photo). Male appearing a few minutes later (photo); sallying to ground; pair interacting in flight over adjacent field; another pair of VEFL found in parkland adjacent to smaller se lake, sallying to lawn from limbs of conifers and deciduous trees; pair maintaining 20-30 yards distance apart.

Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) male (l); female (r) MNRP San Bernardino County CA 13 May 2017

Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) female (same individual as shown above) on nest, MNRP SBDNO CA 13 May 2017

Ash-throated Flycatcher 3 vocal; in creosote bush (DW); edge of riparian woodland and parkland, central, ne.

Western Kingbird 4 vocal; pairs interacting in canopy of cottonwoods; chasing VEFL over open meadow at park entrance; alighting on barbed wire fence, (photo); no CAKI found in the park today (see March 17, 2017 field notes)..

Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) MNRP San Bernardino County CA 13 May 2017

Warbling Vireo 2 active in subcanopy and middle level willows at edge of riparian woodland, ne.

Common Raven 8 individuals and pairs flying over the park; one harassing a light-morph RTHA in flight.

Tree Swallow 4 flying back and forth over marsh in msf with CLSW, NRWS and BRSW, n.

Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4 pairs flying back and forth, low over marsh and meadow, n.

Bank Swallow 1 seen briefly (breast band visible) in msf of CLSW over main lake, n.

Cliff Swallow 30 a fairly cohesive flock flying over main lake, marsh and open meadows, n.

Barn Swallow 5 several perched in tules in marsh; pairs flying low over marsh with other swallows, n.

Bushtit 12 vocal, gregarious; in parkland and riparian woodland.

White-breasted Nuthatch 2 a vocal pair foraging in cottonwoods at edge of parking lot; one appearing to spring off an outer limb without a wing assist (photo).

White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) MNRP San Bernardino County CA 13 May 2017

Bewick's Wren 6 vocal; edge of riparian woodland and marsh, ne, se.

House Wren 1 repeated song (unseen) edge of riparian woodland, se.

Marsh Wren 8 (ad, imm) vocal; three fledglings vocalizing as they moved together through a dense tangle of dead branches and tules at the edge of the marsh, adults nearby, n.

Western Bluebird 8 (m,f) gregarious (usually paired); sallying to ground for insects; from fences, tree stumps and low limbs n, se (photo).

Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) male MNRP San Bernardino County CA 13 May 2017

Northern Mockingbird 1 vocal, s-central.

European Starling 20 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Orange-crowned Warbler 1 vocal; middle level of willows, riparian woodland, ne.

Yellow Warbler 8 (m) vocal; active in middle to upper levels of cottonwoods and willows throughout.

Black-throated Gray Warbler x? parkland, central, (YBH).

Common Yellowthroat 8 vocal (mostly unseen) marsh, edge of riparian woodland.

Wilson's Warbler 2 (m) active in subcanopy to lower levels of willows and cottonwoods, riparian woodland and parkland.

California Towhee 2 vocal, in dense saltbush scrub, DW.

Song Sparrow 20 vocal; active on ground and in lower limbs of trees in wet areas and edge of riparian woodland.

Blue Grosbeak 1 (f or imm. m) seen briefly foraging on trail with SOSP at edge of riparian woodland and pasture, ne.

Red-winged Blackbird 50 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous in wetlands; males on territory in marsh, n.

Yellow-headed Blackbird 3 (m) two males perched in canopy of cottonwood at edge of marsh, nw; one flying over marsh.

Great-tailed Grackle 20 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous, esp. near water.

Brown-headed Cowbird 12 (m,f) vocal; often gregarious; foraging on lawns; individuals on outer limbs of cottonwood and willow limbs throughout (photo); an large, walk-in style cowbird trap was empty at the edge of the riparian woodland, se..

Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) male MNRP San Bernardino County CA 13 May 2017

Bullock's Oriole 1-2 (m) vocal; alighted on outer branch of cottonwood canopy adjacent to park entrance (photo).

Bullock's Oriole (Icterus bullocki) male MNRP San Bernardino County CA 13 May 2017

House Finch 15 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 2 vocal; flying around trees in parkland, central.

House Sparrow 2 edge of wash adjacent to roadway and suburbs, DW.

April 21, 2017 Glen Helen Regional Park (40 Species)

Weather: Fair; 66F; wind NNW 15-30 mph.

Time: 07338-0915 hrs.

Area Covered: From the island parking area, I walked a clockwise route around the south half of the park; most of the northern half was not surveyed due to increasing winds. Disturbances included the operation of two large lawn mowers and a major water pipe leak in the south and central sections. High winds significantly reduced the detectability birds.

BIRDS NOTED

Mallard 6 (m,f) around the edges of the two ponds.

Pied-billed Grebe 6 (ad, imm) gregarious; diving repeatedly near shore; one adult followed by two young, main pond (photo).

Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps ) (L) adult; (R) immature Glen Helen Park, SBDNO CO CA 21 April 2017

Double-crested Cormorant 9 (ad, imm) resting on edge of main pond, then swimming around together.

Great Egret 2 edge of main pond; flying to nearby deciduous trees.

Snowy Egret 2 edge of main pond.

Green Heron 1 (alt. plmg.) edge of small pond; flew to riparian patch as I approached.

Black-crowned Night Heron 3 (ad, imm) edge of main pond; flew to trees.

Turkey Vulture 1 circling above main pond.

Cooper's Hawk 1 (ad) flying over west parkland area.

American Coot 12 gregarious; edges and middle of ponds.

Spotted Sandpiper 3 (alt. plmg.) individuals foraging on partially submerged vegetation in main pond; on lawns nearby.

Eurasian Collared Dove 6 vocal; pairs flying around park; perched in high branches of deciduous and evergreen trees.

Mourning Dove 2 flying over park, s.

Belted Kingfisher 1 (m) flushed from riparian patch at edge of main pond.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 2 vocal; foraging in evergreen and deciduous trees,

Black Phoebe 2 vocal; low perches in trees near water.

Cassin's Kingbird 2 vocal; tree canopies, w.

California Scrub-Jay 1 in chaparral, w.

Common Raven 2 vocal, flying over.

Northern Rough-winged Swallow 6 flying low, back and forth over and adjacent to main pond.

Cliff Swallow 2 flying low, back and forth over main pond.

Bank Swallow 1 ? relatively small size compared with nearby CLSW; light underparts; breast band not clearly seen; flying high over the main pond.

House Wren 1 song, riparian patch, s.

Western Bluebird 2 (m,f) on fence, sw.

American Robin 2 a pair on lawn beneath tall deciduous tree and drainage ditch, s-central.

Northern Mockingbird 1 riparian patch, s.

Orange-crowned Warbler 1 vocal; riparian-oak patch s-central.

Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 riparian patch, s.

Yellow Warbler 2 vocal; riparian patches around small pond.

Common Yellowthroat 4 repeated song from concealed locations around pond and riparian patches.

Chipping Sparrow 1 (alt. plmg.) on fence with WEBL, sw.

Song Sparrow 2 vocal; riparian patch, s.

Red-winged Blackbird 6 (m,f) vocal; gregarious; marsh and riparian patches, s.

Brewer's Blackbird 2 (f) foraging on lawn, s.

Great-tailed Grackle 6 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; around ponds.

Brown-headed Cowbird 7 (m,f) a vocal flock flying from trees adjacent to the main pond.

Black-headed Grosbeak 1 repeated song, riparian patch, s.

Bullock's Oriole 1 vocal; in deciduous trees, s.

House Finch 4 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, s.

Lesser Goldfinch 4 vocal; riparian patch, s.

March 17, 2017 Mojave Narrows Regional Park (60 Species)

Mojave Narrows Regional Park, San Bernardino County CA main lake, viewing south 17 March 2017

Weather: Fair; 48F to 74F; wind WSW 1 - 3 mph.

Time: 0800- 1155 hrs.

Area covered: I walked a clockwise route on the perimeter of the park, from the main entrance, westward into a fragmented Mojave Desert Scrub formation (Joshua Tree- Creosote- Saltbush) bordering a Desert Riparian strip (Cottonwood-Willow). Returning to the western edge of the lake, I proceeded along a fence line, north to a large Desert Riparian corridor and adjacent Freshwater Marsh. I also surveyed open, Ruderal Fields within the drainage basin. Parkland (scattered deciduous trees (mostly cottonwood) and mowed lawns, is found around the buildings and parking lots near the main entrance and lake. A few people were seated around the lake fishing; one person was training a lab retriever in an open field. Frequent freight trains along the western edge of the park occasionally made detection of bird vocalizations difficult. Otherwise, the park was quiet and undisturbed by human activities.

During the first half of my survey, (0800-0930 hrs.), primarily in the southwestern portion of the park, I encountered the majority of bird species (42 spp.). Significantly, 17 additional species were found in the northwest and northern sections of the park during the latter half of my survey (1014-1155 hrs.). Some of those bird species were largely confined to the freshwater marsh (e.g. Marsh Wren, Tree Swallow, Song Sparrow) and desert riparian woodland along the border of the park (e.g. Red-shouldered Hawk, Phainopepla). Certain resident species (e.g. House Wren, California Towhee, Spotted Towhee), that would otherwise be rare or absent in the Mojave Desert, are approaching the eastern limits of their range in Southern California, following riparian corridors down from the adjacent San Bernardino mountains. Included with these predominately chaparral and riparian species, is a lively and conspicuous population of Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporous occidentalis).

Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis) Mojave Narrows Regiona Park, San Bernardino County CA 17 March 2017

Mojave Narrows Regional Park, viewing west from northwest marsh. 17 March 2017

BIRDS NOTED

Snow Goose 1 flying nw over marsh with a flock of CAGO.

Canada Goose 15 flying nw over marsh; on lawns near lake.

Gadwall 4 (m,f) swimming at edge of marsh, n.

American Wigeon 10 (m,f) swimming together in main lake.

Mallard 12 (m,f) pairs around the edges of the main lake.

Green-winged Teal 1 (f) edge of marsh, n.

Ring-necked Duck 8 (m,f) resting in open water and near marsh of main lake.

Bufflehead 8 (m,f) diving in a loose flock, main lake.

Ruddy Duck 16 (m,f) resting at edge of marsh, main lake.

California Quail 2 vocal; running across wash in desert scrub, sw.

Pied-billed Grebe 12 vocal; edge of marsh, main lake and marsh, n.

Double-crested Cormorant 70 (ad, imm) most resting on shallow peninsula, main lake; several swimming.

American White Pelican 8 (alt. plmg.) individuals in low flight over lake (photo);gregarious; resting on peninsula and swimming in main lake.

American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) Mojave Narrows, San Bernardino County, CA 17 March 2017

Great Blue Heron 12 individuals around the edges of the lake and marsh.

Great Egret 2 in willows at edge of marsh, n

Snowy Egret 1 at edge of marsh main lake.

Turkey Vulture 1 circling above riparian woodland, n.

Cooper's Hawk 1 flushed from trees at edge of marsh, n.

Red-shouldered Hawk 1-2 calls (unseen) from riparian woodland, n.

Red-tailed Hawk 1 circling on thermals above riparian woodland, n.

Merlin 1 flying low, s over main lake.

American Coot 25 main lake and marsh.

Killdeer 1 vocal, in open field, e.

Ring-billed Gull 5 (ad) main lake.

California Gull 25 (ad, imm) a cohesive flock resting in open water, main lake.

Larus sp. (possibly Herring Gull) 1(ad) relatively large;, light gray upper parts, white below; with nearly all yellow bill; seen briefly flying s over park entrance.

Mourning Dove 2 vocal; parkland area.

Anna's Hummingbird 1 (m) vocal; edge of riparian woodland, n.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 3 vocal; parkland and riparian woodland.

Northern Flicker calls (unseen) riparian woodland, n.

Black Phoebe 3 vocal; parkland and edge of marsh.

Say's Phoebe 1 vocal; edge of open field, n.

Cassin's Kingbird 2 vocal; tall trees in parkland.

Common Raven 20 pairs and loose flocks circling high on thermals, n.

Tree Swallow 6 vocal; flying around marsh;; circling high above riparian woodland; alighting on dead snags.

Bewick's Wren 6 vocal; edge of desert scrub and riparian.

House Wren 3 vocal; edge of riparian woodland, n.

Marsh Wren 4 vocal; repeated song from individuals (separated by 20 + yards) concealed in dry cattails in marsh, n.

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 calls (unseen) saltbush scrub at edge of dry wash, sw.

Western Bluebird 4 (m,f) parkland next to lake.

Northern Mockingbird 1 vocal edge of desert scrub next to suburban gardens, sw.

European Starling 20 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous, esp. parkland.

Phainopepla 1 (m) flycatching in canopy; also near ground in brush pile, riparian woodland, n

Orange-crowned Warbler 1 vocal (unseen) canopy of riparian woodland, n.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 26 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Common Yellowthroat 3 vocal; repeated song from marsh, main lake.

Spotted Towhee 2 vocal; active in woodland understory and brush piles at edge of trail, n.

California Towhee 5 vocal; edge of desert scrub in saltbush, sw; riparian woodland, n.

Lark Sparrow 1 on ground, parkland.

Song Sparrow 4 vocal; edge of marsh, n.

Lincoln's Sparrow 1 swampy area along drainage, n.

White-crowned Sparrow 17 (ad, imm) vocal, gregarious; brushy and woodland edge throughout.

Dark-eyed Junco 1 flushed from brushy trailside, riparian woodland edge, n.

Red-winged Blackbird 30 (mostly males) vocal, gregarious; around main lake and marsh, n.

Western Meadowlark 1 open field pasture, n.

Brewer's Blackbird 10 (m,f) parking lot and adjacent parkland.

Great-tailed Grackle 30 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; around main lake and marsh.

Brown-headed Cowbird 1 vocal, parkland.

House Finch 20 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 4 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; edge of riparian woodland, n.

March 16-18, 2017 North Glen Helen Road (34 Species)

Weather: Fair; 48F to 90F; wind WSW 0 - 2 mph.

Time: 0700- 1930 hrs.

Area Covered: Entire resort on foot an by electric cart. Extended observations in home garden and adjacent fields.

BIRDS NOTED

Red-tailed Hawk 1 flying s over pines.

American Kestrel 1 vocal; repeated flghts over resort.

Eurasian Collared Dove 2 vocal; n.

Mourning Dove 2 vocal, around garden, n.

Acorn Woodpecker 2 vocal; in royal palms, nw.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 1 vocal, central.

Northern (RS) Flicker 1 vocal, n.

Anna's Hummingbird 1 at feeder, central.

Selasphorus sp. 1 (m) vocal trees at edge of veggie garden, ne.

Black Phoebe 2 s, ne.

Say's Phoebe 1 vocal, n.

Cassin's Kingbird 4 vocal, gregarious, n.

California Scrub-Jay 2 one (Rambo) taking shelled, unsalted peanuts from hand; another from oak limb in garden, n.

Common Raven 3 a pair nesting in tall pines, n-central.

Tree Swallow 1 flying low over open field, n.

Oak Titmouse 2 vocal, garden area, n.

Bushtit 4 vocal, gregarious; in oaks and other garden vegetation, n.

Bewick's Wren 1 vocal, edge of chaparral, w.

House Wren 2 vocal; active in garden and around office, s, n.

Western Bluebird 2 (m,f) on fence, e-central.

Wrentit 2 vocal (unseen) hillside chaparral, w.

California Thrasher 1 vocal; hillside chaparral, nw.

European Starling 4 vocal, gregarious; around pond and stream in garden, n.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 8 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; foraging in eucalyptus.

Wilson's Warbler 1 vocal (unseen) around garden, n.

Spotted Towhee 1 vocal, edge of hillside chaparral, sw.

California Towhee 2 vocal, around garden, n.

Savannah Sparrow 3 fence line in overgrown veggie garden, e.

Lincoln's Sparrow 1 in overgrown veggie garden, e.

White-crowned Sparrow 5 gregarious, ubiquitous, esp. e.

Hooded Oriole 2 (m,f) a pair foraging in elderberry and other shrubs; flew to royal palm, nw (fos).

House Finch 6 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 10 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; in and around fields and veggie garden, e.

House Sparrow 2 vocal; in garden, n.

March 10, 2017 North Glen Helen Road (24 Species)

Weather: Overcast; 70F, no wind.

Time: 0820-0918 hrs.

Area Covered: Most of the resort via electric cart and on foot. Leaf blower in use near R 21. Otherwise the survey area was quiet and undisturbed by human activities.

BIRDS NOTED

Eurasian Collared Dove 2 n

Mourning Dove 2 central

Acorn Woodpecker 1 nw

Nuttall's Woodpecker 1 vocal, n

Black Phoebe 2 vocal, s, n.

Say's Phoebe 1 vocal, ne

Cassin's Kingbird 3 vocal, gregarious, n.

California Scrub-Jay 2 vocal, n.

Common Raven 2 a pair nesting in pines, n.

Oak Titmouse 2 vocal, n.

Mountain Chickadee 1 vocal, n

Bewick's Wren 1 vocal, w

Wrentit 2 vocal, w

Northern Mockingbird 1 vocal, w.

European Starling 20 vocal, gregarious.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 3 vocal, gregarious; in eucalyptus.

Spotted Towhee 1 vocal, sw

California Towhee 1 vocal, w

Savannah Sparrow 15 gregarious; in overgrown weedy veggie garden, ne

White-crowned Sparrow 4 vocal, gregarious, veggie garden.

Dark-eyed Junco 1 veggie garden

Western Meadowlark 1 weedy field, e.

House Finch 10 (m,f) vocal, gregarious

Lesser Goldfinch 20 vocal, gregarious, trees and adjacent fields, ne.

March 3 & 4, 2017 North Glen Helen Road (21 Species)

Weather: Fair to overcast; 35F to 78F; wind WSW 2 -5 mph.

Time: 1000- 1800 hrs.

Area Covered: Perimeter of the resort by cart (2x); extended observations around home garden.

Birds Noted

Eurasian Collared Dove 2 n.

Anna's Hummingbird 2 around garden.

Acorn Woodpecker 2 vocal; in and around palms, w.

Nuttall's Woodpecker calls (unseen) n.

Black Phoebe 3 vocal; in shrubs overhanging pond, s, n.

Cassin's Kingbird 4 vocal, gregarious; edge of field and in tall eucalyptus, n.

California Scrub-Jay 3 vocal; active in and around garden.

American Crow 3 flying over resort.

Common Raven 2 a vocal pair making individual flights with nest material; nesting in large pine, n.

Mountain Chickadee 1 vocal; in and around garden, n.

Oak Titmouse 1 calls; around oaks in garden

Western Bluebird 1 at resort entrance in field.

Wrentit 2 continuous song from dense, hillside chaparral, sw, nw.

Northern Mockingbird 1 flying across upper road.

European Starling 1 vocal; eucalyptus, n.

California Towhee 1 edge of upper roadway, w.

Savannah Sparrow 6 small flocks flushed from veggie garden (photo).

Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) FA Resort, San Bernardino County CA 4 March 2017

White-crowned Sparrow 20 (ad, imm) ubiquitous in small flocks feeding on ground and in grassy areas.

Dark-eyed Junco 4 in and around garden, n.

House Finch 6 (m,f) vocal; ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 10 in overgrown veggie garden, e.

October 28, 2016 North Glen Helen Road (24 Species)

Weather: Partly cloudy to fully overcast; rain during the past few days; 60F to 68F; wind WNW 1-2 mph.

Time: 0640- 0830 hrs.

Area Covered: Perimeter of FA resort by electric cart and on foot. Extended observations at home garden.

BIRDS NOTED

California Quail 8 running between scattered shrubs next to neighbor's horse corral, n.

Eurasian Collared Dove 2 vocal; on ground and in pines, n.

Anna's Hummingbird 4 vocal; in and around oaks, eucalyptus and feeders, n.

Acorn Woodpecker 4 vocal; in royal palms, nw.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 2 calls; flying between oaks and eucalyptus, n.

Northern Flicker 3 calls; n, nw.

Black Phoebe 2 s, n.

Coastal Scrub-jay 3 vocal, flying, w, n.

Common Raven 3 vocal; flying s.

American Pipit 2 + flight calls, flying s.

Wrentit 1 repeated song (unseen), hillside chaparral, w.

California Thrasher 1 song (unseen) hillside chaparral, w.

Northern Mockingbird 1 song, calls, n.

Canyon Wren 1 repeated song (unseen), garden area and nw.

Mountain Chickadee 1 repeated song, pines, oaks, garden area.

Oak Titmouse 1 song, oaks, garden.

European Starling 6 vocal, gregarious, n.

Orange-crowned Warbler 1 in oaks and other trees around garden.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 3 vocal; oaks and eucalyptus, n.

California Towhee 2 on ground, garden.

White-crowned Sparrow 6 in veggie garden, e.

Dark-eyed Junco 8 gregarious; foraging on ground, n, s.

House Finch 15 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, e.

Lesser Goldfinch calls (unseen), n.

October 8, 2016 Prado Regional Park (73 Species)

Weather: Fair with a high, thin overcast; 73F to 92F; wind NW 0 -2 mph.

Time: 0655- 1315 hrs.

Observers: UCLA Extension Birds of Southern California class (11 students) and I.

Area Covered: 1) Prior to the main gate opening at 0730 hrs, and before most of the class had arrived, I birded from the entrance roadway. From this vantage point, I had a partial view of the southwest corner of the lake, adjacent marsh, lawns and mature trees (0655-0730 hrs.). 2) Initially with two of the students, we surveyed the sw corner of the lake and marsh; lawns and trees. When the rest of the class arrived, we returned to the sw corner and walked along the lakeside slope, surveying open water, freshwater marsh, and parkland habitats. We included a brief visit to the docks at Mareno Lagoon, then returned to parking lot #2 roughly a counter-clockwise loop through the northwest section of the park (0740- 1145 hrs.). Numerous joggers and other visitors were present during our survey; people in a small motorboat were traveling along the southern edge of the sw section of the lake. Several of us had a picnic lunch in the shade adjacent to parking lot #2 (1200- 1315 hrs.). Total area visually surveyed was about 150 acres.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Peregrine Falcon (1), Neotropic Cormorant (2) American Bittern (1), Sabine's Gull (1) and Black Skimmer (1).

BIRDS NOTED

Greater White-fronted Goose 1 observed again (see Oct. 6, 2016) with other geese (GLGO, SWGO, CAGO), limping along with enlarged left tarsometatarsus and fused toe webbing, s (photo).

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) Prado Regional Park, Chino, San Bernardino County CA 8 Oct. 2016

Canada Goose 1 with GLGO, SWGO and GWFG, in same area as previous survey.

Gray-Lag Goose 1 backcross to albino goose, with GWFG and SWGO.

Swan Goose 3 vocal; approaching us for handouts with other geese noted above.

Gadwall 1 (f) edge of lake, nw.

Mallard 30 (m,f) ubiquitous around the margins of the lake.

Cinnamon Teal 1 (f) swimming from the shore to open water.

Northern Shoveler 1 (f) in backwater pond.

Green-winged Teal 1 (f) swimming from edge of dam and marsh, swc.

Ruddy Duck 40 (m,f; most in bsc. plmg.) ubiquitous in open water and near marsh.

Pied-billed Grebe 15 diving near the marsh and in open water throughout.

Western Grebe 8 vocal; in pairs; one juvenile begging from adult, n.

Clark's Grebe 3 vocal; individuals and pairs near shore and in open water.

Double-crested Cormorant 15 most resting on floating marsh vegetation; a few swimming, diving and flying.

Neotropic Cormorant 2 immature; ID: relatively small head and short bill; brown supraloral; faint white posterior border of orange throat patch; pointed scapulars; two similar sized birds on floating mat of cattails, sw (photo). Note: Four experienced Southern California birders reviewed the image shown below; Three of them believed both birds to be Double-crested Cormorants but only one of the three individuals gave a rationale for this conclusion, stating that he could see orange coloration in the lores (a feature known to occur in some immature Neotropic Cormorants) and that the bird was too heavily billed (?). The fourth reviewer, and in my experience the one most qualified to render a judgement on the identity of the birds shown in the image, stated unequivocally, "Both birds appear to be Neotropic Cormorants." Subsequently, I reviewed images, diagrams and text, both from published field guides and public internet sites, and concluded that, with what can be seen in the image below, there is enough similarity with the known field marks of immature Neotropic Cormorant (see above), to be in agreement with both the fourth reviewer's opinion and my own.

Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) Prado Regional Park, Chino CA 8 Oct 2016

American White Pelican 30 scattered around the lake in small flocks; flying overhead.

American Bittern 1 seen flying low over the water to a well-concealed location within a patch of cattails, southwest corner of the lake near the concrete dam, adjacent to the parking lot.

Least Bittern 1 imm ?? seen in flight briefly,along w margin of lake with a border of cattails.

Great Blue Heron 3 flying in from the w; margin of cattails, swc.

Great Egret 3 marging of the lake and edge of marsh.

Snowy Egret 1 edge of patch of cattails, foraging in shallows, swc.

Green Heron 3 imm; one individual, initially thought to be an imm. LEBI, trying to catch dragonflies at the edge of the marsh (photo).

Green Heron (Butorides virescens) immature, Prado Regional Park, Chino SBDNO CO CA 8 October 2016

Black-crowned Night Heron 2 (ad, imm) edge of cattails, 0700 hrs. not found thereafter, swc.

White-faced Ibis 30 a cohesive flock flying 150 ft. agl over the lake.

Turkey Vulture 1 soaring 400-500 ft. agl over the adjacent fields, n.

Osprey 1 seen briefly visiting the Moreno Lagoon, 0715 hrs. Not found thereafter.

Red-shouldered Hawk 1 -2 persistent calls; one imm perched low, in shade of deciduous tree, n.

Red-tailed Hawk 1 ad soaring 400 ft. agl over adjacent field, (1300 hrs.), w.

Peregrine Falcon 1 flying low, w over swc of lake (0710 hrs.) seen once more in same area (0720 hrs.).

Sora 1 calls from cattail margin of lake, nwc.

Common Gallinule 16 (ad, imm) edge of cattails and shore, swc, nwc.

American Coot 300 vocal, gregarious, ubiqutious around the margins of the lake.

Killdeer calls (unseen) n.

Sabine's Gull 1 ad - trans. bsc. plmg. flying west over Moreno Lagoon (photo).

Sabine's Gull (Xema sabini) Prado Regional Park, Chino, San Bernardino County CA 8 Oct. 2016

Bonaparte's Gull 1 (bsc. plmg.) resting in open water with nearby RBGU, Moreno Lagoon.

Ring-billed Gull 20 (ad, imm) on dock and open water; flying over, Moreno Lagoon.

California Gull 1 (C1) flying over dock, Moreno Lagoon.

Caspian Tern 3 (ad, imm) resting on dock; flying back and forth of Moreno Lagoon and adjacent waters.

Forster's Tern 2 (bsc. plmg.) on dock and resting in open water, Moreno Lagoon.

Black Skimmer 1 (imm; bsc. plmg.) skimming surface, flying back and forth (0700-0720 hrs.) over adjacent waters., Moreno Lagoon (photo).

Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) Prado Regional Park, Chino SBDNO CO CA 8 Oct. 2016

Eurasian Collared Dove 6 pairs and individuals in tall trees around the park.

Mourning Dove 1 flying s over park; alighted in deciduous tree.

Anna's Hummingbird 3 vocal; hovering around outer foliage of deciduous trees.

Allen's Hummingbird 1 calls (unseen) deciduous trees, swc.

Belted Kingfisher 1 (f) vocal; flew to perch on trash can on concrete dam, swc.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 1 (m) vocal; foraging on cottonwood and willows in backwater, n.

Downy Woodpecker calls (unseen) willows at edge of backwater, n.

Northern Flicker 1 observed by others in the class, w.

Black Phoebe 8 vocal; individuals sallying to lawn and ground from low to medium branches around the park, esp near water.

Say's Phoebe calls (unseen) open field, n.

Vermilion Flycatcher 6 (m,f) a pair chasing and interacting in cattails, swc; other individuals sallying from medium to high perches in deciduous trees around the park.

Cassin's Kingbird 3 vocal; ubiquitous; perched high in outer canopies of deciduous trees with and without foliage.

American Crow 20 vocal; individuals and small flocks flying over the park.

Common Raven 2 flying over park (0700 hrs.).

Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2 flying low over Moreno Lagoon (0700 hrs.); unseen afterwards..

Barn Swallow 4 flying low over Moreno Lagoon (0700 hrs.) unseen afterwards.

Bushtit 25 small, vocal flocks in a variety of vegetation types around the park.

Marsh Wren vocal (unseen) dense cattails, swc.

European Starling 20 vocal (recognizable mimicry of Western Meadowlark), gregarious, ubiquitous.

Orange-crowned Warbler 6 in deciduous and evergreen trees around the park.

Yellow-rumped (Audubon's) Warbler 60 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; foraging on ground to highest levels in eucalyptus.

Common Yellowthroat 16 (m,f) vocal; active in and near marshes around the lake.

Song Sparrow 20 vocal, mostly solitary, ubiquitous in and around marshes.

Lincoln's Sparrow 1 edge of lawn and marsh; active on and near the ground with SOSP nearby.

White-crowned Sparrow 1 (ad) foraging with HOFI at edge of lawn and garden of ranger's residence.

Red-winged Blackbird 60 (m,f) vocal flocks flying in and out of marshes around the lake.

Great-tailed Grackle 3 (f) in garden next to dock, Moreno Lagoon.

Brown-headed Cowbird 1 flying with RWBL, w.

House Finch 40 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; many feeding on dry fruits in deciduous trees.

Lesser Goldfinch 12 small , vocal flocks feeding on dry fruits in trees around the park.

American Goldfinch 6 small, vocal flocks feeding in sycamores and oaks, w (photo).

American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) Prado Regional Park, Chino SBDNO CO CA 8 Oct. 2016

House Sparrow 8 in planting and around structures at main gate.

October 6, 2016 Prado Regional Park (57 Species)

Weather: Fair; 57F to 75F; winds calm; high winds elsewhere in the region over the past 48 hrs.

Time: 0800 - 1010 hrs.

Area Covered: I walked a meandering route through the northwest section of the park, roughly counter-clockwise around the margins of the lake, beginning and ending near the main gate (Lot #2). Habitats surveyed included, mowed, lawns (wet from recent watering) with scattered native and exotic deciduous and evergreen trees (sycamore, alder, fruitless mulberry, silk oak, eucalyptus, olive), freshwater marsh (cattail; sedge) around the edges of the lake, open water and ruderal (weedy) fields. Relatively few visitors were in the park during the survey; conditions were very good for locating birds by their vocalizations.

BIRDS NOTED

Greater White-fronted Goose 1 walking with a limp due to a distal foot injury appearing to have healed into a club-shaped fusion of the toes, at the edge of the parking lot with domestic SWGO and one CAGO;

Canada Goose 1 with SWGO, GWFG and albino GLGO.

Swan Goose 6 vocal; together with GWFG and GLGO, walking around the parking area in front of the boat dock.

Domestic albino Gray-lag Goose or possibly hybrid SWGO, 2 with SWGO, noted above.

Gadwall 2 (m,f) edge of lake.

American Wigeon 6 (m,f) swimming and resting together in open water.

Mallard 40 (m,f) ubiquitous around the margins of the lake.

Blue-winged Teal 1 (f) flushed from edge of lake (photo).

Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) fem. Prado RP Chino CA 6 Oct. 2016

Cinnamon Teal 2 (f) swimming away from the shoreline and into open water with other ducks.

Northern Shoveler 20 (m,f) pairs and loose flocks dabbling in the backwater areas of the lake.

Ruddy Duck 12 (m,f; bsc. plmg.) widespread in the quieter, nearshore waters of the lake.

Pied-billed Grebe 12 (ad, imm) individuals swimming and diving near shore in backwater areas.

Western Grebe 8 vocal (including begging calls from full-grown immatures); backwater and open water.

Clark's Grebe 4 vocal; individuals and pairs in open water with WEGR.

Double-crested Cormorant 12 most resting on snags in backwater areas; a few flying low over the lake.

American White Pelican (ad, imm) 30 several cohesive flocks scattered around the lake.

Great Blue Heron 3 individuals on shore in marshy areas.

Great Egret 3 individuals resting on snags; on shore at edge of lawns and marsh.

Black-crowned Night Heron 3 (ad) flying; perched in stagnant side pond area with dead trees.

Turkey Vulture 5 climbing on thermals; soaring 100-200 ft. agl over park; two individuals sunning on tall snags. Strong odor of manure from adjacent spreading grounds.

Red-shouldered Hawk calls (unseen) n.

Red-tailed Hawk 2 (ad) perched in eucalyptus and on utility pole, n.

Sora calls (unseen) lakeside marsh, nw.

Common Gallinule (Moorhen) 6 individuals and pairs swimming and foraging in marsh (photo).

Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) Prado RP Chino, San Bernardino County CA 6 October 2016

American Coot 300 (conserv. est.) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous around the margins of the lake.

Killdeer 1 vocal; flying n over park.

Ring-billed Gull 14 (ad; C1, C2) gregarious; on boat dock; resting in open water.

California Gull 150 (ad; juv; C1, C2) one juvenile with broken tip of upper mandible and with two faded color leg bands (o g - photo); others in a large flock resting in open water; a few flying low around the lake (photo).

L-R: 7 Ring-billed Gulls, 1 Juv. California Gull (color leg bands), 2 Caspian Terns and 3 White Pelicans, Prado RP SBDNO CO CA 6 Oct. 2016

California Gull (Larus californicus) Immature in second cycle (C2) Prado RP Chino CA 6 Oct. 2016

Caspian Tern 3 (ad, imm) flying low, back and forth over nw section of lake with many waterbirds; resting on dock (photo)

Caspian Tern (Sterna caspia) adult Prado RP Chino CA 6 Oct. 2016

Eurasian Collared Dove 8 pairs flying to perches in tall sycamores and other trees throughout the park.

Mourning Dove 8 flying over the park; perched on dead limbs of mature deciduous trees.

Belted Kingfisher 1 vocal in flight over margin of lake.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 2 (m,f) vocal; a pair foraging in adjacent deciduous trees.

Downy Woodpecker calls (unseen) from a weeping willow at lakeside.

Pacific Slope Flycatcher calls (unseen) eucalytpus and syacmores adjacent to horse trail, nw.

Black Phoebe 6 vocal; individuals sallying to lawn from lakeside and interior trees.

Say's Phoebe 4 vocal; individuals sallying to ground and shrubs from low perches on isolated trees around the park.

Vermilion Flycatcher 10 (m,f) individuals sallying from low to medium heights to lawn and other trees around the park (photo).

Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) male Prado RP Chino CA 6 Oct. 2016

Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) female Prado RP Chino CA 6 Oct 2016

Cassin's Kingbird 5 vocal; individuals perched in outer canopies of deciduous trees; one foraging on legumes scattered on the ground beneath a tree.

American Crow 20 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; many flying north.

Common Raven 2 flying north over park.

Bushtit 10 vocal, gregarious; in a variety of ornamental trees and shrubs around the park.

Bewick's Wren 1 flushed from brushy trailside.

Western Bluebird 1 (f) sallying to lawn, then to top of post.

European Starling 20 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Cedar Waxwing calls (unseen) in sycamores and fruiting trees, nw.

Orange-crowned Warbler 2 calls; foraging in silk oaks, n.

Yellow-rumped Warbler 15 (m,f) calls; gregarious; foraging in a variety of vegetation types and heights.

Common Yellowthroat 16 vocal; active in low and medium marsh growth (photo); sometimes far from water.

Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) Prado RP Chino CA 6 Oct. 2016

Song Sparrow 25 vocal, individuals and pairs foraging on ground, lawns and in trees throughout, usually near water.

White-crowned Sparrow 2 foraging on lawn at edge of ruderal field, nw.

Red-winged Blackbird 30 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; in marsh and flying over in small flocks.

Great-tailed Grackle 8 (m,f) a vocal flock flying north over the park.

House Finch 30 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; foraging on ground and in trees.

Lesser Goldfinch 20 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; foraging on dry fruits of sunflower and other plants throughout (photo).

Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) male (l), female (r) Prado RP Chino CA 6 October 2016

American Goldfinch 6 gregarious; feeding silently on dry fruits of silk oak.

House Sparrow 2 vocal; in ornamental tree near main entrance.

September 22, 2016 Glen Helen Regional Park (56 Species)

Weather: Overcast; 65F to 68F; wind WSW 2 - 5 mph.

Time: 0744 - 1004 hrs.

Area Covered: I walked a meandering route through the park, presently with multiple interior fence lines and hundreds of porta-potties, in preparation for a weekend event. Many trucks and other vehicles were going between the San Manuel Ampitheater and the main park entrance. All sections of the park could be surveyed, at least visually. I met and birded briefly with a few people of the Pomona Valley Audubon group.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Caspian Tern (1), Western Wood Pewee (2), Willow Flycatcher (1), Tree Swallow (1), Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (1), Black-throated Gray Warbler (1), Green-tailed Towhee (1 - PA), Clay-colored Sparrow (1), Lincoln's Sparrow (3), Lazuli Bunting (3), Pine Siskin (2) and Lawrence's Goldfinch (20).

BIRDS NOTED

Mallard 5 (m,f) main pond.

Great Blue Heron 1 edge of main pond.

Great Egret 15 edge of main pond and circling overhead.

Snowy Egret 2 circling overhead and perched atop an alder.

Black-crowned Night Heron 3 (1 ad, 2 imm) edge of main pond and in adjacent trees.

Red-shouldered Hawk 2 vocal; flying around park, s-central.

Red-tailed hawk 2 (ad) a pair flying around park, s.

American Kestrel 1 (m) edge of chaparral, sw.

American Coot 2 swimming at edge of main pond.

Caspian Tern 1 diving and flying around both ponds.

Feral Rock Pigeon 1 albino, e parking area.

Eurasian Collared Dove 4 vocal; pairs flying around the park.

Vaux's Swift 1 circling 100 - 150 ft. agl over ponds.

Anna's Hummingbird 8 (m,f) vocal, ubiquitous in ornamental flowering shrubs and trees.

Belted Kingfisher 1 (f) vocal; flying low over ponds.

Acorn Woodpecker 1 vocal; near top of an alder.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 3 vocal; in a variety of deciduous and evergreen trees around the park.

Northern Flicker calls (unseen) sw.

Western Wood Pewee 2 vocal; sallying from tree tops and subcanopy near the ponds.

Willow Flycatcher 1 sallying from low perch above water at edge of weedy marsh of small pond.

Black Phoebe 6 vocal, ubiquitous.

Say's Phoebe 1 edge of chaparral hillside, sw.

Warbling Vireo 1 foraging in silk oaks and other ornamental trees, sw.

Coastal Scrub-Jay 8 vocal, gregarious, s, sw.

American Crow 10 vocal; small flocks and individuals flying n over the park.

Common Raven 10 vocal; ubiquitous; on ground and flying over; a flock of about 50 in the adjacent sheriff's rodeo grounds, n.

Tree Swallow 1 flying low, n.

Oak Titmouse 1 calls, s-central.

Bewick's Wren 1 vocal, edge of riparian patch, s.

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 vocal; edge of chaparral hillside, sw.

Wrentit 1 vocal (unseen); hillside chaparral.

Western Bluebird 10 individuals and pairs sallying to lawns around the park.

American Robin 2 vocal; a pair flying between trees; foraging on lawn, s.

Northern Mockingbird 1 flying over the riparian patch, s.

California Thrasher 1 vocal, hillside chaparral, sw.

European Starling 25 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Orange-crowned Warbler 8 calls; pairs and individuals foraging in a variety of trees and shrubs around the park.

Black-throated Gray Warbler 1 (m) foraging in willow at edge of small pond, s.

Common Yellowthroat 3 (m,f) vocal; staying low in weedy marsh vegetation, s.

Wilson's Warbler 4 (m,f) active in trees and shrubs around ponds, s.

Green-tailed Towhee 1 (unseen by me - reported by the Pomona Audubon group; near the electric box on se side of the water park under a stand of red eucalyptus.

California Towhee 4 calls; on ground at edge of shrubs and chaparral, sw.

Chipping Sparrow 11 a cohesive flock in tall grass and foraging on adjacent short grass, ruderal patch, at swc of the water park.

Clay-colored Sparrow 1 (imm) loosely associated with CHSP, flushed to fence from tall grass.

Lark Sparrow 20 a cohesive flock foraging in open fields, s.

Savannah Sparrow 2 se corner of the main pond in a ruderal patch.

Lincoln's Sparrow 3 flushed from tall grass at swc of water park with CHSP.

Western Tanager 2 (f) vocal in trees at edge of riparian patch, s.

Black-headed Grosbeak 1 calls; tall trees at edge of riparian patch, s.

Lazuli Bunting 3 (f) one pair of imm? females foraging in tall grass at n edge of main pond; another flushed to fence, swc of water park.

Red-winged Blackbird 5 (m,f) vocal; foraging on lawn, sw.

Western Meadowlark 1 calls; flying low over open area, sw.

House Finch 30 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Pine Siskin 2 foraging in ruderal patch with HOFI and CHSP, swc of water park.

Lesser Goldfinch 10 vocal, gregarious; in riparian patch and adjacent trees, s.

Lawrence's Goldfinch 20 (m,f) a cohesive flock foraging in ruderal patches, sw.

September 17, 2016 North Glen Helen Road (37 Species)

Weather: Fair; 70F to 76F; wind WSW 2-3 mph.

Time: 0815-0930 hrs.

Area Covered: The perimeter and central sections of the resort by electric cart and on foot. Extended observations at home garden. A few trains going by during the survey.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Mountain Chickadee (2), Nashville Warbler (1), Vesper Sparrow (1), Black-throated Sparrow (1), and White-crowned Sparrow (2).

BIRDS NOTED

California Quail calls (unseen) heavy brush, n,

Double-crested Cormorant 6 a cohesive flock circling GHRP, s (first record for FA).

Cooper's Hawk calls (unseen) chaparral hillside, nw.

Red-tailed Hawk 2 (ad) circling over chaparral hillside, w.

Eurasian Collared Dove 4 at feeder; vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Mourning Dove 2 a pair perched on a snag at the edge of a ruderal field, e.

Black-chinned Hummingbird 2 (f) at feeders, central.

Anna's Hummingbird 10 (m,f) vocal, ubiquitous at feeders and flowering shrubs.

Acorn Woodpecker 3 vocal, gregarious; in palms and other trees, nw.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 2 (m,f) vocal; foraging in a variety of mature trees, n.

Black Phoebe 4 sallying from low perches, n, s.

Say's Phoebe 1 on favorite pole in veggie garden, e.

Cassin's Kingbird 1 sallying from utility pole to shrubs, e.

Warbling Vireo 1 in olive trees and oleanders, s.

Coastal Scrub-Jay 10 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Common Raven 20 flying around open fields, n.

Mountain Chickadee 2 vocal; a pair foraging in mature pines, n.

Oak Titmouse 1 vocal; oaks and pines, n.

Bewick's Wren 5 vocal, ubiquitous in brushy areas.

Wrentit 2 vocal (unseen) hillside chaparral, w.

European Starling 10 vocal, gregarious; in mature eucalyptus and other trees.

Orange-crowned Warbler 2 foraging in oaks and garden shrubs, around sprinkler n.

Nashville Warbler 1 (HY M) foraging in garden shrubs and oaks, around sprinkler n.

Yellow Warbler 2 (m,f) calls; foraging in a variety of trees and shrubs in garden.

Common Yellowthroat 1 (m) in shrubby area at edge of the roadway to the disposal area, s.

Wilson's Warbler 2 (m,f) foraging in garden trees and shrubs, n.

Spotted Towhee calls (unseen) hillside chaparral, w.

California Towhee 10 often in pairs on ground, ubiquitous.

Vesper Sparrow 1 flushed to fence in veggie garden, e (first record for FA).

Lark Sparrow 15 gregarious; many feeding regularly in veggie garden and adjacent ruderal fields; also at feeder, e, s.

Black-throated Sparrow 1 (imm) lacking black throat; otherwise diagnostic facial pattern with strong white supercilium, edge of veggie garden,e (first record for FA).

White-crowned Sparrow 2 (ad, imm) edge of veggie garden with BTSP and VESP, e (fos).

Western Tanager 6 (m,f) gregarious; frequenting deciduous trees around garden; using sprinkler as bird bath, n.

Black-headed Grosbeak 2 (f) elderberry and other shrubs and trees at edge of chaparral and in garden, w, n.

House Finch 10 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; esp. at feeder and on ground in ruderal fields, e.

Lesser Goldfinch 2 vocal; deciduous trees in garden, n.

Lawrence's Goldfinch 10 vocal; foraging on ground; vocalizing in trees, n.

September 16, 2016 Glen Helen Regional Park (51 Species)

Weather: Fair; 60F to 70F; wind WSW 2-5 mph.

Time: 0745-0952 hrs.

Area Covered: I walked a meandering clockwise route around the edge of the park and through the interior. Birded briefly with Brad Singer next to the island separating the two ponds. A noisy power mower and weed-wacker were being used around the ponds and elsewhere in the park during the survey. Several fishermen were around the main pond.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Blue-winged Teal (1), Sora (1), Olive-sided Flycatcher (2), Vermilion Flycatcher (3), Lincoln's Sparrow (2) Lazuli Bunting (1), and Lawrence's Goldfinch (20).

BIRDS NOTED

Mallard 5 (m,f) w edge of main pond.

Blue-winged Teal 1 (f) w edge of main pond.

Pied-billed Grebe 1 w edge of main pond.

Great Blue Heron 2 edge of main and small pond.

Great Egret 4 edge of ponds.

Black-crowned Night Heron 1 (imm) edge of cattails, small pond.

Cooper's Hawk 1 flying low between conifers, s-central.

Red-shouldered Hawk 2 vocal; flying to canopy perches in tall trees, s-central.

Red-tailed Hawk 1 n.

Sora 1 flushed from patch of marsh at se corner of main pond.

American Coot 2 swimming near se edge of main pond.

Killdeer 2 in open, short-grass field, s.

Spotted Sandpiper 1 flushed from se edge of main pond.

Eurasian Collared Dove 8 vocal; often paired, ubiquitous.

Mourning Dove 2 edge of field, e.

Vaux's Swift 1 circling 100 ft. agl over main pond.

Anna's Hummingbird 6 (m,f) vocal, ubiquitous.

Selasphorus sp. 1 (m imm) hovering on outside of deciduous tree, s-central.

Belted Kingfisher 1 fly, call, pond area..

Nuttall's Woodpecker 2 (m,f) vocal; individuals foraging in separate tall trees throughout.

Olive-sided Flycatcher 2 two individuals, s, n; sallying low from exposed perches on leafless trees.

Western Wood Pewee 2 sallying from exposed perches, 10 - 15 ft. agl, s.

Willow Flycatcher 2 sallying from willows near small pond, s.

Black Phoebe 6 ubiquitous; sallying to ground from low perches; sometimes perched high on exposed limbs.

Vermilion Flycatcher 3 (1 m, 2 f) individuals widely separated, sallying to lawn from low perches in trees, n,, nw, e.

Cassin's Kingbird 2 tops of deciuous trees, central, n.

Warbling Vireo 1 foraging in willow next to small pond, s.

Coastal Scrub-Jay 10 vocal, gregarious, w.

Common Raven 6 vocal; pairs and individuals flying over the park.

Tree Swallow 1 flying over the main pond, se.

Oak Titmouse 1 calls, wooded area, central.

Bewick's Wren 2 vocal, edge of small pond; chaparral, w.

House Wren 1 vocal, island and adjacent riparian areas, s.

Western Bluebird 10 (m,f) pairs sallying to lawn around the park.

Northern Mockingbird 1 foraging on wild grape vine, edge of small pond riparian patch.

European Starling 10 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Common Yellowthroat 2 (m,f) riparian undergrowth next to small pond, s.

Wilson's Warbler 3 (m, f) foraging in deciduous trees near the small pond.

Spotted Towhee 1 repeated calls, riparian patch, s-central.

California Towhee 6 often in pairs on ground throughout.

Chipping Sparrow 10 (bsc. plmg.) a cohesive flock in tall grass, s.

Clay-colored Sparrow ? 1 (seen briefly; relatively pale face markings) flushed from se edge of main pond near SASP.

Lark Sparrow 20 a cohesive flock foraging in short grass, ruderal fields, s.

Savannah Sparrow 2 together at se edge of main pond.

Lincoln's Sparrow 2 at edge of ruderal patch and concrete drainage culvert, se.

Western Tanager 3 (m,f) foraging on wild grapes, s-central riparian.

Black-headed Grosbeak 3 calls; deciduous trees, s-central, n.

Lazuli Bunting 1 (f) flushed from tall grass to fence with CHSP, s.

Red-winged Blackbird 1 (f) flying over open area, s.

House Finch 15 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 8 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, s, sw.

Lawrence's Goldfinch 20 cohesive, vocal flocks feeding on lawns and adjacent ruderal fields, n.

September 9, 2016 North Glen Helen Road (33 Species)

Weather: Fair; 68F, wind WSW 0- 1 mph.

Time: 0715-0805 hrs.

Area Covered: The perimeter and central areas of the resort by electric cart and on foot; stationary observations at the garden residence.

BIRDS NOTED

Eurasian Collared Dove 4 central, n.

Mourning Dove 8 flying over veggie garden and e field.

Black-chinned Hummingbird 1 (m) edge of garden, n

Anna's Hummingbird 10 (m,f) ubiquitous; foraging on flowering tree tobacco and feeders at residences.

Allen's Hummingbird 1 at feeder in veggie garden, e.

Acorn Woodpecker 2 NW.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 2 (m,f) vocal; active in a eucalyptus and other trees, n.

Western Wood Pewee 1 sallying from an exposed perch, hillside chaparral, nw (fos).

Willow Flycatcher 1 sallying from low perch in shrubs and clump of giant rye at edge of chaparral hillside, nw (new record for FA).

Black Phoebe 1 vocal; low perch in open lot, s.

Say's Phoebe 1 sallying to ground from perch on pipe in veggie garden, e.

Coastal Scrub-Jay 12 vocal, gregarious, n.

Common Raven 2 a pair foraging in field, e.

Oak Titmouse 1 vocal, around garden in oaks, n.

Mountain Chickadee 1 vocal, around garden in pines, and other trees, n.

Bushtit 6 vocal, gregarious, garden trees and shrubs, n.

Bewick's Wren 3 vocal; edge of chaparral and in garden, n.

House Wren 1 vocal; edge of chaparral near water tanks, nw.

Wrentit 1 vocal in hillside chaparral on exposed perch, sw.

Western Bluebird 2 (m,f) a pair in and around the veggie garden, e.

California Thrasher 2 vocal in hillside chaparral, w.

European Starling 15 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Orange-crowned Warbler 1 active in tree of heaven over garden, n.

Yellow Warbler 1 (m) calls; active in tree of heaven and other garden trees, n.

Wilson's Warbler 2 calls; active in a variety of shrubs and trees around garden, n.

California Towhee 12 usually paired; active on the ground throughout.

Lark Sparrow 30 gregarious; especially numerous in veggie garden and adjacent field, e.

Song Sparrow 1 flushed from veggie garden to fence, e.

Western Tanager 4 (f) active in a variety of trees and shrubs, n.

Black-headed Grosbeak 2 (f) active in garden trees and shrubs, n, w.

Hooded Oriole 2 (f) probably HY, active in flowering shrubs and trees, n.

House Finch 20 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 10 vocal, gregarious, around veggie garden, feeding on thistle, e.

August 27, 2016 North Glen Helen Road (36 Species)

Weather: Early morning fog, burning off by 0930 hrs. 60F to 70F; wind WNW 2-5 mph.

Time: 0700-0900 hrs.

Area Covered: The perimeter and interior of the resort by electric cart and on foot; stationary observations at the garden residence. Minor fire damage from the recent Blue Cut Fire only to the east field (north section) along the rr tracks, where a helicopter and fire-fighting staging area had been set up during the previous week. Heavy burn damage for several miles north along I-15 and CA 138. Crews currently replacing burned utility poles along those routes.

BIRDS NOTED

Cooper's Hawk 1 flying s over field, e.

Red-tailed Hawk 1 on utility pole, e.

Feral Rock Pigeon 1 on ground in field, e.

Band-tailed Pigeon 1 flying fast, southbound through the resort, central.

Eurasian Collared Dove 3 vocal, gregarious, central.

Mourning Dove 2 flushed from edge of field, e.

Black-chinned Hummingbird 2 (f; imm m) feeding on flowering tree tobacco, ne,

Anna's Hummingbird 20 (m,f) swarming several hanging feeders in yard, central.

Broad-tailed Hummingbird? 1 (f) very similar to ANHU but conspicuously larger by about 15% and longer winged; relatively long bill. At feeder with several ANHU for comparison. No wing sounds heard.

Allen's Hummingbird 2 (f; imm m) foraging on flowering tree tobacco, e.

Acorn Woodpecker 2 vocal, gregarious; on and around palms, central.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 1 vocal, central pines and eucalyptus.

Black Phoebe 2 vocal; sallying from fence line and low perches, e.

Coastal Scrub-Jay 5 vocal (qualitatively more harsh-sounding than more western populations, e.g. Green Valley, LACO, gregarious and solitary; ubiquitous.

Common Raven 6 vocal, gregarious, central, e.

Oak Titmouse 1 repeated calls; pines and oaks, central.

Bushtit 6 vocal, gregarious; garden shrubs and trees, n.

Canyon Wren 1 vocal, n-central.

Bewick's Wren 1 vocal; edge of chaparral, w.

Wrentit 2 vocal; hillside chaparral.

Western Bluebird 2 (m,f) a pair sallying from fences in veggie garden, e.

Northern Mockingbird 1 edge of chaparral next to water tanks, w.

European Starling 6 vocal, gregarious; in eucalyptus and other mature trees, central.

Phainopepla 2 (m,f) edge of chaparral, sw.

Orange-crowned Warbler 3 calls; foraging high in canopy of tree of heaven, n.

Wilson's Warbler 3 with OCWA, n.

Spotted Towhee 1 hillside chaparral.

California Towhee 8 vocal, gregarious(often paired), ubiquitous.

Lark Sparrow 25 gregarious, ubiquitous, esp. open fields.

Western Tanager 1 (f) edge of chaparral in emergent trees, w.

Black-headed Grosbeak 2 (f) elderberry shrubs at edge of chaparral, w.

Hooded Oriole 2 (m,f) elderberry trees at edge of chaparral, w.

Bullock's Oriole 1 gardens and edge of chaparral, w.

House Finch 10 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 4 vocal, gregarious, n.

Lawrence's Goldfinch 2 vocal; oaks and eucalyptus, n.

August 10-12, 2016 North Glen Helen Road (39 Species)

Weather: Fair; 55F to 80F; wind WSW 2 - 5 mph.

Time: 0700 - 1930 hrs.

Area Covered: The perimeter and interior of the FA resort by electric cart and on foot. Extended observations in northern section with garden and water feature.

BIRDS NOTED

California Quail 18 a covey foraging on the ground next to the water tank, nw.

Cooper's Hawk 1 flying along west ridge line.

Band-tailed Pigeon 1 flying through the interior of the resort next to large pines.

Eurasian Collared Dove 4 vocal; active on ground and in trees throughout.

Mourning Dove 6 individuals and pairs flying around the park; on ground in veggie garden, ne.

Anna's Hummingbird 10 (m,f) aerial sallies from eucalyptus; many bees and dipterans in late afternoon; on tree tobacco flowers throughout.

Allen's Hummingbird 1 (m - imm) hovering around exotic flowering trees, e.

Black-chinned Hummingbird 1 (f) hovering around deciduous trees, ne.

Acorn Woodpecker 3 vocal; active on royal palms, nw.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 1 vocal; in eucalyptus and other trees, n.

Black Phoebe 2 vocal; sallying from garden fence and other low perches, e, s.

Cassin's Kingbird 4 vocal; gregarious in late afternoon at top of eucalyptus, n.

Coastal Scrub-Jay 6 vocal, gregarious; edge of chaparral; foraging on large cactus fruits, nw.

Common Raven 3 vocal; flying over open field, e.

Tree Swallow 1 flying 100 ft agl southward over resort at 1730 hrs.

Oak Titmouse 1 repeated song, chaparral-oak edge, sw.

Bushtit 4 vocal; individuals and small flocks in oaks and deciduous trees around garden, n.

Canyon Wren 1 repeated song; seen briefly hopping across the patio next to a water feature in my garden.

Bewick's Wren 1 repeated song, calls, n.

House Wren 1 calls; edge of chaparral near water tank, nw.

Wrentit 2 repeated song, hillside chaparral, w, nw.

Western Bluebird 4 ad, imm; vocal; on ground and in deciduous trees, w.

Northern Mockingbird 1 vocal; w.

European Starling 4 vocal in eucalyptus and other trees, n.

Phainopepla 12 two or three cohesive flocks of mostly immatures and females sallying from tall trees, w, nw.

Orange-crowned Warbler 2 calls; foraging together in oaks and deciduous trees in gardenwith running water.n.

Wilson's Warlber 2 (m) calls; foraging together in deciduous trees and oaks around garden with running water, n.

Spotted Towhee 2 vocal; edge of chaparral, w.'

California Towhee 6 vocal; individuals and pairs throughout areas with good cover.

Lark Sparrow 30 vocal, gregarious; foraging on ground throughout, esp. veggie garden and adjacent ruderal field,ne,

Western Tanager 5 (m, f; imm) foraging in a variety of ornamental trees; attracted to running water in garden, n.

Black-headed Grosbeak 6 (m,f) calls' individuals and trios foraging in elderberry and other flowering/fruiting trees & shrubs throughout; attracted to running water in garden, n.

Hooded Oriole 5 (m,f) foraging in elderberry shrubs; attracted to running water in garden, n.

Bullock's Oriole 2 (f; imm) in deciduous trees, n; attracted to running water in garden, n.

House Finch 10 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

American Goldfinch 1 (imm) on fence at edge of veggie garden; LEGO on same fence for comparison (new for FA list).

Lesser Goldfinch 2 vocal; in tall eucalyptus and other mature trees, n.

Lawrence's Goldfinch 2 vocal; in pines and deciduous trees, n.

House Sparrow 2 at feeder, s.

August 4, 2016 Glen Helen Regional Park (36 Species)

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy; 65F to 73F; wind ESE 2 mph.

Time: 0714-0945 hrs.

Area Covered: Initially, I waited in line at the entrance on Glen Helen Parkway. Once in the park, I walked a counter-clockwise route around the western, southern and central sections. About 20 fishermen were around the main lake; some traffic and maintenance workers occurred in the southern section. Otherwise, the park was fairly quiet and undisturbed by human activities.

BIRDS NOTED

Mallard 8 (ad, imm) edge of main pond.

Cooper's Hawk 1 flushed from trees on island.

Red-tailed Hawk 1 (imm) perched on light pole, sw.

Red-shouldered Hawk 1 (imm) flying low over w side.

Killdeer calls (unseen) se.

Eurasian Collared Dove 5 gregarious; flying between mature deciduous trees; perched on utility pole, n-central.

Mourning Dove 4 w, central.

White-throated Swift 2-3? vocal (unseen) flying high over main pond.

Anna's Hummingbird 4 (m) vocal, ubiquitous in deciduous and evergreen trees.

Acorn Woodpecker 3 vocal; in tops of deciduous trees, central.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 3 vocal; ubiquitous in wooded areas.

Pacific Slope Flycatcher 1 vocal in conifers, n.

Black Phoebe 6 vocal, ubiquitous.

Cassin's Kingbird 5 (2 imm; ad) adult feeding a vocal fledgling on an outer branch of a decidous tree, nw.

Coastal Scrub-Jay 1 repeated calls, chaparral, sw.

American Crow 10 vocal, gregarious, on lawn, w.

Common Raven 6 vocal; individuals and pairs; ubiquitous.

Oak Titmouse 1 repeated calls; conifers, nw.

Verdin 1 repeated calls from fence line of pepper trees at edge of chaparral hillside, sw.

House Wren 1 vocal; weedy area at edge of island.

Wrentit 1 repeated song, chaparral hillside, sw.

Western Bluebird 12 (ad, imm) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

American Robin 1 (ad) in deciduous tree, w

Northern Mockingbird 2 flying out of hillside chaparral, sw.

European Starling 10 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Yellow Warbler 6 vocal; ubiquitous in riparian patches and isolated deciduous trees.

California Towhee 1 on ground beneath pepper trees, sw.

Lark Sparrow 25 gregarious, ubiquitous, esp. ruderal fields, sw.

Song Sparrow 2 vocal; weedy riparian edge, around island.

Western Tanager 2 (m; imm) in lower branches of mature deciduous trees, w.

Black-headed Grosbeak 2 (m,f) vocal; deciduous trees and eucalyptus, s, sw.

Brown-headed Cowbird 2 (imm) gregarious; on ground with LASP and HOFI, sw.

Bullock's Oriole 1 (f) in deciduous trees, s.

Lesser Goldfinch 10 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lawrence's Goldfinch 6 vocal, gregarious; deciduous trees, s, central, sw.

American Goldfinch 2 (m,f) with LEGO, w.

July 8, 2016 North Glen Helen Road (36 Species)

Weather: Fair; 55F to 70F; wind ESE 0-1 mph.

Time: 0715-0920 hrs.

Area Covered: I surveyed the perimeter and interior of the resort by electric cart and on foot. Observations were made while stationary in and around our garden.

BIRDS NOTED

California Quail 6 in garden.

Red-tailed Hawk 1 (ad) circling above the east field.

American Kestrel 1 (f) on utility wire, se.

Band-tailed Pigeon 8 flying in pairs and loose flocks along the slopes of hillside chaparral; a few in ornamental trees, w.

Eurasian Collared Dove 4 vocal; pairs active throughout.

Mourning Dove 2 flying low, e.

Anna's Hummingbird 3 (m,f) active around flowering tree tobacco and other plants.

Allen's Hummingbird 10 (m,f) a loose flock foraging on flowers of an agave, nw.

Acorn Woodpecker 2 vocal; active around eucalyptus and palms, n.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 1 repeated calls, n-central.

Black Phoebe 1 vocal, central.

Ash-throated Flycatcher 1 vocal, hillside chaparral, w.

Cassin's Kingbird 4 vocal; pairs and singles in e field.

Coastal Scrub-Jay 8 (ad, imm) a family group in an ornamental deciduous tree adjacent to the veggie garden.

Common Raven 4 vocal; pairs in east field and central.

Oak Titmouse 1 repeated calls in oaks around garden, n.

Bushtit 4 vocal, gregarious; oaks and shrubs in garden.

House Wren 1 repeated song, edge of chaparral and gardens, w.

Bewick's Wren 1 repeated song, lower slopes of chaparral, w.

Canyon Wren 1 repeated song, n.

Wrentit 1 repeated song, hillside chaparral, w.

Western Bluebird 2 sallying to down to ground in ruderal lot, central.

Northern Mockingbird 3 repeated song, w, n.

California Thrasher 1 repeated calls in sycamore, se.

European Starling 3 vocal, gregarious, n.

Phainopepla 4 (m,f; imm) vocal, gregarious in fruiting elderberry, w.

Spotted Towhee 4 vocal; edge and middle of hillside chaparral, w.

California Towhee 6 vocal; ubiquitous in brushy areas and gardens.

Lark Sparrow 12 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous;

Black-headed Grosbeak 3 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; edge of chaparral and in ornamental trees, w.

Brown-headed Cowbird 2 (m) vocal; flying around trees with BUOR and HOOR, , central, w.

Hooded Oriole 5 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; foraging in elevated clusters of agave fruits, nw.

Bullock's Oriole 3 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; often near HOOR, n.

House Finch 6 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 8 (m,f) vocal, gregarious.

House Sparrow 6 (m,f) gregarious; around feeders and gardens, s.

June 30, 2016 North Glen Helen Road (37 Species)

Weather: Fair; 70F to 80F; wind ESE 2-5 mph.

Time: 0645-0800 hrs.

Area Covered: I surveyed the perimeter and interior of the the resort by electric cart and on foot. Extended observations were made in our home garden and pond area (north).

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, California Quail (19 ), Band-tailed Pigeon (4), and Mountain Chickadee (1 -cont.).

BIRDS NOTED

California Quail 19 (ad, imm) a covey walking through the northern section, including our garden (first record for FA).

Cooper's Hawk 1 perched on snag in hilliside chaparral, w.

Band-tailed Pigeon 4 pairs flying together, back and forth through the resort, n.

Eurasian Collared Dove 2 vocal; a pair staying together in trees and on ground, n.

Mourning Dove 12 individuals and small flocks throughout; foraging in veggie garden, e.

Anna's Hummingbird 6 (m,f) vocal; active around flowering plants and feeders throughout.

Costa's Hummingbird 1 (imm m) in and around veggie garden with other hummers, e.

Allen's Hummingbird 1 (f) at feeder in veggie garden, e.

Acorn Woodpecker 2 vocal; in palms and other trees, nw.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 1 calls (unseen) n.

Black Phoebe 2 vocal; sallying from low perches, s, n.

Ash-throated Flycatcher 1 hillside chaparral, nw.

Cassin's Kingbird 2 vocal; sallying to ground from fences, central, e.

Western Scrub-Jay 4 vocal; active in gardens and ruderal fields, n.

Common Raven 5 (ad, imm) vocal, gregarious; foraging together on ground in veggie garden, e.

Oak Titmouse 1 calls, oaks and other trees, n.

Mountain Chickadee 1 -cont. calls from large pine next to clubhouse, s-central. Evidently summering in the resort.

Bushtit 6 vocal, gregarious, in a variety of trees and shrubs, n.

White-breasted Nuthatch 1 vocal in mature pines, n.

Canyon Wren 1-cont. repeated song; on and around big rig trailers and abandoned mobile homes in storage yard, n.

House Wren 1 calls; edge of garden, w.

Wrentit 1 repeated song in hillside chaparral, w.

Western Bluebird 2 (m,f) sallying to ground from low perches in trees, n.

Northern Mockingbird 3 vocal; active in and around gardens, w.

California Thrasher 1 vocal atop snag in hillside chaparral, w.

European Starling 2 n.

Phainopepla 8 (m,f) vocal and loosely gregarious at edge of chaparral and gardens, w.

Spotted Towhee 4 repeated song, hillside chaparral and edge, w.

California Towhee 8 one pair copulating on ground, edge of chaparral and gardens, s, w, n.

Lark Sparrow 20 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; esp. veggie garden area.

Black-headed Grosbeak 8 (m,f) vocal, ubiquitous in mature trees and shrubs.

Brown-headed Cowbird 2 (m, f) vocal, active around trees with BUOR and HOOR, n.

Hooded Oriole 4 (m,f) vocal; pairs and individuals throughout, esp. palms and gardens.

Bullock's Oriole 4 (m,f) vocal; one male pecking at its reflection on a window in our garden.

House Finch 16 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 10 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous, esp. veggie garden and flowering sunflowers.

House Sparrow 4 (m,f) on and around feeders with HOFI.

June 6, 2016 North Glen Helen Road (37 Species)

Weather: Fair; 68F to 88F; wind SSE 2-10 mph.

Time: 0710-0912 hrs.

Area Covered: I surveyed the perimeter and interior of the resort by foot and and electric cart. Extended observations were made in our home garden and pond area (north).

BIRDS NOTED

Eurasian Collared Dove 7 (one albino at a feeder); gregarious, often in pairs; vocal; active in eucalyptus and other trees.

White-throated Swift 2 a pair flying back and forth about 100-200 ft. agl over adjacent chaparral ridge, w.

Anna's Hummingbird 4 (m,f) active on and around feeders, eucalyptus and other trees throughout.

Allen's Hummingbird 6 (m,f) active in same areas noted above for ANHU.

Acorn Woodpecker 2 vocal, gregarious; active in palms, tree of heaven and pines, n.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 1 calls, n.

Western Wood Pewee calls (unseen) riparian patch at bottom of hillside chaparral, sw.

Black Phoebe 2 sallying from fence and low perches, n, s.

Ash-throated Flycatcher 1 calls (unseen) hillside chaparral, sw.

Cassin's Kingbird 2 vocal; pair chasing resident nesting ravens in flight, central.

Western Scrub-Jay 4 vocal, gregarious, often in pairs; Rambo caching several hand-fed peanuts, n.

Common Raven 6 vocal; adults flying around; 2 fledglings perched on utility poles near nest in a mature pine, central.

Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1 flying s, low over ruderal field roadway, sw.

Mountain Chickadee 1 vocal; active in oaks around pond and garden, n.

Oak Titmouse vocal; active in pines and oaks around pond and garden, n.

Bushtit 4 vocal, gregarious; active in canyon live oak in garden, n.

Bewick's Wren 1 repeated song, hillside chaparral, sw.

House Wren 2 repeated song, gardens, nw.

Canyon Wren 2 (ad) vocal; a pair staying close while moving around trailer storage yard, where probably nesting, n.

Western Bluebird 1 (m) bathing in garden streambed, n.

Wrentit 3 repeated song (unseen) hillside chaparral, sw, w, nw.

Northern Mockingbird 3 vocal, gregarious; gardens and edge of chaparral with flowering mulberrys, w, central.

European Starling 10 (ad, imm) vocal, gregarious; in eucalyptus and other mature trees; in veggie garden, e.

Phainopepla 3 (m,f) vocal; active in and around eucalyptus and other mature trees, n; riparian patch, s.

Spotted Towhee 3 vocal; active in riparian patch and in hillside chaparral, s, w.

California Towhee 3 vocal, gregarious; on ground at edge of chaparral, sw, w.

Lark Sparrow 1 (imm) on fence, ne.

Black-headed Grosbeak vocal; riparian patch and garden trees, s, n.

Lazuli Bunting 1 repeated song from concealed perch in riparian trees, sw.

Brewer's Blackbird 2 (m,f) in and around veggie garden, ne.

Brown-headed Cowbird 2 vocal, gregarious; eucalyptus, s.

Bullock's Oriole 2 vocal; active in a variety of trees around garden, n.

Hooded Oriole 4 vocal; pairs active in palms and eucalytpus; often associated with BUOR, n.

House Finch 4 (m,f) vocal, gregariosu at feeder, s.

Lesser Goldfinch 8 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lawrence's Goldfinch ? (unseen) repeated vocalizations in eucalyptus, n.

House Sparrow 2 around feeders, s.

May 15, 2016 North Glen Helen Road (31 Species)

Weather: Overcast; 55F; wind WNW/ENE 2- 5 mph.

Time: 0730-0900 hrs.

Area Covered: The perimeter and interior of the resort, by foot and electric cart. Extended observations (5/14 & 5/15) were made in our home garden and pond area (north), particularly of the flowering eucalyptus trees attracting hummingbirds and orioles.

BIRDS NOTED

Red-tailed Hawk 1 (ad) flying to a sycamore tree, s.

Eurasian Collared Dove 2 vocal; display flights over and around pines, n.

Mourning Dove 6 vocal; pairs and individuals throughout.

Acorn Woodpecker 2 vocal; in a variety of mature trees, n.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 2 vocal; in a variety of trees and large shrubs throughout.

Anna's Hummingbird 4 (m,f) foraging in msf with other hummers in flowering eucalyptus; also at feeders, n.

Costa's Hummingbird 1 (m) foraging in msf with other hummers in flowering eucalyptus, n (new FA record).

Allen's Hummingbird 6 (m,f) foraging in msf with other hummers in flowering eucalyptus, n.

Black-chinned Hummingbird 5 foraging in msf with other hummers in flowering eucalyptus, n (new FA record).

Calliope Hummingbird? 1 seen briefly around flowering eucalyptus; very small size; no other details seen.

Western Wood Pewee 1 sallying from fence to ruderal patch, n

Ash-throated Flycatcher 1-2 calls (unseen) from hillside chaparral, sw, nw..

Cassin's Kingbird 2 vocal; a pair harassing a CORA on an utility pole; chasing a EUCD in flight, central.

Black Phoebe 1 calls, n-central.

Western Bluebird 2 (m,f) sallying to ruderal patch, s, n,

Common Raven 2 on utility pole; one on edge of dumpster, central, n.

Western Scrub-Jay 2 vocal; one (Rambo) taking peanuts from the hand in our yard.

Wrentit 2 repeated song from hillside chaparral, w.

Canyon Wren 1 repeated song from roof of abandoned mobile home in storage yard, n.

House Wren 1 repeated song from garden, nw.

Bewick's Wren 1 repeated song, hillside

Oak Titmouse 1 repeated song from oaks and pines, n.

Phainopepla 2 (m,f) vocal; active in mature trees, n.

Spotted Towhee 2 repeated song from hillside chaparral, sw.

California Towhee 4 vocal; a pair on ground in the garden, n.

Lark Sparrow 2 around a yard with a feeder, s.

Black-headed Grosbeak 3 repeated calls from mature trees, central, n.

Lazuli Bunting 1 repeated song from well-concealed location in a sycamore, s.

Hooded Oriole 4 (m,f) vocal; a pair feeding on loquats; others in flowering eucalyptus.

Bullock's Oriole 4 (m,f) vocal; individuals and pairs feeding in msf with HOOR and hummingbirds in flowering eucalyptus, n.

House Finch 2 (m,f) fence line next to ruderal field, sw.

April 24, 2016 North Glen Helen Road (27 Species)

Weather: Fair; 62F; wind WNW/ENE 2 - 5 mph.

Time: 0747-0927 hrs.

Area Covered: I surveyed the perimeter and most of the interior of the 40-acre FA resort on foot and by electric cart. Except for occasional passing freight trains, the survey area was quiet and undisturbed by human activities. Habitats surveyed included gardens with native Canyon Live Oak, Eucalyptus, Tree of Heaven, and an assortment of mature exotic and native pines; native hillside chaparral (abundant flowering Ceanothus and Elderberry), and ruderal fields.The east field has recently been partially paved, along with most of the interior resort roadways, significantly reducing dust from vehicular traffic.

BIRDS NOTED

Eurasian Collared Dove 4 vocal; pairs calling in pines and other trees around the resort.

Mourning Dove 6 vocal; individuals and pairs around the resort.

Anna's Hummingbird 2 (m,f) visiting a hummingbird feeder attached to a residence.

Black Phoebe 1 sallying from a low perch over a weedy vacant lot, s.

Say's Phoebe 1 on a fence at the edge of a field, n.

Cassin's Kingbird 2 vocal; a pair flying around eucalyptus trees, central.

Western Scrub-Jay 5 ubiquitous; one bird (Rambo) taking peanuts from the hand, n.

Common Raven 1 flying low over the resort, n.

Mountain Chickadee calls (unseen) n.

Bushtit 1 flying low over chaparral hillside, sw.

Canyon Wren 1 occasional song from atop trailers and other artificial objects in storage yard, where it is probably nesting, n.

Bewick's Wren 1 (unseen) repeated song from chaparral hillside, sw.

House Wren 1 (unseen) repeated song from garden, nw.

Wrentit 1 (unseen) repeated song, hillside chaparral, w.Western Bluebird 2 (m) sallying to ground from low perches, n, s.

Northern Mockingbird 1 in garden, w.

European Starling 4 vocal, ubiquitous.

Phainopepla 2 (m,f) a pair apparently gathering nest material; possibly nesting in a palm tree, nw.

Spotted Towhee 2 one singing from an exposed perch above the chaparral, sw.

California Towhee 2 vocal at edge of hillside chaparral, w.

Lark Sparrow 1 at residential feeder, s.

Western Tanager 2 (m,f) visiting garden pond and stream, n.

Black-headed Grosbeak 5 (m,f) visiting garden pond and stream, n.

Hooded Oriole 2 (m,f) female in palm tree, n.

Bullock's Oriole 4 (m,f) vocal, active in a variety of trees and shrubs; visiting garden pond, n.

House Finch 4 (m,f) vocal, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 2 (m,f) vocal in a variety of mature trees, s.

House Sparrow 2 around residential feeder, s.

March 27, 2016 California State University San Bernardino (56 Species)

Weather: Fair; 55F to 74F; winds calm.

Time: 0758 - 1110 hrs.

Area Covered: 1) From Campus Circle Drive and M. Matich Road, I walked the Badger Hill/Basin loop trail, established as a bird survey route by Tom Benson, east, south and west to its terminus about 0.1 mi south of the starting point (0758- 0905 hrs.). 2) Continuing onto the developed portion of the campus, I walked a slightly divergent path from the Benson survey route, with multiple ingressions following concentrations of birds and their vocalizations -- around the playing fields and through the campus to the parking area at its northern edge, terminating my survey near the University Enterprises building (0905- 1110 hrs.). The entire survey route was quiet and mostly undisturbed by human activity this Easter Sunday morning.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Red-shouldered Hawk (1), Swainson's Hawk (1), Greater Roadrunner (1), Western Kingbird (1), Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (2), and American Pipit (25).

BIRDS NOTED

California Quail 4 vocal; east edge of main, upland main basin BB- trail, (1).

Cooper's Hawk 1 (ad) flushed from patch of decidous trees, n trailhead, (1).

Red-shouldered Hawk 1 (unseen) repeatedly loud, distictive territorial-type calls from trees at the east border of the campus in the vicinity of the Biological Sciences building(2).

Swainson's Hawk 1 (ad) soaring low over ruderal - chaparral hilltop west of main basin on the Badger Basin trail (1)- photo.

Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) Badger Basin Trail, CSUSB San Bernardino County CA 27 March 2016

Red-tailed Hawk 1(ad) flying low over chaparral hillside, (1); 1 (ad - possibly the same individual) soaring over parking lot and n campus, (2).

Killdeer 1 on gravelly edge of parking lot near trail head, (1).

Mourning Dove 8 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Greater Roadrunner 1 ne corner of campus in ruderal patch at edge of parking area (1).

Anna's Hummingbird 10 (m,f) vocal, solitary, ubiquitous.

Allen's Hummingbird 2 (m) foraging on bottlebrush tree, n (2).

Selasphorus sp. 3 (m,f) in and around tree tobacco, upper BB Trail (1).

Costa's Hummingbird 1 active in and among flowering shrubs in water conserv. garden, s (2).

Nuttall's Woodpecker 1 (m) vocal; active in row of oaks, nw.

Northern (RS) Flicker 1 perched on snag, upper BB trail, (1).

American Kestrel 1 flying low over mowed basin field, sw (1).

Black Phoebe 3 vocal; sallying to lawns from low perches in trees, (2).

Say's Phoebe 3 vocal; drainage next to bridge on BB trail; calls in distance; calls on east side of campus; apparently avoiding areas with BLPH (1), (2).

Vermilion Flycatcher 3 (m,f) sallying to lawns from low tree and fence perches (2).

Cassin's Kingbird 6 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous in canopies of tall trees.

Western Kingbird 1(unseen) repeated, distinctive calls, c.f. CAKI vocalizations in same area with tall deciduous and conifer trees at edge of playing field, se (2).

Western Scrub-Jay calls, flying over BB- trail, (1).

American Crow repeated calls (unseen, sounded like they were flying south over the eastern edge of the campus ) e-central (2).

Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2 a pair flying low over upper basin, (1); another pair evidently gathering nest material on edge of lawn next to WC garden, s (2).

Mountain Chickadee 3 vocal in conifers, s, e (2).

Bushtit 2 vocal; active in hillside chaparral, upper BB trail (1); one gathering nest material in fenceline shrubs beneath tall conifers, se (2).

Nuthatch sp. (probably WBNU) seen briefly in flight between mature conifers, e (2).

House Wren 3 nearly continuous song, BB-t, n (1); WC garden, s (2).

Bewick's Wren 1 vocal in upland chaparral, BB-t (1).

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2 distinctive nasal calls from individuals separated by at least 100 yards; both birds moving inconspicuously in dense, upland chaparral at trailside, n, s BB trail, (1).

Wrentit 3 repeated territorial song from individuals separated by 50-100 yards in dense, upland chaparral, BB-t (1).

Western Bluebird 6 active on lawns and in deciduous trees, mostly central-north campus, (2).

American Robin 10 vocal, gregarious, on wet lawns throughout (2).

Northern Mockingbird 3 continuous song from distantly separated locations on campus, (2).

California Thrasher 1 - calls and partial song occasionally given in dense upland chaparral at edge of basin (1).

European Starling 3 flying over sycamores, w.

American Pipit 25 (bsc., alt. and trans. plmg.) individuals and cohesive flocks foraging over a large area on the east playing field, (2).

Orange-crowned Warbler 3 repeated song in elderberry bushes and other tall shrubs in upland chaparral, BB-t (1); calls and song in oaks, sycamores and trees on campus, n (2).

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 35 (m,f; alt. and bsc.. plmg.) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Yellow-rumped (M) Warbler 1 (f) distinctive, contrasting white throat and supercilium markings seen clearly at close range; in row of oaks with other YRWA, nw (2)..

Spotted Towhee 5 vocal; active in dense chaparral and riparian edge of basins (1).

Rufous-crowned Sparrow 8 vocal; pairs active at edge of chaparral throughout (1).

California Towhee 12 vocal, often in pairs; brushy areas and gardens, (1) (2).

Chipping Sparrow 2 foraging on lawn with WCSP, w.

Lark Sparrow 8 vocal, often in pairs foraging on ground and lawns throughout (2).

Savannah Sparrow 2 bathing in basin puddle, nw (1).

Song Sparrow 2 repeated song in marshy main basin and riparian edge, (2).

Lincoln's Sparrow 2 in brushy edge of basin near bathing puddle with SASP, (2).

White-crowned Sparrow 10 (ad, imm) widespread, though relatively scarce in brushy edge and gardens, (1), (2).

Dark-eyed Junco 1 flushed from lawn beneath conifer, e (2).

Red-winged Blackbird 5 (m,f) vocal, active in main basin marsh, (1).

Brewer's Blackbird 4 on and around playing field, se (2).

Bullock's Oriole 2 repeated calls and partial song in deciduous trees adjacent to playing field, se (2).

House Finch 30 (m,f; yellow-bright red individual male plumages) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 20 (m,f) vocal, gregarious (often in pairs), ubiquitous.

Lawrence's Goldfinch 4 (m,f) a cohesive flock flying to ruderal gravel patch at edge of parking area, nw (2).

American Goldfinch 2 vocal, flying between decidous trees, ne 92).

House Sparrow 3 vocal; active in gardens near dumptsters and buildings, e (2).

March 26, 2016 North Glen Helen Road (34 Species)

Weather: Fair; 55F to 75F; wind ENE 1 -5 mph.

Time: 0600- 1830 hrs.

Area Covered: Stationary observations in the northern section of the FA resort; surveys by electric cart and on foot elsewhere in the resort.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today, included, Mountain Chickadee (1 -cont.), Canyon Wren (1-cont.), and Hooded Oriole (2).

BIRDS NOTED

Eurasian Collared Dove 2 vocal, n.

Mourning Dove 3 vocal, ubiquitous.

Anna's Hummingbird 1, vocal, n.

Acorn Woodpecker 1 vocal, n.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 1, vocal, n.

Northern (RS) Flicker 1, w.

American Kestrel 1 flying low over mowed field, s.

Black Phoebe 1 vocal, s.

Cassin's Kingbird 4 vocal; pairs chasing between canopies of tall pines and eucalyptus, central, e, n.

Western Scrub-Jay 1 hand-fed a couple of peanuts, n.

Common Raven 4 vocal; flying over open field; perched in eucalyptus; raiding trash dumpster.

Mountain Chickadee 1 -cont. vocal; in pines and oaks, n.

Oak Titmouse 2 vocal; in oaks and other trees, n.

House Wren 3 vocal, s, central, nw.

Bewick's Wren 1 vocal, edge of chaparral, w.

Canyon Wren 1-cont. vocal early AM; hopping on large streamside rocks in garden, n.

Wrentit 2 continuous song from upland chaparral, w.

Northern Mockingbird 1 vocal, n.

California Thrasher 1 vocal, chaparral, sw.

European Starling 5 vocal, gregarious, central.

Orange-crowned Warbler 1 vocal, tree canopies overhanging garden, n.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 16 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; bathing in garden streambed, n.

Spotted Towhee 3 vocal, ubiquitous; gardens and edge of chaparral.

California Towhee 6 vocal, ubiquitous in brushy areas.

Lark Sparrow 4 vocal; edge of fields, n, s.

Song Sparrow 1 in overgrown, abandoned garden, s.

Lincoln's Sparrow 2 in overgrown, abandoned garden, s.

White-crowned Sparrow 12 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Dark-eyed Junco 18 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Hooded Oriole 2 (m) vocal; in garden and around planted palms, n.

Bullock's Oriole 1 (f) in overgrown, abandoned garden, s.

House Finch 30 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 8 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

House Sparrow 2 (m,f) at feeder, s.

March 19-20, 2016 North Glen Helen Road (39 Species)

Weather: Fair; 59F to 75F; wind ENE 2 - 5mph.

Time: 0630-1830 hrs.

Area Covered: Surveys were made using an electric cart and by walking around the 40-acre FA resort, in addition to stationary observations at the north end. A flush of new vegetation throughout the undeveloped areas (i.e. eastern grassland and ruderal fields and western hillside chaparral) has followed recent rains.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found included, California Gull (8 - new record for FAR), Northern Rough-winged Swallow (1 - new record for FAR), Cliff Swallow (8 - new record for FAR), Hooded Orioler (1 - fos), Bullock's Oriole ( 1 - fos) and Lawrence's Goldfinch (2 - new record for FAR).

BIRDS NOTED

California Gull 8 a flock flying low, southward over the east field (new record for FAR).

Eurasian Collared Dove 2 flying between pines, central.

Mourning Dove 3 on fences around the edges of the resort.

Anna's Hummingbird 3 (f) visiting flowering shrubs and trees around the resort.

Acorn Woodpecker 1 on utility pole, n-central.

Say's Phoebe 1 repeatedly vocal, edge of field, n.

Black Phoebe 2 vocal; a pair sallying from low perches next to an overgrown garden, s.

Cassin's Kingbird 3 vocal; active in tree canopies throughout.

Western Scrub-Jay 2 vocal; one (Rambo)taking peanuts from hand, n.

Common Raven 15 flying; a flock in ruderal field with litter from Glen Helen-San Manuel Rave-event parking, s.

Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1 flying low, back and forth over ruderal east field (new record for FAR).

Cliff Swallow 8 flying over east fields; apparently nesting in ceiling holes of I-15 overpass on North Glen Helen Road, s (new record for FAR).

Mountain Chickadee 1 vocal in pines, n.

Oak Titmouse 2 vocal; foraging on ground; active in a variety of mature deciduous trees, s.

Canyon Wren 1 repeated song from fenced storage yard with abandoned trailers and other artifacts. The bird was

exploring holes and cavities in an unused big-rig trailer parked near a chain-linked fence, nw (photo).

Canyon Wren (Catherpes mexicanus) FA Resort Devore, SBDNO CO CA 20 March 2016

House Wren 2 repeated and constant song, edge of overgrown gardens, s, nw.

Wrentit 1 repeated song, hillside chaparral, sw.

Western Bluebird 2 (m,f) sallying to ground from fences, n.

Northern Mockingbird 1 repeated song, nw.

California Thrasher 1 partial song, hillside chaparral, sw.

European Starling 5 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous, esp. in tall eucalyptus.

Orange-crowned Warbler 1 repeated song, edge of overgrown garden, sw.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 10 (m,f; alt. plmg.) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous, esp. in mature eucalyptus.

Spotted Towhee 2 vocal; edge of hillside chaparral and overgrown garden, sw.

California Towhee 6 vocal, ubiquitous, usually near cover.

Chipping Sparrow 1 on fence, nw (photo).

Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) FA resort, Devore SBDNO CO CA 20 March 2016

Lark Sparrow 4 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Savannah Sparrow 3 calls; tall grasses in east field.

Song Sparrow 1 in overgrown garden, sw.

Lincoln's Sparrow 2 calls; flushed from vegetable garden to fence, ne.

White-crowned Sparrow 10 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Dark-eyed (Oregon) Junco 30 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Western Meadowlark 1 repeated song, east field.

Brewer's Blackbird 6 (m,f) a flock flying over the east field (new record for FAR).

Hooded Oriole 1 (m) foraging in flowering succulents, nw (fos - photo).

Hooded Oriole (Icterus cucullatus) FA resort, Devore, San Bernardino County CA 20 March 2016

Bullock's Oriole 1-2 (m) vocal; seen flying over east field to utility line; calls; flying into exotic flowering tree, nw (fos).

House Finch 20 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 8 (m,f) vocal, gregarious (usually in pairs), ubiquitous.

Lawrence's Goldfinch 2 (m,f) edge of overgrown garden trees, sw.

March 13 2016 California State University San Bernardino (51 Species)

Weather: Partly cloudy; 48F to 55F; winds calm.

Time: 0758-1008 hrs.

Area Covered: (1) I walked the standard bird survey route established by Tom Benson, beginning at M. Matich Rd. and Campus Circle Drive, proceeding east and south through hillside chaparral, riparian patches, a small marsh, concrete culverts and drainage basins (Badger Basin), ending on the southeast portion of Campus Circle Drive opposite the playing fields (0758-0950 hrs.). Recent rains produced luxurient growth of non-native grasses, herbs and native chaparral vegetation, in addition to wet soils, muddy trails and patches of shallow surface water in the drainage basins. (2) Continuing onto the campus, I walked westward along a fence line separating the playing fields, through a patch of pines, a small water-conservation garden and northward to a row of sycamores adjacent to the Yasuda Center on the north border of the campus (0950-1008 hrs.) The campus features mature plantings of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, lawns, and xeric landscaping on the borders. Except for a few people with unleashed dogs (mostly area #1), the survey area was quiet and undisturbed by human activities.

BIRDS NOTED

California Quail calls, upper elevations of (1).

Cooper's Hawk 1 (ad) flew low and towards me into an adjacent deciduous tree, ne (2).

Killdeer 2 vocal, basin area next to CC Drive (1-2).

Band-tailed Pigeon 2 display flights, vocalizations; nw (2).

Eurasian Collared Dove 2 vocal, flying around large sycamores, (2).

Mourning Dove 4 vocal; flying, (1), (2).

Anna's Hummingbird 12 (m,f) vocal; in and around flowering tree tobacco, (1); ubiquitous, (2).

Costa's Hummingbird 1 foraging on red eucalyptus flowers, ne; a COHU nest found adjacent to the COE building during my previous survey of 13 Feb. has apparently been abandoned (2).

Allen's Hummingbird 1(m) foraging on flowering tree tobacco (1); possibly more individuals of this sp. in the area.

Selasphorus sp. 3 (m; f) vocal; in and around flowering shrubs and trees, (1), (2).

American Kestrel 1 (m) flying low over se basin; perched in sycamore (1).

Black Phoebe 5 vocal; sallying to ground and lawns, (1), (2).

Say's Phoebe 1 perched on short post in se basin, (1).

Vermilion Flycatcher 5 (m,f) individuals sallying from low perches in trees and on fences throughout campus, (2).

Cassin's Kingbird 6 vocal; pairs and individuals sallying from canopies of trees (e,g. sycamores and conifers), (1), (2)

Western Scrub-Jay 1 calls, flying, se (1).

American Crow 2 vocal, flying, (ne) (1-2).

Common Raven 2 vocal; around buildings and open fields, ne (2).

Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4 two pair flying low, back and forth over basins and trails, and perching together on tall shrubs next to culvert, ne, sw (1).

Mountain Chickadee 4 vocal, gregarious in patch of mature conifers, ne (2).

Oak Titmouse 1 vocal; active in row of oaks next to Children's Center, nw. (2).

Bushtit 10 vocal, gregarious; in chaparral and shrubs and trees at edge of campus, (1), (2).

Rock Wren 1 -cont. active in same rocky border area of Campus Circle Dr. intersecting Badger Basin trail, (1-2) (see Feb. 13, 2016 notes).

House Wren 1 repeated song from trees and shrubs in water conserv. garden, s (2).

Bewick's Wren 3 repeated song from chaparral slopes adjacent to basins and culverts, (1).

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 flushed from patch of elderberry-coastal sage in dry basin, se (1).

Ruby-crowned Kinglet vocal (unseen) in row of oaks, nw (2).

Wrentit 3 vocal (unseen) in hillside chaparral, (1).

Western Bluebird 8 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; active in trees and on lawns, nw (2).

American Robin 10 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous, esp, se. (2).

Northern Mockingbird 2 vocal, s, ne (2).

California Thrasher 2 vocal in dense chaparral, (1).

European Starling 16 vocal, gregarious; foraging on lawns with BRBL and RWBL, sw (2).

Cedar Waxwing 5 (possibly more) vocal, gregarious foraging in deciduous trees with small black fruits, central (2).

Orange-crowned Warbler 1 repeated song (unseen) from sycamores, nw (2).

Common Yellowthroat 2 individuals alternating repeated song (unseen) marsh with a little surface water, (1).

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 30 (m,f; alt plmg.) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Spotted Towhee 4 vocal (mostly unseen) dense chaparral at edge of trail, (1).

California Towhee 6 calls; on ground in dense chaparral and edge of riparian patches, (1).

Chipping Sparrow 2 flushed from lawn to tree, central (2),

Vesper Sparrow 2 foraging in chaparral at edge of trail near CC Dr. (1-2).

Savannah Sparrow 2 foraging with VESP and RCSP in chaparral at edge of trail, (1-2).

Song Sparrow 1 repeated song from marsh in basin, (1).

White-crowned Sparrow 4 calls; pairs in chaparral and edge of garden, (1), (2).

Dark-eyed (O) Junco 6 foraging on lawn beneath pines, sw (2).

Red-winged Blackbird 5 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; foraging beneath pines with BRBL and EUST, sw (2).

Brewer's Blackbird 12 (m,f) gregarious; foraging on lawns and ground beneath pines, sw (2).

House Finch 30 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 20 vocal, gregarious (often in pairs) ubiiquitous.

American Goldfinch 4 two pair; foraging on lawns; perched in sycamores; often near LEGO (2).

House Sparrow 2 vocal; sw (2).

February 28 2016 Glen Helen Regional Park (49 Species)

Weather: Partly cloudy, clearing by 0900 hrs. 65F to 71F; wind ENE 5 - 15 mph.

Time: 0730-0950 hrs.

Area Covered: I walked a meandering route through the northern and central sections of the park, including the two ponds and riparian patch. About 20 fishermen were present, in addition to some picnickers. The park this Sunday morning was relatively quiet and undisturbed by human activities.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Cinnamon Teal (1), Green-winged Teal (1), Greater Yellowlegs (1), Mountain Chickadee (1), Myrtle Warbler (1), Pine Siskin (4) and Lawrence's Goldfinch (2).

BIRDS NOTED

Mallard 5 (m,f) dabbling at edges of ponds.

Cinnamon Teal 1 (m) swimming, dabbling, small pond (photo).

Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) Glen Helen Park, San Bernardino County CA 28 February 2016

Green-winged Teal 1 (f) swimming at the edge of the small pond (photo).

Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) Glen Helen Park, San Bernardino County CA 28 February 2016

Ruddy Duck 8 (m,f) mostly resting in open water, main pond.

Double-crested Cormorant 35 ( imm, ad.; a few in alt. plmg.) in trees; swimming in small flocks and on shore (photo).

Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) Glen Helen Park, San Bernardino County CA 28 Feb 2016

Great Blue Heron 5 around edges of ponds; in east parking lot.

Great Egret 2 in trees around ponds.

Black-crowned Night Heron 1 (ad) flushed from marsh in small pond.

Cooper's Hawk 1 flushed from mature trees, n.

Red-tailed Hawk 1 (ad) circling low over the park, n.

American Coot 100 gregarious, ubiquitous in and around ponds.

Killdeer 2 vocal; on lawn and drainage, n.

Greater Yellowlegs 1 edge of marsh, small pond.

Ring-billed Gull 2 (ad) flying low over main pond.

Eurasian Collared Dove 2 vocal; mature trees, central.

Mourning Dove 4 flying around park.

Allen's Hummingbird 1 (m) vocal; mature trees, e side of main pond.

Anna's Hummingbird 4 (m) vocal; flying between mature deciduous and evergreen trees, central, s.

Acorn Woodpecker 2 vocal, gregarious; in upper branches of tall deciduous trees, s.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 2 (m,f) vocal; foraging on small diameter willows in riparian patch, s.

Northern (RS) Flicker 3 foraging on lawns beneath mature trees throughout the park.

Black Phoebe 3 vocal; individuals sallying from low branches throughout the park.

Western Scrub-Jay 4 vocal; flying around the western and central portions of the park.

Common Raven 1 flying low over the park, central.

Mountain Chickadee 1-2 vocal; foraging on axillary buds in deciduous trees, central (photo).

Mountain Chickadee (Parus gambeli) Glen Helen Park, San Bernardino County CA 28 Feb 2016

Oak Titmouse 1 vocal; in mature conifer, central.

Bushtit 5 foraging in a loose flock in conifers and shrubs, island, s.

Bewick's Wren 1 vocal, in shrubs around island, s.

House Wren 2 vocal, in shrubs and trees on island, s.

Western Bluebird 8 (m,f) sallying to lawns from low branches, central.

American Robin 2 vocal deciduous trees and lawns, w.

Northern Mockingbird 1 vocal, se.

California Thrasher 1 vocal, edge of hillside chaparral, sw.

European Starling 12 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; foraging on lawns throughout.

American Pipit 1 vocal, flying over park, n.

Yellow-rumped (Audubon's) Warbler 30 (m,f; some in alt. plmg.) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warbler 1 (f) ID: angled white throat patch; brownish head; white supercilium; foraging with other YRWA in deciduous trees, central (photo).

Yellow-rumped Myrtle Warbler (Setophaga coronata coronata)

Common Yellowthroat 2 vocal; marsh adjacent to and in small pond, s.

Spotted Towhee 1 vocal in roadside shrubs, s.

California Towhee 1 vocal at edge of riparian patch, s.

Lark Sparrow 1 foraging on lawn with HOFI and DEJU, central.

Song Sparrow 3 vocal in and near riparian patch, s.

Dark-eyed (Oregon) Junco 30 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; foraging on lawns.

Red-winged Blackbird 2 (m) vocal in dry cattails, small pond.

Great-tailed Grackle 6 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; in tree canopies around ponds, s.

House Finch 20 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Pine Siskin 4 gregarious; foraging on lawns; flying between deciduous trees, central.

Lawrence's Goldfinch 2 (m,f) a pair foraging on lawns with dandelions, central.

American Goldfinch 4 (m,f) two pair foraging on lawns with other finches, central.

Lesser Goldfinch 20 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; loose flocks foraging on lawns, central.

February 20-21 2016 North Glen Helen Road (25 Species)

Weather: Fair, 50F to 65F; wind WNW 0- 3 mph. Heavy showers here last week.

Time: 0630- 1800 hrs.

Area Covered: 1) More or less stationary observations around pond and garden both days(n); 2) A combination of cart and walking survey around the 40-acre resort (2/21: 0845-1000 hrs.)..

Birds Noted

Red-tailed Hawk 2 (ad) perched together on utility pole, n; one flying along w hillside chaparral.

Eurasian Collared Dove 2 vocal; flying around tall pines, n.

Anna's Hummingbird 1 (f) at residential feeder, central.

Acorn Woodpecker 2 vocal, active around tall trees, n.

Northern (RS) Flicker 2 repeated calls throughout.

Black Phoebe 2 perched near each other on fence line and in palm tree, n, central.

Say's Phoebe 1 vocal; edge of field, ne.

Cassin's Kingbird 4 two vocal pair maintaining proximity and contact while perched and in flight, ne; central.'

Western Scrub-Jay 2 vocal, throughout.

Common Raven 1 vocal; e field.

Mountain Chickadee 1 vocal; riparian patch in drainage, w; in pines, n.

Canyon Wren 1 repeated song from w slope and drainages.

Wrentit 1 repeated song from upland chaparral, w.

Northern Mockingbird 1 repeated song, central.

European Starling 4 vocal, gregarious, central.

Orange-crowned Warbler 1 repeated song from crown of Canyon Live Oak in garden, n (fos).

California Towhee 2 vocal; edge of garden and chaparral hillside, n, s, w.

Lark Sparrow 16 gregarious; foraging on ground in ruderal field; flushed to elderberry tree ne (photo).

Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) FA Resort San Bernardino County CA 21 Feb 2016

Savannah Sparrow 12 gregarious; foraging in ruderal field with tall grasses, ne.

Song Sparrow 1 in tall grass, ne.

Lincoln's Sparrow 1 flushed to fence from veg. garden, ne (photo).

Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii) FA Resort, San Bernardino County CA 21 Feb 2016

White-crowned Sparrow 5 edge of gardens, n.

Dark-eyed Junco 15 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; often foraging on ground and at feeders.

House Finch 10 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 8 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

February 12-14 2016 North Glen Helen Road (26 Species)

Weather: Fair; 55F to 87F; wind ENE 2 - 12 mph.

Time: 0630 - 1730 hrs.

Area Covered: 1) Stationary in and around home and garden in northern section (all days). 2) Cart and walking survey of perimeter and interior of 40-acre FA resort (2/14: 0730-0845 hrs.). Windy conditions prevailed in afternoons and evenings; mornings generally calm.

Birds Noted

Eurasian Collared Dove 3 vocal, gregarious; n-central.

Anna's Hummingbird 3 (m,f) vocal; at feeders, n-central.

Allen's Hummingbird 2 (f; imm m) trees at edge of ruderal patch with dripline, s.

Acorn Woodpecker 3 at seed feeder, n.

Northern (RS) Flicker 3 gregarious; often on ground; central, n.

Black Phoebe 1 vocal; central.

Say's Phoebe 1 repeatedly vocal; fence line at edge of ruderal field and veg. garden, ne.

Cassin's Kingbird 3 repeatedly vocal; some interactions and flights over tall pines, central, e fence line (photo).

Cassin's Kingbird (Tyrannus vociferans) FA San Bernardino County CA 14 Feb 2016

Western Scrub-Jay 3 vocal; one bird, sex undetermined (Rambo) returning frequently, uttering soft churring vocalizations before and after being hand-fed with whole peanuts, multiple times in yard; another individual (sex undetermined) (Princess) quietly watching from adjacent branch, accepting peanuts placed on oak limbs but refusing to be hand-fed; apparently a resident pair (distinguished mainly by their behavior) of relatively tame WESJ in our neighborhood, n-central.

Common Raven 1 on ground in ruderal field, e.

Mountain Chickadee 2 repeatedly vocal in pines and oaks, n-central.

Oak Titmouse 1 vocal in elderberry at edge of ruderal patch with drip line, s.

Bushtit 1 in shrubs near drip line, s.

White-breasted Nuthatch 1 repeatedly vocal in oaks and pines, n-central.

Canyon Wren 2 repeated song (every morning) from upslope chaparral near water tank, nw.

European Starling vocal in eucalyptus, s-central.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 3 vocal, affecting a variety of vegetation types throughout.

Spotted Towhee 2 vocal; edge of ruderal patch with drip line, s.

California Towhee 4 repeatedly vocal at edge of ruderal patch with drip line; edge of chaparral, s.

Lark Sparrow 2 repeated afternoon song from crown of oak in garden, n-central.

Lincoln's Sparrow 2 flushed from fallow veg. garden, ne.

Song Sparrow 1 flushed from fallow veg, garden, ne.

White-crowned Sparrow 10 (ad, imm) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Dark-eyed (Oregon) Junco 15 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; often in msf with WCSP.

House Finch 12 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous, often with WCSP.

Lesser Goldfinch 8 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous (photo).

Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) FA San Bernardino Co CA 14 Feb 2016

February 13 2016 California State University San Bernardino (43 Species)

Weather: Fair; 54F to 72F; winds calm.

Time: 0729-1015 hrs.

Area Covered: I walked the standard survey route used by Tom Benson, beginning at Campus Circle Drive and Matich Rd. and proceeding east and south on a chaparral hillside trail (Badger Basin). A few joggers and others (some with dogs) were also on the trail during the survey. There was little or no surface water along this route. Continuing westward onto the main campus, I surveyed stands of pine, the water conservation garden, lawns, ornamental trees and shrubs, ending at the northwest parking lot. The campus was relatively quiet and, except for an atheletic event in the southwest section, little disturbed by human activities.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Williamson's Sapsucker (1 ), Tree Swallow (3) and Vesper Sparrow (2).

BIRDS NOTED

Red-tailed Hawk 2 flyiing together over nw parking lot.

American Kestrel 1 (f) flying low over an open field, ne.

Killdeer 1 on s playing field.

Eurasian Collared Dove 4 vocal; main campus.

Mourning Dove 6 fly, calls; one with nest material on main campus.

Anna's Hummingbird 6 (m,f) vocal; a presumed female showing a conspicuous ruby throat patch, gathering materials from base of pine and constructing nest on high (15 ft. agl),interior horizontal branch of another pine, sw main campus; vocal around tree tobacco and elderberry, chaparral hillsides and main campus.

Costa's Hummingbird 1 (presumably a female showing a small lateral and large mid-ventral patch purple throat feathering) sitting on nest on low (about 3 ft. agl) horizontal branch of bottlebrush adjacent to the COE bldg., main campus (photo).

Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae) CSUSB San Bernardino County CA 13 Feb 2016

Allen's Hummingbird 2 upslope; foraging on tree tobacco flowers.

Williamson's Sapsucker 1 (f) initially in a planted row of oaks, with WBNU; moving to sycamore (NUWO nearby) and pines, nwc main campus (first record for CSUSB - photos).

Williamson's Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus thyroideus) same individual in both images, CSUSB San Bernardino County CA 13 February 2016

Nuttall's Woodpecker 1 (f) vocal; foraging in sycamore near WISA, nw main campus.

Northern (RS) Flicker 6 vocal; gregarious, often on lawns, main campus and upland chaparral.

Black Phoebe 2 vocal; main campus.

Say's Phoebe 1 vocal; low perch, e main campus.

Vermilion Flycatcher 5 (m,f) individuals sallying from low perches in pines and sycamores, ubiquitous on main campus.

Cassin's Kingbird 5 vocal, gregarious; pairs flying between mature conifers and deciduous trees.

Western Scrub-Jay 3 vocal; upland chaparral and edge of main campus.

American Crow vocal, flying over s campus.

Common Raven 1 vocal; flying over e campus.

Tree Swallow 3 flying together, north and low over dry marsh and basin; upland chaparral area.

Oak Titmouse 1 vocal in oaks, nw.

Bushtit 20 vocal, gregarious and singles; in upland chaparral and shrubs on main campus.

White-breasted Nuthatch 1 vocal in oaks, nw.

Rock Wren 1 vocal; flying short distances between piles of rocks at end of trail at Campus Drive, s (photo).

Rock Wren (Salpinctes obsoletus) CSUSB San Bernardino County CA 13 February 2016

Bewick's Wren 2 vocal; repeated song in dense chaparral.

House Wren 1 staying low in shrubs; water conservation garden, main campus.

Wrentit 3 vocal; repeated song from dense upland chaparral.

Western Bluebird 2 sallying to lawns, e.

American Robin 5 vocal, gregarious; upland chaparral and main campus.

Northern Mockingbird 2 vocal; main campus and adjacent suburbs.

California Thrasher 2 vocal; upland chaparral.

American Pipit 1 vocal in flight over playing field, e.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 10 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous on main campus.

California Towhee 5 vocal; upland chaparral.

Chipping Sparrow 5 pairs foraging on ground and lawns, edge and middle of main campus.

Vesper Sparrow 2 foraging in ruderal patch at edge of playing field, e (photo).

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) CSUSB San Bernardino County CA 13 Feb 2016

Lark Sparrow 5 vocal, gregarious; in trees at edge of playing field, e.

Savannah Sparrow 4 flushed from edge of playing field to fence, e.

White-crowned Sparrow 20 (ad, imm) ubiquitous in brushy areas.

Dark-eyed (Oregon) Junco 5 foraging at base of pine next to gym, main campus.

House Finch 20 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Red Crossbill ? calls (unseen) heard chirping calls briefly in stand of mature pines laden with cones, between parking lot and baseball field, sw.

Lesser Goldfinch 20 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

American Goldfinch 1 with LEGO on lawn, central main campus.

House Sparrow 2 vocal, next to dumpster, central main campus.

February 3, 2016 Glen Helen Regional Park (41 Species)

Weather: Fair; 43F; wind N 5-10mph.

Time: 0820-0952 hrs.

Area Covered: I walked a zig-zag route through most of the park, exluding the se and sw corners. A few fishermen were at the main pond. Otherwise the park was largely deserted and quiet during my survey.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Hooded Merganser (2), Common Merganser (3), Slate-colored Junco (1), Pink-sided Junco (1) and Lawrence's Goldfinch (2).

BIRDS NOTED

Mallard 12 (m,f) flying to the ponds from the west; dabbling around the edges of the ponds.

Northern Shoveler 3 (m) dabbling together in tight circles near the e edge of the main pond.

Hooded Merganser 2 (m,f) pair swimming/ diving together, west side of main pond.

Common Merganser 3 (f) all three birds simming together and preening, e edge of main pond.

Ruddy Duck 6 individuals swimming and resting in open water, main pond.

Double-crested Cormorant 14 swimming diving in a cohesive flock and individuals, main pond.

Great Blue Heron 2 separate sections around the edges of the main pond.

Great Egret 2 separate sections on the edge of the main pond.

Black-crowned Night Heron 1 (ad) edge of cattail island in small pond.

Osprey 1 vocal; flushed from tree overhanging w side of small pond.

Cooper's Hawk 1 soaring over chaparral and open section of park, w.

Red-tailed Hawk 1 perched in an emergent shrub on the w chaparral slope.

American Coot 80 several small flocks in and around the ponds.

Eurasian Collared Dove 4 pairs in trees, riparian patch, s.

Anna's Hummingbird 1 flew into middle level of trees bordering riparian patch, s.

Acorn Woodpecker 4 vocal, gregarious; in upper levels of cottonwoods and alders, s-central.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 2 vocal; in conifers and deciduous trees, s.

Northern (RS) Flicker 12 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; often feeding on lawns beneath mature trees.

Black Phoebe 8 vocal, solitary; sallying from low perches throughout.

Western Scrub-Jay calls, nw.

Common Raven 4 two pair flying over the park, central.

Mountain Chickadee vocal in mature trees and edge of riparian patch, s-central.

Oak Titmouse 1 repeatedly vocal in evergreen shrubs and trees, s-central.

White-breasted Nuthatch 2 vocal; mid to top levels of mature deciduous trees, central.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 4 vocal, gregarious; in a variety of tree species throughout.

Western Bluebird 8 vocal, gregarious; foraging on lawns, central.

Hermit Thrush 1 flushed from riparian patch, s.

American Robin 2 vocal; mid to upper level of deciduous trees, central.

Northern Mockingbird 1 foraging on small berries in shrub overhanging drainage, s.

European Starling 30 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; often foraging on lawns.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 20 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; often foraging on lawns near juncos.

Common Yellowthroat 2 vocal; active in disturbed cattails of riparian patch, s.

Song Sparrow 1 vocal, riparian patch, s.

White-crowned Sparrow 10 vocal, gregarious; foraging in ruderal patches at edge of lawns, ne.

Dark-eyed Oregon Junco (Junco hyemalis thurberi) 50 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; foraging on ground and lawns.

Dark-eyed Slate-colored Junco (J.h. hyemalis) 1 with ORJU, central.

Dark-eyed Pink-sided Junco (J. h. mearnsi) 1 with ORJU, central.

Red-winged Blackbird 5 (m) vocal in island patch of cattails, s.

Western Meadowlark 30 foraging in a loose flock on lawn; EUST nearby doing same, n.

House Finch 5 (m,f) vocal; foraging on lawn with ORJU, central.

Lesser Goldfinch 2 vocal; in cottonwood, ne.

Lawrence's Goldfinch 2 (m) foraging together in ruderal lawn patch, with ORJU, ne.

House Sparrow 1 (f) foraging on lawn with ORJU, ne.

January 23, 2016 North Glen Helen Road (26 Species)

Weather: Overcast; 50F; winds calm.

Time: 0730-0845 hrs.

Area Covered: I surveyed the perimeter and central sections of the 40-acre FA resort, using an electric cart. Our residence with garden and water feature, was surveyed briefly around dawn (0630-0700 hrs.). Casual observations were made throughout the day in the north-central and eastern sections.

Birds Noted

American Kestrel 1 fly, call, n-central.

Eurasian Collared Dove 4 vocal, gregarious, n-central.

Anna's Hummingbird 2 (m) at neighbor's feeder; vocal, n-central.

Acorn Woodpecker 2 vocal, gregarious, n-central.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 1 vocal; in tall exotic tree (Ailanthus altissima), n-central.

Northern (RS) Flicker 1 w.

Black Phoebe 1 n-central.

Western Scrub-Jay 3 in and around garden, n-central.

Common Raven 1 flying s, e.

Mountain Chickadee 1 in garden, n-central.

Oak Titmouse 1 in garden, n-central.

Canyon Wren 1 repeated song from garden at dawn, n-central.

Bewick's Wren 1 vocal, sw.

Wrentit 2 vocal, sw.

Western Bluebird 1 ruderal field with WCSP, sw.

American Robin 3 vocal; gregarious, w-central.

Northern Mockingbird 1 in garden, n-central.

California Thrasher 1 repeated, abbreviated song, hillside chaparral, sw.

European Starling 6 vocal, gregarious, s-central.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 3 vocal, gregarious; on ground and in trees, sw.

Spotted Towhee 1 in garden, n-central.

California Towhee 2 edge of garden and ruderal patch, n.

White-crowned Sparrow 30 (ad, imm) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Dark-eyed (Oregon) Junco 40 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

House Finch 10 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Goldfinch (Spinus sp.) repeated song in tall trees (unseen) -- c.f. LEGO or AMGO, n-central.

January 17, 2016 North Glen Helen Road (27 Species)

Weather: Fair; 50F; wind NW 5-7 mph.

Time: 0730-0830 hrs.;1200-1730 hrs.

Area Covered: I surveyed the perimeter and central sections of the 40-acre FA resort, using an electric cart (0730-0830 hrs.). From mostly a stationary position in the north-central section of the resort, I intermittently documented the presence, by sight and/or sound of bird species not found during the previous morning survey (1200-1730 hrs.).

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Belted Kingfisher (1 - first record for FA), Cassin's Kingbird (1) and Canyon Wren (2).

Birds Noted

Red-tailed Hawk 1 circling above the east field.

Eurasian Collared Dove 1

Anna's Hummingbird 2 at neighbor's feeder; calls.

Belted Kingfisher calls in flight; pool area, sw. (a new record for FA).

Acorn Woodpecker 3; vocal, gregarious, n-central.

Nuttall's Woodpecker

Northern (RS) Flicker 3; Northern (YS) Flicker 1.

Black Phoebe 1 vocal, n.

Cassin's Kingbird 1 vocal, n-central pines and eucalyptus patch; relatively rare at FA in winter.

Western Scrub-Jay 6 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Common Raven 2 vocal; flying over, east-central.

Mountain Chickadee 1 vocal, conifer patch and adjacent garden, n-central.

Oak Titmouse 2 vocal; n, s.

Canyon Wren 2 two birds singing alternately, upslope from the main water tanks at the base of a narrow canyon-ravine, nw. Previous records of CAWR indicate it is probably a year-round resident in the immediate vicinity of the resort.

Bewick's Wren 1 vocal, s.

Wrentit 2 vocal in dense, hillside chaparral, w.

California Thrasher 4 vocal in hillside chaparral, sw, w.

European Starling 6 vocal, gregarious, s-central.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 1 vocal; active in gardens, n-central.

Spotted Towhee 1 vocal; in garden, n-central.

California Towhee 2 vocal; a pair on ground at edge of chaparral, w.

Lark Sparrow 10 gregarious; ruderal field and edge, ne.

Savannah Sparrow 1 calls; edge of veg. garden, ne.

White-crowned Sparrow 30 (ad, imm) ubiquitous; calls; foraging on ground in small flocks.

Dark-eyed (0regon) Junco 40 ubiquitous; foraging on ground in flocks.

House Finch 8 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Western Meadowlark 1 calls; flushed from east field, ne.

December 30, 2015 North Glen Helen Road (22 Species)

Weather: Fair; 32F; sprinklers frozen in garden; 4.5 earthquake yesterday @ 1755 hrs., centered 2 mi sw of Devore; alarmingly loud, violent shaking for 2-3 minutes, followed by several weaker aftershocks; no apparent damage to residences and facilities at the FA resort.

Time: 0815-0920 hrs.

Area Covered: I surveyed the perimeter and central sections of the 40-acre FA resort, using an electric cart. The survey area was quiet except for passing trains.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Pink-sided Junco (1).

Birds Noted

Mourning Dove 1 east field.

Anna's Hummingbird 1 s garden drip line.

Acorn Woodpecker 3 vocal, gregarious; n-central.

Northern (RS) Flicker 5 vocal, gregarious, w-central.

Black Phoebe 1 edge of veg. garden, ne.

Western Scrub-Jay 6 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Common Raven 1 foraging in field, e.

Mountain Chickadee 1 in oaks, n-central.

Oak Titmouse 1 calls, central.

Bewick's Wren 2 vocal, garden and edge of chaparral, s, w.

Hermit Thrush 1 edge of chaparral and ruderal yard, s.

California Thrasher 1 vocal, chaparral hillside, sw.

European Starling 8 vocal, gregarious, sw.

Spotted Towhee 6 gardens and edge of chaparral throughout.

California Towhee 6 gardens and edge of chaparral throughout.

Lark Sparrow 30 gregarious; foraging in fields; flushed to tall trees, n.

Savannah Sparrow 1 edge of veg. garden, ne.

Lincoln's Sparrow 1 flushed from veg. garden, ne.

White-crowned Sparrow 80 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Dark-eyed (Oregon) Junco 20 vocal, gregarious ubiquitous.

Dark-eyed (Pink-sided) Junco 1 foraging on ground with Oregon Juncos, s.

House Finch 25 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 2 edge of veg. garden, n.

November 29, 2015 North Glen Helen Road (26 Species)

Weather: Fair; 45F; wind ENE 10 mph.

Time: 0900-1000 hrs.

Area Covered: I surveyed the 40-acre FA resort using an electric cart, first around the perimeter, then through the central area. I spent several minutes observing a mixed species flock in and around a small ruderal patch with a drip-line at the southern edge of the residential section. This spot has consistently produced relatively abundant birdlife.

Birds Noted

Red-tailed Hawk 2 (ad) separate individuals perched and flying near tall trees, w, n.

Acorn Woodpecker 2 vocal, central area.

Northern (RS) Flicker 6 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; often feeding on ground.

Black Phoebe 1 vocal; low perch at edge of field, n.

Western Scrub-Jay 1 central.

Common Raven 1 flying over field, e.

Mountain Chickadee 1 vocal, n-central area with conifers and oaks

Oak Titmouse 1 vocal, n-central area.

Bewick's Wren 1 vocal, drip line area, s.

House Wren 1 vocal, edge of residential-chaparral, nw.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 4 vocal, in gardens, chaparral edge and trees throughout.

Western Bluebird 2 gregarious; edge of ruderal field, n.

Hermit Thrush 2 edge of chaparral, w.

Northern Mockingbird 1 vocal, sw.

European Starling 8 vocal, gregarious, tall trees, s.

Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 vocal; foraging in trees, n.

Spotted Towhee 2 drip line area, s.

California Towhee 1 edge of chaparral and garden, w-central.

Lark Sparrow 1 edge of field, n.

Savannah Sparrow 1 calls, edge of veg. garden, ne.

Song Sparrow 1 in garden of R/21, n-central.

Lincoln's Sparrow 2 in veg, garden.

White-crowned Sparrow 30 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Dark-eyed (Oregon) Junco 20 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

House Finch 12 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 2 edge of veg. garden, ne.

November 13, 2015 Glen Helen Regional Park (42 Species)

Weather: Fair; 60F to 66F; wind NE 10 - 25 mph. Persistent high winds over the past three days.

Time: 0750-1008 hrs.

Area Covered: I walked a meandering route through the park surveying most sections except the southwest and western border. Ground crews were present during my survey; one riding a fertilizer spreading machine over the lawns. Windy conditions sometimes made observations of birds difficult.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Hooded Merganser (1), Greater Yellowlegs (1), Mountain Chickadee (3 -cont.), Red-breasted Nuthatch (1-cont.), Cedar Waxwing (20), Pink-sided Junco (1), Slate-colored Junco (1), Red-backed Junco (1) and Pine Siskin (12).

BIRDS NOTED

Mallard 5 (m,f) edge of main pond.

Hooded Merganser 1 (f, imm) swimming with mallards, main pond.

Double-crested Cormorant 4 swimming in main pond.

Great Blue Heron 1 shore, main pond.

Great Egret 2 on shore; flying n, main pond.

Black-crowned Night Heron 1 (ad) shore, main pond.

Red-tailed Hawk 1 (ad) flying low, n over park, n.

American Coot 20 a cohesive flock on shore and swimming near shore, main pond.

Greater Yellowlegs 1 foraging in shallows of main pond.

Eurasian Collared Dove 2 garden trees of ranger's home, n.

Anna's Hummingbird 2 (m) one foraging on flowering tree tobacco, ne.

Acorn Woodpecker 2 fly, call; deciduous trees, central.

Northern (RS) Flicker 10 mostly gregarious, vocal; ubiquitous, foraging on lawns.

Say's Phoebe 2 sallying from fences, se, s.

Black Phoebe 10 pairs and individuals, vocal; sallying from low perches throughout.

Western Scrub-Jay 2 vocal; a pair following other birds around garden, n.

Common Raven 2 flying low over the park, s, n.

Mountain Chickadee 3 vocal, gregarious; foraging in leaf litter and in deciduous trees on island, s.

Red-breasted Nuthatch calls (unseen) pine woodland on island, s.

White-breasted Nuthatch 3 vocal; active in a variety of deciduous and evergreen trees throughout the park.

Bewick's Wren 1 scold calls from shrubs along walkway, n.

House Wren 1 (unseen) repeated calls from dense vegetation bordering the island, s.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 10 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; often in msf with YRWA and other birds.

Western Bluebird 2 vocal, gregarious; open areas, n.

Hermit Thrush 1 with AMRO, drinking from leaky plumbing, n.

American Robin 8 (ad, imm) around fruiting pyracantha and leaky plumbing, n.

Northern Mockingbird 2 in and around fruiting pyracantha, n.

European Starling 6 vocal, gregarious, n.

American Pipit 10 a cohesive, vocal flock foraging in ruderal patch at edge of main pond, s.

Cedar Waxwing 20 voca, gregarious; perched in deciduous tree next to fruiting pyracantha, s.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 15 (m,f) vocal (calls) gregarious, ubiquitous.

Common Yellowthroat 1 calls (unseen) marsh-riparian, s.

California Towhee 2 calls, se; one at edge of garden, n.

Lark Sparrow 2 a pair foraging together on the lawn near ORJU, central.

Song Sparrow 1 calls (unseen) marsh-riparian, s.

White-crowned Sparrow 30 (ad, imm) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Dark-eyed Oregon Junco 50 vocal (mostly alarm calls), gregarious, ubiquitous on lawns.

Dark-eyed Pink-sided Junco 1 with ORJU flock, central.

Dark-eyed Slate-colored Junco 1 (m) with ORJU flock, central.

Dark-eyed Red-backed Junco 1 with ORJU flock, n.

Red-winged Blackbird 3 (m) vocal, flying over marsh, s.

House Finch 6 vocal, gregarious, riparian and wooded areas, s.

Pine Siskin 12 vocal, gregarious; drinking from artificial stream-pond , central.

American Goldfinch 2 (bsc. plmg.) vocal; active in deciduous trees and on ground, island.

Lesser Goldfinch calls (unseen) s.

October 29, 2015 Glen Helen Regional Park (41 Species)

Weather: Partly cloudy; 56F; wind ENE 15-20 mph.

Time: 0810-1120 hrs.

Area Covered: I walked a meandering route through the park, surveying most areas except for the extreme south and southwestern sections, where preparations were being made for a weekend concert event. GHP was otherwise quiet and little disturbed by human activities. Increasing winds reduced the detectability of birds in most areas of the park.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Ring-necked Duck (2), Mountain Chickadee (4- cont.), Red-breasted Nuthatch (1-cont), Black-throated Gray Warbler (2), Pink-sided Junco (1), Red-backed Junco (2), Slate-colored Junco (1), and Purple Finch (1).

BIRDS NOTED

Gadwall 1 (m) swimming near shore, nw main pond.

Mallard 4 (m,f) resting in grass on shore, ne main pond.

Ring-necked Duck 2 (f) swimming together in main pond, ne.

Double-crested Cormorant 2 (ad, imm) swimming, main pond.

Great Blue Heron 1 edge of small pond, sw.

Great Egret 2 moving around both ponds.

Black-crowned Night Heron 1 (ad) flying out of marsh of small pond.

Red-tailed Hawk 1 in tall sycamore, sw.

Red-shouldered Hawk 1 repeated calls (unseen) riparian patch, s.

American Coot 20 together at edge of small pond; swimming in main pond and foraging on grass.

Eurasian Collared Dove 4 flying low around the riparian patch, s.

Belted Kingfisher 2 vocal; perched at edge of ponds.

Acorn Woodpecker 3 vocal, gregarious in tops of tallest deciduous trees, s.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 2 fly, call, s.

Northern (RS) Flicker 10 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; foraging on lawns throughout the park.

Black Phoebe 4 vocal; sallying from low perches around the park.

Western Scrub-Jay 1 fly, call, s.

Common Raven 50 soaring above park.

American Crow 20 vocal, gregarious; flying around the park.

Mountain Chickadee 4 vocal, gregarious; foraging in deciduous and conifer trees, s.

Oak Titmouse 1 vocal (unseen) riparian-conifer-oak patch, s.

Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 repeated calls from island conifer patch, s.

White-breasted Nuthatch 2 foraging on trunks of conifers, s (photo).

White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) Glen Helen Park SBDNO CO CA 29 October 2015

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 10 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Western Bluebird 1 foraging on lawn, n.

Hermit Thrush 3 shady areas beneath oaks and conifers, s.

Northern Mockingbird 1 fly, call, riparian patch, s.

European Starling 10 vocal, gregarious, s.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 30 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Black-throated Gray Warbler 2 vocal; foraging with YRWA in deciduous and conifer trees, s.

Spotted Towhee 1 shrubs at edge of riparian patch, s.

Chipping Sparrow 3 foraging on lawns with DEJU, n.

Savannah Sparrow 1 foraging on lawn with DEJU, n.

Song Sparrow 1 vocal, riparian patch, s.

White-crowned Sparrow 10 vocal, gregarious; foraging on lawn, n.

Dark-eyed Oregon Junco (Junco hyemalis thurberi) 25 vocal, gregarious; foraging on lawns throughout.

Dark-eyed Pink-sided Junco (Junco hyemalis mearnsi) 1 foraging with other juncos.

Dark-eyed Slate-colored Junco (Junco hyemalis hyemalis) 1 foraging with other juncos, n.

Dark-eyed Red-backed Junco (Junco hyemalis dorsalis) 2 (m,f) male showing deep rusty-chestnut mantle contrasting with slate blue neck, head, breast and black lores; female duller than male; foraging together near other juncos, n (photo).

Dark-eyed Red-backed Junco (Junco hyemalis dorsalis) fem (left) and male (right), GHP SBDNO CO CA 29 Oct 2015

Red-winged Blackbird 12 vocal, gregarious; foraging on lawn, n.

Brewer's Blackbird 5 with RWBL, n.

House Finch 20 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Purple Finch 1 (m) in canopy of deciduous tree on island, s.

Lesser Goldfinch 3 vocal, gregarious, riparian patch, s.

October 25, 2015 North Glen Helen Road (33 Species)

Weather: Overcast; 65F; winds calm.

Time: 0815-1020 hrs.

Area Covered: FA Resort: Using an electric cart, I surveyed the perimeter and central-western and northern sections of the 40-acre resort. The ca-40 acre property, set against an east-facing hillside with several narrow canyons and drainages, includes two swimming pools, a stand of mature conifers (e.g.Coulter Pine), Coastal sage and Interior Chaparral, small, isolated stands of Canyon Live Oak, ruderal fields on transported riverine soils, paralleling railroad tracks; small suburban gardens (one with a reclycled water feature) mature landscaping with exotic plants (e.g. Royal and Queen Palm, Tree of Heaven), and a recently planted vegetable garden.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Northern Yellow-shafted Flicker (1), Stellar's Jay (1), Fox Sparrow (1) and Pink-sided Junco (1).

BIRDS NOTED

Eurasian Collared Dove 2 central suburban area.

Mourning Dove 4 open field.

Anna's Hummingbird 3 gardens and developed areas.

Acorn Woodpecker calls, n-central.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 1 n-central.

Northern (RS) Flicker 3 gregarious, vocal, w.

Northern Yellow-shafted Flicker 1 flying along base of chaparral hillside, w.

Black Phoebe 1 calls, adjacent to veg. garden.

Cassin's Kingbird 1 repeated calls, n-central.

Stellar's Jay 1 vocal; active around suburban area with mature conifers; intially found on Oct. 24, 2015; remained at the resort for several days then disappeared; reported to be a first occurrence at FA by another birder resident of several years (photo).

Stellar's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) FA Resort, Devore, San Bernardino County CA 24 October 2015

Western Scrub-Jay 4 vocal (calls are noticably harsher and lower-pitched than WSJA in northern LACO); most individuals are relatively tame; at least one individual is bold enough to be hand-fed.

Common Raven 2 flying over fields, e.

Mountain Chickadee 2 vocal; in oaks and conifers, n-central.

Oak Titmouse vocal; in oaks and other plantings, n-central.

Bewick's Wren 2 vocal; edge of garden and ruderal fields, s, w,

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 4 vocal; affecting a variety of plantings in gardens.

Wrentit vocal in hillside chaparral.

Western Bluebird 4 vocal, gregarious; open fields, n.

Hermit Thrush 4 calls; gregarious; drinking from leak in water storage tank; shady edge of chaparral, w (photo).

Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) FA resort, Devore, San Bernardino County CA 25 October 2015

American Robin 1 in tall conifers, central.

Northern Mockingbird 2 vocal; edge of suburbs and chaparral, n, s.

California Thrasher 2 vocal, chaparral hillside, w, s.

European Starling 8 vocal, gregarious; central.

Yellow-rumped Warbler 25 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Spotted Towhee 2 vocal; secretive at edge of ruderal field and chaparral; small garden with dripline, s.

California Towhee 3 vocal, often in pairs; edge of hillside chaparral and gardens.

Chipping Sparrow 20 gregarious; foraging with other sparrows in ruderal areas, w.

Lark Sparrow 12 gregarious; in ruderal fields with other sparrows, n.

Fox Sparrow 1 edge of chaparral near water storage tank, w.

Lincoln's Sparrow 6 flushed from veg. garden, ne.

White-crowned Sparrow 80 vocal, gregarious; foraging for seeds in ruderal areas,.

Dark-eyed (Oregon) Junco 80 vocal (calls) gregarious; foraging on ground throughout.

Dark-eyed (Pink-sided) Junco 1 foraging on ground with other juncos, w.

House Finch 60 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; often in msf with sparrows.

Lesser Goldfinch 6 vocal, gregarious; in and around veg. garden, ne.

October 9, 2015 Glen Helen Regional Park (40 Species)

Weather: Fair; 75F to 91F; wind ENE 5 mph.

Time: 0820-1042 hrs.

Area Covered: I walked a meandering route from the main park entrance to all principal habitats, including two ponds, marsh, riparian, grassland, ruderal fields, parkland and hillside chaparral. The southern border of the park was avoided due to preparations for a weekend concert. Otherwise, the park was relatively quiet and undisturbed by human activities.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Green Heron (1), Northern Flicker (6),Western Wood Pewee (1), Pacific Slope Flycatcher (1), Warbling Vireo (1), Mountain Chickadee (3-cont.), Red-breasted Nuthatch (2- cont.), and Black and White Warbler (1-cont.),

BIRDS NOTED

Mallard 6 (m,f) swimming and dabbling around edges of both ponds.

Pied-billed Grebe 1 calls (unseen).

Double-crested Cormorant 1 (imm) swimming in main pond.

Great Egret 1 edge of ponds.

Green Heron 1 flying low across main pond.

Anna's Hummingbird 2 vocal; inand around outside foliage of alders and conifers, s.

Belted Kingfisher 1 fly, call, main pond.

Acorn Woodpecker 3 fly, call; in crown of deciduous and conifer trees, s.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 4 (f) vocal, gregarious; a pair of females foraging on an oak, s.

Western Wood Pewee 1 sallying from high to medium perches in willow (photo); catching a dragonfly, s.

Western Wood Pewee (Contopus sordidulus) GHP SBDNO CO CA 9 Oct 2015

Pacific Slope Flycatcher 1 sallying from inside and outside of a large willow; caught a moth, s.

Pacific Slope Flycatcher (Empidonax difficilis) Glen Helen Park San Bernardino County CA 9 October 2015

Black Phoebe 6 vocal, ubiquitous; solitary and partially gregarious; one with a captured dragonfly (photo).

Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans) Glen Helen Park San Bernardino County CA 9 October 2015

Warbling Vireo 1 foraging in subcanopy and lower outer foliage of a mature willow next to the main pond, s.

Western Scrub-Jay 2 fly, call, w.

Common Raven 4 flying over park, n.

Mountain Chickadee 3 (cont.) vocal; loosely gregarious; foraging in a variety of deciduous and conifer trees, s.

Red-breasted Nuthatch 2 (cont.) a vocal pair (one with a higher pitched call than the other), suggesting an imm.)foraging together in confers on island, s.

White-breasted Nuthatch 2 vocal; flying between deciduous trees, s.

House Wren 2 vocal, gregarious; in dense vegetation at edge of pond, s.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 10 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; pairs foraging together and in msf (YRWA) in a variety of trees and shrubs.

Western Bluebird 8 (m,f) ubiquitous in open parkland with scattered mature trees.

American Robin 1 foraging on ground with HOFI and CHSP, sw.

Northern Mockingbird 1 repeated calls, edge of riparian patch, s.

Starling 2 vocal, flying over tree tops, s.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 80 (m,f) vocal (calls), gregarious, ubiquitous.

Magnolia Warbler? 1 gave sharp call note from large willow next to pond; not seen clearly,

Black-throated Gray Warbler 4 (m,f) foraging in deciduous trees with YRWA, s.

Black and White Warbler 1 (cont.- reported at this location by other birders earlier this week) seen briefly but clearly, moving up a large interior subcanopy limb of a mature willow overhanging a drainage next to the bridge.

Common Yellowthroat 2 vocal; active in marsh-riparian patch next to bridge,s.

Wilson's Warbler 2 (m,f) vocal; foraging in a variety of trees and shrubs next to the bridge, s.

Chipping Sparrow 50 a large, fairly cohesive flock foraging on the ground and in ruderal patches, lawns, w-central.

Lark Sparrow 1 with CHSP, w-central.

Savannah Sparrow 1 calls; edge of ruderal field, s.

Song Sparrow 2 vocal; interior riparian-marsh edge, s.

Lincoln's Sparrow 1 calls; edge of riparian patch, s (photo).

Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii) Glen Helen Park San Bernardino County CA 9 October 2015

White-crowned Sparrow 30 (ad, imm) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Dark-eyed (O) Junco 5 foraging together on ground beneath pines, w-central.

Red-winged Blackbird 5 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; marsh at edge of small pond.

House Finch 5 vocal, gregarious; foraging with LEGO, s.

Lesser Goldfinch 3 vocal, gregarious; foraging on horsebrush gone to seed, s.

October 2, 2015 Glen Helen Regional Park (49 Species)

Weather: Fair; 60F to 73F; wind WNW 2-5 mph.

Time: 0751-1015 hrs.

Area Covered: I walked a meandering route through the park, surveying all areas except for the southwestern section where preparations were being made for a weekend concert. The park was otherwise mostly quiet and undisturbed by human activities. A few fishermen were on the shore of the main pond.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Mountain Chickadee (2 -cont.), Red-breasted Nuthatch (1 -cont.), Yellow-rumped Myrtle Warbler (1), Fox Sparrow (1) and Dark-eyed Junco (2).

BIRDS NOTED

Mallard 8 (m,f) swimming at edges of ponds.

Great Egret 4 a pair flying around the main pond; others in adjacent trees (photo).

Great Egret (Ardea alba) Glen Helen Park SBDNO CO CA 2 Oct 2015

Cooper's Hawk 1 flying low between pines and deciduous trees, s.

Red-shouldered Hawk 1 (ad) flying low around the park.

American Coot 2 swimming together in the main pond.

Eurasian Collared Dove 2 on ground, s.

Anna's Hummingbird 2 (m,f) hover-gleaning from edge of pines and eucalyptus, se.

Belted Kingfisher 1 fly, call, around ponds.

Acorn Woodpecker 2 fly, call; tall trees, s.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 2 fly, call; in a variety of trees.

Northern Flicker 1 calls; flying between mature trees, s.

Black Phoebe 10 vocal, ubiquitous as individuals sallying from low perches.

Say's Phoebe 1 fly, calls; fence line, e.

Cassin's Kingbird calls (unseen) se..

Western Scrub-jay 2 fly, call, s.

Common Raven 60 a large flock circling high over an adjacent parking area; recruits arriving from other areas.

Tree Swallow 4 dipping onto surface of main pond; in msf with other swallows.

Violet Green Swallow 4 dipping onto surface of main pond and hawking insects above it; msf with other swallows.

Barn Swallow 1 flying with other swallows over main pond.

Mountain Chickadee 2 -cont. vocal - pair maintaining contact while foraging in willows and other deciduous trees; small pond, riparian strip; moving to evergreen trees; two individuals mostly staying apart in separate trees (photo).

Mountain Chickadee (Parus gambeli) Glen Helen Park SBDNO CO CA 2 Oct 2015

Red-breasted Nuthatch 1-cont. repeated calls from tall redwood, s.

White-breasted Nuthatch 3 repeated calls; in a variety of trees around the park.

Bewick's Wren 3 repeated calls and song; brushy areas around the park.

House Wren 1 repeated scold calls, bougainvilla attached to building on island, s.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2 calls; foraging in msf with YRWA and other species in eucalyptus and pines.

Western Bluebird 6 (m,f) ubiquitous in parkland and areas with well-watered lawns.

American Robin 1 perched briefly in willow, riparian area, s.

California Thrasher 1 on ground in buckwheat outside of fence line, se.

European Starling 3 vocal, s.

Cedar Waxwing calls (unseen) riparian patch, s.

Orange-crowned Warbler 4 foraging in a variety of trees and shrubs around the park; usually with YRWA.

Yellow Warbler 3 (m,f) foraging in decidous and evergreen trees, s.

Yellow-rumped (Audubon's) Warbler 25-30 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; often in msf with other warblers.

Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warbler 1 with Audubon's type in outer eucalyptus foliage, se.

Black-throated Gray Warbler 2 (ad, imm) foraging with other warblers in eucalyptus and pines, se, s.

Common Yellowthroat 3 (m,f) calls; in wet grass and shrubs bordering bridge and small pond,s.

Wilson's Warbler 15 (m,f) ubiquitous; often foraging in msf with other warblers in a variety of vegetation.

California Towhee 2 vocal; on ground, s.

Chipping Sparrow 10 (ad, imm) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Savannah Sparrow 2 on ground with WCSP, se.

Fox Sparrow 1 flushed from hillside shrubs next to parking area, s-central (photo).

Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca) Glen Helen Park SBDNO CO CA 2 October 2015

Song Sparrow 3 calls; wet vegetation, s.

Lincoln's Sparrow 1 flushed from shrubs, s.

White-crowned Sparrow 20 (ad, imm) vocal, gregarious; foraging in loose flocks on grass and in ruderal patches around the park.

Dark-eyed Junco 2 a pair; calls; flushed from mulefat, e.

Western Tanager 1 repeated calls from tall eucalyptus, se.

Red-winged Blackbird 8 (m,f) in and around marsh of small pond, s.

House Finch 30 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 5 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; ruderal patches, se.

House Sparrow vocal, in garden of house next to main entrance, n.

September 20, 2015 Glen Helen Regional Park (49 Species)

Weather: Fair; 75F to 85F; wind WNW 1-3 mph.

Time: 0735-0935 hrs.

Area Covered: I walked a meandering route through the park from the main entrance, to the island between the two ponds,around the main pond, riparian patch and north SMA fence line. I spoke briefly with Bill Deppe, another birder whom had arrived in the park a few minutes before me; we birded separately for the most part after exchanging cell phone numbers. Relatively few other people were in the park during the survey; two fishermen and a few park maintenance workers picking up trash from yesterday's event. Conditions were excellent for identifying bird vocalizations.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Ring-necked Duck (2), Black-chinned Hummingbird (1), Mountain Chickadee (2), Red-breasted Nuthatch (1) and Lazuli Bunting (1).

BIRDS NOTED

Mallard 6 (m,f) both ponds.

Ring-necked Duck 2 (m,f) swimming together warily in the main pond (fos).

Pied-billed Grebe 1 diving, main pond.

Great Blue Heron 1 edge of small pond.

Great Egret 2 one carrying nest material; in trees around ponds.

Red-shouldered Hawk 1 (ad) flushed from trees adjacent to riparian patch.

American Coot 2 swimming, main pond.

Killdeer 4 edge of ponds.

Feral Rock Pigeon 4 flying over.

Eurasian Collared Dove 6 ubiquitous.

Mourning Dove 4 flying around park.

Black-chinned Hummingbird 1 (f) in alders and eucalyptus adjacent to main pond.

Anna's Hummingbird 8 (m,f) vocal; hovering around alders and conifers, central.

Belted Kingfisher 2 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; flying around the two ponds.

Acorn Woodpecker 3 vocal, gregarious; staying near tops of deciduous trees, central.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 2 vocal; foraging in a variety of deciduous and evergreen trees, central.

Northern (RS) Flicker 1 flying over chaparral hillside, sw.

Willow Flycatcher repeated calls (unseen) riparian, central.

Black Phoebe 6 ubiquitous; territorial disputes.

Say's Phoebe 2 on SMA fence line; territorial dispute.

Warbling Vireo 1 foraging low in alder and in adjacent cattails of small pond.

Western Scrub-Jay 4 fly, call, central, w.

American Crow 30 vocal, gregarious; foraging on lawns with trash, w.

Common Raven 6 flying over park; foraging on trash.

Barn Swallow 1 flying over main pond.

Mountain Chickadee 2-4? repeated contact calls between at least two individuals in conifers and riparian patch, s-central.

Oak Titmouse 2 vocal; foraging in riparian patch and adjacent evergreen trees, s.

Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 vocal; in deciduous and evergreen trees around ponds.

White-breasted Nuthatch 2 on trunks of alders and other trees around main pond.

House Wren 1 repeated calls from marsh-riparian edge near bridge of main pond.

Northern Mockingbird repeated song, n-central.

European Starling 5 vocal, gregarious, central.

Cedar Waxwing 1 - ? vocal; top of deciduous trees, riparian patch.

Orange-crowned Warbler 4 foraging in a variety of deciduous and evergreen trees around the park.

Yellow Warbler 5 vocal; foraging with OCWA and BTGW in decidous and evergreen trees around the ponds.

Yellow-rumped Warbler 4 (f) foraging with other warblers in a variety of trees around the ponds.

Black-throated Gray Warbler 2 (f) foraging in eucalyptus and pines around the ponds.

Common Yellowthroat 3 (m,f) vocal; active and staying low in marsh-riparian areas.

Wilson's Warbler 5 (m,f) foraging in pairs and msf with other warblers in a variety of trees around the ponds.

California Towhee 2 vocal; a pair on the southern edge of the riparian patch.

Chipping Sparrow 23 a cohesive flock of at least 20 birds in an overgrown patch of lawn next to the southern fence line of the waterpark.

Savannah Sparrow 3 foraging on the ground and mowed lawn next to the SMA fence line.

Song Sparrow 5 vocal, ubiquitous in moist vegetation.

Western Tanager 2 (f) in tops of deciduous trees adjacent to the riparian patch.

Black-headed Grosbeak calls (unseen) riparian patch, s.

Lazuli Bunting with CHSP in overgrown lawn next to waterpark.

Red-winged Blackbird 8 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; marsh of small pond.

House Finch 20 (m,f) ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 5 vocal, gregarious; riparian patch and trees at edge of ponds.

September 7, 2015 California State University San Bernardino (51 Species)

Weather: Fair; 67F to 91F; wind WSW 0- 2 mph.

Time: 0643-1030 hrs.

Observers: Tom Benson and I.

Area Covered: We walked Tom Benson's regular bird survey route beginning at the gate below the observatory, on the Badger Canyon hillside trail (BC) and concluding at the northwest corner of the main campus (MC). I surveyed the central campus and the main entrance alone (1000-1030 hrs.).The trail and main campus had a few pedestrians and one dirt biker; the survey areas were otherwise unihabited and undisturbed by human activity. A security guard we met on the main campus around 1000 hrs., mentioned that a mountain lion was sighted this morning about 0630 hrs. near the observatory. We were in the same area at the beginning of our survey (0645 hrs.-0700 hrs.) but did not encounter this animal. We did observe and adult coyote running across the northern section of the main campus at around 0930 hrs. Except for a recirculating fountain next to the Commons building on the main campus and a small sidewalk puddle from sprinkler run-off, no significant surface water was found in the survey area this morning.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Black-chinned Hummingbird (2), Ash-throated Flycatcher (1), Yellow Warbler (1), MacGillivray's Warbler (1), Hermit Warbler (1), Townsend's Warbler (1), Black-throated Gray Warbler (2), and Lazuli Bunting (1).

BIRDS NOTED

Red-tailed Hawk 1 (ad) harrassed by crows on the edge of the southeast parking lot, MC.

American Kestrel 1 (f) flying low over an open field, BC.

Killdeer 12 on playing field, n , MC.

Feral Rock Pigeon 10 MC.

Band-tailed Pigeon 1 w, MC.

Mourning Dove 12 ubiquitous, MC.

Black-chinned Hummingbird 2 (m,f) in tree tobacco and sycamores, BC, MC (photo).

Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) CSUSB 7 September 2015

Anna's Hummingbird 15 (m,f; imm) vocal, territorial, ubiquitous; preferential to exotic flowering shrubs and trees, e.g. Floss Silk Tree (Ceiba speciosa - photo).

Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) visiting flower of a Floss Silk Tree, CSUSB 7 September 2015

Costa's Hummingbird 1 (m) hovering around a mature sycamore, nw, MC.

Selasphorus sp. (m) 2 one hovering around a tree tobacco, BC; one around a flowering coral tree, MC.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 2 (m, ?) a male variant with a relatively white face; vocal; in oaks and sycamores, central, MC.

Willow Flycatcher 1-2 seen briefly in sycamore, w-central; repeated whit calls from shrubs and pines (TB)., nw, MC.

Black Phoebe 3 low perches over lawns, MC.

Say's Phoebe 3 two chasing around sycamores; sallying over lawns, nw, MC.

Vermilion Flycatcher 6 (m,f) individuals sallying from low to medium heights over lawns, MC.

Ash-throated Flycatcher 1- cont.? fly, perched, burned patch of chaparral, near previous location on Aug. 23, BC.

Cassin's Kingbird 1 atop mature sycamore, nw corner next to parking area, MC.

Warbling Vireo 2 foraging in foliage near top of mature sycamore, central, MC.

Western Scrub-Jay 2 fly, calls, BC.

American Crow 2 harrassing RTHA in tree tops on se edge of campus, MC.

Mountain Chickadee 2 vocal, gregarious; mostly in mature pines, central, MC.

Oak Titmouse 1 vocal; foraging on pine cones in mature pine, central, MC.

Bushtit 20 at least three separate flocks of 6-8 birds, vocal, affecting a variety of shrubs and trees, MC.

Bewick's Wren 4 vocal; active low in chaparral, BC.

House Wren 1 repeated song, garden, nw, MC.

Wrentit 2 alternate vocalizations in dense chaparral on ne-facing slope, BC.

Western Bluebird 8 (m,f) mostly central and nw MC.

American Robin 2 vocal; shady garden and lawns, central, MC.

Northern Mockingbird 1 flying over parking area next to water conservation garden, MC.

California Thrasher 1 repeated song atop tall shrubs in chaparral near main catchment basin, MC.

European Starling 20 on playing fields, n MC.

Orange-crowned Warbler 2 in sycamore, eucalyptus and rose bushes, n, nw, MC.

Yellow Warbler 1 in mature sycamore, central, MC.

Black-throated Gray Warbler 2 (m,f) foraging in foliage of lower branches of mature sycamores, central, MC.

Townsend's Warbler 1 (m) foraging for small insect larva in foliage of lower and mid-level branches of sycamores, nw, MC.

Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) same individual in both images, CSUSB 7 September 2015

Hermit Warbler 1 initially found on medium-height branches of pines; moved to adjacent sycamores, nw, MC.

MacGillivray's Warbler 1 repeated calls; flushed from dense shrubs into adjacent mulberry, wc garden, central MC.

Wilson's Warbler 5 (m,f) individuals and pairs; in msf with other warblers and bushtits; commonest in sycamores, MC.

California Towhee 8 vocal; often in pairs; dense chaparral and shrubs on campus, BC, MC.

Rufous-crowned Sparrow 3 one pair feeding on dry seeds of California buckwheat; another perched conspicuously in burned patch of chaparral, BC (photo).

Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Aimophila ruficeps) CSUSB 7 September 2015

Chipping Sparrow 2 in and around oaks in front of theatre - same location as previous survey of Aug. 23, w-central, MC

Savannah Sparrow 1 ? (unseen) a high-pitched single note heard once in small weedy clearing next to trail through hillside chaparral, BC.

Western Tanager 1 (f) in small tree, nw, MC.

Black-headed Grosbeak 1 (unseen) called once from row of mature sycamores, w-central, MC.

Lazuli Bunting 1 in eucalyptus, nw MC (TB).

Red-winged Blackbird 1 (imm m) on playing field with BRBL, ne MC.

Brewer's Blackbird 10 (m,f) foraging in loose flock on playing field, ne MC.

House Finch 25 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 20 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

American Goldfinch 1 (ad. bsc. plmg.) in pines and shrubs with LEGO, nw MC.

House Sparrow 20 flushed from fountain area, central; child dev. center, nw, MC.

August 23, 2015 California State University San Bernardino (43 Species)

Southeast end of Badger Canyon Trail, CSUSB 23 August 2015

Weather: Fair; 66F to 82F; wind WSW 0-2 mph.

Time: 0751-1020 hrs.

Areas Covered: 1) North Badger Canyon hillside trail (BC). I walked the survey route established in 2002 by Tom Benson of the CSUSB Biology Dept., beginning near the observatory and ending at the playing fields on Campus Drive (photo). Habitats surveyed included xeric and mesic coastal sage, riparian elements (e.g. sycamore, mulefat), freshwater marsh (currently dry) and ruderal fields. Except for one person with a dog (leashed) three joggers and a hiker, the trail was quiet and undisturbed. 2) CSUSB main campus (MC): From the playing fields on the northeast side of the campus to the administration and adjacent buildings, I surveyed well watered lawns, gardens, mature sycamore, pine, eucalytptus, oak and an assortment of ornamental shrubs. One water feature (a small fountain next to the Commons building) and a few puddles from sprinkler run-off were the only significant sources of surface water in the survey area. Most of the campus was vacant and quiet during my survey.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Red-shouldered Hawk (1), possible Calliope Hummingbird (1), Western Wood Pewee (1), and Loggerhead Shrike.

BIRDS NOTED

California Quail 10 edge of chaparral and drainage basin, BC.

Red-tailed Hawk 2 (ad) flying; perched on light pole, BC, MC.

Red-shouldered Hawk 1 fly, call; northeast side of campus between tall trees and buildings, MC.

American Kestrel 1 (f) flew down to ground in parking area and took a large insect, MC.

Killdeer 25 scattered flocks on playing fields, MC.

Rock Pigeon 12 on and around playing fields, MC.

Band-tailed Pigeon 1 in oaks, parking area, w, MC.

Mourning Dove 20 ubiquitous; most numerous, MC.

Anna's Hummingbird 16 vocal; ubiquitous; frequenting flowering Tree Tobacco, BC.

Costa's Hummingbird 1 (f) flying between Tree Tobacco trees, BC.

Calliope Hummingbird 1 (imm) ? noted very small size; relatively short, thin bill; large eyes; primaries extending beyond the short tail; perched low on Mulefat next to Tree Tobacco, se BC (photo).

Calliope Hummingbird (Stellula calliope) ? immature, Badger Canyon Trail, CSUSB, CA 23 August 2015

Nuttall's Woodpecker 1 (f) vocal; in mature sycamore, MC.

Western Wood Pewee 1 perched briefly at about 20 ft. from the ground in a mature locust tree at edge of playing field, ne.

Black Phoebe 8 vocal, ubiquitous, esp. MC.

Vermilion Flycatcher 2 (m,f) separate parts of the campus: male sallying to lawn of playing field, ne; female doing the same near the entrance, w (photos), MC.

Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) male (left) and female (right) CSUSB CA 23 August 2015

Ash-throated Flycatcher 1 in elderberry, upper BC.

Cassin's Kingbird 1 perched on tall snag, upper BC.

Loggerhead Shrike 1 repeated calls, chaparral hillside next to ruderal field, lower BC.

Western Scrub-Jay 4 fly, call, upper BC;

Oak Titmouse 1 repeated vocalizations, oaks and ornamnental trees near administration building, w MC.

Bushtit 20 two flocks in trees and shrubs, e, w, MC.

White-breasted Nuthatch 1 repeated calls from pine grove, e, MC.

Bewick's Wren 1 repeated song, dense chaparral hillside, upper BC.

Wrentit 4 repeated song, hillside chaparral, upper BC.

Western Bluebird 12 (m,f) ubiquitous; sallying from trees to lawns; foraging on playing fields, MC.

American Robin 4 (ad, imm) two immatures of different ages and probably different broods; one fledgling begging from adult; another foraging independently on berries e, w (photo).

American Robin (Turdus migratorius) two immatures probably from different broods, CSUSB CA 23 August 2015

California Thrasher 1 repeated song; flying to new positions atop chaparral shrubs, upper BC.

European Starling 35 a cohesive flock foraging on playing fields, e.

Orange-crowned Warbler 3 calls; a pair foraging in sycamore, w.

Spotted Towhee 1 flew to elderberry, upper BC.

Rufous-crowned Sparrow ? 2 repeated calls (unseen) in chaparral near sw end of BC.

California Towhee 8 on ground and in low shrubs, BC.

Chipping Sparrow 2 a pair foraging on lawn beneath sycamore near the theater, w-central MC (photo).

Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) CSUSB 23 Aug 2015

Lark Sparrow 2 on s edge of playing field, MC.

Black-headed Grosbeak 1 repeated calls, sycamores, MC.

Brewer's Blackbird 4 (m,f) foraging on playing field with EUST, MC.

Hooded Oriole 3 (imm, ad) immature begging from adult fem. in subcanopy of a locust tree, e MC.

Bullock's Oriole 1 (f) fly, calls, w MC.

House Finch 25 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 12 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lawrence's Goldfinch 3-4 vocal, gregarious; top of mature pine, ne MC.

American Goldfinch 1 with LEGO next to water fountain, w-central MC.

House Sparrow 5 vocal, active around water fountain with LEGO, w MC.

August 3-5, 2015 North Glen Helen Road and Glen Helen Regional Park (51 Species)

Weather: Mostly fair; partly cloudy, 71F to 90F; wind ENE 0-5 mph.

Time: 0735- 1930 hrs.

Areas Covered: 1) North Glen Helen Road (NGHR - intermittent, stationary observations at residence (Aug. 3-5): 50-acre resort about 1 mile north of GHRP, with ruderal fields, mature Blue Gum Eucalyptus, Coulter Pine, Cedar, Canyon Live Oak, northeast-facing chaparral hillside, and various ornamental trees (e.g. palms) and shrubs (e.g. oleander); shady garden and small pond/stream with recycled running water. 2) Glen Helen Regional Park (GHRP - Tues. Aug. 4: 0735-0927 hrs.): From the main entrance, I walked a counter-clockwise route around the park, excluding the ampitheatre grounds and extreme northwest corner. Lawns had not been recently mowed, attracting numerous ground-feeding birds. Both ponds were full but the southeast outlet to the main pond was dry. The riparian patch adjacent to the smaller pond had water in a small creek. A few people were fishing; most of the park was vacant and quiet.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found during the surveys included, Northern Flicker (1), White-breasted Nuthatch (3), Mountain Chickadee (2), Yellow Warbler (2), Wilson's Warbler (1), MacGillivray's Warbler (1), WesternTanager (2), Lazuli Bunting (1), and White-throated Sparrow (1).

BIRDS NOTED

Mallard 16 (f) in and around ponds, GHRP.

Pied-billed Grebe 1 main pond, GHRP.

Red-tailed Hawk 3 (ad, imm) tall trees; soaring over park, GHRP; 1 (ad) utility pole, NGHR.

American Kestrel perched on utility wire next to open field, NGHR.

Band-tailed Pigeon 1 with ECDO around puddle, s GHRP.

Eurasian Collared Dove 14 gregarious, GHRP; 6 NGHR.

Mourning Dove 6 gregarious, GHRP; 2 NGHR.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 8 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, GHRP; 2 vocal in mature trees, NGHR.

Downy Woodpecker 1 (m) in garden shrubs, NGHR.

Acorn Woodpecker 2 vocal, GHRP.

Northern Flicker calls (unseen) NGHR.

Black-chinned Hummingbird 2 (f) riparian areas, s, GHRP; 1 garden shrubs, NGHR.

Anna's Hummingbird 1 hovering around garden, NGHR.

White-throated Swift 4 vocal, gregarious, flying low in msf with TRSW and BASW over main pond, GHRP.

Black Phoebe 3 edge of ponds, GHRP; 2 edge of field, NGHR.

Cassin's Kingbird 4 vocal, tree tops, GHRP; 2 vocal, eucalyptus canopy and adjacent field, NGHR.

Warbling Vireo 1 mid-level in willow riparian patch, s GHRP.

White-breasted Nuthatch 1 vocal; on pine trunks, NGHR; 2 on trunk of eucalyptus and pines, GHRP.

Phainopepla 1 repeated calls (unseen) mature trees, NGHR.

Mountain Chickadee 2 repeatedly vocal in oaks and eucalyptus with WBNU, NGHR.

Oak Titmouse 1 vocal in oaks, NGHR; 1 vocal, pines, GHRP.

Common Raven 6 vocal, gregarious, GHRP; 4 foraging on overflowing trash in dumpster and on insects in adjacent field, NGHR.

Western Scrub-jay 3 vocal; one accepting hand-fed, unshelled, unsalted peanuts;, NGHR; 2 vocal, flying, s GHRP.

Horned Lark 10 gregarious, foraging in ruderal field, s GHRP.

Tree Swallow 10 gregarious; flying low over main pond, GHRP.

Barn Swallow 1 flying with TRSW, low over main pond, GHRP.

Cliff Swallow 1 flying with other swallows, low over main pond, GHRP.

European Starling 15 vocal, gregarious; foraging on lawns, GHRP.

Northern Mockingbird 1 flying to chaparral, GHRP; 1 edge of field, NGHR.

California Thrasher 1 flushed from lawn and into pepper tree, s GHRP.

Bewick's Wren 1 repeated calls, s GHRP; 2 foraging in subcanopy of oaks, NGHR.

House Wren 1 repeated calls (unseen) from edge of riparian, GHRP.

Wrentit 1 repeated song (unseen) chaparral hillside, s GHRP.

American Robin 2 foraging on lawn, GHRP.

Western Bluebird 12 gregarious; sallying to lawns, GHRP.

Bushtit 5 vocal, gregarious in oaks, NGHR.

Yellow Warbler 2 (m,f) vocal, gregarious in riparian patch adjacent to main pond, GHRP.

MacGillivray's Warbler 1 (ad) in shady garden shrubs next to pond, NGHR.

Common Yellowthroat 1 (f) in low marsh vegetation of main pond, GHRP; 1 (m) in garden next to pond, NGHR.

Wilson's Warbler 1 repeated song (unseen) from willows next to main pond, GHRP.

Lark Sparrow 25 gregarious (partly vocal in evening), foraging on lawns and ruderal fields, GHRP, NGHR.

White-throated Sparrow 8/5/2015: 1805-1809 hrs. 1 (imm - first fall) narrow whitish central crown stripe and buffy supercilium stripes; dusky gray breast with faint central spot; inconspicuous white throat, as seen from above. Observed for several minutes at close range from livingroom window (tinted glass) hopping in shade on low rocks bordering pond and running water; initially suggested an odd-looking Zonotrichia, though definitely not a typical immature Z. leucophrys.

California Towhee 2 foraging together at edge of chaparral, s GHRP; 2 calls, in garden, NGHR.

House Finch 60 gregarious, vocal, ubiquitous, GHRP; NGHR.

Lazuli Bunting 1 (m) flushed from edge of chaparral into sycamore, s GHRP.

Black-headed Grosbeak 2 (f) fly, calls; riparian and pines, s GHRP; 2 garden trees, oaks, NGHR.

Lesser Goldfinch 40 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous, GHRP; 8 NGHR.

American Goldfinch 1 (m) perched atop a willow snag with nearby LEGO, s GHRP.

Western Tanager 1 (f) in crown of ornamental tree in garden, NGHR; calls (unseen) mature pines, s GHRP.

Red-winged Blackbird 6 (m,f) foraging on pine cones in mature pines, s GHRP.

Brown-headed Cowbird 3 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; on lawn with EUST, s GHRP.

March 29, 2015 California State University San Bernardino (50 Species)

Weather: Fair; 59F to 77F; winds calm.

Time: 0752-1115 hrs.

Area Covered: 1) North Badger Canyon hillside trail loop, including chaparral, riparian patches, freshwater marsh and ruderal fields. Except for a few pedestrians and dogs (one unleashed), this area was quiet and undisturbed during my survey. 2) Main campus, including playing fields, water conservation garden, mature pines,oaks and sycamores, assorted exotic and native flowering shrubs. A few people were present (one with an unleashed dog) on the campus during the survey; conditions were otherwise undisturbed and excellent for identifying bird vocalizations.

BIRDS NOTED

Mallard 3 (m,f) ,drainage basin with marsh, (1).

California Quail 5 vocal; gregarious in trailside chaparral, (1).

Red-tailed Hawk 1 in crown of leafless tree , riparian canyon upslope from trail, (1).

Killdeer 2 around flooded section of playing field, (2).

Greater Yellowlegs 1 wading in marsh, (2) (photo).

Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) Badger Canyon Marsh, CSUSB 29 March 2015

Domestic Rock Pigeon 4 flying together over edge of suburbs, (2).

Band-tailed Pigeon 4 a flock flying to oaks in w parking area, (2).

Eurasian Collared Dove 6 vocal; pairs and singles around mature trees at w edge of campus.

Mourning Dove 12 ubiquitous; pairs and singles.

Anna's Hummingbird 8 (m) vocal, territorial, ubiquitous.

Allen's Hummingbird 1 (m) tall shrub perch in chaparral, (1).

Nuttall's Woodpecker 2 (m,f) vocal pair in separate trees, a female active in trimmed crown stump of a mature sycamore, (2-w) (photo).

Nuttall's Woodpecker (Picoides nuttallii) CSUSB 29 March 2015

Black Phoebe 3 vocal; low to high perches and sallies over lawns, (2).

Say's Phoebe 2 vocal; hilliside chaparral and open fields, (1).

Vermilion Flycatcher 5 (m,f) individuals sallying to lawns and ground from mature trees and street signs (2) (photo).

Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) CSUSB 29 March 2015

Cassin's Kingbird 8 vocal, ubiquitous; often in crowns of mature deciduous trees (2).

Western Kingbird 1 vocal; flying around tall sycamores at edge of parking lot, (2-w).

Common Raven 5 vocal; gregarious; a pair flying to lawn, central- (2).

Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4 two pair flying low over hillside chaparral; one perched in leafless tree, (1).

Oak Titmouse 1 vocal and active in mature eucalyptus at outer edge of parking lot (2-w).

Bushtit 2 active in low chaparral shrubs; a female with food or nest item (moth?), (1) (photo).

Bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus) female Badger Canyon CSUSB 29 March 2015

Bewick's Wren 1 repeated song from shrubs at outer edge of parking area, (2- nw).

House Wren 4 vocal; a pair in water conservation garden; others singing repeatedly throughout campus, (2).

Wrentit 4 repeated song in dense, hillside chaparral (1).

Western Bluebird 6 (m,f) vocal; active on ground and lawns beneath mature trees, (2).

American Robin 10 (m,f) active in shady areas with lawns throughout, (2).

Northern Mockingbird 3 repeated song; one pair interacting in shrubs at nw edge of campus, (2).

California Thrasher 1 (unseen) repeated song of abbreviated mimic- phrases in hillside chaparral, (1).

European Starling 30 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous, (2).

American Pipit 35 (alt. and trans. alt. plmg) foraging in pairs and loose flocks on playing fields; bathing in flooded section, (2).

Yellow-rumped (Audubon's) Warbler 12 (m,f) gregarious; widespread in a variety of vegetation from lawns to crowns of mature trees, (2).

Common Yellowthroat 1 (unseen) repeated song from marsh area (1).

Spotted Towhee 5 vocal; individuals and pairs in dense hillside chaparral, (1).

Rufous-crowned Sparrow 3 two individuals, separated by about 60 yards, singing repeatedly from concealed shrubs in rocky, hillside chaparral near trail entrance; one maintaining an exposed perch on lower slope in chaparral-ruderal edge about 0.1 mi. away on w (downslope) side of BC trail loop (1) (photo).

Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Aimophila ruficeps) Badger Canyon CSUSB 29 March 2015

California Towhee 2 calls; active low in dense chaparral, (1).

Chipping Sparrow 16 (ad, alt. and trans. alt plmg.; 1 imm) ubiquitous; foraging in pairs on lawns beneath pines and other trees, (2) (photo).

Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) CSUSB 29 March 2015

Lark Sparrow 1 on playing field with loose flock of AMPI, (2).

Savannah Sparrow 2 a pair foraging together at edge of playing field, (2).

Song Sparrow 2 repeated song from moist vegetation and chaparral edge near marsh, (1).

White-crowned Sparrow 30 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Dark-eyed (Oregon) Junco 1 foraging on lawn near CHSP, (2).

Red-winged Blackbird 2 vocal; marsh area, (1).

Brewer's Blackbird 10 (m,f) gregarious; foraging on lawns, (2).

Brown-headed Cowbird 1 (m) vocal; crown of mature sycamore (2-w).

Bullock's Oriole 8 (m,f) vocal; pairs active in mature deciduous trees throughout campus, (2).

House Finch 40 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 25 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

American Goldfinch 3 (m,f) foraging on ground in parking area (2-w).

Lawrence's Goldfinch 8 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; foraging in deciduous trees and on lawns, (2-w).

House Sparrow 3 (m,f) in garden, (2-w).

March 13, 2015 Prado Regional Park, Chino (64 Species)

Weather: Fair; 72F to 81F; wind N 5-10, gusting to 20 mph.

Time: 0735-1040 hrs.

Area Covered: I walked a counter-clockwise, perimeter route, including the southern (riparian) section of the park from the main entrance on Euclid, surveying a total of about 200 acres of all habitat types (e.g. ruderal fields, willow riparian, parkland, fresh water marsh, open water, dam and spillway). About eighty fishermen were around the lake; most of the park was undisturbed by human activities and conditions were fair for identifying bird vocalizations.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, White-faced Ibis (30), Western Kingbird (1- fos), Barn Swallow (2 - fos) and Bullock's Oriole (1 -fos).

BIRDS NOTED

Gray-lag Goose (domestic and hybrids) 6, central.

Swan Goose (domestic) 5 central.

Gadwall 6 (m,f) open water and swamp, central, n.

American Wigeon 10 (m,f) open water.

Mallard 30 (m,f) ubiquitous in and around the lake.

Cinnamon Teal 2 (m,f) a pair swimming in nw swamp.

Bufflehead 3 (m,f) open water.

Ruddy Duck 200 (m,f) open water.

Asian Peafowl calls (unseen) n.

Pied-billed Grebe calls (unseen) n.

Western Grebe 20 vocal; pairs and singles around the lake.

Clark's Grebe 4 two pair; one pair staying close to isolated patch of cattails (prospective nest?), n.

Double-crested Cormorant 150 (ad, imm) ubiquitous in open water; resting and diving.

American White Pelican 30 (alt. plmg.) swimming in loose flocks, pairs and singles around the lake.

Great Blue Heron 15 foraging on shore around the lake; commuting to and from riparian rookery; at least four active nests in a tall willow, s riparian woodland.

Great Egret 8 around edges of the lake.

Snowy Egret 3 one on dock with DCCO; others on dam with GREG, se.

Black-crowned Night Heron 5 (ad, imm) partially concealed in wooded swamp, n.

White-faced Ibis 30 flying over s riparian; shoreline, n.

Turkey Vulture 12 soaring over park.

Northern Harrier 1 (f) flying low over ruderal field and marsh, s.

Red-shouldered Hawk 2 (ad) circling at 50-100 ft. agl.; repeated calls; riparian and edge of lake, s, n.

Red-tailed Hawk 2 (ad) circling at 300 ft. agl, n.

Common Moorhen 2 swimming together in swamp, nw.

American Coot 1,200 ubiquitous in and around the lake.

Western Sandpiper 12 foraging together in spillway, s.

California Gull 3 (ad) flying over park; two alighting briefly on lake, c.

Eurasian Collard Dove 8 vocal; pairs flying low in parkland habitat, c.

Mourning Dove 2 flying across parkland, c.

Anna's Hummingbird 3 calls; active in eucalyptus and other trees, c, s.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 2 repeated calls, riparian woodland,s; parkland, c.

Black Phoebe 8 vocal, ubiquitous.

Say's Phoebe 1 edge of open field, s.

Vermilion Flycatcher 2 (m,f) parkland; low branches; pair staying together, c (photo).

Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) Prado Regional Park, Chino, San Bernardino County CA 13 March 2015

Cassin's Kingbird 2 vocal; pair staying together, flying to mature deciduous trees, n-c.

Western Kingbird 1 sallying from low, split-rail fence at edge of ruderal field and RV park, se (fos - photo).

Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) Prado Regional Park, Chino, San Bernardino County CA 13 March 2015

American Crow 12 vocal, ubiquitous.

Common Raven 2 calls; a pair flying low over the park. c.

Tree Swallow 50 vocal, ubiquitous; flying 2- 200 ft. agl over ruderal fields and lake.

Barn Swallow 2 flying low over ruderal fields with TRSW, s.

Bushtit 8 vocal, gregarious; riparian edge,s; parkland trees and shrubs, n.

House Wren 3 repeated song; riparian woodland edge, s.

Marsh Wren 3 repeated song (unseen) marshy patches at the edge of the lake, c, se.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 calls; foraging in olive trees, c.

Western Bluebird 4 (m,f) parkland near main entrance, wc.

American Robin 2 in tall decidous tree, c.

European Starling 50 vocal, gregarious , ubiquitous.

Orange-crowned Warbler 6 repeated song and calls, riparian woodland edge, s.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 100 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Common Yellowthroat 25 vocal, ubiquitous in wetlands.

Chipping Sparrow 1 on lawn with HOFI and WCSP in RV picnic area, se.

Savannah Sparrow 30 calls; widespread in loose flocks, ruderal fields and pathways, s.

Song Sparrow 60 vocal, ubiquitous in wetlands.

Lincoln's Sparrow 1 callls (unseen) edge of riparian woodland, s.

White-crowned Sparrow 20 (ad, imm) widespread in brushy areas and edge of picnic grounds.

Red-winged Blackbird 80 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous in marsh and wetlands.

Western Meadowlark 30 a cohesive, vocal flock in a large ruderal field, s.

Great-tailed Grackle 25 (m,f) males and females maintaining separate foraging areas - lawns and marsh; males est, territories.

Brown-headed Cowbird 5 (m,f) a vocal, cohesive flock in a tree-top; flying n.

Bullock's Oriole 1 (m) flying between willow canopies, riparian woodland, s (fos).

House Finch 40 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 12 vocal, gregarious, riparian woodland, s.

American Goldfinch 4 vocal, gregarious; willow riparian, s.

House Sparrow 20 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous around buildings.

March 8, 2015 Glen Helen Regional Park, Devore (47 Species)

Weather: Fair; WNW 2 - 5 mph. 55F to 60F.

Time: 0830 - 1030 hrs.

Area Covered: I walked through the developed parts of the park, avoiding noisy a noisy off-road motorcycle race in the chaparral hillside slopes of the sw. The remainder of the park was relatively undisturbed. About 20 fishermen were present around the two ponds. Conditions were poor to fair for identifying bird vocalizations.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included Common Merganser (1-cont.) Orange-crowned Warbler (6) and Hermit Thrush (1).

BIRDS NOTED

Canada Goose 25 vocal; flying in v-formation, low over the park.

Mallard 6 around the edges of the ponds.

Northern Shoveler 3 (f) swimming and dabbling together in main pond.

Green-winged Teal 1 (f) dabbling at edge of small pond.

Common Merganser 1 - cont. (f) resting in central main pond.

Pied-billed Grebe 2 together in main pond.

Double-crested Cormorant 40 9ad, imm) swimming, diving together in main pond and adjacent trees.

Great Blue Heron 1 flying adjacent to main pond.

Great Egret 3 around edges of both ponds.

Snowy Egret 1 at edge of marsh, small pond.

Black-crowned Night Heron 5 (ad, imm) edges of both ponds.

Red-tailed Hawk 1 flying over adjacent ridge, n.

American Coot 80 ugbiquitous, gregarious in and around ponds.

Killdeer 6 on lawns and edge of parking area, n.

California Gull 40 several small flocks flying northward over the park at about 200 ft. agl.

Eurasian Collared Dove 2 vocal; around tall trees, s-central.

Mourning Dove 2 flying low near waterpark.

Anna's Hummingbird 2 vocal; active around pines and flowering eucalyptus, central.

Acorn Woodpecker 1 calls; tall deciduous tree, central.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 4 call; two calling chasing each other around trees, central.

Northern (RS) Flicker 6 gregarious; foraging on lawns throughout.

Black Phoebe 4 sallying to lawns from low branches throughout.

Cassin's Kingbird 2 repeated calls from atop tall deciduous trees, central.

American Crow calls (unseen) ; flying over park, central.

Common Raven 2 calls; flying adjacent to park, ne.

Western Scrub-Jay 2 vocal; riparian area.

Oak Titmouse calls (unseen) central pines and deciduous trees.

House Wren 2 repeated song; shrubs at edge of pond on island, s-central.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 20 loosely gregarious and ubiquitous in a variety of trees.

Western Bluebird 2 calls, central.

American Robin 5 on lawns and in deciduous trees, central.

Hermit Thrush 1 in garden at edge of park, nw (fos)

Northern Mockingbird 1 near riparian patch, s-central.

Orange-crowned Warbler 6 repeated song; riparian patch, s (photo).

Orange-crowned Warbler (Oreothlypis celata) Glen Helen Park San Bernardino Co CA 8 March 2015

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 35 (m,f) calls; gregarious, ubiquitous; affecting a variety of vegetation, including lawns.

Chipping Sparrow 2 foraging on lawns with DEJU, n.

Lark Sparrow 1 on fence, ne.

Song Sparrow 16 vocal, ubiquitous, esp. riparian patch, s-central.

White-crowned Sparrow 12 (ad, imm) brushy border of gardens, n.

Dark-eyed (O) Junco 30 ubiquitous on lawns beneath trees.

Red-winged Blackbird 20 (m,f) ubiquitous in small flocks on lawns with EUST and in marsh.

Great-tailed Grackle 2 (m) vocal; in marsh, s-central.

House Finch 30 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

American Goldfinch 3 (m,f) foraging on lawns with HOFI, central.

Lesser Goldfinch 20 (m,f) foraging together on dandelions, willow catkins and a variety of flowering plants around the park.

Lawrence's Goldfinch vocal (unseen) shrubs in adjacent streambed, ne.

House Sparrow 2 vocal; adjacent homestead, n.

March 6, 2015 California State University San Bernardino (41 Species)

Weather: Fair; 56F to 70F; wind WNW 5-10 mph. Steady winds in the area over the past few days.

Time: 0710 - 0925 hrs.

Observers: Tom Benson and I.

Area Covered: 1) North Badger Canyon, hillsides and drainage basin; we walked a fire-break road uphill through coastal sage chaparral to a small drainage basin with shallow water and patches of freshwater marsh. Continuing southward downhill, we arrived at the CSUSB playing fields with scattered mature deciduous and conifers. 2) We continued walking into the central part of the campus, surveying gardens, lawns, mature sycamores, oaks and eucalyptus, together with ornamental shrubs (e.g. flowering bottlebrush, Texas Ranger, Hibiscus, etc.). We estimated walking a distance of about 2.7 miles, visually surveying about 150 acres. Except for a group of visiting middle-schoolers at the university entrance, the campus was largely quiet and undisturbed. Conditions were generally good for identifying bird vocalizations.

My visit concluded with Tom providing a tour of the CSUSB Biology Department (i.e, labs and prep rooms). The Biology Department, quite modern and well-equipped, supports a variety of research programs, including stem cell culture, reptile embryological physiology, paleontology and plant physiology. There is a relatively strong emphasis placed on cell and molecular biology (as opposed to ecology and field biology) at CSUSB, a common trend among many colleges and universities in California. Traditional zoology courses such as Entomology, Mammalogy, Ornithology, Herpetology and Ichthyology are not offered. Fortunately, for those relatively rare students interested in field biology careers, the CSUSB biology curriculum does include Botany and Vertebrate Natural History.

BIRDS NOTED

California Quail calls (unseen) hillside chaparral.

Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 flushed from trees on campus; flew n over buildings.

Cooper's Hawk 2 (ad, imm) 1 flying low over a flock of sparrows on a campus playing field bordered by a fence and mature pines.

Red-tailed Hawk 2 flying over hillside chaparral.

Killdeer 1 on shore of N Badger Basin pond-marsh.

Band-tailed Pigeon 14 one flying over pines on campus; a flock of 12-13 in a large conifer on the w side of the campus adj. to a suburb.

Mourning Dove 9 on campus.

Anna's Hummingbird 3 calls; active in and around flowering shrubs and conifers.

Costa's Hummingbird 1 adult male foraging on purple flowering ornamental shrubs in Water Conserv. Garden (photo).

Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae) CSUSB San Bernardino Co CA 6 Mar 2015

Selasphorus sp. 2 (f) one foraging around campus pines and another on a flowering bottlebrush.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 1 vocalized (unseen) row of mature sycamores, w campus.

Northern (RS) Flicker 6 (m,f) loosely gregarious; foraging beneath pines on playing fields.

Black Phoebe 4 sallying from low branches of trees on campus.

Say's Phoebe 3 one perched on sign; flying low over hillside chaparral.

Vermilion Flycatcher 5 (m,f) single and pairs in trees at edge of playing field and in the central campus area.

Cassin's Kingbird 1 vocal; flying n over mature trees at edge of playing field.

Common Raven 2 pair flying low over central campus.

Bushtit 2 hillside chaparral.

Bewick's Wren 1 vocal; hillside chaparral.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 in pines at edge of playing field.

Western Bluebird 3 vocal; flying between mature trees, w campus.

American Robin 7 (m,f) pairs in trees and on ground near playing fields.

Northern Mockingbird 1 carrying nest material, Water Conserv. Garden.

American Pipit 24 a partially cohesive flock foraging on a playing field.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 10 (m,f) calls; gregarious in a variety of exotic campus vegetation and height levels.

Common Yellowthroat 1 singing repeatedly (unseen) from N Badger Basin pond-marsh.

Rufous-crowned Sparrow 2 song (unseen) hillside chaparral near fire break road.

California Towhee 4 one pair at edge of hillside chaparral.

Chipping Sparrow 8 (ad) foraging on edge of playing field with SASP and other sparrows; relatively approachable despite nearby COHA.

Vesper Sparrow 4 foraging on playing field with SASP and CHSP.

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) CSUSB San Bernardino Co CA 6 Mar 2015

Lark Sparrow 10 vocal; individuals and loose flocks on ground and in trees at edge of playing field.

Savannah Sparrow 5 foraging on playing field with other sparrows.

Song Sparrow 1 repeated song, edge of pond, Badger Basin.

Lincoln's Sparrow 1 caught a brief glimpse of it in Water Conserv. Garden (TB).

White-crowned Sparrow 12 (ad, imm) on lawns and in gardens.

Dark-eyed (O) Junco 10 calls; foraging on lawns beneath pines and in open areas around campus.

Western Meadowlark 2 calls; song, e Badger Basin.

House Finch 30 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lesser Goldfinch 20 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Lawrence's Goldfinch 6 vocal, gregarious; pines and deciduous trees, e campus.

House Sparrow 3 vocal; gardens, w campus.

March 1 & February 27, 2015 Glen Helen Regional Park, Devore (58 Species)

Weather: Partly cloudy with variable and increasing cloudiness; light, intermittent showers (2/ 27;28; 3/1); 45 to 55F; wind WNW 3 - 5 mph (3/1); ENE 2 mph (2/27).

Time: 0740-1009 hrs. (3/1); 0800-1028 hrs.(2/27).

Area Covered: (2/27) I walked the perimeter of the developed areas of the park and hillside fire-break roads in the sw. About 80 fishermen and others were present in the park during my survey. Maintenance workers were running mowers and trimmers in the northern sections. Conditions were fair for identifying bird vocalizations. (3/1): In an effort to find additional bird species not observed on 2/27/15, I made a second survey of the developed portions of the park. There was comparatively little human disturbance this morning; about 20 fishermen and a few park maintenance workers picking up trash. Light NW winds and overnight showers produced a cool and wet environment for birds.

Eight additional bird species were found on 3/1/15: Ring-necked Duck (2), Great Blue Heron (1), Northern Rough-winged Swallow (2), Oak Titmouse (1), Northern Mockingbird (1), Pine Siskin (8), Lawrence's Goldfinch (1) and American Goldfinch (6). Most of the same species were found on both surveys; those found only on one survey are indicated below. The highest daily count for the two combined surveys are indicated.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, Common Merganser (1), Hooded Merganser (2), Northern Yellow-shafted Flicker (1) and presumed Red-shafted x Yellow-shafted form (1).

BIRDS NOTED

Gadwall 1 (m) swimming in central section of the main pond.

American Wigeon 1 (f) central section of the main pond (2/27).

Mallard 6 (m,f) edge and central section of the main pond.

Northern Shoveler 3 (f) swimming with other ducks in the main pond.

Ring-necked Duck 2 (m) swimming together; shy and easily flushed from the main pond, returning a few minutes later (3/1) (photo).

Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) Glen Helen Park, San Bernardino County CA 1 March 2015

Hooded Merganser 1 2/27: ( fem or imm. m) - apparently without any other individuals (see previous survey notes) swimming with a COME at the edge of the main pond; shy and avoiding areas with fishermen; 3/1: two individuals; one female? and one imm. male (ID: small white patch behind eye; incomplete crest) swimming together in fish pond; (3/1) (photo).

Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) imm. male. Glen Helen Park, San Bernardino County CA 1 March 2015

Common Merganser 1 (f) shallow dives near DCCO at the edge of the main pond; shy, and avoiding human presence on the pond embankment (2/27) (photo).

Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) Glen Helen Regional Park, SBDNO CO CA 27 February 2015

Pied-billed Grebe 1 swimming with coots and ducks in main pond.

Double-crested Cormorant 50 (ad, imm) swimming/diving together ; 40+ individuals perched in tall trees around main pond.

Great Blue Heron 1 on shore of main pond, se (3/1).

Great Egret 2 perched atop a tall tree adjacent to the small pond.

Snowy Egret 1 foraging at the edge of the marsh in the small pond (2/27).

Black-crowned Night Heron 1 (ad) flying low over the main pond (2/27).

Red-tailed Hawk 1 (ad) flying low over the park, w.

American Coot 120 ubiquitous in and around the ponds.

Killdeer 10 vocal, a loose flock on lawn and parking lot, ne.

Eurasian Collared Dove 8 vocal; scattered around areas with mature trees.

Mourning Dove 3 in trees next to waterpark, w.

Anna's Hummingbird 2 (m) vocal; chaparral and eucalyptus, w, central.

Belted Kingfisher 1 fly, call, main pond.

Acorn Woodpecker 1 vocal; flying between tall trees, s-central (2/27).

Nuttall's Woodpecker 3 vocal; active in riparian strip and isolated trees around the park.

Northern (RS) Flicker 6 foraging on ground and lawns beneath deciduous and evergreen trees throughout.

Northern Yellow-shafted Flicker 1 foraging in grass at edge of nature trail adjacent to the riparian patch (photo); bright yellow under wings observed in flight (2/27).

Northern Yellow-shafted Flicker (Colaptes auratus auratus) Glen Helen Park SBDNO CO CA 27 Feb 2015

Presumed Northern Red-shafted x Yellow-shafted Flicker 1 foraging on lawn beneath sycamore; flushed to low branch; observed intermediate reddish-yellow wing and tail feather shafts, ne (photo).

Presumed Northern Red-shafted x Yellow shafted Flicker (Colaptes auratus cafer-auratus ) Glen Helen Park SBDNO CO CA 27 Feb 2015

Black Phoebe 3 vocal; sallying from low branches around the park.

Cassin's Kingbird 2 vocal; sallying from low perch to lawn and adjacent ruderal area with abundant insects, ne.

American Crow 2 calls, flying, central.

Common Raven 2 calls; flying low over parking area adjacent to drainage, ne.

Western Scrub-jay (coastal) 3 vocal; riparian edge and adjacent tall trees, s.

Tree Swallow 4: 1 flying low and drinking from surface of main pond, se (2/27); 4 flying together at about 150 ft. agl over fish pond, (3/1).

Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2 flying low over pond and adjacent ruderal field, s (3/1).

Oak Titmouse 1 vocal; active in pines on island, s (3/1).

Bewick's Wren 1 flushed from dense cover in hillside chaparral, sw (2/27).

House Wren 2 song; staying low in rank vegetation adjacent to small pond, s.

Marsh Wren 1 (?) unseen; a single, brief chatter call from dense cattails at the e edge of the riparian strip, s (2/27).

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 12 vocal; foraging in deciduous trees, s (highest count on 3/1).

Wrentit 2 repeated song (unseen) in hillside chaparral, sw (2/27).

Western Bluebird 8 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; sallying to lawns and ruderal patches throughout the park.

American Robin 15 (m,f) calls; gregarious; small flocks foraging on lawns throughout the park.

Northern Mockingbird 1 in low roadside shrubs, s (3/1).

California Thrasher 2 continuous song from exposed perches, sw, se.

European Starling 30 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; flocks foraging on lawns throughout park.

Yellow-rumped (A) Warbler 25 (m,f) calls, gregarious; ubiquitous in a variety of vegetation types, including on ground and lawns.

Common Yellowthroat 5 continuous song from edge and middle of riparian and adjacent areas, s.

Spotted Towhee 2 continuous song (unseen) hillside chaparral, sw (2/27).

California Towhee 1 repeated calls (unseen) hillside chaparral, sw (2/27).

Chipping Sparrow 3 separate individuals foraging with large flock of DEJU on lawn and ruderal patches, ne.

Song Sparrow 2 repeated song from roadside juniper tams, s.

Lincoln's Sparrow 1 rank vegetation at edge of drainage-outlet of main pond (2/27).

White-crowned Sparrow 15 (ad, imm) ubiquitous in and around brushy areas in small, vocal flocks.

Dark-eyed (Oregon) Junco 60 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous in flocks; foraging on lawns and ruderal patches.

Dark-eyed (Slate-colored) Junco 1 foraging on lawn with ORJU, n (3/1).

Red-winged Blackbird 12 (m,f) vocal; foraging with EUST on lawns; repeated vocalizations of males on territories in the small pond marsh.

Western Meadowlark 10 vocal, gregarious; foraging on lawns and ruderal patches, ne (2/27).

Great-tailed Grackle 3 (m,f) on lawn at edge of main pond.

House Finch 30 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; often foraging in msf with DEJU and other birds.

Pine Siskin 8 vocal, gregarious; foraging on clusters of dried alder fruits on newly leaved trees, central, (3/1) (photo).

Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus) Glen Helen Park, San Bernardino County CA 1 March 2015

Lawrence's Goldfinch 1 (f) foraging with DEJU on lawn and ruderal edge of roadway, n (3/1) (photo).

Lawrence's Goldfinch (Spinus lawrencei) Glen Helen Park SBDNO CO CA 1 Mar 2015

American Goldfinch 7 (m,f) feeding in pairs and loose flocks on lawns and in sycamores, n (3/1) (photo).

American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) left: male trans. alt. plmg.; right: female (bsc. plmg.) Glen Helen Park, San Bernardino County CA 1 March 2015

Lesser Goldfinch 15 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; one f stripping bark of alder seedling stem at e edge of riparian patch, s; other individuals foraging in ruderal patches; foraging in small, loose flocks on lawn dandelions (photo).'

Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) Glen Helen Park, San Bernardino County CA 1 March 2015

February 22, 2015 Prado Regional Park, Chino (60 Species)

Weather: Partly cloudy with intermittent light rain; 55F.

Time: 0720-1130 hrs.

Area Covered: 1) I walked the border of the southern and southwestern section of the park beginning at the lot adjacent to the main entrance on Euclid Ave ($10 entrance fee on weekends; gates open at 0730 hrs.) A swath had recently been mowed around the edge of the lake, southern dam and riparian woodland, which offered good access and views of the adjacent habitats (ruderal field, willow riparian, open water and patches of fresh water marsh). A mature willow riparian woodland in the southern section had a swift-running stream and abundant cover for birds, including tall trees supporting a Great Blue Heron rookery. Some bird species were found in the latter area (e.g. Green Heron, Bald Eagle, Osprey, Townsend's Warbler, and Orange-crowned Warbler) which were not found elsewhere in the park. I also searched the mature eucalyptus and oaks adjacent to the main park entrance for a continuing rarity, Northern Parula Warbler, without success (0720-0930 hrs.). 2) I drove to and parked within walking distance of two other areas in the northern section of the park: Two small riparian swamps across from spillways, together with adjacent lawns with ornamental trees (e.g. eucalyptus and olive); a RV park with lawns, scattered ornamental trees and the southeastern extension of a large ruderal field to the south. These areas were also within view of the lake, shoreline and patches of freshwater marsh. About 80 fishermen were scattered around the lake during my survey. An ignoramus was amusing himself with a remote-controlled speedboat in the southwestern corner and within view of complacent park rangers at the main entrance, which flushed many waterbirds (all federally protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and subsequent amendments) from that area. Most birds appeared habituated to the continuous random sounds of small-arms gunfire from an adjacent shooting range (sw of the park). Otherwise, conditions were fair to good for identifying bird vocalizations.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, White-faced Ibis (120), Bald Eagle (1), Myrtle Warbler (1) and Townsend's Warbler (2).

BIRDS NOTED

Canada Goose 6 flying northwest over the park.

Swan Goose (Domestic and hybrids) 9 around the playground, n.

Gray-lag Goose 2 (domestic albino) with SWGO and on shore, n.

Mallard 50 (m,f) many resting in riparian swamps, n.

Cinnamon Teal 6 (m,f) swimming, dabbling in the shallows, n.

Northern Shoveler 5 (m,f) resting in swamp and on shore, n.

Lesser Scaup 2 (f) dabbling near shore until flushed by a remote-controlled speedboat, nw.

Bufflehead 4 (m,f) diving in open water, n.

Ruddy Duck 250 (a few in alt. plmg.) several flocks resting in open water and near marsh around the lake.

Asian Peafowl 1 repeated calls from enclosed yard (unseen) n.

Pied-billed Grebe 2 swimming near marsh, nw.

Western Grebe 12 vocal; several pairs; one with CLGR engaged in courtship (see CLGR entry), n.

Clark's Grebe 4 all silent; one engaged in preliminary courtship, i.e. exaggerated head movements facing off with a WEGR, n.

Double-crested Cormorant 40 (80% imm) on dock and swimming together in open water; one in alt. plmg.

White Pelican 4 individuals and pairs swimming in open water around the lake; two in flight south of riparian patch, s.

Great Blue Heron 20 including about 14 in a rookery of tall trees with (active?) nests; a few pairs near their large stick-platform nests; other individuals perched nearby, s.

Great Egret 3 flying over the park, s.

Green Heron 1 (ad) flying low at edge of riparian woodland, s.

Black-crowned Night Heron 8 (ad, imm) scattered individuals, resting in a (traditional?) roost within a dense riparian swamp, n.

Turkey Vulture 25 several roosting in a tall deciduous tree near the playground and marina, n; others circling over the park, n.

Osprey 2 one in a tall tree in the riparian woodland, s.; another flying sw over the park, n.

Bald Eagle 1 (ad) perched in a tall deciduous tree at the edge of a riparian woodland near the dam, s.

Northern Harrier 2 (m,f) two individuals seen flying low over open fields in the s and n sections of the park.

Cooper's Hawk 1 on the ground at the edge of a ruderal field and riparian woodland, s.

Red-tailed Hawk 4 (ad, imm) flying low over open fields; perched in riparian areas and on a utility pole,s, n.

Common Moorhen 8 swimming in relatively secluded areas near the marsh and in a riparian swamp, n.

American Coot 800 ubiquitous in flocks and singly.

Ring-billed Gull 1 (ad) flying low over the marina, n.

California Gull 1 (ad) flying 200 ft. agl over the northern section of the park.

Eurasian Collared Dove 5 vocal; in deciduous trees, n, w.

Anna's Hummingbird 2 vocal; around flowering eucalyptus, s.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 6 (m,f) vocal; ubiquitous where mature trees occurred; one vocal pair foraging on a willow, s.

Black Phoebe 5 vocal; ubiquitous; usually near water.

Say's Phoebe 2 low perch in ruderal fields, including fences and shrubs, s, n.

Vermilion Flycatcher 3 (m,f) sallying from low perches of oaks and other trees, n.

Cassin's Kingbird 2 vocal; tall deciduous trees, n.

American Crow 20 vocal; ubiquitous in pairs and small flocks.

Tree Swallow 8 flying to and from tall deciduous tree at edge of lake next to marina, n.

Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1 flying low over the shore near the marina, n.

Bushtit 12 two or vocal three flocks moving through shrubby areas and open woodland, n, s.

House Wren 4 vocal; one pair at edge of riparian woodland and ruderal field, s.

Marsh Wren 2 vocal in dense cattails, s, sw.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3 vocal; in riparian woodland and scattered oaks, s, n.

Western Bluebird 3 (m,f) parkland habitat; going down to lawns from low branches on deciduous trees, n.

American Robin 1 in the middle level of a tall deciduous tree, n.

European Starling 10 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Orange-crowned Warbler 1 repeated song; edge of riparian woodland, s.

Yellow-rumped (Audubon's) Warbler 60 (m,f) calls; gregarious and ubiquitous.

Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warbler 1 (f) alone in middle level foliage of mature willows at edge of riparian woodland, s.

Townsend's Warbler 2 foraging with YRWA in eucalyptus and willows at edge of riparian woodland, s.

Common Yellowthroat 50 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous in marsh and wet vegetation.

Savannah Sparrow 12 vocal; edge of marsh and ruderal fields throughout the park.

Song Sparrow 80 vocal (at least two distinct song dialects; one characterized by relatively continuous dry, buzzy introductory notes), gregarious, ubiquitous in and near wet vegetation.

Lincoln Sparrow 4 calls; often near SOSP at edge of fields, marsh and riparian woodland.

White-crowned Sparrow 25 (ad, imm) small flocks, ubiquitous in brushy areas and picnic areas.

Red-winged Blackbird 40 (m,f) vocal, ubiquitous in marsh and riparian areas.

Western Meadowlark 8 vocal, gregarious; ruderal fields, s.

Great-tailed Grackle 20 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; usually near water.

Brown-headed Cowbird 8 (m,f) a cohesive flock in a deciduous tree; flying north, n.

House Finch 40 (m,f) vocal, ubiquitous.

House Sparrow 5 vocal; near buildings in RV park, ne.

February 7, 2015 Glen Helen Regional Park, Devore (37 Species)

Weather: Fair with increasing cloudiness; 52F to 63F; wind WNW increasing, 2 - 5 mph.

Time: 0800-1000 hrs.

Area Covered: I walked a clockwise route around the perimeter of the park, excluding the scout camp field in the southwestern section, which had a locked gate. About 200 fishermen and others were in the park during my survey. Conditions were good for finding landbirds throughout most of the park but poor for landbirds due to the large numbers of fishermen (some playing music loudly) around the edge of the lake and pond.

BIRDS NOTED

Mallard 8 (m,f) swimming together in the main lake.

Northern Shoveler 7 dabbling together in the center of the main lake.

Pied-billed Grebe 1 main lake.

Double-crested Cormorant 12 swimming in main lake; perched in nearby tall tree.

Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 flying low over riparian patch, west toward eucalyptus and chaparral hillside.

Red-tailed Hawk 2 one alighting with nest material in a tall conifer, nw.

American Coot 25 most together on lawn next to fishing pond, s-central.

Killdeer 2 on lawn next to parking area, s-central.

Band-tailed Pigeon 8 a cohesive flock flying about 80 ft. agl south over riparian patch, s -central..

Eurasian Collared Dove 2 vocal, edge of riparian patch, s-central.

Mourning Dove 2 flying low across park, se.

Anna's Hummingbird 1 (f) in flowering eucalyptus at east edge of waterpark, sw.

Belted Kingfisher calls (unseen) main lake, se.

Acorn Woodpecker 2 in top of tall alder, s-central.

Nuttall's Woodpecker 2 vocal; foraging in a variety of trees, central.

Northern (RS) Flicker 4 gregarious; foraging on lawns and in mature deciduous trees throughout.

Black Phoebe 2 sallying from low branches to lawns, central.

Say's Phoebe 2 sallying from fence lines, nw, s.

Western Scrub-Jay 6 vocal, gregarious, sw, s-central.

Bewick's Wren 2 vocal; chaparral and edge of riparian, sw, s-central.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2 riparian strip and adjacent trees, s-central.

Western Bluebird 4 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous; parkland; sallying to lawns from low branches.

American Robin 6 gregarious; foraging beneath large trees, parkland, nw.

California Thrasher 2 repeated song, se riparian; sw chaparral.

European Starling 10 vocal, gregarious; loosely associated with RWBL on lawns, w.

Yellow-rumped (Audubon's) Warbler 20 (m,f) calls; gregarious in a variety of trees around the park.

Common Yellowthroat 1 song, riparian patch, s-central.

Spotted Towhee 3 vocal; edge of riparian and chaparral, se, sw.

California Towhee 5 pairs foraging on ground beneath shrubs, se, s-central.

Savannah Sparrow 1 edge of lawn next to restrooms, se.

Song Sparrow 5 vocal; ubiquitous in wet vegetation and adjacent shrubs.

White-crowned Sparrow 20 (ad, imm) ubiquitous, gregarious; edge of brushy areas.

Dark-eyed (Oregon) Junco 30 gregarious, ubiquitous; foraging on lawns.

Red-winged Blackbird 20 (m,f) gregarious; foraging on lawns, w.

Western Meadowlark vocal (unseen) w.

House Finch 20 (m,f) vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous on lawns.

Lesser Goldfinch 10 vocal, gregarious; several foraging on willow catkins in riparian patch, s-central.

February 6, 2015 Prado Regional Park, Chino (62 Species)

Weather: Fair; 57F to 72F; winds calm.

Time: 0900-1250 hrs.

Area Covered: Entering at the main entrance off Euclid Ave, Chino ($8 fee), I walked around the northwestern (picnic and fishing) central (lake, shoreline, riparian and parkland) and northeastern (RV) sections of the the park, covering parkland (lawns with clusters of mature eucalyptus cork oak, olive and sycamore trees), finger-lakes, narrow muddy shorelines with patches of freshwater marsh, riparian-swamp and grassland. I visually surveyed about 150 acres using a 10x42 binocular and DSLR camera. A few fishermen were widely scattered around the edges of the lake; there were no boats on the lake. An adjacent shooting range produced nearly constant noise from small-arms fire. Otherwise, conditions were good for finding and identifying birds.

Birds of seasonal and/or distributional interest found today included, White-faced Ibis (220), Tropical Kingbird (1) and Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (1).

Birds Noted

Canada Goose 8 calls, flying and alighting in the ne section of the lake.

Gray-lag (domestic albino) 4 with Swan Geese, near shore, n.

Swan Goose (introduced) 6 vocal, gregarious and aggressive, near shore, n.'

Gadwall 4 (m,f) open water, central.

American Wigeon 1 (m) open water near spillway, se.

Mallard 20 (m,f) edges of the lake and riparian swamp.

Cinnamon Teal 5 (1m, 4 f) swimming together in open water, nw, sw.

Northern Shoveler 30 (m,f) ubiquitous, resting and dabbling near shore.

Canvasback 3 (m,f) swimming, resting near shore among AMCO, nw.

Bufflehead 3 (m,f) swimming in open water with AMCO, nw, central.

Ruddy Duck 120 (m,f; a few in alt. plmg.) ubiquitous; mostly resting together near shore.

Pied-billed Grebe 12 vocal, ubiquitous near shore.

Western Grebe 10 vocal'; often paired in open water, nw,, se, n-central.

Clark's Grebe 6 vocal, pairs swimming in open water near WEGR, nw,, se, n-central.

Double-crested Cormorant 20 (ad; some in alt. plmg.) individuals flying around lake; several resting on boat dock; diving in open water, nw.

Great Blue Heron 8 ubiquitous individuals in marshes around the edge of the lake.

Great Egret 1 in riparian swamp, nw.

Snowy Egret 2 (ad) on dock with DCCO, nw.

Black-crowned Night Heron 8 (ad, imm) together and partially concealed in dense riparian swamp, n-central.

White-faced Ibis 220 (counted by tens while together on shore) a vocal, cohesive flock, occasionally flushed and flying n, then returning to the same place along the shore in the nw. One relatively small, slender (imm.?) individual with pinkish tarsometartarsal joints suggesting Glossy Ibis. This bird, together with other WHIB flew off before I could examine the rest of its morphology carefully.

Turkey Vulture 12-14 several roosting in tall trees, nw; others circling the park on rising thermals, nw.

Osprey 2 one perched in a tall deciduous tree; another circling above the lake, nw.

Cooper's Hawlk 1-2 perched in deciduous trees, se, nw.

Red-shouldered Hawk 3 vocal; perched in tall trees; flying around park.

Red-tailed Hawk 3 (ad) perched in tall trees around the park; soaring 200-300 ft. agl on thermals.

American Kestrel 1 (f) going down to grassy field for an unidentified prey item, se.

Common Moorhen 5 vocal, ubiquitous around the marshy edges of the lake.

American Coot 3,000 (conservative est.) ubiquitous flocks ; in lake; foraging on lawns.

Killdeer calls (unseen) nw.

Spotted Sandpiper 2 edge of lake; flying low over shoreline, nw, central.

Bonaparte's Gull 2 (bsc. plmg.) together in open water near spillway, se.

Ring-billed Gull 2 (ad) flying around boat dock with CAGU, nw.

California Gull 12 (ad, imm) flying around nw section of lake; resting on dock.

Eurasian Collared Dove 6 vocal; pairs in deciduous trees; flying around park.

Mourning Dove 4 flushed from riparian patches and deciduous trees, nw.

Anna's Hummingbird 2 (m) riparian swamp, nw; deciduous trees, se.

Black Phoebe 8 vocal, ubiquitous.

Say's Phoebe 1 sallying from low perch at edge of ruderal field, nw.

Vermilion Flycatcher 3 (2 m; one imm f,) sallying from posts and trees to lawns, nw, se (photo).

Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus rubinus) Prado RP, Chino CA 6 Feb 2015

Tropical Kingbird 1 (ad) ID: relatively long, heavy bill; bright yellow underparts; brown wings; greenish mantle; sallying repeatedly from tall deciduous trees at edge of lake and riparian swamp, n-central (photos).

Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) same individual in both images, Prado RP, Chino CA 6 Feb 2015

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher 1 (ad) ID long, forked tail; apricot-colored belly and flanks; red shoulder patch; sallying from tall deciduous trees near lake (photos).

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) same individual in both images, Prado RP, Chino CA 6 February 2015

American Crow 10 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Tree Swallow 10 vocal, gregarious; returning to tall, leafless deciduous tree next to boat docks; forays low over the adjacent open water and shore,

Bushtit 8 vocal, gregarious in oaks and olive trees, nw,

Marsh Wren 3 vocal in dense cattail marsh at edge of lake, se.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2 vocal in oaks and clusters of other trees, nw, se,

Western Bluebird 4 sallying from low branches to lawns, nw.

Northern Mockingbird 1 flying between shrubs, se,

European Starling 15 vocal, gregarious, ubiquitous.

Yellow-rumped (Audubon's) Warbler 60 (conserv. est.) gregarious; calls, affecting a large variety of vegetation at variable heights throughout the park.

Common Yellowthroat 12 vocal; marsh and adjacent riparian-swamp throughout,.

California Towhee calls (unseen) nw.

Savannah Sparrow 25 gregarious; flight calls; foraging in cohesive flocks on lawns in picnic areas and edge of lake throughout the park.

Song Sparrow 30 ubiquitous, vocal; most in riparian and wet vegetation; one foraging on buds high in eucalyptus with YRWA and HOFI.

White-crowned Sparrow 3 (ad, imm) edge of riparian swamp, n-central.

Red-winged Blackbird 20 vocal, gregarious; marshy edges of lake and riparian swamp.

Brewer's Blackbird 4 flying n toward dairy farms (many more BRBL and RWBL in adjacent dairy farm area).

Brown-headed Cowbird 2 (f) in crown of tall deciduous tree, nw.

Great-tailed Grackle 5 (m,f) vocal, gregarious at lakeside, nw.

House Finch 35 (m,f) vocal, gregarious; affecting a variety of vegetation and height levels throughout the park.

American Goldfinch 2 (m,f) foraging together in tall sycamore, nw.

House Sparrow 6 a pair entering a nest hole cavity in a mature deciduous tree near the main entrance, nw; several others vocalizing around buildings in RV park.