kyanocitta's Identifications

Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Auks, Murres, Guillemots, and Puffins (Family Alcidae)

Observer

sarahcoty

Date

July 24, 2024 04:54 PM PDT

Place

Sunset State Beach, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Saw one of these on the beach at Moss Landing yesterday and saw one here at Sunset today.

Auks, Murres, Guillemots, and Puffins - Photo (c) Paul Bedell, all rights reserved, uploaded by Paul Bedell
kyanocitta's ID: Auks, Murres, Guillemots, and Puffins (Family Alcidae)
Added on July 25, 2024
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2 photos

What

California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus)

Observer

abrahamlimpkin

Date

July 2024

Place

California, US (Google, OSM)

Description

The larger bird in both of the terrible photos; smaller bird is turkey vulture. White patches on wings, pink featherless head, and huge size diagnostic.

California Condor - Photo (c) Andrea Carpio, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Andrea Carpio
kyanocitta's ID: California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus)
Added on July 21, 2024
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What

California Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus ssp. elegans)

Observer

lina23

Date

July 19, 2024 10:38 AM PDT

Place

W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, US (Google, OSM)
California Red-shouldered Hawk - Photo (c) spinomaly, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
kyanocitta's ID: California Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus ssp. elegans)
Added on July 21, 2024
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What

Great Northern Diver (Gavia immer)

Observer

vireosylva

Date

November 21, 2023 11:10 AM PST

Place

Santa Cruz, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Common Loon - Photo (c) Liz Osborn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Liz Osborn
kyanocitta's ID: Great Northern Diver (Gavia immer)
Added on July 21, 2024
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What

Ancient Murrelet (Synthliboramphus antiquus)

Observer

vireosylva

Date

November 21, 2023 02:23 PM PST

Place

Santa Cruz County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

maybe ancient murrelet

Ancient Murrelet - Photo (c) guyincognito, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by guyincognito
kyanocitta's ID: Ancient Murrelet (Synthliboramphus antiquus)
Added on July 21, 2024
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2 photos

What

California Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia californica)

Observer

rileywild

Date

July 16, 2024 03:24 PM PDT

Place

CA-1, Big Sur, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Being grown at Nepenthe!

California Dutchman's Pipe - Photo (c) Jordan Collins, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jordan Collins
kyanocitta's ID: California Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia californica)
Added on July 17, 2024
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3 photos

What

Oreas Comma (Polygonia oreas)

Observer

yerbasanta

Date

July 6, 2024 04:06 PM PDT

Place

Carmel Valley, CA 93924, USA (Google, OSM)
Oreas Comma - Photo (c) kevinhintsa, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by kevinhintsa
kyanocitta's ID: Oreas Comma (Polygonia oreas)
Added on July 12, 2024
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What

Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)

Observer

t2452

Date

July 9, 2024 07:45 PM PDT

Place

Pinto Lake County Park, Watsonville, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Can’t tell if this is Coopers or Red Tailed

Red-tailed Hawk - Photo (c) Craig K. Hunt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Craig K. Hunt
kyanocitta's ID: Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
Added on July 12, 2024
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2 photos

What

Black Swift (Cypseloides niger)

Observer

vireosylva

Date

July 27, 2023 06:44 PM PDT

Place

Santa Cruz County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Black Swift - Photo (c) Oliver Burrus, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Oliver Burrus
kyanocitta's ID: Black Swift (Cypseloides niger)
Added on July 12, 2024
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4 photos

What

Red-footed Booby (Sula sula)

Observer

ord1

Date

July 11, 2024 07:51 AM PDT

Place

Monterey County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Red-footed Booby - Photo (c) Steve Harbula, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Steve Harbula
kyanocitta's ID: Red-footed Booby (Sula sula)
Added on July 12, 2024
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2 photos

What

Allen's Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin)

Observer

chriskm

Date

June 19, 2024 07:24 PM PDT

Place

Santa Cruz, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Rufous, Allen's, and Allied Hummingbirds - Photo (c) Roberto Carlos Martinez, all rights reserved, uploaded by Roberto Carlos Martinez
kyanocitta's ID: Rufous, Allen's, and Allied Hummingbirds (Genus Selasphorus)
Added on July 12, 2024
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2 photos

What

White-throated Swift (Aeronautes saxatalis)

Observer

vireosylva

Date

July 11, 2024 01:29 PM PDT

Place

Prunedale, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
White-throated Swift - Photo (c) Sean P. Miller, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Sean P. Miller
kyanocitta's ID: White-throated Swift (Aeronautes saxatalis)
Added on July 12, 2024
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2 photos

What

Davy's Centaury (Zeltnera davyi)

Observer

kueda

Date

July 7, 2024 10:59 AM PDT

Place

Bean Hollow State Beach, San Mateo County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)
Zeltneras - Photo (c) randomtruth, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
kyanocitta's ID: Zeltneras (Genus Zeltnera)
Added on July 8, 2024
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What

Redhead (Aythya americana)

Observer

billhubick

Date

July 7, 2024 09:38 AM PDT

Place

Monterey County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Three roosting (rare but regular lingering into summer in this area). Also Red-necked Phalaropes.

Redhead - Photo (c) John Clare, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
kyanocitta's ID: Redhead (Aythya americana)
Added on July 8, 2024
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5 photos

What

Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla)

Observer

billhubick

Date

July 7, 2024 07:52 AM PDT

Place

Monterey County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

With Least Sandpiper in some photos.

Semipalmated Sandpiper - Photo (c) Greg Lasley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Greg Lasley
kyanocitta's ID: Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla)
Added on July 8, 2024
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2 photos

What

Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus)

Observer

ficusyou

Date

July 6, 2024 03:47 PM PDT

Place

Jetty Rd, Moss Landing, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Short-billed Dowitcher - Photo (c) TroyEcol, all rights reserved, uploaded by TroyEcol
kyanocitta's ID: Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus)
Added on July 7, 2024
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4 photos

What

Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)

Observer

vonterschj

Date

July 5, 2024 10:43 AM PDT

Place

Sunset Dr, Watsonville, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Red-tailed Hawk - Photo (c) Craig K. Hunt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Craig K. Hunt
kyanocitta's ID: Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
Added on July 5, 2024
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3 photos

What

American Dipper (Cinclus mexicanus)

Observer

samrawlins

Date

July 5, 2024 11:07 AM PDT

Place

Big Sur, CA 93920, USA (Google, OSM)
American Dipper - Photo (c) Jared Shorma, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Jared Shorma
kyanocitta's ID: American Dipper (Cinclus mexicanus)
Added on July 5, 2024
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What

Lawrence's Goldfinch (Spinus lawrencei)

Observer

mx_samuel

Date

April 9, 2024 08:42 AM PDT

Place

Hastings Natural History Reserve, Monterey, UC Natural Reserve System, California, United States (Google, OSM)

Tags

iNat
Lawrence's Goldfinch - Photo (c) birdenheck, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
kyanocitta's ID: Lawrence's Goldfinch (Spinus lawrencei)
Added on July 4, 2024
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What

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

Observer

kdunnett

Date

July 2, 2024 08:23 AM PDT

Place

Metz Rd, Soledad, CA, US (Google, OSM)
House Sparrow - Photo (c) Ximo Galarza, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
kyanocitta's ID: House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
Added on July 2, 2024
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What

Great Northern Diver (Gavia immer)

Observer

wanderingmagus

Date

June 30, 2024 06:27 PM PDT

Place

Monterey (Google, OSM)
Common Loon - Photo (c) Liz Osborn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Liz Osborn
kyanocitta's ID: Great Northern Diver (Gavia immer)
Added on July 1, 2024
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What

New World Blackbirds and Orioles (Family Icteridae)

Observer

pokemushi

Date

June 24, 2024 07:32 PM PDT

Place

Santa Cruz, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
New World Blackbirds and Orioles - Photo (c) Alexander Viduetsky, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alexander Viduetsky
kyanocitta's ID: New World Blackbirds and Orioles (Family Icteridae)
Added on June 26, 2024
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What

Cormorants and Shags (Family Phalacrocoracidae)

Observer

novotna_talavera

Date

June 24, 2024 08:27 AM PDT

Place

Asilomar State Beach, Pacific Grove, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Cormorants and Shags - Photo (c) Patricia Mancilla Iglesias, all rights reserved, uploaded by Patricia Mancilla Iglesias
kyanocitta's ID: Cormorants and Shags (Family Phalacrocoracidae)
Added on June 26, 2024
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What

Rein Orchids (Section Piperia)

Observer

sea-kangaroo

Date

June 21, 2024 10:06 AM PDT

Place

Coal Mine Ridge Nature Preserve, Portola Valley, California, USA (Google, OSM)
Rein Orchids - Photo (c) Lorri Gong, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Lorri Gong
kyanocitta's ID: Rein Orchids (Section Piperia)
Added on June 26, 2024
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2 photos

What

Swallows and Martins (Family Hirundinidae)

Observer

yerbasanta

Date

June 23, 2024 06:45 PM PDT

Place

Santa Cruz, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Swallow?

Swallows and Martins - Photo (c) Juan Miguel Artigas Azas, all rights reserved, uploaded by Juan Miguel Artigas Azas
kyanocitta's ID: Swallows and Martins (Family Hirundinidae)
Added on June 26, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Dryobates Woodpeckers (Genus Dryobates)

Observer

overduehappiness

Date

June 23, 2024 02:57 PM PDT

Place

The Forest of Nisene Marks, The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, Santa Cruz, California, United States (Google, OSM)
Dryobates Woodpeckers - Photo (c) Alexis Williams, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Alexis Williams
kyanocitta's ID: Dryobates Woodpeckers (Genus Dryobates)
Added on June 24, 2024
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5 photos

What

Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri)

Observer

mx_samuel

Date

April 7, 2024 01:29 PM PDT

Place

Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve, Monterey, California, United States (Google, OSM)

Tags

iNat
Forster's Tern - Photo (c) Bert Filemyr, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Bert Filemyr
kyanocitta's ID: Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri)
Added on June 24, 2024
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What

California Gull (Larus californicus)

Observer

cnpsstevew

Date

June 6, 2024 06:41 AM PDT

Place

Pajaro Dunes, Santa Cruz County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
California Gull - Photo (c) Blake Matheson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
kyanocitta's ID: California Gull (Larus californicus)
Added on June 24, 2024
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What

California Gull (Larus californicus)

Observer

cnpsstevew

Date

June 4, 2024 04:02 PM PDT

Place

Near the Pajaro River mouth, Santa Cruz County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
California Gull - Photo (c) Blake Matheson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
kyanocitta's ID: California Gull (Larus californicus)
Added on June 24, 2024
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What

Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni)

Observer

cnpsstevew

Date

June 4, 2024 07:41 AM PDT

Place

Pajaro Dunes, Santa Cruz County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Heermann's Gull - Photo (c) BJ Stacey, all rights reserved
kyanocitta's ID: Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni)
Added on June 24, 2024
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