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Best Birds of Southern California

Some birds which can be seen on a birding tour in Southern California. Chris West will be leading our 9 day tour over two weekends in September 2014…

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Mountain Chickadee Adult Distinctive white eyebrow (may be faint in some plumages) Very gray overall, no buff on sides Very little white edging on wings List Of Birds, All Birds, Little Birds, Love Birds, Beautiful Birds, Black Capped Chickadee, Backyard Birds, Bird Watching, Bird Feathers

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Black Capped Chickadee

Mountain Chickadee Adult Distinctive white eyebrow (may be faint in some plumages) Very gray overall, no buff on sides Very little white edging on wings

Tri-colored Blackbird by Teddy Llovet (flythebirdpath~}~}~}) on Flickr. Closely to endemic for California and in decline. Red Wing Blackbird, What Is A Bird, Common Birds, Christmas Bird, Endangered Species, Bird Species, Wild Birds, Beautiful Creatures

Red Wing Blackbird

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Tri-colored Blackbird by Teddy Llovet (flythebirdpath~}~}~}) on Flickr. Closely to endemic for California and in decline.

Pinyon Jay by Glenn Bartley. Common in Piñon-Juniper woodlands Pretty Birds, Arizona Birds, Vulnerable Species, Jay Bird, Colorful Birds, Blue Jay

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Pinyon Jay by Glenn Bartley. Common in Piñon-Juniper woodlands

Stellers Jay by MIke Ross. Common in Pine and Oak woodlands in Western North America. Bird Tattoo Sleeves, Bird Tattoo Wrist, Small Birds, Pet Birds, Chara, White Bird Tattoos, Bird Nest Craft, Wild Bird Feeders, Bird House Plans

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Stellers Jay by MIke Ross. Common in Pine and Oak woodlands in Western North America.

Mountain Quail by Tom Mansfield. The Mountain Quail can be very secretive, but in late summer it is often seen in family groups along roadsides.on mountain roads in the west. Quail Hunting, Coyote Hunting, Pheasant Hunting, Archery Hunting, Turkey Hunting, Most Beautiful Birds, Beautiful People, Deer Hunting Blinds

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Mountain Quail by Tom Mansfield. The Mountain Quail can be very secretive, but in late summer it is often seen in family groups along roadsides.on mountain roads in the west.

Red-breasted Sapsucker by Craig Johnson. Common in coniferous or mixed forest in the coastal ranges in the west. Birds In The Sky, Birds 2, Beautiful Things, Tiger Art

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Red-breasted Sapsucker by Craig Johnson. Common in coniferous or mixed forest in the coastal ranges in the west.

WHITE-HEADED WOODPECKER by Glenn Bartley. Restricted to Pine-Forest in the Western Cordilleras. Possible on the California Endemics and Mountains Extension. Strong Bones, All Nature, Pine Forest, Flora And Fauna, Southern California, Forests, Woody

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WHITE-HEADED WOODPECKER by Glenn Bartley. Restricted to Pine-Forest in the Western Cordilleras. Possible on the California Endemics and Mountains Extension.

White-tailed Kite. While widespread through the Americas in general, this species (recently split from the European Black-shouldered Kite) is limited in range within the US with the largest population residing in California. Kites are awesome and beautiful birds and seeing one is always a treat. Kites, Range, Awesome, Black, Cookers, Black People

White-tailed Kite. While widespread through the Americas in general, this species (recently split from the European Black-shouldered Kite) is limited in range within the US with the largest population residing in California. Kites are awesome and beautiful birds and seeing one is always a treat.

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Oak Titmouse. Recently split from Plain Titmouse (the other species called Juniper Titmouse), this near-endemic, almost entirely restricted to within the boundaries of California, is a common inhabitant of oak or pine-oak woodlands throughout the state. Flora, Pine, Heart, Garden, Pine Tree, Garten, Lawn And Garden

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Oak Titmouse. Recently split from Plain Titmouse (the other species called Juniper Titmouse), this near-endemic, almost entirely restricted to within the boundaries of California, is a common inhabitant of oak or pine-oak woodlands throughout the state.

California Quail. The one bird in the group not endemic to its namesake state, California Quail are birds of the dry chaparral and scrub of the lowland foothills. Sometimes tricky to find, they can also be quite cooperative, perching up high in good light. They are common throughout western California. Their distinctive "Chi-ca-go" call often echoes through the early morning light. Morning Light, Quail, Animals, Hummingbirds, Early Morning, Feather, Sky

California Quail. The one bird in the group not endemic to its namesake state, California Quail are birds of the dry chaparral and scrub of the lowland foothills. Sometimes tricky to find, they can also be quite cooperative, perching up high in good light. They are common throughout western California. Their distinctive "Chi-ca-go" call often echoes through the early morning light.

California Towhee. A near-endemic to California, these little brown birds are a common sight in city parks, urban lawns, as well as natural habitat, always foraging for insects. They are one of the "signature" species, so to speak, of any trip to California California Backyard, California Mountains, California Travel, Bird Aviary, Bird Perch, Hope Is The Thing With Feathers, Migratory Birds, Brown Bird

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California Towhee. A near-endemic to California, these little brown birds are a common sight in city parks, urban lawns, as well as natural habitat, always foraging for insects. They are one of the "signature" species, so to speak, of any trip to California

A lowland endemic, California Thrasher is found in the scrub of the foothills of the south, north into the interior of the state. Found only in California and the Baja peninsula, they are a must-find for visiting birders. Baby Hippo, Biomes, Animal Kingdom, Habitats, Tortoise, Animales

A lowland endemic, California Thrasher is found in the scrub of the foothills of the south, north into the interior of the state. Found only in California and the Baja peninsula, they are a must-find for visiting birders.

Another endemic species, California Gnatcatcher is found only in the southern part of the state in coastal chaparral scrub. They certainly fight for the cuteness prize as well. Photo ©Chris Taylor/Kiwifoto Wild Birds Unlimited, Kinds Of Birds, Newfoundland And Labrador, Wildlife Nature, Top Of The World, Wildlife Photography, Mammals

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Another endemic species, California Gnatcatcher is found only in the southern part of the state in coastal chaparral scrub. They certainly fight for the cuteness prize as well. Photo ©Chris Taylor/Kiwifoto

Here's one more Yellow-billed Magpie shot, just because they're awesome. Can't beat endemics! California Baby, Magpie, Day Tours, Birds, Yellow

California Baby

Here's one more Yellow-billed Magpie shot, just because they're awesome. Can't beat endemics!

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Another widespread species, but winning the prize in the cuteness factor is Pygmy Nuthatch. They are spread from Mexico to Canada in three separate populations. The coastal California population inhabits the long-needled Monterey Pine forests. They are small, even by Nuthatch standards, but in no way do they lack for energy. Nuthatches, Separate

Another widespread species, but winning the prize in the cuteness factor is Pygmy Nuthatch. They are spread from Mexico to Canada in three separate populations. The coastal California population inhabits the long-needled Monterey Pine forests. They are small, even by Nuthatch standards, but in no way do they lack for energy.

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Best Birds of Southern California

While not a specialty, Snowy Plovers do take a prize as one of the cutest birds found in California. Nesting on sandy flats and beaches, their color makes them blend almost perfectly with their surroundings. They are able to nest 2-3 times in a single season and their chicks are some of the cutest birds around. Cute Birds, Beaches, Nest, Flats, Times

While not a specialty, Snowy Plovers do take a prize as one of the cutest birds found in California. Nesting on sandy flats and beaches, their color makes them blend almost perfectly with their surroundings. They are able to nest 2-3 times in a single season and their chicks are some of the cutest birds around.

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Wandering Tattler. Strictly a bird of the Pacific ocean, Wandering Tattler can be found anywhere along rocky coastlines after the breeding season. True to their name, they can turn up anywhere, but rarely away from the Pacific coast. Pacific Coast, Pacific Ocean, Wander, Seasons

Wandering Tattler. Strictly a bird of the Pacific ocean, Wandering Tattler can be found anywhere along rocky coastlines after the breeding season. True to their name, they can turn up anywhere, but rarely away from the Pacific coast.

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Black Turnstone. Cousin of the Ruddy Turnstone, Black Turnstones are the residents of the rocky coastlines of the western US. Just like their name implies, they forage by using their flat bill to turn up stones in search of invertebrates to eat. Stones, Eat, Search, Rocks

Black Turnstone. Cousin of the Ruddy Turnstone, Black Turnstones are the residents of the rocky coastlines of the western US. Just like their name implies, they forage by using their flat bill to turn up stones in search of invertebrates to eat.

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A west coast specialty, Surfbirds are odd shorebirds of the mixed rocky and sandy beaches of the west coast. They are found as far north as Alaska and as far south as Peru. California is the best place to see them in the lower 48. Shorebirds, Sandy Beaches, West Coast, Peru, Places To See, Alaska

A west coast specialty, Surfbirds are odd shorebirds of the mixed rocky and sandy beaches of the west coast. They are found as far north as Alaska and as far south as Peru. California is the best place to see them in the lower 48.

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Best Birds of Southern California

A resident of the desert southwest, Black Phoebes are the backyard bird of Arizona and California. Found in most urban environments as well as natural habitat, they are always a delight to see. Rainbows, Arizona, Wings

A resident of the desert southwest, Black Phoebes are the backyard bird of Arizona and California. Found in most urban environments as well as natural habitat, they are always a delight to see.

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Elegant Tern. These west-coast specialties can be difficult to find elsewhere, but are common along the coast of California with colonies of thousands, or sometimes hundreds of thousands of birds. Elegant, Classy, Bird

Elegant Tern. These west-coast specialties can be difficult to find elsewhere, but are common along the coast of California with colonies of thousands, or sometimes hundreds of thousands of birds.

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Best Birds of Southern California

Heerman's Gull. Best seen along coastal California, these are the only gulls in the US that are mostly dark while in breeding plumage. Unlike many west coast gulls, they are unmistakable. Gulls, Coastal, Dark

Heerman's Gull. Best seen along coastal California, these are the only gulls in the US that are mostly dark while in breeding plumage. Unlike many west coast gulls, they are unmistakable.

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Best Birds of Southern California

Black-footed Albatross. A fairly strict resident of the Pacific Ocean, Pelagic trips out of California are the best way to see these awesome birds in the USA. State Birds, Trips, Usa

Black-footed Albatross. A fairly strict resident of the Pacific Ocean, Pelagic trips out of California are the best way to see these awesome birds in the USA.

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Best Birds of Southern California

Island Scrub-Jay. What's known as a super-endemic, they are found only on Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Islands off of Los Angeles. Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands, Jay

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Island Scrub-Jay. What's known as a super-endemic, they are found only on Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Islands off of Los Angeles.

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Best Birds of Southern California

Chestnut-backed Chickadee. A resident of the temperate rainforests of the northwestern US, they follow the Giant Redwood groves south into central California. Central California, Rainforests, Tropical Rain Forest

Central California

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Chestnut-backed Chickadee. A resident of the temperate rainforests of the northwestern US, they follow the Giant Redwood groves south into central California.

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Best Birds of Southern California