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Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)Observer
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Song sparrow or Lark sparrow, cannot tell
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Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)Observer
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I'm guessing it's a Nuttall's Woodpecker
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Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)Observer
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I think it's an Admiral, but not positive
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Bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus)Observer
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Photographed feeding on seeds or maybe insects on tall weeds in my backyard. They were in a group of about 10. I cannot identify them.
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Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra)Observer
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Unusual bird came to my cactus garden yesterday. I believe its a hepatic tanager, which, if true, would be a first for me.
Photos / Sounds
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Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea)Observer
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Heron was on tree next to Del Mar Public Works building
Photos / Sounds
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Hooded Oriole (Icterus cucullatus)Observer
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Possibly an oriole
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Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii)Observer
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Hawk at San Elijo Lagoon. Need help identifying the exact species
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
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Raptor resting at top of pine tree on Magnolia Avenue