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12/7/24 9am South shore of Willow Lake One lesser black backed gull observed on south side of lake with California and Ring-billed gulls. Red gape, yellow legs, darker back, pale iris. Don't know if it's the same as reported previously. Justin Bryce
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I was just started to post this when I noticed I had an email from Eric Moore asking for my opinion on a gull he photographed today at Willow!! At a bit after 3pm I took photos of numerous gulls at south shore Willow including zoomed photos of a gull of interest. After getting back home and looking at my photos I think it best fits with Lesser Black-back Gull. It has only a red spot on its bill, no additional black like a California Gull and a darker back than a California. It has a light iris (dark in California). Tail had no big white spots, but it appeared to have some short white lines on the dark tail. Unfortunately the legs were blocked from view in all my photos. Please weigh in with opinions as this is the same bird Eric is asking about.
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I watched 2 of the Common Loons Yesterday Morning from the east shore of Watson lake for about 15 minutes. They slowly moved closer to my location and within Camera Range allowing for some nice photos. On Sun, Nov 3, 2024 at 4:56 AM <ebird-alert@...> wrote: *** Species Summary: - Red-breasted Merganser (1 report) - Common Loon (9 reports) - Lark Bunting (1 report) - Golden-crowned Sparrow (1 report) --------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to the <daily> Yavapai County Rare Bird Alert. The report below shows observations of rare birds in Yavapai County. View or unsubscribe to this alert at https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN36175 NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated. eBird encourages our users to bird safely, responsibly, and mindfully. Please follow the recommendations of your local health authorities and respect any active travel restrictions in your area. For more information visit: https://ebird.org/news/please-bird-mindfully Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) (2) CONFIRMED - Reported Nov 02, 2024 09:45 by Tonie Hansen - Sedona Wetlands Preserve, Yavapai, Arizona - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.829,-111.8964&ll=34.829,-111.8964 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201172926 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "Females, red heads with no white, missing the sharp line between red head and gray body." Common Loon (Gavia immer) (1) CONFIRMED - Reported Nov 02, 2024 14:43 by Jackson Gregory - Prescott--Goldwater Lakes, Yavapai, Arizona - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.4981747,-112.4489737&ll=34.4981747,-112.4489737 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201184595 - Comments: "Lower lake. Large loon with thick silvery bill, dark head, white breast, neck markings, checkered back. Good, close looks. Unmistakable at this distance." Common Loon (Gavia immer) CONFIRMED - Reported Nov 02, 2024 11:10 by Ken Werner - Watson Lake and Riparian Preserve, Yavapai, Arizona - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.5822319,-112.4259328&ll=34.5822319,-112.4259328 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201178283 - Comments: "Sight at a distance; in the lake; checking for photos!" Common Loon (Gavia immer) (3) CONFIRMED - Reported Nov 02, 2024 09:30 by Anonymous eBirder - Watson Lake and Riparian Preserve, Yavapai, Arizona - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.5822319,-112.4259328&ll=34.5822319,-112.4259328 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201171244 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "continuing, although one more than reported previously. Photo." Common Loon (Gavia immer) (3) CONFIRMED - Reported Nov 02, 2024 09:30 by Stephen Burk - Watson Lake and Riparian Preserve, Yavapai, Arizona - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.5822319,-112.4259328&ll=34.5822319,-112.4259328 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201161173 - Media: 1 Photo - Comments: "continuing, although one more than reported previously. Photo." Common Loon (Gavia immer) (3) CONFIRMED - Reported Nov 02, 2024 09:15 by Jo Glaves - Watson Lake and Riparian Preserve, Yavapai, Arizona - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.5822319,-112.4259328&ll=34.5822319,-112.4259328 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201189398 - Comments: "Large birds, gray above, white below, with strong bills. Floating together in the deep part of the lake. The neck was white in the front, dark in the back with an uneven line between the two colors, so not Pacific loon. Bills were larger than Pacific as well. Seen and photographed by others here in the last couple of days." Common Loon (Gavia immer) (3) CONFIRMED - Reported Nov 02, 2024 09:15 by Susan Drown - Watson Lake and Riparian Preserve, Yavapai, Arizona - Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=34.5822319,-112.4259328&ll=34.5822319,-112.4259328 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S201187722 - Comments: "Large birds, gray above, white below, with strong bills. Floating together in the deep part of the lake. The neck was white in the front, dark in the back with an uneven li
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Late this morning, I found a Pacific Loon in the Castle Creek inlet above (northwest of) the boat launch parking lot at Lake Pleasant. Also noted as rare, was a first-winter Herring Gull (now known as American Herring Gull due to very recent splits). With the pending cold front with a 20 deg. drop in high temps the remainder of the week, we should see some significant avian movement. Be on a watch for gulls, scoters and loons to name a few on any open water bodies. Unsure how many members of this group belong to the AZ Rare Birds and Discussion Discord group. However, I wanted to make others aware that there are channels on this app. for each county in AZ to report rarities soon after they are discovered. I posted the above to the Yavapai channel. This seems to be how many birders in AZ are keeping up to date on rarity reports. I hope to see you in the field... Troy Corman
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Dunlin
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I went to the south shore of Willow to look for Steve Burke's reported Herring Gull. I did not see that bird; however, there was a Dunlin foraging in the mud shore.. I believe I've seen this bird over the past week but finally saw it close enough to ID. The avocets are still there. -- Sue Drown Prescott
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A Herring Gull was mixed in with Ring-bills and many avocets this morning at south shore of Willow Lake (photos). Steve Burk
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This morning I received an email from Everett Sanborn saying that his friend, Karen Shaw, had seen a large number of pelicans land on Watson Lake late yesterday afternoon. So I just went to the Watson overlook. The very first picture I was able to take of them after stepping out of the car was as they lifted off because shooting began at the police pistol range. I roughly estimated 80 pelicans, but was busy taking photos. Surprisingly, the bulk of the flock headed south but about 15 returned and landed on the east side of the lake. But, wouldn't you know, here came a kayaker with a long telephoto lens --- but he still felt the need to try to get very close to the pelicans. They of course flew. I was there from 9-9:20 am. It is possible that some may have returned. Steve Burk
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Bird Sightings at Willow
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I went out to the south shore of Willow Lake this afternoon between 4:30 and 5:30 and saw two red-necked phalaropes as well as a single common tern. A lot of other cool bird sightings as well. If you want to see my full list check on my Ebird report. Eric Moore
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Red-necked Phalarope
A non-breeding Red-necked Phalarope is at Willow Lake this morning.. It was close to the South shore then moved close to the North shore., seemingly a solo bird. -- Sue Drown Prescott
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Red-eyed Vireo
Observed this vireo, who has been singing steadily all morning, in the willows and cottonwoods next to the Playa parking lot in Granite Basin. -- Sue Drown Prescott
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Common Loon spotted Lynx Lake North Shore, below North Parking Area, 7:30 am and 10 am Photos by Richard Balland
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Red-breasted Mergansers Willow Lake west
Parked just past zoo, walked around west side of lake. Very thin bills , shaggy crests, red eyes. No white chin. Four female-types,
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Palm Warbler
Observed from the southbound trail along Granite Creek off the Rosser entrance about halfway down the trail. 34.5699, -112.4365. Sue Drown -- Sue Drown Prescott
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Two male American Redstarts at Dead Horse Ranch State Park.
American Redstart at DHRSP. Owl Road near the river and parking area. Two Males. 34.75153° N, 112.01771° W I'm here now looking at them from the parking lot.
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Previously sent regarding Bronzed Cowbird
Seen at Watson overlook in trees just to the south today 4/18/24 at 2:45pm. Appeared to be solo although great tailed grackles on shore nearby and it eventually flew down to them. Didn't see any females. Vocalized but was unable to get a good recording. Brief water drop sounds. Justin Bryce
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Caspian Terns Willow Lake
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Two Caspian Terns, seen from south shore Willow Lake. Large terns with large orange bills. Seen flying over western part, also flew right past me at s shore viewing area. Snow Goose still here. Laura Rhoden
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White Pelicans
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I can make out a large number (perhaps >100) of White Pelicans from our back patio at the far west end of Willow Lake (at 9:15 am). I am going to drive over to near the zoo now. Steve Burk
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I arrived at the parking area near the zoo at 9:35 am and the pelicans were sitting on the water nearby in the cove where they remained until close to !0:00. Without being disturbed, they then spontaneously took to the air. I estimated there were about 130. Evidently the air had warmed sufficiently for them to catch a thermal. Steve
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