Many records. More common in winter?
, ,,,,, Black Swift,Cypseloides niger,Casual,2 records, each 3 individuals flying over (J. Davis), 31 Aug 1954 and 7 Jul 1956., ,,, Vaux's Swift,Chaetura vauxi,Rare Visitor,10 records 1938-2006, all flyovers seen Apr to May except a pair in hollow tree (M. Stanback), 28 Apr to 22 May 1994. There was no mention of a nest found in the 1994 record., ,,, White-throated Swift,Aeronautes saxatalis,Rare Visitor,18 records, all flyovers. Breeding within 2-3 km of reserve., ,,,, Black-chinned Hummingbird,Archilochus alexandri,*Uncommon Resident,Several records, primarily summer: 2 Apr to 29 Sep., ,,,, Anna's Hummingbird,Calypte anna,*Common Resident,Many records. Abundant in summer, fewer in winter., ,,,,,, Calliope Hummingbird,Stellula calliope,Casual,3 records: 25-26 Apr 1951 (Q. Tomich), 2 May 1955 (J. Davis), and 8 Apr 1969 (N. Verbeek). The records from 1951 and 1955 are both of adult males. No sex is giving for the 1969 record., ,,,,, Rufous Hummingbird,Selasphorus rufus,Rare Visitor,"At least 13 records including ""multiple males and females"" on 8 Mar 1990 (M. Stanback). Most recently seen in July 2004 (J. McEntee & L. Benedict). ", ,,,,,,, Allen's Hummingbird,Selasphorus sasin,*Uncommon Resident,Several records, 22 Feb to 13 Aug. Never abundant., ,,,,,, Belted Kingfisher,Ceryle alcyon,Uncommon Resident,Several observations on Finch Creek, none breeding. A bird was seen on Blomquist Pond (W. Koenig), 7 Apr 1994., ,,,,, Lewis's Woodpecker,Melanerpes lewis,Rare Winter Resident,Seen in 11 years between 1936-7 and 1958-59, with 7 of the years from the first decade. Next seen in Sep and Oct 1972 (MacRoberts), 29 Oct 1981 (R.Mumme), 29 Sep 1982 - 30 Mar 1983 (W. Koenig), and the most recent record is from 8 Oct 1989 (W. Koenig)., ,,, Acorn Woodpecker,Melanerpes formicivorus,*Common Resident,Common 1938-2006., ,,,,,,, Red-naped Sapsucker,Sphyrapicus nuchalis,Rare Visitor,Eight records: 19-21 May 1958 (J. Davis), 15 Oct 1972 (M. MacRoberts), 15 Oct 1973 (N. Verbeek), 24 November 1973 (M. MacRoberts), 15 Mar 1976 and 1 Apr 1987 (W. Koenig), 29 Sep 1987 (M. Stanback), and most recently, 9 Jun 1989 (W. Koenig)., Red-breasted Sapsucker,Sphyrapicus ruber,Uncommon Resident,Several records, all 18 Sep to 16 Apr. Winter Resident., ,,,,,, Nuttall's Woodpecker,Picoides nuttallii,*Common Resident,Common 1938-2006., ,,,,,,, Downy Woodpecker,Picoides pubescens,*Common Resident,Common 1938-2006., ,,,,,,, Hairy Woodpecker,Picoides villosus,*Uncommon Resident,Many records. Nests in fallen valley oaks and riparian areas. Abundance varies., ,,,,,,, Northern Flicker,Colaptes auratus,*Common Resident,Estimated 2-5 nests/yr. on reserve. Occasional flocks December - February. Yellow-shafted X red-shafted intergrades seen on occasion., ,,,,,,, Olive-sided Flycatcher,Contopus borealis,*Uncommon Migrant,Several records, summer only., ,,,,,, Western Wood-Pewee,Contopus sordidulus,*Uncommon Resident,Several records, summer predominate., ,,,,,, Willow Flycatcher,Empidonax traillii,Rare Visitor,Eight records 1937-2006: Sep (4), Mar (1), Apr (1), May (2)., ,,,, Hammond's Flycatcher,Empidonax hammondii,Uncommon Migrant,"Recorded in several years since 1978 when noted as common (N. Johnson). One ""probable"" record (K. Clarkson)", April 1990., ,,, Pacific-slope Flycatcher,Empidonax difficilis,*Uncommon Resident,Many records, summer predominate., ,,, Black Phoebe,Sayornis nigricans,*Common Resident,Common 1938-2006. Surprisingly, on 28 Oct 2006 (Koenig) a female flushed from a nest with 3 eggs, a very late nesting record!, ,, Say's Phoebe,Sayornis saya,
Uncommon Winter Resident
,2summer records (W. Koenig), 17 Jun and 4 Jul 1976. Other records include: 3 Mar 1994 (J. Hyman) and 9 Sep 1979 (R. Mumme). Regular in winter. , ,,, Ash-throated Flycatcher,Myiarchus cinerascens,*Common Resident,Many records, summer predominate., ,,, Western Kingbird,Tyrannus verticalis,*Uncommon Resident,Many records, summer records predominate. Generally 1-2 observed each year., ,,, Cassin's Kingbird,Tyrannus vociferans,Casual,6 Nov 1944 (Weston) on boundary fence between HNHR and Blomquist., ,,,, Loggerhead Shrike,Lanius ludovicianus,Rare Visitor,Several records, 1938-2006, from all months except April., ,, Cassin's Vireo,Vireo casinii,*Uncommon Resident,"Summer records predominate. Historical records are of ""Solitary Vireo.""", ,,,, Hutton's Vireo,Vireo huttoni,*Common Resident,Common 1938-2006., ,,,, Warbling Vireo,Vireo gilvus,*Common Resident,Summer records predominate., ,,,, Steller's Jay,Cyanocitta stelleri,*Common Resident,Common 1938-2006., ,,,, Western Scrub Jay,Aphelocoma californica,*Common Resident,Abundant and widespread., ,,,, Clark's Nutcracker,Nucifraga columbiana,Casual,Single birds seen: 4-8 Nov 1950 (Q. Tomich), 26 Oct 1955 and 15 Oct 1972 (J. Davis), 20 Oct 1972 (M. MacRoberts). Widespread invasions in California in 1950,1955, and 1972., Yellow-billed Magpie,Pica nuttalli,*Common Resident,Many records. Has not bred on HNHR since 1990, but breeds nearby., ,,, American Crow,Corvus brachyrhynchos,*Common Resident,Increased abundance after 1980. Flocks of 10-30 common on and around reservation., ,,,, Common Raven,Corvus corax,Casual,Four records, all flyovers: 30 Sep 1953, 18 Feb 1956, 9 May 1957 (J. Davis), 4 Apr 1991 (T. Birkhead)., ,, Horned Lark,Eremophila alpestris,Rare Visitor,Two records. Flocks with up to 35 individuals (J. Linsdale)," between 6 Nov and 12 Jan 1937-8. ""About 60"" seen (Q. Tomich) 12 Jan 1948 but not seen two days later. Not recorded since. Breeds on nearby Rana Creek Ranch.", ,,,,, Purple Martin,Progne subis,see notes,Formerly Uncommon breeder. Nested 1942,1948, and 1951. Seen every year 1938-1955. Last recorded 30 Jun 1958., ,,,, Tree Swallow,Tachycineta bicolor,*Uncommon Resident,Flyovers: 21 Feb 1974 (N. Verbeek), 15 Apr 1981 (R. Mumme). Occasionally nests in Western Bluebird boxes (1-2 nests per 300 boxes)., ,,,,, Violet-green Swallow,Tachycineta thalassina,*Common Resident,Many records, summer records predominate., ,,,,, Northern Rough-winged Swallow,Stelgidopteryx serripennis,Rare Visitor,5 records: 12 Apr 1943 (J. Linsdale), 4-5 May 1974 (W. Koenig), 29 Jun to 1 Jul 1978 (P. Williams)., ,,,, Cliff Swallow,Petrochelidon pyrrhonota,see notes,Nested regularly 1938-1941, and in 1955,1977,1980,1981, 1987. Formerly Uncommon, but now Rare?, Barn Swallow,Hirundo rustica,*Uncommon Resident,Two early records: 10 May 1938 and 1 Jul 1979. Breeding documented (R. Mumme), 8 May 1980 and then continued through 2006., ,,,,, Mountain Chickadee,Poecile gambeli,Casual,Two records (Larson), 21 July and 29 August 1952., ,,,,, Chestnut-backed Chickadee,Poecile rufescens,*Uncommon Resident,Many records. Prefers dense forest, Finch Creek, Robertson Creek., ,,,, Oak Titmouse,Baeolophus inornatus,*Common Resident,"Common 1938-2006. Historical records are of ""Plain Titmouse.""", ,,,,,, Bushtit,Psaltriparus minimus,*Common Resident,Common and abundant., ,,,,,, Red-breasted Nuthatch,Sitta canadensis,Rare Visitor,Single records Apr-May 1976. Other records between 15 Jul -27 Nov, 9 Sep 1979 (R. Mumme)., ,,,,, White-breasted Nuthatch,Sitta carolinensis,*Common Resident,Common 1938-2006., ,,,,,, Brown Creeper,Certhia americana,*Uncommon Resident,Scattered, occasional observations. Never consistent or predictable., ,,,,, Bewick's Wren,Thryomanes bewickii,*Common Resident,Common 1980-2006., ,,,,,, House Wren,Troglodytes aedon,*Common Resident,Common 1980-2006., ,,,, Winter Wren,Troglodytes troglodytes,Rare Visitor,Winter records predominate. Examples: near Big Creek willows (R. Mumme), 27 Dec 1980 and at Big Creek crossing (S. Spon), 28 Jan to 4 Feb 1984., ,, Rock Wren,Salpinctes obsoletus,Rare Visitor,Three records: 12 Sep 1951 (Q. Tomich), 31 May 1970 (N. Verbeek), and 28 Aug 1970 (J. Davis)., ,, Canyon Wren,Catherpes mexicanus,Uncommon Resident,Several records, all but one between Jul and Aug (1938-1954). Several records from 1980s., ,,, American Dipper,Cinclus mexicanus,*Uncommon Resident,Nesting pairs in 1942-44 and 1946 in Finch Creek. Single birds recorded 1938,1948, 1952. Few records from 1953-2006. A nest under Finch Creek bridge with 4 eggs ultimately fledged 3 young (W. Koenig, P. Hooge), first egg found 14 April 1983., Wrentit,Chamaea fasciata,*Common Resident,Widespread, but not abundant, 1980-2006. Can be heard calling daily from chaparral in Spring and Summer., ,, Golden-crowned Kinglet,Regulus satrapa,Uncommon Resident,Winter records predominate., ,,,, Ruby-crowned Kinglet,Regulus calendula,Common Resident,Winter records predominate., ,,,, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher,Polioptila caerulea,*Common Resident,Common 1938-2006., ,,,, Western Bluebird,Sialia mexicana,*Common Resident,Common 1938-2006., ,,,, Townsend's Solitaire,Myadestes townsendi,Casual,Four records all of single birds: 10 Oct 1951 (Q. Tomich), 21 Nov 1990 (M. Stanback), seven days between 4 Feb to 29 Mar 1992 (C. Adams), 24-25 Mar 2002 (W. Koenig). An additional record by Heck from the 1980's has been lost. , , Varied Thrush,Ixoreus naevius,Uncommon Resident,Winter records predominate, abundant in some years., ,,, American Robin,Turdus migratorius,*Common Resident,Winter residents until breeding established in 1979 (W. Koenig, P. Williams). Now year-round., ,,, Swainson's Thrush,Catharus ustulatus,Rare Visitor,Several records of spring migrants in May, recorded Apr-Aug. A singing male suggested occasional breeding but no evidence (A. Miller, B. Davis), 18 Jun 1944., , Hermit Thrush,Catharus guttatus,Common Resident,Winter records predominate., ,,,, Northern Mockingbird,Mimus polyglottos,Rare Visitor,Several records, 2 in Mar, all others between 7 Aug and 8 Jan., ,, Brown Thrasher,Toxostoma rufum,Casual,One record (J. Davis), 3 Nov 1966., ,,, California Thrasher,Toxostoma redivivum,*Uncommon Resident,More abundant in chamise-riparian areas, Finch Creek, Robertson Creek., ,, European Starling,Sturnus vulgaris,*Common Resident,First seen Nov 1964, breeding in 1968, subsequently common. Often evicts Acorn Woodpeckers from cavities., ,, American Pipit,Anthus rubescens,Casual,Three records. Flocks 12 Nov to 10 Dec 1937, 1 Dec 1939 to 12 Jan 1940," single bird 14 Feb 1940. Historical records are of ""Water Pipit.""", ,, Phainopepla,Phainopepla nitens,Rare Visitor,~15 records, 1938-2006, mostly Oct-Nov. No records in Dec, Jan, or Jul. Most recently recorded 20 April 2004 in Home Field on Carmel Valley Road (W. Koenig and J. Stahl)., Cedar Waxwing,Bombycilla cedrorum,Common Resident,Many records, most in winter, but at least one in each month except July., ,, Orange-crowned Warbler,Vermivora celata,*Common Resident,Summer records predominate., ,,,, Nashville Warbler,Vermivora ruficapilla,Rare Visitor,Spring migrant., ,,,, Northern Parula,Parula americana,Casual,2 records: 22 Jul 1979 (R. Mumme), 15 May 1994 (K. Ellison)., ,,, Yellow Warbler,Dendroica petechia,*Common Resident,Summer records predominate., ,,,, Yellow-rumped Warbler,Dendroica coronata,Common Resident,Winter records common, few summer records. Breeding within 3 km of reserve., ,,, Black-throated Gray Warbler,Dendroica nigrescens,*Common Resident,Common 1938-2006., ,,,, Townsend's Warbler,Dendroica townsendi,Uncommon Resident,Winter records common, present all months but Jun, Jul., ,, Hermit Warbler,Dendroica occidentalis,Uncommon Resident,Spring and fall migrant., ,,,, Palm Warbler,Dendroica palmarum,Casual,One record of bird on School Hill (T. McKenzie)," ""late January 2000.""", ,,, Black-and-white Warbler,Mniotilta varia,Rare Visitor,One record (Breck Yler), 24 April 2001., ,,, Macgillivray's Warbler,Oporornis tolmiei,*Uncommon Resident,Breeding 1937-1950's, recorded infrequently since 1954. Uncommon spring migrant., , Common Yellowthroat,Geothlypis trichas,Rare Visitor,Several records, Mar to Jul, Oct., Wilson's Warbler,Wilsonia pusilla,Uncommon Resident,Several records Mar to Oct, breeding within 3 km of reserve., , Yellow-breasted Chat,Icteria virens,Uncommon Resident,Several records Apr-May, few Aug-Sep only. Uncommon migrant in spring and rare in fall., , Western Tanager,Piranga ludoviciana,Common Resident,Breeds in vicinity, migrant, records all months but Jun., Summer Tanager,Piranga rubra,Casual,One record of a male in full plumage (N. Johnson with ornithology class), 3 May 1981., , Black-headed Grosbeak,Pheucticus melanocephalus,*Common Summer Resident,Many records, summer observations predominate., , Blue Grosbeak,Guiraca caerulea,Casual,One record (J. Linsdale), 31 Aug 1938., , Lazuli Bunting,Passerina amoena,*Uncommon Resident,Many records, summer records predominate., , Green-tailed Towhee,Pipilo chlorurus,Rare Visitor,Five records: four between Sep 1954 and Oct 1964 (J. Davis); one in Oct 1947 (who?)., ,, Spotted Towhee,Pipilo maculatus,*Common Resident,"Common 1938-2006. Historical records are of ""Rufous-sided Towhee"".", ,, California Towhee,Pipilo crissalis,*Common Resident,Common 1938-2006., ,, Rufous-crowned Sparrow,Aimophila ruficeps,*Uncommon Resident,Many records. Estimate 2-5 pairs/year. Grassy habitat with rock outcrops. Red Hill., ,, Chipping Sparrow,Spizella passerina,*Common Resident,Summer records predominate., ,, Black-chinned Sparrow,Spizella atrogularis,Casual,Three records: 8 Jun 1938 (Sibley), 30 Aug 1939 (Linsdale), and circa 1970 (Pitelka)., Vesper Sparrow,Pooecetes gramineus,Casual,Three records: 26 Jan 1946 (Finley), 24 Mar 1954 (J. Davis), and 13 Oct 1969 (J. Davis)., Lark Sparrow,Chondestes grammacus,*Uncommon Resident,Many records, 1938-1958. Presently not abundant, but widespread., , Black-throated Sparrow,Amphispiza bilineata,Casual,One record of juvenile that was netted and photographed (W. Koenig), 13 Sep 1989., ,, Sage Sparrow,Amphispiza belli,*Uncommon Resident,Many records, 1937-1960. Prefers dense chamise. Often seen after burns., ,, Savannah Sparrow,Passerculus sandwichensis,Common Winter Resident,Many records, 1937-1960. Winter only, Sep-Apr. Widespread, never abundant., Dark-eyed Junco,Junco hyemalis,*Common Resident,Abundant. Numbers increase in fall as wintering residents arrive," decrease in spring as they leave. One record of ""Gray-headed Junco"" (J. Davis)", 5 Jan 1967., , Golden-crowned Sparrow,Zonotrichia atricapilla,Common Winter Resident,Many winter records. One summer record (J. Davis), 25 July 1961., ,, White-throated Sparrow,Zonotrichia albicollis,Rare Winter Resident,Irregular, ,,, White-crowned Sparrow,Zonotrichia leucophrys,Common Winter Resident,Abundant in winter. A single tailless bird seen 17,25, 27 Jul 1957 appeared to be of the coastal race nuttalli (J. Davis)., , Harris's Sparrow,Zonotrichia querula,Casual,One record of a trapped and banded bird 18 Nov 1944 (Weston)., ,,, Grasshopper Sparrow,Ammodramus savannarum,Rare Visitor,Seven records: Oct (2), Nov (2), Jan (1), Jun (2). First record in 1964. Six records since 1976., Lincoln's Sparrow,Melospiza lincolnii,Uncommon Winter Resident,, ,,, Song Sparrow,Melospiza melodia,*Uncommon Resident,, ,,, Fox Sparrow,Passerella iliaca,Uncommon Winter Resident,Irregular, but common in some years, ,, Lapland Longspur,Calcarius lapponicus,Casual,Single record (D. O'Daniel), 21 Sep 1989., ,, Western Meadowlark,Sturnella neglecta,*Common Resident,Many records. Large flocks in winter., ,,, Brown-headed Cowbird,Molothrus ater,*Rare Summer Resident,First recorded in 1952, and subsequently recorded five times before 1960. Repeated observations in the spring of 1959 culminated in the discovery of two Blue-gray Gnatcatchers seen feeding a fledgling on 4 July 1959 (Root). The next record is of a male and female seen together (Williams), 31 May 1979., , Red-winged Blackbird,Agelaius phoeniceus,Uncommon ,Breeds adjacent to Reserve, ,, Tricolored Blackbird,Agelaius tricolor,Uncommon,Breeds near reserve, possibly on Laguna Conejo., , Brewer's Blackbird,Euphagus cyanocephalus,Uncommon Summer Resident,Breeds adjacent to Reserve., ,, Bullock's Oriole,Icterus bullockii,*Common Summer Resident,Abundant, ,, Hooded Oriole,Icterus cucullatus,Casual,27 Apr 1968 (Hubert); 12, 15 May 1980 (P. Williams)., , Scott's Oriole,Icterus parisorum,Casual,26 Nov 1955 (Miller) - specimen MVZ., ,, Purple Finch,Carpodacus purpureus,*Common resident,Many records, ,, House Finch,Carpodacus mexicanus,*Common resident,Marked reduction in numbers in winter., ,, Pine Siskin,Carduelis pinus,Common Winter Resident,Record in every month but Jun, Jul., , Lawrence's Goldfinch,Carduelis lawrenci,*Common Resident,Uncommon in winter., ,, Lesser Goldfinch,Carduelis psaltria,*Common Resident,Abundant, ,, American Goldfinch,Carduelis tristis,Uncommon Winter Resident,Can occasionally be found in mixed goldfinch flocks., ,, House Sparrow,Passer domesticus,Rare,Nine records: 1939,1962, and in seven years 1967-1979. ,