dimitrig Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 These were taken 4/9 in Southern California. I think the first one is a Wilson's Warbler which would be a first for me. I think the black spot on the head identifies it versus yellow warbler. What is the second one? It looks like some sort of sparrow because of the beak, but is it also a warbler? I have no clue on this one. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Wilson’s Warbler and Pine Siskin 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 6 hours ago, Connor Cochrane said: Wilson’s Warbler and Pine Siskin Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 where exactly in Socal? I agree with the IDs but, i live in orange county, ca, and can't find a siskin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimitrig Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) I am in the Altadena/Pasadena area near the foothills. They aren't uncommon here. What confuses me is: Shouldn't a pine siskin have some yellow on it? Or is that only the male? If you are looking in Orange County then look in the hills near Lake Forest/RSM/Trabuco Canyon. Thanks for the IDs! Edited April 12, 2021 by dimitrig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, dimitrig said: I am in the Altadena/Pasadena area near the foothills. They aren't uncommon here. What confuses me is: Shouldn't a pine siskin have some yellow on it? Or is that only the male? If you are looking in Orange County then look in the hills near Lake Forest/RSM/Trabuco Canyon. Thanks for the IDs! They are often that drab. https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/304020801#_ga=2.176255397.1013537695.1617478482-1338034976.1615994683 Edited April 12, 2021 by Kevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, dimitrig said: What confuses me is: Shouldn't a pine siskin have some yellow on it? Or is that only the male? If you are looking in Orange County then look in the hills near Lake Forest/RSM/Trabuco Canyon. Pine Siskin can be bright, or drab. If one does have yellow, it is only wingbars. See here on your bird. thanks for the tip- I have only been birding since late October, haven’t traveled much, and my life list is at 195! SoCal is great for birding! ? Edited April 12, 2021 by IKLland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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