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Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society | Thu Dec 07, 2023 | 4:54pm

Backyard Birds Are Thin on the Ground

The Christmas Bird Count is coming: citizen science at its best.

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of Santa Barbara Audubon Society | Tue Nov 07, 2023 | 2:27pm

The California towhee is an early riser. Their metallic “tink” calls are often the first to appear in the dawn chorus.

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society | Tue Oct 17, 2023 | 3:59pm

Mountain species are irrupting into the lowlands.

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society | Thu Sep 14, 2023 | 4:28pm

Even most birders are unfamiliar with the presence of these beauties.

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society | Wed Aug 23, 2023 | 1:57pm

All gulls are not created equal; our columnist recounts the great adventure of the swallow-tailed gull sighting.

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society | Sat Jul 15, 2023 | 11:51pm

A rare nester — the yellow-breasted chat — returns to the restored Arroyo Burro Open Space.

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society | Thu Jun 22, 2023 | 11:37am

Birders are having to change their preconceived notions about migration.

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society | Sun May 14, 2023 | 5:20pm

Spring birds add splashes of color to an exciting palette for bird watchers.

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society | Mon Apr 10, 2023 | 2:13pm

Scientists hope that new discoveries can halt avian decline.

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society | Thu Mar 16, 2023 | 3:09pm

Our Audubon Society Columnist gives us something to crow about in Santa Barbara.