Back in LA

A 4-30am wake up call was needed to make an early flight back to LA. Got the rental and we were back into LA life and that means maximum time on too busy roads.

In between navigational adventures we visited a couple of good birding sites.

First a quick visit to Madrona Marsh. Here the water levels had reduced further as had the number of waterfowl.

Cassin's Kingbird

Then onto San Joaquin Marshes. A few good species here to add to my 2017 ABA list; Ruddy Duck for instance.

Clark's Grebe

Tree Swallow

Tree Swallow

headland habitat at Crystal Cove SP

Then onto the highlight of the day - Crystal Cove State Park! Here I got another lifer Californian Gnatcatcher, in addition to Wrentit, Californian Towhee and Californian Thrasher and California Gull.

Californian Gnatcatcher

Californian Gnatcatcher

California Thrasher