stormcabbirds birding podcast

My final day of the 3 week trip in California, rounded up in style with a huge array of species and encounters. Hope you enjoyed the series. As usual, corresponding vlog with all images & video here - https://youtu.be/zifuAPAgWUU

On the night of the 6th of December 2025 a Scops owl was seen near Swansea.

My first trip to the amazing San Joaquin Marsh Nature Reserve. Absolutely packed with great birds. Corresponding vlog with all the photos & footage - https://youtu.be/4Yguzi48Uwc

News broke on the 3rd of December that a possible Lesser Crested Tern was spotted by someone on a boat. It was confirmed. - Corresponding vlog here - https://youtu.be/H7peYCEk4r4

A new location, Peter's Canyon North, an epic Northern Harrier encounter, and a Cassin's Kingbird surfs a raven. Yes, you read that right. Corresponding vlog with all the photos & footage here - https://youtu.be/rmR9JkUR5f0 

I get some amazing Cedar Waxwing footage & photos, and I finally see a northern Flicker. Corresponding vlog with all the photos & footage here - https://youtu.be/p5so_CLsiTg

Today I picked up an unexpected lifer just before leaving San Diego for LA. Once settled in LA, I find a little birding hotspot that I know I will keep coming back to. Corresponding vlog with all the photos & video here - https://youtu.be/K_xgMIGoLn4

I have my best Belted Kingfisher encounter, then watch a dolphin spectacular out on a boat ride. 100s of dolphins. corresponding vlog with all the photos & video here - https://youtu.be/1bAOFDw5Fho

I travel up to La Jolla, and witness shorebird & seabird numbers that I've never experienced before. Corresponding vlog with all the photos & videos - https://youtu.be/e1JC19F0bEM

A misty morning in San Diego but some great birds. I cover the whale watching trip, and the new sea bird lifers I got. Lots of hummingbirds. Corresponding vlog with all the footage & photos here - https://youtu.be/SUZFix7EWFw