Some Shore-Bird Notes from Ventura, California
Some Shore-bird Notes from Ventura, California
A few notes on certain species of shore-birds seen along the coast at Ventura, Ventura County, California, follow.
Surf Bird (Aphriza virgata). A flock of twelve Surf-birds was discovered along the rocky beach at Ventura on May 11, 1929. The birds were accompanied by several Black Turnstones. A male specimen was secured.
Ruddy Turnstone (Artmaria interpres oahuensis). An immature male Turnstone was collected on the bank of the Ventura River near its mouth on September 17, 1929.
Knot (Calidris canutus). A dead Knot in winter plumage was found on the beach at Ventura on September 16, 1929. The bird had become too decomposed to be preserved, but measurements taken tally for the species. A wing was obtained for reference.
James Stevenson
Los Angeles, California, September 24, 1929
