Isn't Monterey a cool place to bird??? It had been a 20+ year dream of mine to go on a pelagic birding trip with Debi Shearwater, and when I visited the area in 2018 I was able to take two boat trips with the legend. On the second one, knowing I still needed Pigeon Guillemot for a Lifer, she detoured the boat a bit to an area she knew would have them and personally showed me my #500 USA Life Bird. It doesn't get better than that!
I happened to be taking a sip of water when you were discussing the "aroma" of the wharf and I about choked at that line about being much more upset if you opened your refrigerator and got the same smell! Great humor, you two are always such fun! What an amazing place to see wildlife! I would've been useless for birding, too busy staring at the sea otter and the sea lions too, haha! Grats on that lifer too!!!
If you are still down there ABSOLUTELY TAKE A WHALE CRUISE! I got multiple lifers including Black Footed Albatross, but more interestingly 3 BLUE WHALES! (and Humpbacks and Gramps). Don't miss it. I think we were there early August so it should be similar for you
Nice grab on the Red-Footed Booby! Amazingly we had one in Raleigh, NC earlier this year! I believe it was the most inland report of one in America (maybe the world?). It was on a pedestrian bridge for about 2-3 hours before flying off never to be seen again. Sadly - it was probably sick or lost and most likely perished - but still such an honor to see. Glad you were able to see it as it's one of those birds that you have to be in the right place in the world to see!
Aaahh... even more Memory Lane for me! Monterey, and its Fisherman's Wharf and Municipal Wharf sits high on my N California fave localities list. Did you eat a Crab Sandwich before leaving? That's delicious, and is a tradition for me to do when there. Sadly, last time was 10 years ago now, come September 😢 Congrats to that Red-footed Booby! That's officially a bird you now have in California that I don't have anywhere. At least I got Brown (Ventura harbor) and Blue-footed (S Salton Sea) on that trip 10 years ago, neither of'em a Lifer, though. I love N California! By that I certainly also mean the real north of the state, like Lower Klamath and Tule Lakes in late March with all the ducks and geese you could wish for. California sure has a habitat for most bird species, from rocky coast to sandy beaches, desert, mountain ranges of decent altitude and rolling hills with oaks. My love for California birding is what has stopped me from getting to visit NE USA. So you two have a few birds on your list that I lack 100%. Has to be rectified at some point, that's for sure! Not very soon though, we plan a BIG trip to Australia next fall...
We have black guillemots which almost identical to pigeon guillemots, I believe you get them in the east aswell. They are so tame that they actually walk close to people to eat the leftovers from the fish stall.
Nice video! You're in my neck of the woods now. I was there in June and saw the Pigeon Guillemot and Common Loon. Cross between a dove and a penguin is a good one.
Glad you enjoyed the bay! Next time be sure to stop in the north bay, Santa Cruz!!! We've got plenty of good stuff you can't easily find in the midwest or the east! I'm also loving your enthusiasm for birds I regard as being common, lol
I got a Red-footed Booby because I picked up a pelagic trip last minute, it was on the oil rigs off Huntington Beach, CA. I may have screamed and jumped up and down. It wasn't seen on a trip the next day.
How about a trade. A Western Gull, a Heermann's Gull and two Black-vented Shearwaters to WI. In return, you send a pair of Cerulean Warbler's to the 805. More than fair. 🤔
Per Nat Geo “All half-dozen or so booby species are thought to take their name from the Spanish word “bobo.” The term means “stupid,” which is how early European colonists may have characterized these clumsy and unwary birds when they saw them on land-their least graceful environment.”
Isn't Monterey a cool place to bird??? It had been a 20+ year dream of mine to go on a pelagic birding trip with Debi Shearwater, and when I visited the area in 2018 I was able to take two boat trips with the legend. On the second one, knowing I still needed Pigeon Guillemot for a Lifer, she detoured the boat a bit to an area she knew would have them and personally showed me my #500 USA Life Bird. It doesn't get better than that!
Epic! Does she still do tours?
Nice place for a bit of birding.
Wonderful!
I happened to be taking a sip of water when you were discussing the "aroma" of the wharf and I about choked at that line about being much more upset if you opened your refrigerator and got the same smell! Great humor, you two are always such fun!
What an amazing place to see wildlife! I would've been useless for birding, too busy staring at the sea otter and the sea lions too, haha! Grats on that lifer too!!!
If you are still down there ABSOLUTELY TAKE A WHALE CRUISE! I got multiple lifers including Black Footed Albatross, but more interestingly 3 BLUE WHALES! (and Humpbacks and Gramps). Don't miss it. I think we were there early August so it should be similar for you
Being a guide must be fun because you get to see other people gain lifers. That Red-footed Booby was an awesome bird to be able to see!
Nice grab on the Red-Footed Booby! Amazingly we had one in Raleigh, NC earlier this year! I believe it was the most inland report of one in America (maybe the world?). It was on a pedestrian bridge for about 2-3 hours before flying off never to be seen again. Sadly - it was probably sick or lost and most likely perished - but still such an honor to see. Glad you were able to see it as it's one of those birds that you have to be in the right place in the world to see!
The same thing happened in St.Louis Missouri this year
Aaahh... even more Memory Lane for me! Monterey, and its Fisherman's Wharf and Municipal Wharf sits high on my N California fave localities list. Did you eat a Crab Sandwich before leaving? That's delicious, and is a tradition for me to do when there. Sadly, last time was 10 years ago now, come September 😢
Congrats to that Red-footed Booby! That's officially a bird you now have in California that I don't have anywhere. At least I got Brown (Ventura harbor) and Blue-footed (S Salton Sea) on that trip 10 years ago, neither of'em a Lifer, though.
I love N California! By that I certainly also mean the real north of the state, like Lower Klamath and Tule Lakes in late March with all the ducks and geese you could wish for. California sure has a habitat for most bird species, from rocky coast to sandy beaches, desert, mountain ranges of decent altitude and rolling hills with oaks. My love for California birding is what has stopped me from getting to visit NE USA. So you two have a few birds on your list that I lack 100%. Has to be rectified at some point, that's for sure!
Not very soon though, we plan a BIG trip to Australia next fall...
Wow, good stuff guyz 👌
Thank you 🙌
Looks like quite the productive day of birding! Loved all the different animal footage along with the birds.
isn't the red footed booby one of the birds that one of the terrible smart bird feeder AIs "identified"? great video by the way!
You’re right! It was! 😂
Which video was this?
@@boomblade1019 i cant find it right now but it was one of the smart bird feeder reviews
How fun! Used to live there. Love living in Wisconsin now. ❤
I love watching this channel, Thanks
Another great video guys. Thanks. Being UK birders your reports are really useful for us. Thanks again.
Congratulations on the red-footed booby! I love the fuzzy sea otters! Thanks for taking us along on another adventure! 😊
Fantastic place one of my favorite spots ! Lots to see enjoy !
Another great video, guys!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
We have black guillemots which almost identical to pigeon guillemots, I believe you get them in the east aswell. They are so tame that they actually walk close to people to eat the leftovers from the fish stall.
Nice video! You're in my neck of the woods now. I was there in June and saw the Pigeon Guillemot and Common Loon. Cross between a dove and a penguin is a good one.
Nice!
Glad you enjoyed the bay! Next time be sure to stop in the north bay, Santa Cruz!!! We've got plenty of good stuff you can't easily find in the midwest or the east! I'm also loving your enthusiasm for birds I regard as being common, lol
I got a Red-footed Booby because I picked up a pelagic trip last minute, it was on the oil rigs off Huntington Beach, CA. I may have screamed and jumped up and down. It wasn't seen on a trip the next day.
Congrats!
Would love to see the EBird trip report for all of your adventures if you guys put one together
If you go there during february you can see fulmars fly over you. It's wild!
From on the coast?
@@BadgerlandBirding Yes! From that exact pier.
@@pauraque that’s sick!
Rachel is adorable.
I hope you'll go see the condors, South on US 1. Maybe the road is closed where they hang out.
They have already
@@Revelationscreation cool. I'll look for that.
also just east of monterey in pinnacles!
@@harrisonbrand8985 I have been meaning to go there! Maybe in fall.
What app was the guide using at around 5:40?
I believe it’s the Sibley app
Did you guys chase the Swallow Tailed Gull
No we were already back from the coast when it was reported
@@BadgerlandBirding dang that’s unfortunate timing, at least you still got solid birds
How about a trade. A Western Gull, a Heermann's Gull and two Black-vented Shearwaters to WI. In return, you send a pair of Cerulean Warbler's to the 805. More than fair. 🤔
Deal
We're gonna need a Nutcracker too
Not quite pine flycatcher level, but still really nice job y'all!
Thanks!
Did you guys go to the Monterey Bay aquarium while you were in the area?
No, but we would love to go someday!
I see Ryan finally got a haircut. 🤣
Indeed
the ornithologist thats named boobies deserves an award 🥶
Per Nat Geo “All half-dozen or so booby species are thought to take their name from the Spanish word “bobo.” The term means “stupid,” which is how early European colonists may have characterized these clumsy and unwary birds when they saw them on land-their least graceful environment.”