One shot from a flagstaff in the center of town. The date is uncertain, but appears to be about 1905. The specimen is now mounted and in the possession of Mr. J. N. Isch of Laguna.
Otus asio bendirei (Brewster). California Screech Owl
Fairly common in the timbered canyons.
Speotyto cunicularia hypogaea (Bonaparte). Burrowing Owl
Common in upper Aliso Canyon, which is more open and very hot and arid.
Ceryle alcyon (Linn.) Belted Kingfisher
I noted two birds which were undoubtedly of this species along a rocky stretch of the coast, but was unable to collect one.
Melanerpes formicivorus bairdi Ridgway. California Woodpecker
I obtained two specimens of this species from a flock in Nigger Canyon. This seems to be a very low altitude at which to find these birds.