FYI: Swinhoe's White-eye is on its way (maybe)

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Joseph Viani

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Dec 22, 2025, 9:53:26 PM (11 days ago) 12/22/25

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Greetings, All. Sooney and I just returned from SoCal and were introduced to a wonderful birding environment, the San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary. While there, we spotted a Swinhoe’s White-eye for the first time and, according to the linked article from the Audubon Society, it may just show up here. I’ve attached my photo of this non-native bird and a link to the article FYI.

This Non-Native Songbird Is Taking Over California—Will the Rest of the Country Be Next?

audubon.org

Nick & Sooney Viani

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Dec 23, 2025, 6:45:22 PM (10 days ago) 12/23/25

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Thanks for this fascinating observation and the link to the article. I hadn't heard about this invasion. The white-eyes are an impressively adaptable group!