Mystery bird

It s a back warning device on genetically altered Condors. Seriously try using the Merlin App to recognize it: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/  Its from Cornell University

My guess is your battery is getting low in your smoke detector

bufflehead

It’s a California kayak fishing winter thread …. Out of season.

And the winner is... northern saw-whet owl!
Thanks for the help John!