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Birding & Running - Wildcat Canyon & Tilden Regional Parks
There's been some nice singing activity with a few migrants for my past 2 Sunday trail runs in which I bird along a roughly 8 mile route. These included Cassin's Vireos, Grasshopper & Lark Sparrows,
There's been some nice singing activity with a few migrants for my past 2 Sunday trail runs in which I bird along a roughly 8 mile route. These included Cassin's Vireos, Grasshopper & Lark Sparrows,
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Zac Denning
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#15293
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Re: Odd duck at Garin/Dry Creek
Sam,
This looks like a domestic Mallard breed known as a(n Indian) Runner.
Dominik
Sam,
This looks like a domestic Mallard breed known as a(n Indian) Runner.
Dominik
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Dominik Mosur
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#15292
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Odd duck at Garin/Dry Creek
At Jordan Pond in Garin/Dry Creek Regional Park this morning, I was astonished to see what at first I took to be a Canvasback. But a closer look showed that, other than the brick red head and white
At Jordan Pond in Garin/Dry Creek Regional Park this morning, I was astonished to see what at first I took to be a Canvasback. But a closer look showed that, other than the brick red head and white
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Sam Zuckerman
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#15291
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Cathedral of the Great Outdoors
Rosita became godmother to triplets today in a private ceremony held in Pine Canyon. I was just a spectator, but paid attention to the Swifts, Bluebirds and House Wrens along the way. An Acorn
Rosita became godmother to triplets today in a private ceremony held in Pine Canyon. I was just a spectator, but paid attention to the Swifts, Bluebirds and House Wrens along the way. An Acorn
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rosita94598
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#15290
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Wilson's Phalarope at Arrowhead Marsh
Yesterday 5/17/22 I observed a Wilson's Phalarope at MLK Regional Park (Arrowhead Marsh).
Sighting was from San Leandro Creek Trail - West, north of the eastmost seasonal pond (now just mud). There
Yesterday 5/17/22 I observed a Wilson's Phalarope at MLK Regional Park (Arrowhead Marsh).
Sighting was from San Leandro Creek Trail - West, north of the eastmost seasonal pond (now just mud). There
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Travis Hails
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#15289
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Heather Farm Park and Pine Canyon
For two days now, I have been seeing several Western Tanagers inthe eucalyptus trees in Heather Farm Park. These trees are between the boat ramp and the chin-up bars at the south end of the large
For two days now, I have been seeing several Western Tanagers inthe eucalyptus trees in Heather Farm Park. These trees are between the boat ramp and the chin-up bars at the south end of the large
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rosita94598
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#15288
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Re: Vaux's Swift courtship display in East Bay?
I have been wondering about this for years.
Vaux's Swifts nest to the north of us, in places like the Napa Valley;
they nest to the south of us, in San Jose.
Baby Vaux's Swifts found in a fireplace
I have been wondering about this for years.
Vaux's Swifts nest to the north of us, in places like the Napa Valley;
they nest to the south of us, in San Jose.
Baby Vaux's Swifts found in a fireplace
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rfs_berkeley
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#15287
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Vaux's Swift courtship display in East Bay?
On a bird walk in El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area yesterday I saw a pair of swifts swirl around each other and fall through the air. Twice. I assume this was a courtship fall. Try as I might, I
On a bird walk in El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area yesterday I saw a pair of swifts swirl around each other and fall through the air. Twice. I assume this was a courtship fall. Try as I might, I
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Cathy Bleier
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#15286
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Re: Grapevine Picnic Area Ridge migration
Nice find Ethan that's an impressive flight! After multiple visits to the Highland Ridge flight sites this spring that require hiking over a mile and around 800 ft elevation gain to reach, I would
Nice find Ethan that's an impressive flight! After multiple visits to the Highland Ridge flight sites this spring that require hiking over a mile and around 800 ft elevation gain to reach, I would
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M
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#15285
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Re: Grapevine Picnic Area Ridge migration
Also... I have made this location a hotspot (it should appear on the maps in ~24 hours) so if you do investigate for yourself, please submit all ebird lists for this location to the “Mt. Diablo
Also... I have made this location a hotspot (it should appear on the maps in ~24 hours) so if you do investigate for yourself, please submit all ebird lists for this location to the “Mt. Diablo
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Ethan Monk
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#15284
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Grapevine Picnic Area Ridge migration
This morning close to the summit of Mt. Diablo I fulfilled a long time
dream of mine by stumbling upon a fantastic show of diurnal
migration!—entirely by accident. I’ve spent years now
This morning close to the summit of Mt. Diablo I fulfilled a long time
dream of mine by stumbling upon a fantastic show of diurnal
migration!—entirely by accident. I’ve spent years now
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Ethan Monk
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#15283
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Lawrence’s Goldfinch pair Brionnes
Mountain biking Brionnes today, I saw a Lawrence’s goldfinch pair south of the highpoint of the Old Brionnes trail about 75 yards south on the crest trail. I saw them several times on the fence -
Mountain biking Brionnes today, I saw a Lawrence’s goldfinch pair south of the highpoint of the Old Brionnes trail about 75 yards south on the crest trail. I saw them several times on the fence -
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Jim Chiropolos
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#15282
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Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek
Not being home much the last three weeks, it was nice to be back in my stomping grounds yesterday and today. The park was really quiet Friday, I have no idea.why. It was a little better today, but
Not being home much the last three weeks, it was nice to be back in my stomping grounds yesterday and today. The park was really quiet Friday, I have no idea.why. It was a little better today, but
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rosita94598
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#15281
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Good migrant movement this morning
Great diversity moving, flycatchers, vireos, warblers, tanagers and grosbeaks - and the accipiters that follow them. No big waves but a steady stream this morning.
Moving warblers are females, males
Great diversity moving, flycatchers, vireos, warblers, tanagers and grosbeaks - and the accipiters that follow them. No big waves but a steady stream this morning.
Moving warblers are females, males
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Jim Chiropolos
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#15280
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20 Western Tanagers in Ken Mercer Sportspark in Pleasanton
Hello,
I was very surprised to find at least 20 Western Tanagers in the Ken Mercer park. They were in groups of 2 to 8 in different areas, mostly going from eucalyptus trees to pine trees.
Here is my
Hello,
I was very surprised to find at least 20 Western Tanagers in the Ken Mercer park. They were in groups of 2 to 8 in different areas, mostly going from eucalyptus trees to pine trees.
Here is my
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ireddy@...
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#15279
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The Powers of Bird Observation!
I am continually amazed by how good observers birds are. The yard suet feeder went empty. Before filling it I looked around . No birds in sight or calling. I filled it, stepped back 10 feet and
I am continually amazed by how good observers birds are. The yard suet feeder went empty. Before filling it I looked around . No birds in sight or calling. I filled it, stepped back 10 feet and
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Jim Chiropolos
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#15278
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Mt. Diablo State Park - Juniper Parking Lot
Sorry for the late post.
On 5/10 AM on my way to the summit, I ran into a flock of 63 Swainson's Thrushes and 9 West Tanagers in the parking lot. I could not find any other birds in the flock.
See
Sorry for the late post.
On 5/10 AM on my way to the summit, I ran into a flock of 63 Swainson's Thrushes and 9 West Tanagers in the parking lot. I could not find any other birds in the flock.
See
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Sjbu@...
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#15277
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A very good day along Mines Road!
The weather has been tough for weekend birders like myself with every weekend day but one this spring a cold front has moved in and dispersed migrants that have moved, and no active migration on a big
The weather has been tough for weekend birders like myself with every weekend day but one this spring a cold front has moved in and dispersed migrants that have moved, and no active migration on a big
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Jim Chiropolos
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#15276
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Re: Migrants in Walnut Creek
I followed your lead and found this spot this morning. There are some mighty big tom turkeys here. Saw the western Tanager, white breasted Nuthatch, Yellow Warbler and a number of starlings. Also
I followed your lead and found this spot this morning. There are some mighty big tom turkeys here. Saw the western Tanager, white breasted Nuthatch, Yellow Warbler and a number of starlings. Also
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Mike Shannon
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#15275
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Re: Golden-crowned Sparrow
The last wintering sparrow I saw in my yard was a White-throated sparrow(!) on April 26. Was gone by the weekend I’m pretty confident.
Jay Dodge
Berkeley
The last wintering sparrow I saw in my yard was a White-throated sparrow(!) on April 26. Was gone by the weekend I’m pretty confident.
Jay Dodge
Berkeley
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Jay
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#15274
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