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NYT article quote (not banned, just combine with errands and keep distance)
M. Maloney
"Officials emphasized that the orders did not bar residents from leaving
their homes, and they encouraged people to take walks, as long as they
stay six feet apart, and visit grocery stores." Finding warblers, etc., is as essential to me as procuring groceries - especially now - so I was heartened to see the above quote. And of course, birding is something we can absolutely do while keeping a good distance, so there's that, thank goodness. In fortitude, Michelle Oakland, CA
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Re: Birding is now prohibited in California
Birding is not banned. Going to public parks is not banned. Stay 6 feet away from other people and you’ll be fine.
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Michaela
On Mar 19, 2020, at 9:03 PM, Peter Rauch <peterar@...> wrote:
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Re: Birding is now prohibited in California
Peter Rauch
What is "get necessary health care" ? Why, that's birding alone, isn't it? ☺
On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 7:59 PM Noah Arthur via Groups.Io <semirelicta=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: Birding is now prohibited in California
Ken Copen
It's not banned. I'll be out looking for early migrants this Saturday. "The mandate is identical to the one in the Bay Area, meaning individuals can also leave their houses to take a walk or go for a jog so long as they are practicing the requisite precautions when coming into contact with another individual."
On Thursday, March 19, 2020, 08:43:55 PM PDT, Shaddi Hasan <shaddih@...> wrote:
I don't think it's banned. The governor mentioned exercise and dog walking during his press conference, and the actual text of the order (https://covid19.ca.gov/img/N-33-20.pdf) is somewhat vague on what is authorized: "Californians must have access to such necessities as...". Shaddi Hasan On Thu, Mar 19, 2020, 8:16 PM Mike Azevedo via Groups.Io <geochelone=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: Birding is now prohibited in California
Shaddi Hasan
I don't think it's banned. The governor mentioned exercise and dog walking during his press conference, and the actual text of the order (https://covid19.ca.gov/img/N-33-20.pdf) is somewhat vague on what is authorized: "Californians must have access to such necessities as...". Shaddi Hasan
On Thu, Mar 19, 2020, 8:16 PM Mike Azevedo via Groups.Io <geochelone=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: Birding is now prohibited in California
Bev
Thank you for the updates. I hope we won't be arrested for going into nature. I'm seeing friends seriously depressed, with the few who got outside in nature suddenly much better. Suicide is a concern for many, as is an increase in murder among people trapped at home. I don't want to sound morbid but it's a real worry if people are literally terrified to leave their homes, especially for women in abusive situations.
Birding and being in nature is a perfect antidote for so much stress as well as good for the immune system. Plus I can't imagine dog-owners without yards staying inside.... But we need to warnings to be clear because people are already panicked. Bev
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From: Mike Azevedo via Groups.Io <geochelone@...> To: EBB-Sightings <EBB-Sightings@groups.io> Sent: Thu, Mar 19, 2020 8:16 pm Subject: Re: [EBB-Sightings] Birding is now prohibited in California It's hard to tell if this article came out hours before or after the governor's mandate. But it clearly says the parks are open for outdoor use, with clear guidelines to stay away from groups.
Mike Azevedo
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From: Noah Arthur via Groups.Io <semirelicta@...> To: East Bay Birds <ebb-sightings@groups.io>; North Bay Birds <northbaybirds@groups.io> Sent: Thu, Mar 19, 2020 7:59 pm Subject: [EBB-Sightings] Birding is now prohibited in California So it looks like, under the new statewide Stay Home order, that birding is now not permitted in California. The order states that California residents must stay home except to “get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to essential jobs.” Unlike in the Bay Area shelter-in-place orders, this statewide order does not make an exception for outdoor activities.
From what I’ve heard, this or something like it will last for 3 months, possibly be lifted in July and August, then resume in the fall and last through winter.
Noah Arthur (Oakland)
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Re: Birding is now prohibited in California
Mike Azevedo
It's hard to tell if this article came out hours before or after the governor's mandate. But it clearly says the parks are open for outdoor use, with clear guidelines to stay away from groups.
Mike Azevedo
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From: Noah Arthur via Groups.Io <semirelicta@...> To: East Bay Birds <ebb-sightings@groups.io>; North Bay Birds <northbaybirds@groups.io> Sent: Thu, Mar 19, 2020 7:59 pm Subject: [EBB-Sightings] Birding is now prohibited in California So it looks like, under the new statewide Stay Home order, that birding is now not permitted in California. The order states that California residents must stay home except to “get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to essential jobs.” Unlike in the Bay Area shelter-in-place orders, this statewide order does not make an exception for outdoor activities.
From what I’ve heard, this or something like it will last for 3 months, possibly be lifted in July and August, then resume in the fall and last through winter.
Noah Arthur (Oakland)
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Birding is now prohibited in California
Noah Arthur
So it looks like, under the new statewide Stay Home order, that birding is now not permitted in California. The order states that California residents must stay home except to “get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to essential jobs.” Unlike in the Bay Area shelter-in-place orders, this statewide order does not make an exception for outdoor activities. From what I’ve heard, this or something like it will last for 3 months, possibly be lifted in July and August, then resume in the fall and last through winter. Noah Arthur (Oakland)
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Valle Vista, Moraga, Good birds this week
Donald Lewis
82 species have been reported to eBird this week at Valle Vista, accessed from the VV Staging Area, Moraga. I saw/heard 58 species this morning. Best birds for me were a male-female pair of HOODED MERGANSERS seen in the creek below the bridge and 3 WOOD DUCKS seen from the bridge.
There were several birders enjoying the morning and quite a few families escaping the house. All seemed happy to be out.
If you’re not familiar with Valle Vista, now is a good time to give yourself a treat. Easy walking, varied habitat including woods, meadow, and lake. MDAS had to cancel the bird walk there scheduled for tomorrow but you can go by yourself (EBMUD permit required).
Don Lewis Lafayette, CA
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Red crossbills continuing
Jerry Britten
They have been coming to the suet and sunflower seed feeders today. I was able to get some better photos. Ebird checklist here
https://ebird.org/checklist/S65984706 includes another photo of the oddly-plumaged nuthatch. Also FOS Bullock's Oriole today. Jerry Britten Morgan Territory
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Pt. Richmond - singing Hermit Thrush
Melani King
While walking my dog during this weird time of shelter-in-place I heard a Hermit Thrush very quietly singing from a large bush. What a lovely distraction! I think it may possibly be practicing its song. I was able to record it using my iPhone. The audio has been amplified. Posted in my eBird report. https://ebird.org/checklist/S65981793
Melani King Pt. Richmond
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Re: housebound birding
Todd Easterla
Oops! Please reply off of this list serve privately.
Graci
From: EBB-Sightings@groups.io [mailto:EBB-Sightings@groups.io] On Behalf Of Todd Easterla
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 10:38 PM To: EBB-Sightings@groups.io Subject: Re: [EBB-Sightings] housebound birding
Noah,
Where are you going to be stationed these days my boy? I need your address as Lisa accidentally threw out your address. IOWA?
Todd
From: EBB-Sightings@groups.io [mailto:EBB-Sightings@groups.io] On Behalf Of Noah Arthur via Groups.Io
Again... outdoor recreation is specifically allowed according to the official Alameda Co. shelter in place order, and is presumably the same in other counties. So birding is one of the few things that you are still allowed to leave the house for.
Noah
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 10:15:14 AM PDT, Rev. Lois Hoy via Groups.Io <revdmother@...> wrote:
if you can't be out observing, explore.org has wonderful wildlife cams so one can watch Great Horned Owls and Bald Eagles on their nests right now
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Re: housebound birding
Todd Easterla
Noah,
Where are you going to be stationed these days my boy? I need your address as Lisa accidentally threw out your address. IOWA?
Todd
From: EBB-Sightings@groups.io [mailto:EBB-Sightings@groups.io] On Behalf Of Noah Arthur via Groups.Io
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 12:22 PM To: EBB-Sightings@groups.io Subject: Re: [EBB-Sightings] housebound birding
Again... outdoor recreation is specifically allowed according to the official Alameda Co. shelter in place order, and is presumably the same in other counties. So birding is one of the few things that you are still allowed to leave the house for.
Noah
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 10:15:14 AM PDT, Rev. Lois Hoy via Groups.Io <revdmother@...> wrote:
if you can't be out observing, explore.org has wonderful wildlife cams so one can watch Great Horned Owls and Bald Eagles on their nests right now
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possible Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
David Robinson <dvdrobinson@...>
At around 6:30pm, on the southern grounds of Oakland's Highland Hospital (south of the old main hospital building, which is now fenced off), I saw a sapsucker perched vertically on an upper branch of one of the tallest trees. I saw it with my binoculars, in profile, for about 5 seconds. It had a clearly visible, vertical white wing patch. The face seemed to have more white than a Red-naped has. But the bird flew off before I could get a closer/longer look. David Robinson
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Re: First - Red Crossbills in my yard
Steve Huckabone <shuckabone@...>
That’s a pretty cool yard bird!
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------ Original Message ------ From: Jerry Britten To: EBB-sightings Sent: March 18, 2020 at 4:26 PM Subject: [EBB-Sightings] First - Red Crossbills in my yard Stepped outside this afternoon to an unfamiliar call, and saw red crossbills foraging on valley oak catkins in my yard. Later they dropped down to feed on the ground under our sunflower seed feeder. 7 total, got some photos while they were on the ground. First time in the 15 years I've lived here that I've seen this species here. Not a conifer on our property so it was quite surprising. No idea what subspecies. Ebird checklist with photos here
https://ebird.org/checklist/S65954490 Jerry Britten Morgan Territory
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Re: Bullock's Oriole - Contra Loma R. P., Antioch - 3/18
Herb and Randi Long
How wonderful to get out. Thanks for sharing.
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On Mar 18, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Paul Schorr <pkschorr@comcast.net> wrote:
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Bullock's Oriole - Contra Loma R. P., Antioch - 3/18
Paul Schorr
This afternoon Nancy and I spent about two hours walking at Contra Loma Regional Park. It was a very pleasant day before spring. The dark gray clouds hung low over the recently refreshed green hillsides and a chorus of Western Meadowlarks seemed to announce the arrival of a new season. Note: the road into Contra Loma is closed, but parking is available just outside the gate. Drinking fountains are turned off and bathrooms are closed.
Near the bridge to Loma Island, we first heard and then Nancy spotted a stunning male Bullock’s Oriole. We both had good looks at this FOS bird. Additional notable sightings included: A pair of Killdeer with one bird on the nest and two eggs showing, so soon we expect a full clutch of four eggs. Osprey White-tailed Kite American White Pelican (10) Common Gallinule Happy and safe birding. Paul Schorr Antioch
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Re: park access
Lee Aurich
Following is the EBRPD official announcement from this morning. From: East Bay Regional Park District <pubaffs@...> Subject: Parks & Trails Remain Open; Building Facilities Closed Date: March 18, 2020 at 10:24:56 AM PDT To: ebparks@... Reply-To: pubaffs@...
On Mar 18, 2020, at 3:19 PM, John Harris <johnh@...> wrote: Hi birders, Today I heard on KCBS that some east bay reservoirs were being closed. Anybody know more about that? Specifically I was wondering about Los Vaqueros, Del Valle, and Bethany. This is maybe a little out of the area, but since these places are popular with Bay area birders, I'll report that: Cosumnes Preserve parking lots and trails are open. Nice there today, just a little rain. Frank Raines Park in Del Puerto Canyon is closed. This wouldn't have a lot of impact on someone birding the canyon, but eliminates a bathroom stop. John Harris Oakdale
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First - Red Crossbills in my yard
Jerry Britten
Stepped outside this afternoon to an unfamiliar call, and saw red crossbills foraging on valley oak catkins in my yard. Later they dropped down to feed on the ground under our sunflower seed feeder. 7 total, got some photos while they were on the ground. First time in the 15 years I've lived here that I've seen this species here. Not a conifer on our property so it was quite surprising. No idea what subspecies. Ebird checklist with photos here
https://ebird.org/checklist/S65954490 Jerry Britten Morgan Territory
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park access
John Harris
Hi birders, Today I heard on KCBS that some east bay reservoirs were being closed. Anybody know more about that? Specifically I was wondering about Los Vaqueros, Del Valle, and Bethany. This is maybe a little out of the area, but since these places are popular with Bay area birders, I'll report that: Cosumnes Preserve parking lots and trails are open. Nice there today, just a little rain. Frank Raines Park in Del Puerto Canyon is closed. This wouldn't have a lot of impact on someone birding the canyon, but eliminates a bathroom stop. John Harris Oakdale
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