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Continuing White-Throated Sparrows at feeders near Oakland Rose Garden
I've been seeing White-Throated Sparrows (1 to 3 at a time) at my yard feeders for over a month. This is the first year I've noticed them. Are they common in the East Bay? I am participating in Projec
I've been seeing White-Throated Sparrows (1 to 3 at a time) at my yard feeders for over a month. This is the first year I've noticed them. Are they common in the East Bay? I am participating in Projec
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Greater White-fronted Goose at Lake Merritt
This morning I saw (at close range) a Greater White-Fronted Goose at Lake Merritt. It was just east of the Rotary Nature Center area on the grass (bill covered in grass clippings). It was alone, but t
This morning I saw (at close range) a Greater White-Fronted Goose at Lake Merritt. It was just east of the Rotary Nature Center area on the grass (bill covered in grass clippings). It was alone, but t
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White-thoated sparrows continue
This morning Blake Edgar were watching the feeders for Project FeederWatch, and we had extended looks at close range of two white-throated sparrows. This is in a yard adjacent to the Morcom Rose Garde
This morning Blake Edgar were watching the feeders for Project FeederWatch, and we had extended looks at close range of two white-throated sparrows. This is in a yard adjacent to the Morcom Rose Garde
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White-throated sparrow and purple finches
This morning I saw a white-throated sparrow at my seed feeder. That's a first in many years of having feeders. Very exciting! This was right near the Oakland rose garden. Last year I saw a pair of whi
This morning I saw a white-throated sparrow at my seed feeder. That's a first in many years of having feeders. Very exciting! This was right near the Oakland rose garden. Last year I saw a pair of whi
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Wood Duck continues at Lake Merritt
The beautiful male Wood Duck first spotted more than a month ago continues at Lake Merritt. I've seen it twice this week (as recently as Sunday morning) hanging out with the Mallards by the Rotary Nat
The beautiful male Wood Duck first spotted more than a month ago continues at Lake Merritt. I've seen it twice this week (as recently as Sunday morning) hanging out with the Mallards by the Rotary Nat
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Canvasback (finally) at Lake Merritt
Monday morning I walked along the north end of Lake Merritt. I spotted my first Lake Merritt Canvasback of the season by the Rotary center islands among a lot of Ruddy Ducks. Other treats in the same
Monday morning I walked along the north end of Lake Merritt. I spotted my first Lake Merritt Canvasback of the season by the Rotary center islands among a lot of Ruddy Ducks. Other treats in the same
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Hooded Merganser at Mountain View Cemetery
Late Sunday morning I saw a solo male Hooded Merganser in the third reservoir pond up the hill at Mountain View Cemetery. It was in the company of half a dozen Canada Geese, two Pied-Billed Grebes, a
Late Sunday morning I saw a solo male Hooded Merganser in the third reservoir pond up the hill at Mountain View Cemetery. It was in the company of half a dozen Canada Geese, two Pied-Billed Grebes, a
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Dark-morph Red-Tailed Hawk, Mountainview Cemetery
Today over 15 minutes, I spotted a very dark Red-Tailed Hawk (almost black in full sunlight), an American Kestrel going after a young Red-Tail, and a Red-Shouldered Hawk ground hunting on a slope cove
Today over 15 minutes, I spotted a very dark Red-Tailed Hawk (almost black in full sunlight), an American Kestrel going after a young Red-Tail, and a Red-Shouldered Hawk ground hunting on a slope cove
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White-Throated Sparrows
On Sunday morning, Blake Edgar and I spotted a pair of adult White-Throated Sparrows along the Olive St. side of the Morcom (aka Oakland) Rose Garden. Kate Hoffman Oakland
On Sunday morning, Blake Edgar and I spotted a pair of adult White-Throated Sparrows along the Olive St. side of the Morcom (aka Oakland) Rose Garden. Kate Hoffman Oakland
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Hidden Lakes Park, Martinez
During an outing for Denise Wight's Birding by Ear class, I spotted my FOS Allen's Hummingbird. Along another path, Denise clarified that the Oak Titmouse I pointed out at the top of a nearby bush was
During an outing for Denise Wight's Birding by Ear class, I spotted my FOS Allen's Hummingbird. Along another path, Denise clarified that the Oak Titmouse I pointed out at the top of a nearby bush was
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Morcom Rose Garden Great Egret
Today a Great Egret was stationed at the reflecting pond and cascade at the garden. A gardener spooked it and it flew, circled, and returned to the pond. In search of fresh water? I've lived next to t
Today a Great Egret was stationed at the reflecting pond and cascade at the garden. A gardener spooked it and it flew, circled, and returned to the pond. In search of fresh water? I've lived next to t
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Wildcat Peak Quail and Lafayette Reservoir Junco
Two bird questions for you: On Saturday I hiked up to Wildcat Peak in Tilden, and ahead of us on the dirt trail, we spotted a covey of adult California Quail trying to herd about 20 baby quail. The ba
Two bird questions for you: On Saturday I hiked up to Wildcat Peak in Tilden, and ahead of us on the dirt trail, we spotted a covey of adult California Quail trying to herd about 20 baby quail. The ba
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Moorhen babies at Coyote Hills RP
Yesterday Tim Kingston and I saw two Moorhens (aka Common Gallinules) paddling around with two babies (what's the right word--ducklings?). The young were very small but definitely showed the red head
Yesterday Tim Kingston and I saw two Moorhens (aka Common Gallinules) paddling around with two babies (what's the right word--ducklings?). The young were very small but definitely showed the red head
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Raven vs. Cooper's Hawk, and a Q
Last night at dusk I was walking in the Oakland Rose Garden when a Raven flushed a Cooper's Hawk from a tree and chased it across the park, where the hawk disappeared into a tree. I was surprised by t
Last night at dusk I was walking in the Oakland Rose Garden when a Raven flushed a Cooper's Hawk from a tree and chased it across the park, where the hawk disappeared into a tree. I was surprised by t
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Golden Eagle at Sibley RP
This afternoon around 2pm, Blake Edgar and I spotted an adult Golden Eagle atop the tallest tower on Round Top. Also got a good look at a singing CA Thrasher along the trail to the pond. At the pond i
This afternoon around 2pm, Blake Edgar and I spotted an adult Golden Eagle atop the tallest tower on Round Top. Also got a good look at a singing CA Thrasher along the trail to the pond. At the pond i
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Del Valle RP, Arroyo Rd Gate
Though the main area of Del Valle Regional Park continues to be closed due to storm damage, I discovered that the northern gate was open and busy with walkers (this entrance and parking lot is at the
Though the main area of Del Valle Regional Park continues to be closed due to storm damage, I discovered that the northern gate was open and busy with walkers (this entrance and parking lot is at the
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Barn Owl along Mt Diablo to Black Diamond Mines Trail
On Saturday two friends and I took advantage of the lull between the storms to slog the muddy Mt Diablo to Black Diamond Mines Trail. The birding was excellent--lots of good looks, especially of rapto
On Saturday two friends and I took advantage of the lull between the storms to slog the muddy Mt Diablo to Black Diamond Mines Trail. The birding was excellent--lots of good looks, especially of rapto
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Peregrine Falcon at Point Pinole
On Sunday afternoon I took a lovely walk through Point Pinole, and while there were not a lot of birds, they were good ones--an Osprey hunting along SF Bay, and a Kingfisher doing the same. A number o
On Sunday afternoon I took a lovely walk through Point Pinole, and while there were not a lot of birds, they were good ones--an Osprey hunting along SF Bay, and a Kingfisher doing the same. A number o
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Binocular repairs?
Can anyone suggest a good shop for binocular repairs? Local would be better, but I would also be willing to ship them farther if need be. I dropped my pair, and now I'm seeing double.
Can anyone suggest a good shop for binocular repairs? Local would be better, but I would also be willing to ship them farther if need be. I dropped my pair, and now I'm seeing double.
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Male Black-headed Grosbeak in my yard
Yesterday morning and this morning a stunning male Black-headed Grosbeak has eaten voraciously at my suet feeder. I've never seen one in my yard before (near the Morcom Rose Garden). Do they migrate t
Yesterday morning and this morning a stunning male Black-headed Grosbeak has eaten voraciously at my suet feeder. I've never seen one in my yard before (near the Morcom Rose Garden). Do they migrate t
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