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BLACK-CHINNED HUMMINGBIRD
Seen briefly this morning, July 19, after initial sighting yesterday when adult male sat motionless for at least 5 minutes before beginning to feed. My first Black-chinned was seen here June 1995, and
Seen briefly this morning, July 19, after initial sighting yesterday when adult male sat motionless for at least 5 minutes before beginning to feed. My first Black-chinned was seen here June 1995, and
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Sylvia Sykora
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USING BIRD FEEDERS
This just in from DFW: > > Good morning, > > Thank you for the message. We're still receiving a few reports of mortality each week, but thankfully, they've been slowing in recent weeks. I'd suggest wa
This just in from DFW: > > Good morning, > > Thank you for the message. We're still receiving a few reports of mortality each week, but thankfully, they've been slowing in recent weeks. I'd suggest wa
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Sylvia Sykora
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Another Cassins Finch!
Yes, and at the water in my garden here in the Oakland hills, as well, just like last year. Sylvia Sykora Near Skyline and Castle Drive Oakland
Yes, and at the water in my garden here in the Oakland hills, as well, just like last year. Sylvia Sykora Near Skyline and Castle Drive Oakland
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Sylvia Sykora
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UNLIKELY FINCHES
For two months last winter I had a small group (3-4) of male and female Cassin’s Finches using the bird bath in my Oakland hills garden and appearing, usually as a group, regularly. They last were see
For two months last winter I had a small group (3-4) of male and female Cassin’s Finches using the bird bath in my Oakland hills garden and appearing, usually as a group, regularly. They last were see
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Sylvia Sykora
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SAGE THRASHER: OAKLAND HILLS
A nice addition to my yard list (#101) after 30 years in the Oakland hills when the east winds blew a Sage Thrasher into the garden on June 9. Well seen from about 20' away, in profile and facing, as
A nice addition to my yard list (#101) after 30 years in the Oakland hills when the east winds blew a Sage Thrasher into the garden on June 9. Well seen from about 20' away, in profile and facing, as
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Sylvia Sykora
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HERMIT THRUSH
FOS Hermit Thrush at our bird bath in the Oakland Hills today, about a week earlier than last year. Sylvia Sykora Melville Drive near Skyline Boulevard
FOS Hermit Thrush at our bird bath in the Oakland Hills today, about a week earlier than last year. Sylvia Sykora Melville Drive near Skyline Boulevard
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Sylvia Sykora
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SIBLEY ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK
The RB Grosbeak continues at Sibley, first heard, then seen easily this morning, Saturday, at the top of a large oak immediately adjacent to the Quarry Trail, on the north-west side of Round Top. The
The RB Grosbeak continues at Sibley, first heard, then seen easily this morning, Saturday, at the top of a large oak immediately adjacent to the Quarry Trail, on the north-west side of Round Top. The
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Sylvia Sykora
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SWAINSON'S THRUSH
How late do Swainson's Thrush remain here in autumn? I've had one coming to the water, morning and evening, all week, latest today, Thursday, September 1. Sylvia Sykora Oakland nr. Skyline and Castle
How late do Swainson's Thrush remain here in autumn? I've had one coming to the water, morning and evening, all week, latest today, Thursday, September 1. Sylvia Sykora Oakland nr. Skyline and Castle
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Sylvia Sykora
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CROSSBILLS MOVING SOUTH
Just had three Red Crossbills at the bird bath here off Skyline Boulevard in Oakland, less than a mile north of the Chabot Observatory. This is the third time in 29 years I've had them here, the first
Just had three Red Crossbills at the bird bath here off Skyline Boulevard in Oakland, less than a mile north of the Chabot Observatory. This is the third time in 29 years I've had them here, the first
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Sylvia Sykora
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SISKIN JACKPOT
Hi Birders - Yesterday, October 18, we had a Siskin flock of about 30 birds suddenly descend on our bird bath here in the Oakland hills and after a minute or two, just as suddenly, fly off. A single b
Hi Birders - Yesterday, October 18, we had a Siskin flock of about 30 birds suddenly descend on our bird bath here in the Oakland hills and after a minute or two, just as suddenly, fly off. A single b
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Sylvia Sykora
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WESTERN TANAGERS
Unusual for here, I've had two and possibly three distinct Western Tanagers visiting our bird bath since August 1 and most recently this morning. In past years we usually have a sighting a few times e
Unusual for here, I've had two and possibly three distinct Western Tanagers visiting our bird bath since August 1 and most recently this morning. In past years we usually have a sighting a few times e
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Sylvia Sykora
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WESTERN TANAGER
A bright male with streaky red head was seen at the bird bath yesterday and today. It held its own among the host of robins using the water at the same time. Sylvia Sykora Piedmont Pines district of O
A bright male with streaky red head was seen at the bird bath yesterday and today. It held its own among the host of robins using the water at the same time. Sylvia Sykora Piedmont Pines district of O
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Sylvia Sykora
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ANOTHER ACORN WOODPECKER/REDWOOD REGIONAL PARK
Unmistakeable calls - but no sighting - of an Acorn Woodpecker at mid-day today at the French/West Ridge Trails intersection in Redwood Park, Oakland. I can't find a map with county lines but this is
Unmistakeable calls - but no sighting - of an Acorn Woodpecker at mid-day today at the French/West Ridge Trails intersection in Redwood Park, Oakland. I can't find a map with county lines but this is
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Sylvia Sykora
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FOS ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER
Yesterday along the West Ridge Trail in Redwood Regional Park (COCO County) I heard what I thought was an Orange-crowned Warbler. The bird sang only once so I couldn't be sure. But just now an Orange-
Yesterday along the West Ridge Trail in Redwood Regional Park (COCO County) I heard what I thought was an Orange-crowned Warbler. The bird sang only once so I couldn't be sure. But just now an Orange-
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Sylvia Sykora
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WILSON'S WARBLER
Anybody else still seeing Wilson's? I've had a male at the bird bath the last two days, twice today already, which suggests he may not just be passing through. This is my latest record for a Wilson's
Anybody else still seeing Wilson's? I've had a male at the bird bath the last two days, twice today already, which suggests he may not just be passing through. This is my latest record for a Wilson's
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Sylvia Sykora
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BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER
Hi Birders - After enormously helpful input from Jerry Ting I'd like to report a likely adult male Black-throated Green warbler - and possibly a juvenile - at my birdbath September 30, late afternoon.
Hi Birders - After enormously helpful input from Jerry Ting I'd like to report a likely adult male Black-throated Green warbler - and possibly a juvenile - at my birdbath September 30, late afternoon.
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Sylvia Sykora
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TOWNSEND'S AND MORE
Yesterday (9/11) late afternoon I had a FOS Townsend's Warbler at the bird bath that had been immediately preceded - by seconds - by a Black-throated Grey. The latter bird I've had only once before in
Yesterday (9/11) late afternoon I had a FOS Townsend's Warbler at the bird bath that had been immediately preceded - by seconds - by a Black-throated Grey. The latter bird I've had only once before in
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Sylvia Sykora
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EARLY COURTSHIP - ANHU
The last two days I've seen and heard what looks like courtship flight by a male Anna's hummer. There's a second bird in the area, and the flight pattern and sound both accord with usual courtship act
The last two days I've seen and heard what looks like courtship flight by a male Anna's hummer. There's a second bird in the area, and the flight pattern and sound both accord with usual courtship act
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Sylvia Sykora
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LONE RED CROSSBILL
A bright Red Crossbill just landed on the bird bath for a brief drink before flying up into the olives. Haven't had one here in many years. Sylvia Sykora Oakland Hills near Castle and Skyline
A bright Red Crossbill just landed on the bird bath for a brief drink before flying up into the olives. Haven't had one here in many years. Sylvia Sykora Oakland Hills near Castle and Skyline
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Sylvia Sykora
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SISKINS, HO HUM
After a month or more of singles, I just caught a bathing frenzy of several dozen birds dropping out of the trees and splashing into the bird bath. By the time they've finished, I'll have to fill it a
After a month or more of singles, I just caught a bathing frenzy of several dozen birds dropping out of the trees and splashing into the bird bath. By the time they've finished, I'll have to fill it a
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Sylvia Sykora
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