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Restoring the Farallon Islands: Virtual Panel Event
Please join us on July 16, 2020, 7PM, for a webinar hosted by Marin Audubon Society. Learn about the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Plan to continue restoring the globally important Farallon Islands N
Please join us on July 16, 2020, 7PM, for a webinar hosted by Marin Audubon Society. Learn about the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Plan to continue restoring the globally important Farallon Islands N
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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2nd year Osprey return
I should have also mentioned that any sightings of these color-banded Ospreys should also be reported to the Bird Banding Laboratory (https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/) so that it will be entere
I should have also mentioned that any sightings of these color-banded Ospreys should also be reported to the Bird Banding Laboratory (https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/) so that it will be entere
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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2nd year Osprey return
Looks like the email address is obscured. The address is: ospreysciencedata AT Goldengateaudubon DOT org.
Looks like the email address is obscured. The address is: ospreysciencedata AT Goldengateaudubon DOT org.
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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2nd year Osprey return
As Judi Sierra reported, Ralph Pericoli and I observed a male Osprey near Pt. San Pablo this morning that had a blue auxiliary band on its right leg in addition to the standard USFWS band on the other
As Judi Sierra reported, Ralph Pericoli and I observed a male Osprey near Pt. San Pablo this morning that had a blue auxiliary band on its right leg in addition to the standard USFWS band on the other
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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Black Skimmers along the Richmond Breakwater
On Jan 28, I observed 5 Black Skimmers resting on the shoreline from our hole in Pt. Richmond. It seems others have seen the same group and posted checklists to eBird. Since I see that none of these h
On Jan 28, I observed 5 Black Skimmers resting on the shoreline from our hole in Pt. Richmond. It seems others have seen the same group and posted checklists to eBird. Since I see that none of these h
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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Red-necked Grebe in Pt. Richmond
The RED-NECKED GREBE was still present at the location provided by Phred Benham. Looking at eBird records, this seems to be very unusual for this date. There are no eBird records in Contra Costa Count
The RED-NECKED GREBE was still present at the location provided by Phred Benham. Looking at eBird records, this seems to be very unusual for this date. There are no eBird records in Contra Costa Count
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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Long-tailed Duck @ Miller-Knox
I forgot to mention that the Long-tailed Duck is a female. Tony Brake Pt. Richmond
I forgot to mention that the Long-tailed Duck is a female. Tony Brake Pt. Richmond
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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Long-tailed Duck @ Miller-Knox
This morning there was a LONG-TAILED DUCK with a group of about 80 scaup about 500 m offshore of Miller-Knox Regional Shoreline in Pt. Richmond. The group was initially was seen from near Ferry Point,
This morning there was a LONG-TAILED DUCK with a group of about 80 scaup about 500 m offshore of Miller-Knox Regional Shoreline in Pt. Richmond. The group was initially was seen from near Ferry Point,
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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San Pablo Long-tailed Ducks
Yesterday I saw what were presumably the same 3 Long-tailed Ducks from the road leading to the Pt. San Pablo Harbor. They were among several thousand Surf Scoters and thousands of Scaup between Pt. Sa
Yesterday I saw what were presumably the same 3 Long-tailed Ducks from the road leading to the Pt. San Pablo Harbor. They were among several thousand Surf Scoters and thousands of Scaup between Pt. Sa
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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Herring spawn. gulls at San Pablo Peninsula
Here is a short video of the Long-tailed Ducks. Maybe someone could weigh in on the age, gender of these birds. https://youtu.be/aNfjlGgBEAo Tony Brake Pt. Richmond
Here is a short video of the Long-tailed Ducks. Maybe someone could weigh in on the age, gender of these birds. https://youtu.be/aNfjlGgBEAo Tony Brake Pt. Richmond
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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Herring spawn. gulls at San Pablo Peninsula
There was herring spawning over the past couple of days between Pt. Richmond and Pt. San Pablo https://cdfwherring.wordpress.com/ The spawning seemed to be primarily on subtidal vegetation, so that th
There was herring spawning over the past couple of days between Pt. Richmond and Pt. San Pablo https://cdfwherring.wordpress.com/ The spawning seemed to be primarily on subtidal vegetation, so that th
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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Herring Spawn at Ferry Point, Richmond
Late this afternoon there crowds of people cast netting for herring from the Ferry Point fishing pier and crowds of gulls along the shoreline. This should likely continue with the next couple of high
Late this afternoon there crowds of people cast netting for herring from the Ferry Point fishing pier and crowds of gulls along the shoreline. This should likely continue with the next couple of high
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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Fork-tailed Storm-petrel near Marina Bay, Richmond
Today at about 11:30 AM, I saw at least two FORK-TAILED STORM-PETRELS from Lucretia Edwards Park at the end of Marina Way in Richmond. While checking on a new Osprey nest, I was pretty certain I had s
Today at about 11:30 AM, I saw at least two FORK-TAILED STORM-PETRELS from Lucretia Edwards Park at the end of Marina Way in Richmond. While checking on a new Osprey nest, I was pretty certain I had s
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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Herring run at Ferry Point, Miller-Knox Shoreline in Richmond
Sorry. I forgot to sign my previous post. Tony Brake Pt. Richmond
Sorry. I forgot to sign my previous post. Tony Brake Pt. Richmond
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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Herring run at Ferry Point, Miller-Knox Shoreline in Richmond
There is herring spawning ongoing at Ferry Point and Miller-Knox Regional Park. It's a small event so far, but could increase. There aremany gulls along the shoreline, with Glaucous-winged and Mew Gul
There is herring spawning ongoing at Ferry Point and Miller-Knox Regional Park. It's a small event so far, but could increase. There aremany gulls along the shoreline, with Glaucous-winged and Mew Gul
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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Early Caspian Tern, Pt Pinole RS
Today I also saw two CASPIAN TERNS on the breeding colony area of the breakwater extending west from Brooks Island. Tony Brake Pt. Richmond
Today I also saw two CASPIAN TERNS on the breeding colony area of the breakwater extending west from Brooks Island. Tony Brake Pt. Richmond
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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Herring run Miller-Knox
Like Mike, I saw a little activity at Ferry Point/Miller-Knox Shoreline in Point Richmond yesterday about noon-1PM. Today about 1 PM, I saw much activity along the breakwater extending west from Brook
Like Mike, I saw a little activity at Ferry Point/Miller-Knox Shoreline in Point Richmond yesterday about noon-1PM. Today about 1 PM, I saw much activity along the breakwater extending west from Brook
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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BLACK SCOTER at Marina Bay, Richmond
At about 1 PM today, I observed a male BLACK SCOTER among a group of Surf Scoters and Scaup just offshore from Barbara and Jay Vincent Park at the end of Marina Bay Parkway/Peninsula Dr. in Richmond.
At about 1 PM today, I observed a male BLACK SCOTER among a group of Surf Scoters and Scaup just offshore from Barbara and Jay Vincent Park at the end of Marina Bay Parkway/Peninsula Dr. in Richmond.
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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Meeker Slough, Richmond
Don't get me started! Here is an article singing the praises of the person nurturing this colony in close proximity to a Ridgeway Rail habitat in Western Stege Marsh where a restoration project has be
Don't get me started! Here is an article singing the praises of the person nurturing this colony in close proximity to a Ridgeway Rail habitat in Western Stege Marsh where a restoration project has be
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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Sage Thrasher at Lake Del Valle
While monitoring for Golden Eagle activity today, we saw a Sage Thrasher near the Ridgeline Trail. There were also numerous Lewis’s Woodpeckers and Phainopeplas. Our location was about 0.3 miles from
While monitoring for Golden Eagle activity today, we saw a Sage Thrasher near the Ridgeline Trail. There were also numerous Lewis’s Woodpeckers and Phainopeplas. Our location was about 0.3 miles from
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tonybrake@sbcglobal.net
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