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Thanks re the Little Bunting
Thanks to everybody who replied and commented on my sighting of “my” little bunting. I can tell you that what I saw was not a lark sparrow or an escapee like a zebra finch. I haven’t seen this guy aga
Thanks to everybody who replied and commented on my sighting of “my” little bunting. I can tell you that what I saw was not a lark sparrow or an escapee like a zebra finch. I haven’t seen this guy aga
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By Lawrence DiCostanzo
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Vega Gull in Concord, CoCo County
EBird checklist with possible Vega Gull photos. https://ebird.org/checklist/S79316057
EBird checklist with possible Vega Gull photos. https://ebird.org/checklist/S79316057
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By albertlinkowski
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Vega Gull in Concord, CoCoCounty
I believe I found an adult "Vega" Gull yesterday, afternoon at Ellis Lakes Park in Concord. Large Larus gulls of several species visit this park from time to time, usually without any regular schedule
I believe I found an adult "Vega" Gull yesterday, afternoon at Ellis Lakes Park in Concord. Large Larus gulls of several species visit this park from time to time, usually without any regular schedule
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By albertlinkowski
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Pine Siskin salmonella 2 messages
Forwarding a report from CV birding recommending that you remove feeders and empty bird baths due to an outbreak of salmonella amongst pine siskins. I had a dead one in my yard in Piedmont yesterday.
Forwarding a report from CV birding recommending that you remove feeders and empty bird baths due to an outbreak of salmonella amongst pine siskins. I had a dead one in my yard in Piedmont yesterday.
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By Cal Walters
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Martinez Birds Jan 14
In hopes of seeing a Great-tailed Grackle, I drove to McNabney Marsh and Waterfront Road this afternoon. I did this after visiting a car wash, also hoping to entice some rain to our area. The Grackle
In hopes of seeing a Great-tailed Grackle, I drove to McNabney Marsh and Waterfront Road this afternoon. I did this after visiting a car wash, also hoping to entice some rain to our area. The Grackle
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By rosita94598
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Hooded Mergansers, Oak Hill Park, Danville
Good morning birders! This morning there was a pair of Hooded Mergansers at Oak Hill Park in Danville (it's the park next to Monte Vista High School). They were there at 7:30 this morning, but don't s
Good morning birders! This morning there was a pair of Hooded Mergansers at Oak Hill Park in Danville (it's the park next to Monte Vista High School). They were there at 7:30 this morning, but don't s
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By photohutch
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker at Lake Anza 7 messages
Continuing bird found by Charles Hargrove observed again around 11 am Tuesday. Waited almost two hours near Lake Anza spillway for sapsucker to make an appearance. It flew into a tall oak tree on lake
Continuing bird found by Charles Hargrove observed again around 11 am Tuesday. Waited almost two hours near Lake Anza spillway for sapsucker to make an appearance. It flew into a tall oak tree on lake
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By Sam Zuckerman
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White-throated Sparrow - Creekside Rd., Brentwood - Jan. 11
Yesterday, Jan. 11, Nancy and I birded Creekside Park and Creekside Rd. for several hours. This was the second time that we were able to locate a White-throated Sparrow along the road and get excellen
Yesterday, Jan. 11, Nancy and I birded Creekside Park and Creekside Rd. for several hours. This was the second time that we were able to locate a White-throated Sparrow along the road and get excellen
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By Paul Schorr
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Little bunting??
Please do not laugh, but is there anyone who has seen or even thinks they have seen a little bunting in the past two weeks in the East Bay? About 10 days ago, there was a small bird at my feeder with
Please do not laugh, but is there anyone who has seen or even thinks they have seen a little bunting in the past two weeks in the East Bay? About 10 days ago, there was a small bird at my feeder with
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By Lawrence DiCostanzo
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Ruby-Crowned Kinglet at hummingbird feeder - Berkeley
My daughter and I have observed a Ruby-crowned Kinglet drinking from the hummingbird nectar feeder in our backyard in downtown Berkeley. First noted six weeks ago, the kinglet (same individual?) appea
My daughter and I have observed a Ruby-crowned Kinglet drinking from the hummingbird nectar feeder in our backyard in downtown Berkeley. First noted six weeks ago, the kinglet (same individual?) appea
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By Don Simonson
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Sharpie! and other Vollmer Peak Birds
I was watching a flock of sparrows feed on the ground, when suddenly, a small bolt zoomed by me, hugging the ground, flying a foot above the ground. A Sharpie! About four feet before the sparrows, the
I was watching a flock of sparrows feed on the ground, when suddenly, a small bolt zoomed by me, hugging the ground, flying a foot above the ground. A Sharpie! About four feet before the sparrows, the
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By Jim Chiropolos
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Richmond and Emeryville Jan. 10
I did not leave until almost 12:30 for the Richmond Marina, but picked up some good birds. The one species I did not find was the Black Scoters. I did see five Grebe species, a Spotted Sandpiper and o
I did not leave until almost 12:30 for the Richmond Marina, but picked up some good birds. The one species I did not find was the Black Scoters. I did see five Grebe species, a Spotted Sandpiper and o
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By rosita94598
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Barn Owl Meeker Slough 2 messages
A Barn Owl was observed from the bridge at Meeker Slough, Richmond Bay trail at 2:30 p.m. on January 1st flying south. Seen by two other people. It was later seen at 3:30 p.m. from the junction of the
A Barn Owl was observed from the bridge at Meeker Slough, Richmond Bay trail at 2:30 p.m. on January 1st flying south. Seen by two other people. It was later seen at 3:30 p.m. from the junction of the
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By Sheila Dickie
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Pine Siskins Return!
For the past several days we have observed pine siskins foraging in mixed species flocks around our well landscaped house in Sheffield Village, Oakland. They particularly appreciate our liquidamber st
For the past several days we have observed pine siskins foraging in mixed species flocks around our well landscaped house in Sheffield Village, Oakland. They particularly appreciate our liquidamber st
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By debbie viess
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Clifton Court Forebay
Seeing the note from Jim Chiropolos - I also biked around the Forebay today, a great afternoon (checklist here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S78969997 , decent photos of a great horned owl and a northe
Seeing the note from Jim Chiropolos - I also biked around the Forebay today, a great afternoon (checklist here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S78969997 , decent photos of a great horned owl and a northe
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By Jerry Britten
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Sea Lion in Clifton Court Forebay!
I have bern birding the delta recently and have seen several male sea lions. Its interesting to see one with fisherman around as they get excited and start making guesses of what it is ranging from “s
I have bern birding the delta recently and have seen several male sea lions. Its interesting to see one with fisherman around as they get excited and start making guesses of what it is ranging from “s
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By Jim Chiropolos
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Chipping Sparrows in Pleasant Hill Jan. 9
I rode my bike today to the paved trail along Grayson Creek in hopes of seeing Alan Bade's Chipping Sparrows. I joined the trail at Astrid, which is the road on the south side of the Sloat's Garden Ce
I rode my bike today to the paved trail along Grayson Creek in hopes of seeing Alan Bade's Chipping Sparrows. I joined the trail at Astrid, which is the road on the south side of the Sloat's Garden Ce
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By rosita94598
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Mococo Pond Friday January 8
After meeting another MDAS member below the egret/heron rookery trees at Mococo Pond, we birded maybe 1 hour 40 minutes. This location is just east of I-680 and north of the RR below. Cross the tracks
After meeting another MDAS member below the egret/heron rookery trees at Mococo Pond, we birded maybe 1 hour 40 minutes. This location is just east of I-680 and north of the RR below. Cross the tracks
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By rosita94598
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Miller Knox - Hybrid Sapsucker, Storm Wigeon, Hooded Mergansers
A hybrid Red-naped x Red-breasted Sapsucker continues at Miller Knox in the sapsucker area near the closed parking lot. (37.915740, -122.384132). It appears to be the same bird reported by Dan Roth on
A hybrid Red-naped x Red-breasted Sapsucker continues at Miller Knox in the sapsucker area near the closed parking lot. (37.915740, -122.384132). It appears to be the same bird reported by Dan Roth on
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By hoggsville
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Continuing Longspur at Coyote Hills
I found a single Lapland Longspur along the No Name Trail at Coyote Hills this morning. Here's the location: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=37.546429,-122.109148 Steve Zamek
I found a single Lapland Longspur along the No Name Trail at Coyote Hills this morning. Here's the location: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=37.546429,-122.109148 Steve Zamek
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By Steve Zamek
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