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Patterson Pass
Patterson Pass impressively productive today after slow start, with Mountain Bluebirds, Lark Sparrow, Loggerhead Shrike, and Cassin's Kingbird, as well as suspected Merlin. https://ebird.org/checklist
Patterson Pass impressively productive today after slow start, with Mountain Bluebirds, Lark Sparrow, Loggerhead Shrike, and Cassin's Kingbird, as well as suspected Merlin. https://ebird.org/checklist
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Sam Zuckerman
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Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek
We all know how cold it is, but there are currently three active Anna's Hummingbird nests in this Walnut Creek park. There are no known chicks yet, so far it seems to be incubation. It has been at lea
We all know how cold it is, but there are currently three active Anna's Hummingbird nests in this Walnut Creek park. There are no known chicks yet, so far it seems to be incubation. It has been at lea
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rosita94598
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Injured bufflehead alameda 2 messages
Hi, is there anyone in or near Alameda that can help this injured Bufflehead. He is having trouble moving around and in a high traffic area. Dropped pin https://goo.gl/maps/DdXPiozWFwHtcq817 Ken copen
Hi, is there anyone in or near Alameda that can help this injured Bufflehead. He is having trouble moving around and in a high traffic area. Dropped pin https://goo.gl/maps/DdXPiozWFwHtcq817 Ken copen
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Ken Copen
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Phainopeplas
Early Sunday morning 2/20/22, we observed a pair of Phainopeplas on the north side of Mt. Diablo State Park just south of Murchio Road at 37.91898, -121.93774. The male was first heard calling and the
Early Sunday morning 2/20/22, we observed a pair of Phainopeplas on the north side of Mt. Diablo State Park just south of Murchio Road at 37.91898, -121.93774. The male was first heard calling and the
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Jim Yurchenco
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Golden Gate Audubon course on evolution of birds starting Feb 23
Dear East Bay Birders, Bob Lewis and Bruce Mast have created and refined a terrific 6 week lecture course on the evolution of birds, starting with dinosaurs in Pangea and finishing with California. It
Dear East Bay Birders, Bob Lewis and Bruce Mast have created and refined a terrific 6 week lecture course on the evolution of birds, starting with dinosaurs in Pangea and finishing with California. It
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Maureen Lahiff
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Heather Farm Park Feb. 16 4 messages
Not sure if it is the colder weather this week or a migration pattern, but we have suddenly experienced a slight jump in the duck population. After nearly 100 Ring-necked Ducks in the early winter, th
Not sure if it is the colder weather this week or a migration pattern, but we have suddenly experienced a slight jump in the duck population. After nearly 100 Ring-necked Ducks in the early winter, th
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rosita94598
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late Sunday Feb. 13
Rosita and I walked into Pine Canyon late today, starting about 3:30. While hanging out at the top of the second meadow, our friend, Ann-Charlott, asked about the Vultures. Sure enough, up the canyon
Rosita and I walked into Pine Canyon late today, starting about 3:30. While hanging out at the top of the second meadow, our friend, Ann-Charlott, asked about the Vultures. Sure enough, up the canyon
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rosita94598
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Song Sparrow nest building (GGAS Aquatic Park trip)
This morning's GGAS walk to Berkeley Aquatic Park had quite a surprise: Song Sparrow nest building; well documented by Becky Matsubara's camera. February 13 seems very early. Red-shouldered Hawks were
This morning's GGAS walk to Berkeley Aquatic Park had quite a surprise: Song Sparrow nest building; well documented by Becky Matsubara's camera. February 13 seems very early. Red-shouldered Hawks were
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rfs_berkeley
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Tufted Duck - long read
Thanks to Bruce Mast's post of relocating the Tufted Duck at Lake Merritt and a prompt by Jim Chiropolos, I would like to take the opportunity to share some images and thoughts about my patch at Laney
Thanks to Bruce Mast's post of relocating the Tufted Duck at Lake Merritt and a prompt by Jim Chiropolos, I would like to take the opportunity to share some images and thoughts about my patch at Laney
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Mark Rauzon
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phainopeplas at Mt Diablo State Park
This morning about 9am I was treated to clear, extensive views of a pair of phainopeplas in the trees above the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. Had binocs but no camera. As I was standing on Watertowe
This morning about 9am I was treated to clear, extensive views of a pair of phainopeplas in the trees above the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. Had binocs but no camera. As I was standing on Watertowe
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Emily Wheeler
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Saturday East Bay birding highlights
East Bay Birders, The 2022 Master Birding class enjoyed a great start to this year's field trip program with visits on Saturday to Lake Merritt and Middle Harbor Shoreline Park. We enjoyed horrible dr
East Bay Birders, The 2022 Master Birding class enjoyed a great start to this year's field trip program with visits on Saturday to Lake Merritt and Middle Harbor Shoreline Park. We enjoyed horrible dr
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Bruce Mast
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Shorebird hunting Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-shouldered hawks are perch ambush hunters and before today I don’t think I’ve seen one try to catch their meal. Today, amazingly, I saw it happen twice at the Emeryville mudflats. The red-shoulder
Red-shouldered hawks are perch ambush hunters and before today I don’t think I’ve seen one try to catch their meal. Today, amazingly, I saw it happen twice at the Emeryville mudflats. The red-shoulder
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Jim Chiropolos
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ALA Dipper, Glaucous, etc., CC misc. 2 messages
Today I did something unusual for me, spending the first half of my day in Alameda County before cutting over to Eastern Contra Costa in the later part of the day. I had a few sightings of note includ
Today I did something unusual for me, spending the first half of my day in Alameda County before cutting over to Eastern Contra Costa in the later part of the day. I had a few sightings of note includ
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Ethan Monk
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Sapsucker Behavior 2 messages
I've had a Red-breasted Sapsucker spend 5-6 hours for each of the last 3 days (possibly longer) in a choke berry bush in my backyard in Orinda. The bird simply clings to the trunk of the bush for most
I've had a Red-breasted Sapsucker spend 5-6 hours for each of the last 3 days (possibly longer) in a choke berry bush in my backyard in Orinda. The bird simply clings to the trunk of the bush for most
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Jim Roethe
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Flock of robins
Yesterday, in the late afternoon a group/flock of robins arrived in our Alamo backyard. There were about 25 robins on our 30' x 40' backyard grass lawn and 2-3 using our water fountain. They only stay
Yesterday, in the late afternoon a group/flock of robins arrived in our Alamo backyard. There were about 25 robins on our 30' x 40' backyard grass lawn and 2-3 using our water fountain. They only stay
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tahoemod@...
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Heather Farm Park Feb. 9
We have not been able to re-find the White-throated Sparrow which was found Sunday morning. We were well compensated this morning with the sighting of a young Sharp-shinned Hawk on one of the light st
We have not been able to re-find the White-throated Sparrow which was found Sunday morning. We were well compensated this morning with the sighting of a young Sharp-shinned Hawk on one of the light st
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rosita94598
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Sunol Alameda Creek - American Dipper
I saw American Dipper in the Alameda Creek by the Little Yosemite. Two Hooded Mergansers and Two Common Mergansers as well. Also there was a Red-breasted sapsucker by the big steel bridge.
I saw American Dipper in the Alameda Creek by the Little Yosemite. Two Hooded Mergansers and Two Common Mergansers as well. Also there was a Red-breasted sapsucker by the big steel bridge.
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DD
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Heather Farm Park Sunday morning Feb. 6
Been gone for a week to visit a Las Lomas classmate now living in Idaho, so the sparrows were not as plentiful yesterday having gone without seeds for five days. It was different this morning, as ther
Been gone for a week to visit a Las Lomas classmate now living in Idaho, so the sparrows were not as plentiful yesterday having gone without seeds for five days. It was different this morning, as ther
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rosita94598
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Half Moon Bay winter pelagic - Sat Feb 12.
Hello all, The long-term forecast looks good, and the boat is available, so we are announcing a winter pelagic (there are few!) from Half Moon Bay next Saturday the 12th. We will be looking for winter
Hello all, The long-term forecast looks good, and the boat is available, so we are announcing a winter pelagic (there are few!) from Half Moon Bay next Saturday the 12th. We will be looking for winter
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Alvaro Jaramillo
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Sherman Island CBC Summary
Hi all, December 31st marked the fourth annual Sherman Island Christmas Bird Count. We had 27 parties covering the 8 areas, and came up with a grand total of 152 species, a new record for the count! T
Hi all, December 31st marked the fourth annual Sherman Island Christmas Bird Count. We had 27 parties covering the 8 areas, and came up with a grand total of 152 species, a new record for the count! T
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Logan Kahle
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