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Wilson's warbler in West Berkeley yard
I was surprised to get my wife's excited report of a really great, clear look at a perfect male Wilson's warbler in our back yard (in the northwest Berkeley flats) on this cold morning, Nov 8. If I am
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I was surprised to get my wife's excited report of a really great, clear look at a perfect male Wilson's warbler in our back yard (in the northwest Berkeley flats) on this cold morning, Nov 8. If I am
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By David Couch
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Canyon wren at Diablo Foothills Castle Rock regional park, Walnut Creek 2 messages
Hi everyone - yesterday we went for an all day hike at Diablo Foothills/Castle Rock regional park. It was a three wren day. We had several Bewicks, a Rock wren at the China Wall, and a Canyon wren on
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Hi everyone - yesterday we went for an all day hike at Diablo Foothills/Castle Rock regional park. It was a three wren day. We had several Bewicks, a Rock wren at the China Wall, and a Canyon wren on
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By Alan Bade
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White-winged Scoter at Miller Knox 2 messages
Hello all, Just wanted to pass on word from Phred Benham of a White-winged Scoter at Keller beach at Miller Knox this morning. He said there are many more Scoters and Scaup to sort through so who know
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Hello all, Just wanted to pass on word from Phred Benham of a White-winged Scoter at Keller beach at Miller Knox this morning. He said there are many more Scoters and Scaup to sort through so who know
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By Teale Fristoe
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Five-sparrow morning in Heather Farm
White-crowned, Gold-crowned, Song, Lincoln's and Lark Sparrows all came out today at various places, mostly on the west side of the big pond. I could not find or hear a CA Towhee, interestingly enough
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White-crowned, Gold-crowned, Song, Lincoln's and Lark Sparrows all came out today at various places, mostly on the west side of the big pond. I could not find or hear a CA Towhee, interestingly enough
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By rosita94598
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Chipping sparrows in Pleasant Hill, an update
Hi folks- we decided to go back to check on whether the same flock of Chipping sparrows seen last year along the EBMUD right of way and Grayson Creek may have returned. We saw approx 5, but there coul
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Hi folks- we decided to go back to check on whether the same flock of Chipping sparrows seen last year along the EBMUD right of way and Grayson Creek may have returned. We saw approx 5, but there coul
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By Alan Bade
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Possible Chipping sparrow along EBMUD right of way and Grayson Creek
Hi everyone- last Saturday, we did our monthly bird survey along Grayson creek near Oak Park in Pleasant Hill and saw this possible immature Chipping sparrow. I apologize for the late post. We were fi
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Hi everyone- last Saturday, we did our monthly bird survey along Grayson creek near Oak Park in Pleasant Hill and saw this possible immature Chipping sparrow. I apologize for the late post. We were fi
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By Alan Bade
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Summer tanager at Hayward shoreline 2 messages
Hello, Derek Heins and I just found a summer tanager at the Winton Ave entrance. It appears to be a young bird that's yellow with reddish patches. We first heard it call, which it has continued to do
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Hello, Derek Heins and I just found a summer tanager at the Winton Ave entrance. It appears to be a young bird that's yellow with reddish patches. We first heard it call, which it has continued to do
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By Teale Fristoe
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Black Scoters in Richmond Harbor and European Wigeon at Seabreeze Cove
This morning we found two adult male Black Scoters between Barbara and Jay Vincent Park and Brooks Island, Richmond inner harbor. Seen from the B&J Vincent viewing platform at scope distance. These pr
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This morning we found two adult male Black Scoters between Barbara and Jay Vincent Park and Brooks Island, Richmond inner harbor. Seen from the B&J Vincent viewing platform at scope distance. These pr
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By Donald Lewis
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Possible broad-wing, oakland hills 2 messages
Interesting buteo with unmarked patagium, pale throat, faintly banded tail, dark-tipped primaries just (11/5, 12:30) circled Joaquin-miller park then headed east. Back of camera shot included. Not at
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Interesting buteo with unmarked patagium, pale throat, faintly banded tail, dark-tipped primaries just (11/5, 12:30) circled Joaquin-miller park then headed east. Back of camera shot included. Not at
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By Sharon Jue
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White throated sparrow arrives in Pleasant Hill
I'm happy to report that quite possibly an old friend returned this morning. A White throated sparrow was in our yard under our feeder this morning with a small group of white crowned sparrows. It cou
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I'm happy to report that quite possibly an old friend returned this morning. A White throated sparrow was in our yard under our feeder this morning with a small group of white crowned sparrows. It cou
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By Alan Bade
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White-throated Sparrow, Richmond
A White throated Sparrow was seen this morning November 4 atop the Holly in the garden. First seen November 1 bathing in the company of White crowned and Golden crowned Sparrows. Sheila Dickie 600 blo
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A White throated Sparrow was seen this morning November 4 atop the Holly in the garden. First seen November 1 bathing in the company of White crowned and Golden crowned Sparrows. Sheila Dickie 600 blo
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By Sheila Dickie
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Heather Farm Park Wednesday morning
With the time change I have to leave the house a little after 7 AM, which is OK. A Cackling Goose was again with the Canada Geese on the south ball fields closest to Ygnacio Valley Road. Four Killdeer
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With the time change I have to leave the house a little after 7 AM, which is OK. A Cackling Goose was again with the Canada Geese on the south ball fields closest to Ygnacio Valley Road. Four Killdeer
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By rosita94598
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Eurasian and hybrid wigeons - Sea Breeze Market Cove
Hello, I hope everyone has voted for the environment already! This morning I stopped by the Sea Breeze Market Cove (at the entrace of the peninsula that leads to the Berkeley Marina and Cesar Chavez p
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Hello, I hope everyone has voted for the environment already! This morning I stopped by the Sea Breeze Market Cove (at the entrace of the peninsula that leads to the Berkeley Marina and Cesar Chavez p
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By Teale Fristoe
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regarding the golden-plover
Hi All, A bit late with this email, but I wanted to add a bit of clarity about what the golden-plover was and my stance on the bird. First, I wanted to clear up that in the field I thought the bird mi
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Hi All, A bit late with this email, but I wanted to add a bit of clarity about what the golden-plover was and my stance on the bird. First, I wanted to clear up that in the field I thought the bird mi
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By Ethan Monk
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Golden-Plover photo link 2 messages
I haven't yet uploaded the eBird checklist. The photos can be viewed at full size on my flickr page. I think the photos support American Golden-Plover as originally suggested by Ethan Monk. The descri
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I haven't yet uploaded the eBird checklist. The photos can be viewed at full size on my flickr page. I think the photos support American Golden-Plover as originally suggested by Ethan Monk. The descri
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By Michael Park
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For the record: SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER today at Arrowhead Marsh, in Oakland
Hi, birders: About 11:00 am this Sunday morning, Felix Ratcliff found an adult Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Oakland’s Arrowhead Marsh, in dry vegetation on the east side of the entrance road, near the
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Hi, birders: About 11:00 am this Sunday morning, Felix Ratcliff found an adult Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Oakland’s Arrowhead Marsh, in dry vegetation on the east side of the entrance road, near the
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By David Quady and Nancy Boas
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Scissor-tailed flycatcher
a Scissor-tailed flycatcher was observed today at arrowhead marsh in MLK jr regional shoreline near the 2nd parking lot., in the fenced area. It was first seen around 11am by Felix Radcliff. he notifi
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a Scissor-tailed flycatcher was observed today at arrowhead marsh in MLK jr regional shoreline near the 2nd parking lot., in the fenced area. It was first seen around 11am by Felix Radcliff. he notifi
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By Horacio & Mona Mena
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Meeker Slough 3 messages
This morning the Golden-plover is in view at Meeker Slough, to the West of the old pier. Pacific or American is a question we are still trying to answer. I thought it was a definite Pacific prior to s
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This morning the Golden-plover is in view at Meeker Slough, to the West of the old pier. Pacific or American is a question we are still trying to answer. I thought it was a definite Pacific prior to s
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By Ethan Monk
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Western Bluebirds - Antioch yard - 11/1
This morning we had two male Western Bluebirds at our bird bath. We have had bluebirds only a couple of times in the past. “HOPE is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune
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This morning we had two male Western Bluebirds at our bird bath. We have had bluebirds only a couple of times in the past. “HOPE is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune
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By Paul Schorr
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Golden-Plover continues Meeker Slough
The pale Golden-Plover was present this morning in the slough west of the old pier. The bird is missing a few tertials, and many primaries are exposed. The extension of the primaries does not seem to
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The pale Golden-Plover was present this morning in the slough west of the old pier. The bird is missing a few tertials, and many primaries are exposed. The extension of the primaries does not seem to
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By Michael Park
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