Took a lunch at Stow Lake. In the NE corner near the little island there was a (m,f) pair of HOODED MERGANSERS and a male COMMON YELLOWTHROAT briefly popped up in the exotic plantings at the lake's

at about 11:15 this morning an Osprey flew into the large Monterrey Cypress across from the Clubhouse and about 120 yrds from the 18th green at Harding Park

At home this afternoon with my granddaughter, we spotted the wintering female Western Tanager right outside the front window. Last week before the storms hit, she was in the company of a male

From Kris's family   A number of people have been asking about flowers or donations in memory of Kris.  In lieu of flowers, her family suggests that donations be made to: 1)    Girl Scouts

The beach was almost devoid of birds (no gull groups). At the cliff house about 6 BLACK TURNSTONES and 6 SURFBIRDS were working the rocks below. By Sutro baths another 10 or more BLACK TURNSTONES

This morning, the Cackling Goose continued at Spreckel's Lake in Golden Gate Park, standing on the sidewalk with Western Gulls. I also birded the Sutro Baths, and can only add to Rob's report two

Having to run some errands on the West side of town around noon I took the opportunity to drive through Golden Gate Park for a quick check of the lakes/ponds. on the south side of Spreckles Lake,

Just received this:   Friends and Family,   Thank you for your incredible support during the past days.  Your kindness means so much to all of us.   In celebration of Kris’ life, we invite you

I saw the grackle yesterday around 4pm. He was in the grassy area between the fountain at Justin Herman Plaza and Market Street. He flew into one of the trees by the row of benches, then made his

I ran into Russ Bright at the Cliff House this morning and we spent about 45 minutes checking the ocean before the rain picked up again around 10 a.m. Viewing conditons overall were crappy (20+ knot

The north Fort Funston parking lot is closed as well, but as of noon today the parking lot at Sloat was open.  It's only a short walk for those who want to experience real winter birding. Good

*(01-20) 17:32 PST SAN FRANCISCO* -- San Francisco officials ordered both southbound lanes of the Great Highway near Sloat Boulevard closed until summer Wednesday in an effort to keep the road from

I looked for the Great-tailed Grackle this morning at the end of Market Street and missed it. I did observe a Peregrine soaring in circles over the park area just south of Market Street at the

I just received this - Last I heard is services will be Sat 1/30- Location TBD We submitted paperwork for the Menlo Park location for Kris’s memorial service today so hope to finalize details and

Interesting description of activity from my non-birder (but familiar with bird behavior) spouse. We live across from Sunset Reservoir and there are several resident ravens there - probably one of

About 1 pm today I futilely searched (for the second time) Ferry Park, Justin Herman Plaza, and the Sinbad's/Ferry Building area for the reported Great-tailed grackle only to discover Ed Sickles

The Great-tailed Grackle continues at Justin Herman Plaza in downtown SF. This afternoon (Tuesday 1/19) at 1:30 pm, it was bathing in one of the several large puddles left by recent rains, between

Went back to S. Lake at lunch to search for the dove, there were none of any kind around save the expected Rock Pigeons in the feeding area. While walking along the bridge I heard familiar twittering

that should be today's date in the subject line 1/19/10

There has also been a White-throated Sparrow in the mix there. Alan Hopkins ________________________________ To: SFBirds@... Sent: Mon, January 18, 2010 9:05:15 PM Subject: [SFBirds]