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Feb. 14, 2021: Lake Merced; American Bittern; Surf Scoter
This morning around 10.30AM I flushed an American Bittern from the reeds in the southwest end of the concrete bridge; there is a cut area through the reeds into the southern impoundment; the bird flus
This morning around 10.30AM I flushed an American Bittern from the reeds in the southwest end of the concrete bridge; there is a cut area through the reeds into the southern impoundment; the bird flus
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Battery Godfrey 11.21.20: Townsend's Solitaire; Swainson's Hawk etc.
Spent the morning with Eli Gross at Battery Godfrey with some nice results. Winds were E/ NE and it was clear. Highlights included: Townsend's Solitaire - (1) that flew directly overhead and east Swai
Spent the morning with Eli Gross at Battery Godfrey with some nice results. Winds were E/ NE and it was clear. Highlights included: Townsend's Solitaire - (1) that flew directly overhead and east Swai
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Crissy - 11.20.20 - Many Elegant Terns
Nothing rare at Crissy this morning but was surprised to see over 200 Elegant Terns in the lagoon and on the sandbar - this is a big number for this late in the season ? Also seen were 15 Red-breasted
Nothing rare at Crissy this morning but was surprised to see over 200 Elegant Terns in the lagoon and on the sandbar - this is a big number for this late in the season ? Also seen were 15 Red-breasted
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Nov. 7, Misc Sightings; Booby Sp.' LT Duck; Golden Eagle etc.
Started the morning at the Ocean Beach seawatch spot. The highlight was a Booby Sp. The bird was relatively far out and moving south. The light was poor and all I could see was that it looked generall
Started the morning at the Ocean Beach seawatch spot. The highlight was a Booby Sp. The bird was relatively far out and moving south. The light was poor and all I could see was that it looked generall
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Crissy Lagoon this morning
Looks like there was/is both a Laughing and Franklins at Crissy. This morning I had what I believe was a Laughing Gull which looks different to the bird David had yesterday ? Photos below, Hugh
Looks like there was/is both a Laughing and Franklins at Crissy. This morning I had what I believe was a Laughing Gull which looks different to the bird David had yesterday ? Photos below, Hugh
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Misc. sightings - Sunday Oct. 11- Cackling Geese, Horned lark , Palm Warbler and that Owl
I hit Battery Godfrey first thing this AM. There were multiple groups of Cackling Geese moving with almost 500 birds and another large flock of approx. 200 birds that were in Marin airspace. Also had
I hit Battery Godfrey first thing this AM. There were multiple groups of Cackling Geese moving with almost 500 birds and another large flock of approx. 200 birds that were in Marin airspace. Also had
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Bobolink at Crissy
Following on a sighting at the westside of the lagoon - approx. 45 minutes later I had another Bobolink sighting on the east side of the lagoon with a sparrow flock near the parking area just east of
Following on a sighting at the westside of the lagoon - approx. 45 minutes later I had another Bobolink sighting on the east side of the lagoon with a sparrow flock near the parking area just east of
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Bobolink at Crissy
Currently in area on the NE side of the main lawn near the lagoon - dunes, willows and grass Dozens of pipits around Hugh
Currently in area on the NE side of the main lawn near the lagoon - dunes, willows and grass Dozens of pipits around Hugh
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blackburnian at legion of honor
A bright blackburnian was on the south side of the palace of legion of honor in Lincoln park and just flew towards the north side Hugh
A bright blackburnian was on the south side of the palace of legion of honor in Lincoln park and just flew towards the north side Hugh
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Blackpoll at Sutro heights park
In the “native” area to the south . Hugh
In the “native” area to the south . Hugh
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2020 "Pandemic Version" San Francisco Rare Bird Round Up - Sept 26 2020
All, Just a reminder- would appreciate any reports of good birds in the City tomorrow for the SF Rare Bird Round Up List, Thanks Hugh and Alan, ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: H Cotter vi
All, Just a reminder- would appreciate any reports of good birds in the City tomorrow for the SF Rare Bird Round Up List, Thanks Hugh and Alan, ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: H Cotter vi
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09.25. 20 Crissy Field Vesper Sparrow
There was Vesper Sparrow on the east end of the main lawn at Crissy this morning with the Savannah flock. There was a Chipping Sparrow in the east side parking lot along with a Willow Flycatcher. On t
There was Vesper Sparrow on the east end of the main lawn at Crissy this morning with the Savannah flock. There was a Chipping Sparrow in the east side parking lot along with a Willow Flycatcher. On t
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2020 "Pandemic Version" San Francisco Rare Bird Round Up - Sept 26 2020
Normally at this time of the year many of the San Francisco birding community would be planning the annual San Francisco Rare bird Round Up. Due to the ongoing covid circumstances, Alan and I did not
Normally at this time of the year many of the San Francisco birding community would be planning the annual San Francisco Rare bird Round Up. Due to the ongoing covid circumstances, Alan and I did not
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GGP Rhododendron Dell Sparrows
Walking the dog in GGP this evening - approx. 50 yards into the rhododendron dell approx there was a small grouping of birds with the following: 1 Lark Sparrow 4 Chipping Sparrow 1 Clay colored Sparro
Walking the dog in GGP this evening - approx. 50 yards into the rhododendron dell approx there was a small grouping of birds with the following: 1 Lark Sparrow 4 Chipping Sparrow 1 Clay colored Sparro
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Baird's Sandpiper at Crissy - 9/15/20
There was a Baird's Sandpiper at Crissy this morning in the SW corner - also continuing BN Stilt. Hugh
There was a Baird's Sandpiper at Crissy this morning in the SW corner - also continuing BN Stilt. Hugh
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Crissy - Local Interest July 29
During a walk around Crissy Lagoon this morning the following were present: White Pelican -3 American Avocet - 1 Snowy Plover - 1 ( on one of the islands - first I have ever seen actually in the lagoo
During a walk around Crissy Lagoon this morning the following were present: White Pelican -3 American Avocet - 1 Snowy Plover - 1 ( on one of the islands - first I have ever seen actually in the lagoo
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Laughing Gull - Coastguard Pier, Crissy Field- July 26
This morning at the Coastguard pier at Crissy Field I had a/the young Laughing Gull on the pier. I have not yet gone back yet to try and see if this is the same bird as earlier this year. On Crissy La
This morning at the Coastguard pier at Crissy Field I had a/the young Laughing Gull on the pier. I have not yet gone back yet to try and see if this is the same bird as earlier this year. On Crissy La
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White Pelicans at Crissy
There are 11 White pelicans at Crissy this morning, Sunday. Hugh
There are 11 White pelicans at Crissy this morning, Sunday. Hugh
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Crissy Misc. 07.14.20
There was a little bit of activity at Crissy this morning 7/14. There are lots of young and adult Elegant and Caspian Terns. Also of interest: Semi- P Plover - 1 LB Curlew - 1 Willet - 1 Least Sandpip
There was a little bit of activity at Crissy this morning 7/14. There are lots of young and adult Elegant and Caspian Terns. Also of interest: Semi- P Plover - 1 LB Curlew - 1 Willet - 1 Least Sandpip
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Western Tanager 07/11/20
There was a calling Western Tanager at the entry to the fuschia dell adjacent to Conservatory Drive in GGP this evening. Hugh
There was a calling Western Tanager at the entry to the fuschia dell adjacent to Conservatory Drive in GGP this evening. Hugh
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