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Ch-s Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler singing in Buena Vista Park, along the NE side above Haight and Baker. Brian Fitch
Chestnut-sided Warbler singing in Buena Vista Park, along the NE side above Haight and Baker. Brian Fitch
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Parakeet
The auklet is visible now, 8:13, in the usual surf area west of Hermit Rock Brian Fitch
The auklet is visible now, 8:13, in the usual surf area west of Hermit Rock Brian Fitch
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Brian Fitch
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Mt Davidson
In addition to the invisible parula, highlights this morning included: Band-tailed Pigeon - 15, including a juv, eating elderberries in the ravine Nuttall’s Woodpecker - one male; unusual up here Oliv
In addition to the invisible parula, highlights this morning included: Band-tailed Pigeon - 15, including a juv, eating elderberries in the ravine Nuttall’s Woodpecker - one male; unusual up here Oliv
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Brian Fitch
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Parula
A N Parula sang several rounds a few minutes ago high in eucs on the summit of Mt Davidson. I haven’t heard it since and have not been able to sight it. A decent number of western migrants are here to
A N Parula sang several rounds a few minutes ago high in eucs on the summit of Mt Davidson. I haven’t heard it since and have not been able to sight it. A decent number of western migrants are here to
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Brian Fitch
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Sutro Watches
My last three seawatches have been pretty quiet, despite some good movement south of us, where they have deep water right off the coast. Pacific Loons have dropped in numbers, while a handful of Red-n
My last three seawatches have been pretty quiet, despite some good movement south of us, where they have deep water right off the coast. Pacific Loons have dropped in numbers, while a handful of Red-n
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Brian Fitch
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Dusky Flycatcher at El Polin
David Assman, Richard Bradus, and I were talking and watching for a possible reappearance of the Black-chinned Hummingbird, when this bird first showed up on the low fence just north of the spring on
David Assman, Richard Bradus, and I were talking and watching for a possible reappearance of the Black-chinned Hummingbird, when this bird first showed up on the low fence just north of the spring on
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Brian Fitch
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Floodgates Open on Buena Vista
I tried to take the morning off, but an Olive-sided Flycatcher caught my eye from the window; a house first. I ran up the hill to see what else might be happening, and in addition to that bird still h
I tried to take the morning off, but an Olive-sided Flycatcher caught my eye from the window; a house first. I ran up the hill to see what else might be happening, and in addition to that bird still h
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Brian Fitch
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A Few Migratories
I found an adequate selection of migrant species today at North Lake in Golden Gate Park. A small group along the northwest side of the lake included an Olive-sided Flycatcher, Warbling Vireo, Bullock
I found an adequate selection of migrant species today at North Lake in Golden Gate Park. A small group along the northwest side of the lake included an Olive-sided Flycatcher, Warbling Vireo, Bullock
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Brian Fitch
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Mt D Hammond's & Others
After finding Mt Davidson again appearing to be devoid of migrants, I refused to accept that as a possibility on an April 29th with slight easterly breezes, and waited and watched and waited some more
After finding Mt Davidson again appearing to be devoid of migrants, I refused to accept that as a possibility on an April 29th with slight easterly breezes, and waited and watched and waited some more
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Brian Fitch
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Ringed Teal
An hour ago I found a female Ringed Teal at the wooden bridge at north Lake Merced. This species is readily available for sale. If you'd like to see it, or if yours is missing, the bird was on the nor
An hour ago I found a female Ringed Teal at the wooden bridge at north Lake Merced. This species is readily available for sale. If you'd like to see it, or if yours is missing, the bird was on the nor
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Brian Fitch
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Red Phalarope
Currently swimming well north of the concrete bridge at South Lake Merced A new bird or the same as last week? Brian Fitch
Currently swimming well north of the concrete bridge at South Lake Merced A new bird or the same as last week? Brian Fitch
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Brian Fitch
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Sutro Seawatch
The strong winds were productive this morning, blowing a few unusual species into view. Highlights included: Northern Fulmar - one gray and one mottled Brant - 3,4,3 Short-billed Dowitcher - flock of
The strong winds were productive this morning, blowing a few unusual species into view. Highlights included: Northern Fulmar - one gray and one mottled Brant - 3,4,3 Short-billed Dowitcher - flock of
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Brian Fitch
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European Robin: Research Only
I looked into the previous published records for North America, and as so much interest has been expressed, I wanted to pass the info along as probably my final chapter in the thread. A robin was repo
I looked into the previous published records for North America, and as so much interest has been expressed, I wanted to pass the info along as probably my final chapter in the thread. A robin was repo
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Brian Fitch
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European Robin: Commentary
Four of us were out at Middle Lake in the dawn hour yesterday, and four more joined after sunrise. Each one of them is a good birder, as evidenced by the spotting of all three of the continuing unusua
Four of us were out at Middle Lake in the dawn hour yesterday, and four more joined after sunrise. Each one of them is a good birder, as evidenced by the spotting of all three of the continuing unusua
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Brian Fitch
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European Robin
The Robin first appeared in the willows in the southern part of the drained basin of (former) Middle Lake. The bird was damp and preening, and screened enough behind foliage that I didn't recognize it
The Robin first appeared in the willows in the southern part of the drained basin of (former) Middle Lake. The bird was damp and preening, and screened enough behind foliage that I didn't recognize it
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Brian Fitch
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European Robin
A Euro Robin was seen 20 minutes ago at Middle Lake, Golden Gate Park. Provenance is unlikely wild, but if you’re nearby and would like to help refind, come on over. Brian Fitch
A Euro Robin was seen 20 minutes ago at Middle Lake, Golden Gate Park. Provenance is unlikely wild, but if you’re nearby and would like to help refind, come on over. Brian Fitch
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Brian Fitch
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Elegant Terns
An east breeze watch at Battery Godfrey today brought me yet another early record of Elegant Terns, as four of them flew into the Bay this morning. Last year my first-of-years came in on the 31st. Gol
An east breeze watch at Battery Godfrey today brought me yet another early record of Elegant Terns, as four of them flew into the Bay this morning. Last year my first-of-years came in on the 31st. Gol
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Brian Fitch
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Harley and Long-tailed
I've been housesitting in the foothills for two weeks, not missing the city much, yet definitely missing the ocean. I soothed that feeling in a three hour seawatch this morning, with nice results. Eig
I've been housesitting in the foothills for two weeks, not missing the city much, yet definitely missing the ocean. I soothed that feeling in a three hour seawatch this morning, with nice results. Eig
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Brian Fitch
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Pintail Decoy
On my way to the terrace at Sutro for the morning watch, I found a drake pintail on the baths. Upon getting it in the scope, it was clearly a decoy, bobbing too lightly and pushed against the shore by
On my way to the terrace at Sutro for the morning watch, I found a drake pintail on the baths. Upon getting it in the scope, it was clearly a decoy, bobbing too lightly and pushed against the shore by
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Brian Fitch
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Morning Crows
I had to move my car early to avoid the street cleaning fines, and upon returning home settled in at the window facing east. From there I can see from the ballpark lights to the new UCSF buildings in
I had to move my car early to avoid the street cleaning fines, and upon returning home settled in at the window facing east. From there I can see from the ballpark lights to the new UCSF buildings in
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Brian Fitch
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