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040222_Battery Godfrey - Turkey, Pileated Woodpecker and Swainson's Hawk
Had a nice morning at Battery Godfrey this morning. Although not great numbers I had a number of interesting birds including: Wild Turkey - Walked behind the Battery Pileated Woodpecker - Adult female
Had a nice morning at Battery Godfrey this morning. Although not great numbers I had a number of interesting birds including: Wild Turkey - Walked behind the Battery Pileated Woodpecker - Adult female
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H Cotter
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Fort Mason Red-Whiskered Bulbul
I first heard the RED-WHISKERED BULBUL this morning a little before 8 am calling from a eucalyptus tree north of the garden - I followed it for more than an hour, recording it numerous times, but not
I first heard the RED-WHISKERED BULBUL this morning a little before 8 am calling from a eucalyptus tree north of the garden - I followed it for more than an hour, recording it numerous times, but not
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David Assmann
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Red-whiskered Bulbul in Ft Mason Battery
Probably neither migrant nor vagrant but fun. This bird is circling from shorter tree-tops on the outer edge of the Battery. Jay-sized, peaky crest, head has a neat line demarcing black above and whit
Probably neither migrant nor vagrant but fun. This bird is circling from shorter tree-tops on the outer edge of the Battery. Jay-sized, peaky crest, head has a neat line demarcing black above and whit
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Smokey Bear
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Bulbul ? at Ft Mason
In battery. Right now 10:11 am. Details to come. Anna
In battery. Right now 10:11 am. Details to come. Anna
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Smokey Bear
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Fort Mason Local Interest this week - Cassin's Vireo, Bullock's Oriole, Western Kingbird, Black-Throated Gray Warbler, etc.
Lots of new activity over the past few days at Fort Mason. On Monday, I saw my FOS CASSIN'S VIREO in the garden, two species of Oriole - BULLOCK'S and HOODED, at least 4 ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLERS, and t
Lots of new activity over the past few days at Fort Mason. On Monday, I saw my FOS CASSIN'S VIREO in the garden, two species of Oriole - BULLOCK'S and HOODED, at least 4 ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLERS, and t
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David Assmann
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Western kingbird, Hooded orioles and presidio movement
A timed one hour rapid assessment bird survey by bike in the presidio this morning yielded 73 species. A Western Kingbird was in the Crissy dunes. Recently arrived hooded orioles at Kobbe and upton. +
A timed one hour rapid assessment bird survey by bike in the presidio this morning yielded 73 species. A Western Kingbird was in the Crissy dunes. Recently arrived hooded orioles at Kobbe and upton. +
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Josiah Clark
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Nashville Warbler at Elk Glen Lake on 3/30 and 3/31
Hi all, There was a Nashville Warbler at Elk Glen Lake on the northeast side of the lake on 3/30 and 3/31. It was on the lake side and also across the path here: 37.7680728791275, -122.48123089457283.
Hi all, There was a Nashville Warbler at Elk Glen Lake on the northeast side of the lake on 3/30 and 3/31. It was on the lake side and also across the path here: 37.7680728791275, -122.48123089457283.
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Nancy Palmer
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European Robin: Research Only 2 messages
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 4 messages
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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Fort Mason Local Interest - Migrants last few days - Vaux's Swift, Black-Throated Gray Warbler, Western Kingbird, Blue Gray Gnatcatcher
Migrants continue to trickle through Fort Mason. On Thursday a early VAUX’S SWIFT flew right over the Battery, while a male HOODED ORIOLE continued in the garden. On Friday a BLUE GRAY GNATCATCHER was
Migrants continue to trickle through Fort Mason. On Thursday a early VAUX’S SWIFT flew right over the Battery, while a male HOODED ORIOLE continued in the garden. On Friday a BLUE GRAY GNATCATCHER was
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David Assmann
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CAKI still here
Seen in cypresses and along fence at west side of golf course 10:15am or so. Richard Bradus San Francisco
Seen in cypresses and along fence at west side of golf course 10:15am or so. Richard Bradus San Francisco
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Richard Bradus
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CASSIN’S KINGBIRD 3 messages
What’s Flappening! Encountered The CASSIN’S KINGBIRD at approx 8am at Ft Miley Plateau - perched on a the fence near the 6th hole green of the golf course (Lincoln Park). Could not refind after super
What’s Flappening! Encountered The CASSIN’S KINGBIRD at approx 8am at Ft Miley Plateau - perched on a the fence near the 6th hole green of the golf course (Lincoln Park). Could not refind after super
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Daniel Scali
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Fort Mason Local Interest
Despite the fog, wind and cold, there was a lot of avian activity at Fort Mason this morning, including five warbler species, with the latest arrivals being two WILSON'S WARBLERS in the garden, joinin
Despite the fog, wind and cold, there was a lot of avian activity at Fort Mason this morning, including five warbler species, with the latest arrivals being two WILSON'S WARBLERS in the garden, joinin
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David Assmann
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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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Pacific Slope Flycatcher and Hooded Oriole at Fort Mason
Spring Migration is starting to pick up a little at Fort Mason - a very vocal male HOODED ORIOLE was behind the General's House, and a PACIFIC-SLOPE FLYCATCHER was in the Battery.
Spring Migration is starting to pick up a little at Fort Mason - a very vocal male HOODED ORIOLE was behind the General's House, and a PACIFIC-SLOPE FLYCATCHER was in the Battery.
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David Assmann
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Western BB and tree swallows duke it out over nesting box in GGPark
Today at noon I was walking along the path behind the buffalo pen. Last year I saw the nest box occupied by tree swallows. Today I noticed a pair of western bluebirds bringing material to the box and
Today at noon I was walking along the path behind the buffalo pen. Last year I saw the nest box occupied by tree swallows. Today I noticed a pair of western bluebirds bringing material to the box and
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spw49@aol.com
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Wilson’s Snipe at Elk Glen
Bs, You know it’s a great first day of spring when you almost literally stumble upon a sf nemesis bird. There’s a bit of shore showing on the east side of the lake and I flushed the bird from the se b
Bs, You know it’s a great first day of spring when you almost literally stumble upon a sf nemesis bird. There’s a bit of shore showing on the east side of the lake and I flushed the bird from the se b
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Daniel Scali
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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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Hooded Oriole and Lark Sparrow at Fort Mason
A bright male HOODED ORIOLE was vocalizing in a Eucalyptus tree south of the Community Garden yesterday before flying to a Palm tree and then disappearing behind the General's House. This morning a LA
A bright male HOODED ORIOLE was vocalizing in a Eucalyptus tree south of the Community Garden yesterday before flying to a Palm tree and then disappearing behind the General's House. This morning a LA
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David Assmann
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