The weather was fine (high overcast, warm), but
the birds were pretty scarce. We did our normal walk-through at our
normal pace, but after 9:00 we didn't see much. There was almost nothing to photograph.
Scattered across the morning were a few highlights:
Greater White-fronted Goose 1 with Canadas, new for 2010
Green Heron A fixture at the Rowing Club pond
Bald Eagle Pair entwined talons for a
mid-air swirl
Sharp-shinned Hawk One near weir, new for 2010
Western Gull One on grass soccer fields, new
for 2010
Barn Owl Seen early
Western Screech-Owl Heard southwest of windmill early
With so many birders (16), there were lots of eyes.
Four species were added to the list by Scott Ramos, who left early and
had some luck that we didn't on his way out.
For the day, 57 species. For the year, 71 species.
== Michael
Matt looks for owls in a cedar
Black-capped Chickadee. Photo by Lillian Reis
Spotted Towhee. Photo by Lillian Reis
Male Anna's Hummbingbird
Ollie Oliver's photo of the same Anna's Hummingbird
Greater White-fronted Goose with Canada Geese. Photo by Ollie Oliver
Male Ring-necked Duck at the Rowing Club. Photo by Ollie Oliver
Witch Hazel in bloom. Photo by Lillian Reis
Tiny fungus on the end of a twig. Photo by Lillian Reis
Face hidden in the roots of a tree along the shore of the slough. Photo by Lillian Reis
Heron cloud. Photo by Lillian Reis
Female Common Goldeneyes. Photo by Scott Ramos