Geysers Pipeline Threatens Sanctuary
October General Meeting
Pee Wee Welcomes Fall: Fruits, Nuts,and Seeds
Audubon Adventures Booming
Madrone On-line
Annual Leveque Lecture: Sea Otters
Correction
Observations
Midweek Walkabout Results
Beginning Bird Walks
Field Trip Report
Squeaking, Pishing and Other Gross Noises Made
By Birders
Welcome New Members
Through the Garden Gate: Backyard
Birding
Volunteer Opportunities: Mayacamas Sanctuary
Species List for Developmental Center |
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Field Trip Reports
May 24, 1997, Pine Flat Road
Eleven birders joined
Ian Morrison for the May Field Trip to Pine Flat Road. The weather was calm,
beautiful and fresh due to the previous day's rain. Fifty-eight species
were found starting with a Green-backed Heron at the Sausal Creek
bridge and ending with a scolding Blue-gray Gnatcatcher at the end
of the road. In between excellent views were had of Lazuli Buntings,
Western Tanagers, Black-headed Grosbeaks, California Thrashers, Rufous-crowned
Sparrows and a Pileated Woodpecker. Other birds found were young
Warbling Vireos, a Grasshopper Sparrow and several Vaux's
Swifts.
September 13, 1997, Bodega Bay
Perfect birding
weather greeted the 16 participants during this morning trip, during which
66 species were sighted. Many were beginning birders, so a lot of attention
was paid to and, hopefully, questions answered about birding basics, e.g.
"winter" plumage, juvenile vs. adult, field guides and field techniques.
The opportunity to discuss a Purple Finch that was spotted by Kristin
as differentiated from a House Finch was welcome. |
