Field Trip Reports

November 21, 1998
With a storm threatening and in heavy fog, five birders found 71 species at Bodega Bay. Birds were close in due to the tide and very good views were had of Black-bellied and Semi-palmated Plovers as well as seven species of gulls. While eating our lunches at Doran Beach we were joined by a Sharp-shinned Hawk who sat in a tree above and consumed what appeared to be a mouse.

December 5, 1998
On a very cold, clear day, 13 birders met at the Petaluma Sewer Ponds and later went to Shollenberger Park. Sixty-nine species were tallied. Highlights were Blue-winged Teal, Cinnamon Teal, Green-winged Teal, Sora, Virginia Rail and Peregrine Falcon.

January 19, 1999
Thirteen birders attended a very cold and windy field trip at Bodega Bay. A total of 90 species were seen by the group, most notable was an OrchardOriole below Diekman's Store.