Date: 3/7/25 10:40 am From: Brian Fitch via groups.io <fogeggs...> Subject: [SFBirds] Sutro Baths PIGU +
The first Pigeon Guillemot of my year was swimming beneath the breeding cliffs this morning north of the Sutro terrace. It arrived a week earlier than my personal average date at this site, and 4 days ahead of last year's first. The other highlight was a male Long-tailed Duck that flew in off the ocean from the south, passed close by me, and curved into the Gate.
Spring was also showing in several Red-throated Loons with full alternate plumage, a flock of over 200 California Gulls heading NE, and Brown Pelicans beginning to arrive in small groups. Rockbirds were at their highest numbers after a weak showing so far this year. Roughly 10 Surfbirds and 15 Black Turnstones were feeding below the Baths as the tide ebbed, along with 10 Willets playing the surfline. Brian Fitch
