There is a SABINE’S GULL at Paicines Reservoir. I found it at 10:45 a.m. today, September 21, 2025. It was still present when I left at 1:07 pm.
It is not possible to see this gull from the public viewing area at the pullout along Highway 25, even with a spotting scope. However, I will be returning this afternoon about 3:30-4 pm. If you’d like to join me, please email me: <debi...> and I will send you instructions for entering the ranch with me.
This is the third county record of Sabine’s Gull for San Benito County. The first record was on Sep. 19, 2008 (Debi Shearwater) and the second record was on Sep. 13, 2020 (Steve Rottenborn). The 2020 Sabine’s Gull stayed at the reservoir for 4 days. Many birders were able to see it.
Migration!! Gotta love it!
Debi Shearwater
DEBRA SHEARWATER
Shearwater Journeys, Inc.
PO Box 190
Hollister, CA 95024
831.637.8527
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www.shearwaterjourneys.com
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