Date: 10/8/25 12:26 pm From: janna pauser via groups.io <jannapauser...> Subject: [southbaybirds] New Almaden, Black-throated Gray Warbler
This morning I birded along Almaden Reservoir and Herbert Creek. The
reservoir had just one new species, a male NORTHERN SHOVELER. Two
SPOTTED SANDPIPERS flew across the water and 12 VIOLET GREEN SWALLOWS
flew overhead.
My best birds were seen in a mixed flock at Hicks and Alamitos Road. An
agitated HOUSE WREN (see attached photo) was accompanied by a PURPLE
FINCH, two TOWNSEND'S WARBLER, several RUBY CROWNED KINGLET and a female
plumage BLACK THROATED GRAY WARBLER.
Flocks of BAND TAILED PIGEONS were seen in flight. A RED BREASTED
SAPSUCKER was found along Herbert Creek. Three NORTHERN FLICKER'S, two
HAIRY WOODPECKERS and three WILD TURKEY were among my 44 species today.
I saw very few sparrows, no Hermit Thrush or quail.
Do not disclose information that identifies the location of nesting birds of any species, to minimize stress on the nesting birds and the risk of vandalism or abuse.
