Date: 12/22/25 10:03 am From: Chris M. via groups.io <chrismac...> Subject: [pen-bird] Crystal Springs CBC Dec 20
Hi everyone,
The rain mostly held off for us on Saturday for the Crystal Springs CBC,
though it was certainly very foggy in many areas.
The preliminary total of species was 191. Over 100 volunteer counters
participated.
There were several nice rarities found, including
American Redstart
Tennessee Warbler
Green-tailed Towhee
Worm-eating Warbler
Chipping Sparrow
Northern Gannet
Scaly-breasted Munia
Vaux's Swift
Pink-footed Shearwater
Sooty Shearwater
Caspian Tern
Covering the Peninsula from the Bay, up over the hills, and down to the
ocean, this is always a great count. I am happy when we welcome new
birders on their first CBC, and people who are visiting from out of town
and join a CBC in a new-to-them area.
As well as our long-time and invaluable counters who know their areas so
well.
Coming next: Año Nuevo CBC on January 3. There's still room to join,
preferably if you have better-than-beginner birding skills and enjoy
hiking.
