Date: 1/7/26 1:13 pm From: Erick Masias via groups.io <erickjmasias...> Subject: [SFBirds] Dolores Park Red-Tailed pair and friends
Hi all,
I came to SF birds to ask a question that was quickly answered by Dom‘s recent post. I saw my favorite red-tailed pair starting to nest build this week and I thought it might be a bit early for that. I was going to ask if that was typical, but according to the breeding atlas seems like now is just about right!
I now post asking for a little bit of help — I know one of the birds has a right leg band. I don’t have a camera, I’ve only been digibinning and digiscoping since I moved to SF. Haven’t been able to get close enough to read the band and would love to know where it’s from. I know Dolores isn’t exactly “birdy” but if you ever find yourself in the neighborhood and are able to spot the bird and get good views/pics of the band please let me know! Dropping my contact info below.
In other Dolores breeding news, the Anna’s are starting to do their courtship display dives. I’m so glad eBird is allowing anyone to upload videos now. I caught what I think is my favorite ever digibin moment of a gorget flashing different colors: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/648314453
SE basilica turret nest:
Thanks all, hope to meet you all in the field at some point.
-Erick Masias
San Francisco
email: <erickjmasias...>
instagram: @erick.spreads.birdjoy
