Date: 1/8/26 1:36 pm From: Ed Yong via groups.io <edyong209...> Subject: [EBB-Sightings] Hot Mountain Bluebird Winter
As Isabelle Reddy and several others have noted, mountain bluebird numbers are wild right now. After last winter when the birds seemed unusually hard to find, they’re back in force at the now-defunct Cedar Mountain Winery. At one point, I did a full 360 sweep while standing amid the vines, and counted 105 individuals. I’ve conservatively estimated 170 which is pleasingly close to the CBC count of 175. Just a glorious experience with a stunning species. The birds don’t always stick around so I would urge folks to hang out with them over the next week or so if possible.
I don’t think Google recognizes Cedar Mountain Winery anymore so aim for Reuss Road, stop about halfway along (say (37.6613708, -121.6654616)) and prepare to bathe in blueness.
