Date: 1/11/26 4:36 pm
From: Subha Mohan via groups.io <scuba_diver_4009...>
Subject: [southbaybirds] [SCVBA Trip Report] 1.11.26 Drop-In Birding at McClellan Ranch

On yet another crisp, beautiful morning at McClellan Ranch in Cupertino, 13 birders and bird-curious community members joined us at the monthly drop-in birding event hosted by Peg and myself here at the Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance headquarters. Noisy in the very best way, our early morning start in the 40 degree weather was rewarded with breathtakingly close-up views of species like:




Steller’s Jay

Pygmy Nuthatch

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Spotted Towhee

Bewick’s Wren

Chestnut-Backed Chickadee

Dark-Eyed Junco

Sparrows galore (Golden-Crowned, White-Crowned, Song)




And several friends who were enjoying the trees along the periphery including:




Acorn Woodpecker

American Robin

European Starling




A whopping 26 species at this stationary event! Full checklist list here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S293732818




Happy birding, and until next time,




Subha and Peg

Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance


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