Date: 4/27/26 8:05 am
From: Ryan Phillips via groups.io <norcalbirding...>
Subject: [southbaybirds] Coyote Valley Highlights
Hi Birders,
Yesterday out in Coyote Valley (near Laguna Ave) I had the following
highlights:

6+ PURPLE MARTINS mixed in with a sizable flock of swallows and a single
VAUX'S SWIFT.

An immature BALD EAGLE was moving around.

Multiple singing GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS.

It felt like a winter rainy day (nice downpour), but the birds were active.
It is the earliest we have had Burrowing Owl nestlings! An interesting
year.

Good Birding,
Ryan

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