This morning I found a birdy area in Vasona near a bench on the east
side of the creek. These birds were apparently mobbing something and
were very active. I had 7 Hooded Orioles, most females, bushtits, a
Wilson's Warbler, Orange-crowned Warbler, Chickadees and Songs Sparrows.
Eventually a Red-shouldered Hawk revealed itself and the show was over.
I had returned to Vasona to photograph what I believe to be a Wood Rat
nest at an unusual height. The 3' nest was 20' up in a willow thicket on
the west side of the creek, south of the pedestrian bridge. There was
another Wood Rat nest at the base of the same tree. photos attached.
Do not disclose information that identifies the location of nesting birds of any species, to minimize stress on the nesting birds and the risk of vandalism or abuse.
