Date: 9/9/26 9:08 pm From: Aidan Sinha via groups.io <aidansinha...> Subject: [northbaybirds] Northern Wheatear report at Point Reyes
All,
Just the messenger. Photos of a Northern Wheatear that were taken today by Tom Nemeth at Point Reyes were recently posted to one of the regional bird groups. The bird was seen along the road, possibly around the coordinates below: 38.055287,-122.975480
If the bird sticks around, the best strategy to refind it may be to drive along the roads on the point scanning for birds on the fences next to the roads. Good luck to all chasing!
Date: 9/8/26 10:02 am From: mike.heffernon via groups.io <mheff...> Subject: [northbaybirds] Occidental Allen’s Hummers Sept 8
Good morning, birders. I’ve noticed for about a month, Allen’s hummers showing up on the Sonoma and Marin counties EBird rare bird alerts. Allen’s (Selasphorus) hummingbirds, which typically show up here the last week of January, are still present here on the Taylor Ln property on and around the feeders.
P.S. I miss how this listserve used to be utilized before EBird. It was always more descriptive, more personal. Alas.
Date: 9/5/26 3:24 pm From: Colin Meusel via groups.io <colinroots...> Subject: [northbaybirds] Virginia’s Warbler at Rodeo Lagoon
(37.8323974, -122.5290139) In parking lot/bowl about 100 yards west of T1111. Located by frequent (unfamiliar) chip notes. In coyote brush, willows, and the live oak about 50 ft up on op of cliff to the west of the lot
This morning. See
https://ebird.org/checklist/S390016000…for specifics and photos of bird and habitat.
-Colin Meusel (Petaluma, CA)
Date: 9/3/26 12:54 pm From: Ethan Monk via groups.io <z.querula...> Subject: [northbaybirds] Mourning warbler, 2nd hand
Hi all,
The following message from Logan Kahle:
“ Hi all,
There was a hy (female?) Mourning Warbler this morning at Rodeo Lagoon by “T1111” building here (37.8327046, -122.5277070). The bird was skulky but should be findable with patience. It calls a fair amount.
Date: 9/1/26 9:17 pm From: Denise Hamilton via groups.io <2napabirders...> Subject: Re: [northbaybirds] Migrants in Napa Backyard
Hi again,
Went outside after dinner to move feeders, looked up and saw swifts - in about 10 minutes saw over 200 VAUX'S SWIFTS zipping around overhead. Some quite low. Always a treat to see!
Date: 9/1/26 4:57 pm From: Denise Hamilton via groups.io <2napabirders...> Subject: [northbaybirds] Backyard migrants in Napa
Hi all,
I was planning on writing to you about backyard migrants in August - particularly on Aug 27th when a Black-throated Gray Warbler showed up - our 3rd ever for our yard. We've constantly have had numerous Warbling Vireos for 'dip baths' in our pond, and after missing out on them last year, we've had quite a few Willow Flycatchers, sometimes seeing two at a time. I'm thinking that some of them may actually stay for days at a time, since 2 years ago had one that showed up in the exact same spots, with the exact same behaviors day after day, but this year not seeing anything to prove my theory. Here is our check list if you'd like to see a few pictures: eBird Checklist - 27 Aug 2026 - Backyard in Browns Valley, Napa - 22 species <https://ebird.org/checklist/S387475282>
Other migrants include Wilson's and Yellow Warblers and Western Tanagers.
Today, Sept 1 is the actual reason I wanted to write - we had our FIRST-Of-SEASON, WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW show up!! Looked back in the records I have handy, and the earliest date of them arriving is Sept. 11. What a surprise! It stayed around all morning, so will be interested to see if it will be here again tomorrow. Also today, numerous Warbling Vireos & 1 Willow Flycatcher, among the usual neighborhood birds. If you'd like to see pics of the sparrow: eBird Checklist - 1 Sep 2026 - Backyard in Browns Valley, Napa - 23 species <https://ebird.org/checklist/S388982733>
I'm truly amazed at what we get in our tiny backyard sometimes! My ongoing advice to attract birds in your yard - have water features. Especially this time of the year when it is so dry.
Happy migrant chasing to you all! Denise Hamilton Napa
Date: 8/31/26 8:25 pm From: Zac Denning via groups.io <zdenning1...> Subject: Re: [northbaybirds] Yet to be ID'd juvenile swans(?) at Las Gallinas - see photo
Hi Al,
These are juvenile Mute Swans, an introduced species, which are common at
Las Gallinas, and also breed there.
Zac Denning
On Mon, Aug 31, 2026 at 7:29 PM Al Chase via groups.io <alchase123=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> A friend suggested that I post this on the North Bay Birds groups.io.
>
> I saw these two large and stately birds on the first pond at Las Gallinas
> yesterday, Aug 30, at about 7:45am. My best guess is juvenile Tundra
> Swans, but it's an inexperienced guess.
>
>
>
Date: 8/31/26 7:29 pm From: Al Chase via groups.io <alchase123...> Subject: [northbaybirds] Yet to be ID'd juvenile swans(?) at Las Gallinas - see photo
A friend suggested that I post this on the North Bay Birds groups.io.
I saw these two large and stately birds on the first pond at Las Gallinas yesterday, Aug 30, at about 7:45am. My best guess is juvenile Tundra Swans, but it's an inexperienced guess.
Date: 8/21/26 8:31 pm From: Mike Rosen via groups.io <michaelarosen...> Subject: [northbaybirds] American Bittern
There was an American Bittern at the edge of the gravel beach upstream from Badger Park this evening, hanging out with a group of mallards. I had never seen the species in this location previously.
". . . a single FLYING FISH seen by several on board. While present this year (almost half a dozen separate boats have seen them off of the Bay so far this year) their presence in this region is nonetheless remarkable, and represents an *unprecedented* *incursion this far north*."
Not really 'unprecedented'. The first flying fish I saw this far north was on a Farallones Patrol trip to SE Farallon Island during the '83 El Niño. We saw a 'flock' of them within a mile or two of the southern Marin coast. They were my first here, but others on board had been seeing them for some months between San Francisco Bay and SEFI. David Ainley says they're up here during warming events, certainly during strong El Niños, though you might have to get into oceanic waters to see them.
Date: 8/20/26 9:12 am From: Cary Sparks via groups.io <cary...> Subject: Re: [northbaybirds] MONDAY AUG 24 - Cordell Bank Pelagic
Hi Lucas,
I’m not sure I can make it Monday, but just in case, can you let me know the cost? Also, what is the expected weather on Monday? I have been on one pelagic (from Bodega Bay) and it was the only time in my life, including all sized boats, etc,. that I had motion sickness. I don’t expect that, but if it’s supposed to be a calm day I’d feel more likely to try again.
Thanks,
Cary
> On Aug 20, 2026, at 5:07 AM, Lucas Corneliussen via groups.io <Lucascorneliussen04...> wrote:
>
> Hi All
>
> The pelagic to Cordell Bank on Sunday, August 23 from Sausalito has been rescheduled to Monday, August 24 due to weather. There are many spots available. If anyone is interested, please let me know. The price remains the same! We are only two people short to run this trip!
>
> best,
> Lucas Corneliussen
>
Date: 8/20/26 5:07 am From: Lucas Corneliussen via groups.io <Lucascorneliussen04...> Subject: [northbaybirds] MONDAY AUG 24 - Cordell Bank Pelagic
Hi All
The pelagic to Cordell Bank on Sunday, August 23 from Sausalito has been rescheduled to Monday, August 24 due to weather. There are *many* spots available. If anyone is interested, please let me know. The price remains the same! We are only two people short to run this trip!
