Date: 11/27/25 8:07 am From: Zac Denning via groups.io <zdenning1...> Subject: [SFBirds] Waterfowl movement
FYI: Continuing movement of waterfowl this morning, though in lower numbers
than two days ago. 77 Cackling Geese, 27 Greater White-fronted Geese so far
over Albany. Yesterday, I had no geese, but two mixed duck flocks in the
morning, consisting of wigeons, shovelers, and pintails, around 45 ducks in
all.
Over my Urban residential neighborhood, any movement of waterfowl at all is
notable, so perhaps there’s more stuff moving in coastal or bayside areas.
Date: 11/25/25 4:38 pm From: Brian Fitch via groups.io <fogeggs...> Subject: [SFBirds] Sutro and Battery G
I spent two early hours at the Sutro Baths, where the waterfowl flight was
visible in the form of many duck flocks coming into the Gate from the
Pacific. Fog banks and poor light made ID tough, but scoters and shovelers
were the most evident, with some pintail, wigeon and Greater Scaup, as well
as a few Bufflehead and a close flyby Lesser Scaup. A Red-necked Grebe was
west of the terrace, and some Golden-crowned Kinglets were calling from the
trees north of the parking lot.
When the fog began to lift I drove over to Battery Godfrey, where geese and
ducks were moving in varying directions, and no other birders were present
for awhile. Shovelers and Cackling Geese were prominent at first, but the
mix shifted to white-fronts and wigeon later on as other birders showed
up. During my watch, there were roughly 600 white-fronteds, including a
single flock of 200 spotted by Emily, 200 Cacklers, a single Snow, a single
Gadwall, triple digit wigeon and shoveler, and double digit pintail,
Green-winged Teal, and Surf Scoter.
The odd sighting of the day was a small flock that flew low over the Gate
at some distance, swirling around over and over, and eventually coming
close enough to show three Avocets and seven Willets. They continued
flying in circles and loops for a minimum of 45 minutes before I finally
lost track of them.
Finished the day with Emily’s Gray Catbird, as we found it in the same
place reported by Calvin yesterday, in front of 419 Washington in the
Presidio.
Brian Fitch
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Date: 11/25/25 10:21 am From: Brian Fitch via groups.io <fogeggs...> Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Geese movements
Battery Godfrey has some clarity between fog banks, and sporadic waterfowl
movement. Nothing unusual so far.
Brian Fitch
On Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 8:49 AM Liam Murphy via groups.io <liammsf=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Just had a flock of GWFG high over McLaren heading northwest, at least 50.
>
> Liam
>
> On Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 8:31 AM Zac Denning via groups.io <zdenning1=
> <gmail.com...> wrote:
>
>> 2200 and counting, moving NW to NE now, white geese (presumably Snow) are
>> now in the mix. Ducks on the move as well.
>>
>> Zac
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 8:07 AM Zac Denning <zdenning1...> wrote:
>>
>>> 1100 and counting. Now mostly Cackling, but fog is rolling in, obscuring
>>> par of my view - more flocks audible above the fog.
>>>
>>> Zac
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM Zac Denning via groups.io <zdenning1=
>>> <gmail.com...> wrote:
>>>
>>>> PS - goose movements continuing - 150 more just now, heading WSW.
>>>>
>>>> Zac
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM Zac Denning via groups.io <zdenning1=
>>>> <gmail.com...> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On my usual morning, skywatch, I just had close to 300
>>>>> high-flying geese over Albany, heading west southwest, plus another sizable
>>>>> flock I heard but couldn’t get eyes on. There were 3 main groups visible,
>>>>> with 2 to 5 skeins of geese in each. For those I saw and by calls, the vast
>>>>> majority were Greater White-fronted Geese with perhaps some Cackling mixed
>>>>> in.
>>>>>
>>>>> I’m copying the SF list, in case these continue westward, or if this
>>>>> is a wider trend for today.
>>>>>
>>>>> At least where I am, there’s been lots of flyover activity generally,
>>>>> with flickers, American Goldfinches, cormorants and amazingly, 4 Northern
>>>>> Shovelers.
>>>>>
>>>>> Eyes up and good birding.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Zac Denning
>>>>> Albany
>>>>>
>>>>>
>
>
Date: 11/25/25 9:36 am From: Liam Murphy via groups.io <liammsf...> Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Geese movements
Clouded over again at McLaren but I am hearing numerous flocks of
White-fronted and Cackling Geese heading northwest above the fog layer.
Liam
On Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 8:49 AM Liam Murphy via groups.io <liammsf=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Just had a flock of GWFG high over McLaren heading northwest, at least 50.
>
> Liam
>
> On Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 8:31 AM Zac Denning via groups.io <zdenning1=
> <gmail.com...> wrote:
>
>> 2200 and counting, moving NW to NE now, white geese (presumably Snow) are
>> now in the mix. Ducks on the move as well.
>>
>> Zac
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 8:07 AM Zac Denning <zdenning1...> wrote:
>>
>>> 1100 and counting. Now mostly Cackling, but fog is rolling in, obscuring
>>> par of my view - more flocks audible above the fog.
>>>
>>> Zac
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM Zac Denning via groups.io <zdenning1=
>>> <gmail.com...> wrote:
>>>
>>>> PS - goose movements continuing - 150 more just now, heading WSW.
>>>>
>>>> Zac
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM Zac Denning via groups.io <zdenning1=
>>>> <gmail.com...> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On my usual morning, skywatch, I just had close to 300
>>>>> high-flying geese over Albany, heading west southwest, plus another sizable
>>>>> flock I heard but couldn’t get eyes on. There were 3 main groups visible,
>>>>> with 2 to 5 skeins of geese in each. For those I saw and by calls, the vast
>>>>> majority were Greater White-fronted Geese with perhaps some Cackling mixed
>>>>> in.
>>>>>
>>>>> I’m copying the SF list, in case these continue westward, or if this
>>>>> is a wider trend for today.
>>>>>
>>>>> At least where I am, there’s been lots of flyover activity generally,
>>>>> with flickers, American Goldfinches, cormorants and amazingly, 4 Northern
>>>>> Shovelers.
>>>>>
>>>>> Eyes up and good birding.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Zac Denning
>>>>> Albany
>>>>>
>>>>>
>
Date: 11/25/25 8:49 am From: Liam Murphy via groups.io <liammsf...> Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Geese movements
Just had a flock of GWFG high over McLaren heading northwest, at least 50.
Liam
On Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 8:31 AM Zac Denning via groups.io <zdenning1=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> 2200 and counting, moving NW to NE now, white geese (presumably Snow) are
> now in the mix. Ducks on the move as well.
>
> Zac
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 8:07 AM Zac Denning <zdenning1...> wrote:
>
>> 1100 and counting. Now mostly Cackling, but fog is rolling in, obscuring
>> par of my view - more flocks audible above the fog.
>>
>> Zac
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM Zac Denning via groups.io <zdenning1=
>> <gmail.com...> wrote:
>>
>>> PS - goose movements continuing - 150 more just now, heading WSW.
>>>
>>> Zac
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM Zac Denning via groups.io <zdenning1=
>>> <gmail.com...> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On my usual morning, skywatch, I just had close to 300
>>>> high-flying geese over Albany, heading west southwest, plus another sizable
>>>> flock I heard but couldn’t get eyes on. There were 3 main groups visible,
>>>> with 2 to 5 skeins of geese in each. For those I saw and by calls, the vast
>>>> majority were Greater White-fronted Geese with perhaps some Cackling mixed
>>>> in.
>>>>
>>>> I’m copying the SF list, in case these continue westward, or if this is
>>>> a wider trend for today.
>>>>
>>>> At least where I am, there’s been lots of flyover activity generally,
>>>> with flickers, American Goldfinches, cormorants and amazingly, 4 Northern
>>>> Shovelers.
>>>>
>>>> Eyes up and good birding.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Zac Denning
>>>> Albany
>>>>
>>>>
>
Date: 11/25/25 8:07 am From: Zac Denning via groups.io <zdenning1...> Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Geese movements
1100 and counting. Now mostly Cackling, but fog is rolling in, obscuring
par of my view - more flocks audible above the fog.
Zac
On Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM Zac Denning via groups.io <zdenning1=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> PS - goose movements continuing - 150 more just now, heading WSW.
>
> Zac
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM Zac Denning via groups.io <zdenning1=
> <gmail.com...> wrote:
>
>> On my usual morning, skywatch, I just had close to 300 high-flying geese
>> over Albany, heading west southwest, plus another sizable flock I heard but
>> couldn’t get eyes on. There were 3 main groups visible, with 2 to 5 skeins
>> of geese in each. For those I saw and by calls, the vast majority were
>> Greater White-fronted Geese with perhaps some Cackling mixed in.
>>
>> I’m copying the SF list, in case these continue westward, or if this is a
>> wider trend for today.
>>
>> At least where I am, there’s been lots of flyover activity generally,
>> with flickers, American Goldfinches, cormorants and amazingly, 4 Northern
>> Shovelers.
>>
>> Eyes up and good birding.
>>
>>
>> Zac Denning
>> Albany
>>
>>
>
>
Date: 11/25/25 7:56 am From: Zac Denning via groups.io <zdenning1...> Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Geese movements
PS - goose movements continuing - 150 more just now, heading WSW.
Zac
On Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM Zac Denning via groups.io <zdenning1=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> On my usual morning, skywatch, I just had close to 300 high-flying geese
> over Albany, heading west southwest, plus another sizable flock I heard but
> couldn’t get eyes on. There were 3 main groups visible, with 2 to 5 skeins
> of geese in each. For those I saw and by calls, the vast majority were
> Greater White-fronted Geese with perhaps some Cackling mixed in.
>
> I’m copying the SF list, in case these continue westward, or if this is a
> wider trend for today.
>
> At least where I am, there’s been lots of flyover activity generally, with
> flickers, American Goldfinches, cormorants and amazingly, 4 Northern
> Shovelers.
>
> Eyes up and good birding.
>
>
> Zac Denning
> Albany
>
>
>
Date: 11/24/25 11:46 am From: C Lou via groups.io <cdlou37...> Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Gray Catbird Presidio
1145am. The Catbird loved across the street where it was calling and was seen in bushes in front of 419b.Calvin LouSent from my Galaxy -------- Original message --------From: "C Lou via groups.io" <cdlou37...> Date: 11/24/25 11:42 AM (GMT-08:00) To: Birds SF <sfbirds...> Subject: [SFBirds] Gray Catbird Presidio The gray Catbird was seen and heard at the bushes near yellow fire hydrant between 416a and 416b Wahington Blvd in the Presidio. At 1130am.Calvin LouSF
Date: 11/24/25 11:42 am From: C Lou via groups.io <cdlou37...> Subject: [SFBirds] Gray Catbird Presidio
The gray Catbird was seen and heard at the bushes near yellow fire hydrant between 416a and 416b Wahington Blvd in the Presidio. At 1130am.Calvin LouSFSent from my Galaxy
The Eastern Phoebe first reported on 11/19 was still present yesterday (11/21). No reports today, but also no checklists submitted from Twin Peaks. Looking back at past years, Eastern Phoebes that weren't "one-day wonders" have tended to stick around so it is worth checking for this bird in upcoming days. Perhaps it will continue to the CBC.
This morning while doing a pre-work skywatch for migrants on Corona Hill a Lawrence's Goldfinch was the flyover highlight.
The _sordida_ subspecies (Channel Island) Orange-crowned Warbler first noted on Corona Hill in late October was still around as late as 11/18. In addition I have been noting more "Gray-headed" (celata/orestera ssp.) Orange-crowns in recent weeks than the typically more common "Pacific" (lutescens). One was behind UCSF in the restoration area on Medical Way 11/16 during a Mount Sutro OSP survey. On the morning of 11/18 there was one at Sunset Reservoir and another at Gamble Memorial Park in the Haight. On 11/19 another Gray-headed type was on Twin Peaks and (2) were foraging together in a mixed flock at the Roosevelt Street entrance to Corona Heights Park.
On 11/16 an Acorn Woodpecker at the summit of Mount Sutro was unexpected at that location.
Yesterday evening , right around sunset I tallied crows flying east by Corona Hill to their night roost. In approximately 8-10 minutes (1440) American Crows flew by looking south in the direction of Dolores Park. There were additional crows flying north of the hill as well but I only counted around 50 in that direction as I was focused on the south side.
Date: 11/21/25 11:18 am From: Matthew Zlatunich via groups.io <mbzlat...> Subject: [SFBirds] SF Botanical Garden
Hi SF Birders,
The SF Botanical Garden will be featuring a nighttime illumination event beginning this evening and running through January 4. SF birders are encouraged to continue regularly birding the garden and to document your observations via eBird. This data may be useful in future studies to better understand the impacts of night lighting on birds and other wildlife.
Date: 11/20/25 8:09 pm From: Felix Rigau via groups.io <flix...> Subject: [SFBirds] Gray Catbirds: Presidio Nauman Rd
This evening I came upon a calling pair of Gray Catbirds at the back of Nauman Rd. off of Washington Blvd. Smaller than a Robin, and relatively long tail, nearly uniform dark gray body with distinctive black cap and rufous undertail coverts.
Date: 11/20/25 4:41 pm From: David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...> Subject: [SFBirds] San Francisco Christmas Bird Count training session is this Saturday; Count registration is open; High species count results from last year's Count
The results of the 2024 Count have now been compiled by Audubon, and the San Francisco Count had the highest number of birds counted for a number of species. We had the highest count in the country for Townsend's warblers with 539; White-crowned Sparrows with 3,480; Orchard Oriole with 4; Western Gull with 3,701; Anna's Hummingbird with 1,343; Red-Masked Parakeets with 208; Common Raven with 1,538 and Hermit Thrush with 395. We were also one of only three counts in the country to report a Grace's Warbler; and we recorded the first ever Jouanin's Petrel for a CBC Count in the United States!
Registration for the Monday December 29th San Francisco Christmas Bird Count is open. You can register as a Field Observer or Feeder Watcher, and you can also sign-up for the Count Dinner at the links below. Participation is free; the cost of the optional dinner is $35.
The San Francisco Christmas Bird Count covers all of the City of San Francisco, and the northern part of San Mateo County. You can see a map of our Count Circle at https://cbcviewer.appspot.com/map (select San Francisco on the drop down menu).
Thanks to the generosity of San Francisco Baykeeper, we will have access to a boat to survey birds in San Francisco Bay.
Date: 11/19/25 7:57 pm From: Maureen Lahiff via groups.io <MLahiff...> Subject: [SFBirds] talk by photographer and author Paul Bannick in SF on Nov 20
Since this event is in San Francisco and is of interest to local birders, it fits into the scope of this list serve.
Photgrapher Paul Bannick, who is based in Seattle, has several books on owls and a recent book on woodpeckers.He is giving an in-person talk at City College on Thursday Nov 20 as part of Golden Gate Bird Alliance's monthly speaker series.
Details below. Note that the talk is free, but advance registration is required.
Maureen LahiffGGBA adult ed
Woodpeckers: the heart of North American Forests
Thursday, November 20, 7 pm
City College of San Francisco Ocean Campus
Room 140, Harry Britt Building, 55 Fridy Kahlo Way
Explore the lives of woodpeckers in every season: courtship and nest selection in spring; life in the nest during summer; fledging and gaining independence in autumn; and the challenges of surviving the winter. Take a close look at the most important woodpecker habitats in North America and what we can do to protect them.
This talk draws from Paul’s recently published Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers.
Paul Bannick photographs birds to inspire education and conservation. He is best known for several best-selling books on owls, Paul is based in the Pacific Northwest, where he serves as director for Conservation Northwest, We encourage you to visit his websites https://paulbannick.com/
At the speaker's request, this talk is live and in-person only.
The talk is free, but advance registration is required. Here is the link:
Date: 11/19/25 7:55 pm From: Laya Senthil via groups.io <layasen...> Subject: [SFBirds] SF birding
Hello
I’m Laya, I’m a mum, doctor and birder from India.
I’m traveling to SF for a work conference.
I’m really looking forward to go birding within the city on my days off.
One colleague is likely to accompany me.
I’d be grateful for anyone who may be willing to let the 2 of us tag along
on their bird walk between 4-9 Dec (if schedules can match). I’ll be happy
to get you a meal afterwards.
I’m already planning to join the free morning bird walk on Sunday at GGP.
So any other time/day would be great.
Date: 11/15/25 5:30 pm From: David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...> Subject: [SFBirds] Northern Waterfront Local Interest - from Rusty Blackbird to Bullock's Oriole this week
While nothing can match last Monday's 15 minute appearance of a RUSTY BLACKBIRD at Fort Mason (first City of San Francisco record), there have been other sightings of birds that would be considered uncommon or rare if they stay until the Christmas Bird Count. A NASHVILLE WARBLER (presumably the same one seen three times in October) was spotted on Tuesday and Friday. There may have been two on Friday (seen in Battery and behind the General's Residence). A LINCOLN'S SPARROW was there on Wednesday, and a WHITE-THROATED SPARROW was seen Sunday and Friday. Today the continuing male BULLOCK'S ORIOLE that I haven't seen since October 24th (although others have) was on the west fence of the Community Garden. Meanwhile, a NORTHERN YELLOW WARBLER was in the willows on the west side of Crissy Lagoon on Tuesday, and the two GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE that have been hanging around CANADA GEESE (and often a single CACKLING GOOSE) since early October, and show no signs of leaving.
From: <SFBirds...> <SFBirds...> On Behalf Of Alan Hopkins
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2025 12:49 PM
To: SFBirds <sfbirds...>; <ms.siobhan.ruck...>
Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Alan's Shout-out
Thanks Siobhan,
It's nice to know I am not the only one who starts the day with classical music! Originally, I was going to suggest Rachmaninoff's Isle of the Dead, which is based on Arnold Backlin's painting, but I thought it was a bit too long and morose, just like going out the islands on a gray day.
On Friday, November 14, 2025 at 07:30:39 AM PST, Siobhan Ruck via groups.io <ms.siobhan.ruck...> <mailto:<ms.siobhan.ruck...> > wrote:
Classical music lovers among us had a fun surprise this morning - KDFC’s “Morning Shout-out” was from Alan (presumably Hopkins) to Alvaro, Michael and the Salty Lady for good trips to the Farallones. Always nice to hear Hebrides Overture/Fingal’s Cave, but even better with this dedication.
Date: 11/14/25 10:25 am From: Keith Maley via groups.io <keith.maley...> Subject: [SFBirds] Summer Tanager - Mt Davidson
We interrupt this morning’s classical music programming with this report of a female-type Summer Tanager on Mt. Davidson on the trail up from La Bica eating bees and very occasionally giving a pick-a-tuck call. (37.7393848, -122.4540522)
Date: 11/14/25 9:48 am From: Alan Hopkins via groups.io <alanhopkins...> Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Alan's Shout-out
Thanks Siobhan,
It's nice to know I am not the only one who starts the day with classical music! Originally, I was going to suggest Rachmaninoff's Isle of the Dead, which is based on Arnold Backlin's painting, but I thought it was a bit too long and morose, just like going out the islands on a gray day.
Rachmaninov: The Isle of the Dead, Symphonic poem Op. 29 - Andrew Davis
Alan S. HopkinsSan Francisco, CALink to art website
On Friday, November 14, 2025 at 07:30:39 AM PST, Siobhan Ruck via groups.io <ms.siobhan.ruck...> wrote:
Classical music lovers among us had a fun surprise this morning - KDFC’s “Morning Shout-out” was from Alan (presumably Hopkins) to Alvaro, Michael and the Salty Lady for good trips to the Farallones. Always nice to hear Hebrides Overture/Fingal’s Cave, but even better with this dedication.
Date: 11/14/25 7:30 am From: Siobhan Ruck via groups.io <ms.siobhan.ruck...> Subject: [SFBirds] Alan's Shout-out
Classical music lovers among us had a fun surprise this morning - KDFC’s “Morning Shout-out” was from Alan (presumably Hopkins) to Alvaro, Michael and the Salty Lady for good trips to the Farallones. Always nice to hear Hebrides Overture/Fingal’s Cave, but even better with this dedication.
Date: 11/13/25 11:23 am From: Dominik Mosur via groups.io <dominikmosur...> Subject: [SFBirds] Bird Walk on Corona Hill this Saturday 11/15/2025
Join me Saturday morning as we bird Corona Heights Park. This 16 acre parcel managed by San Francisco Recreation and Parks/Natural Resources Division features several habitat types: coastal scrub/chaparral, coast live oak woodland, grassland and exotic/urban edge as well beautiful views of the city and interesting geological features.
The walk is primarily for beginning/intermediate birders looking to improve their field ID skills with a focus on vocalizations but all levels of observers are welcome. We also delve into the status and distribution of birds in the City, population trends and other interesting topics.
We often see unexpected rarities in addition to the residents and so far this year 120 species have been recorded. Check out the eBird hotspot page for the site to see what's been spotted recently:
After the walk, check out the Randall Museum's Wild in California live animal exhibit and say hello to Lyra the Raccoon, Virginia the Opossum, Grasshopper the Swainson's Hawk and Laurel the Western Screech Owl. Grab a cup of hot coffee or a sandwich from Cafe Josephine too.
Date: 11/13/25 7:04 am From: Rachel Lawrence via groups.io <Rachelalawrence...> Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Mute swan
Ok for real this time... mute swan in the center of the lake between boathouse and the blocks of flats
________________________________
From: <SFBirds...> <SFBirds...> on behalf of Rachel Lawrence via groups.io <Rachelalawrence...>
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2025 6:58:13 AM
To: SF Birds <sfbirds...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Mute swan
One remaining opposite the boathouse lake Merced. I haven't seen the second yet
Date: 11/13/25 7:00 am From: Rachel Lawrence via groups.io <Rachelalawrence...> Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Mute swan
Sorry jumped the gun, it’s got lighter
It’s a buoy with a neck like stalk bent over 🤣
________________________________
From: <SFBirds...> <SFBirds...> on behalf of Rachel Lawrence via groups.io <Rachelalawrence...>
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2025 6:58:13 AM
To: SF Birds <sfbirds...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Mute swan
One remaining opposite the boathouse lake Merced. I haven't seen the second yet
Date: 11/12/25 12:43 pm From: David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...> Subject: [SFBirds] October City List for 2025 - 295 for the year
18 new species were added, tied with 2006 for the most number of new species in October, bringing us to 295 species for the year. Because the year was slow earlier, we are now third in species seen by the end of October. A Eurasian Skylark (under review by the California Rare Birds Committee) is a first for San Francisco. The other new species were Cocos Booby, Great Crested Flycatcher, Townsend's Solitaire, Yellow-green Vireo, Virginia's Warbler, Blue-headed Vireo, Vermillion Flycatcher, Horned Lark, Lapland Longspur, Common Poorwill, Long-eared Owl, Tropical Kingbird, Cassin's Finch, Scarlet Tanager, Canada Warbler, Northern Fulmar and Brewer's Sparrow. You can see the entire year's list at https://sfbirds.net/2025-city-cumulative-list
Date: 11/11/25 4:51 pm From: San Mateo County Bird Alliance via groups.io <office...> Subject: [SFBirds] November 13 Monthly Meeting - Motus Tracking w/ Teresa Ely
*November 13, 7 pm– Zoom*
Border to Border: Tracking American Kestrels in California Using the Motus Wildlife Tracking System
Teresa Ely is a raptor biologist specializing in migration and long-term monitoring. She is currently using the Motus Wildlife Tracking System to study American Kestrels across California, with a focus on wintering populations at the Salton Sea. She has also applied Motus to track Sharp-shinned Hawks, expanding our understanding of raptor movements across the region.
Teresa is a Golden Eagle Biologist with East Bay Regional Parks and contributes to international raptor research collaborations through Boise State University's Raptor Research Center. She previously managed a long-term fall raptor migration banding station in the Marin Headlands, where she trained hundreds of volunteers and led large-scale monitoring projects. Her broader fieldwork experience includes studies of Swainson's Hawks, Turkey Vultures, Ospreys, and Great Gray Owls, providing her with a comprehensive perspective on raptor migration and movement patterns across diverse landscapes.
This morning a very late Swainson's Thrush was in the Arboretum. There are a fair number of November NFC records from the city, but only one later than this date (11/18/2022, H. Cotter NFC Station) and very few of migrants on the ground: the only other on-the-ground November record in eBird is from 11/11/1976 (Mac McCormick). There is also a December record (12/112/19/2021, N. Arthur and others) from Yerba Buena Island and another, relating to an injured bird, from GGP (12/2712/28/2015, A. Hopkins and others).
Later in the morning, after deciding not to bird the Zoo because of the throngs of people there enjoying the Veterans' Day school holiday, I covered the SFSU campus and south Lake Merced. An adult male Bullock's Oriole was in the Bee Garden area at SFSU.
Date: 11/6/25 12:43 pm From: Liam Murphy via groups.io <liammsf...> Subject: [SFBirds] Interesting Vireo at Lake Merced
I just got some looks at a Solitary-type Vireo at the east end of the concrete bridge that may be a candidate for Blue-headed. It had a stripe of yellowish color across the vent, but was not especially bright otherwise. Unfortunately I don't have a camera with me at the moment, but thought I would throw it out there for anyone interested.
Date: 11/5/25 12:34 pm From: Dawn Lemoine via groups.io <lemonbirder...> Subject: [SFBirds] Registration for the 2025 Oakland CBC is Open! #CBC
Registration is now open for the December 14, 2025, Oakland Christmas Bird Count!
Join us for a day of bird counting and camaraderie. While you're having fun, you'll also be collecting valuable data for the world's longest-running and largest citizen science project; this data is used in scientific studies for conservation efforts. The Oakland count circle primarily covers a large portion of Alameda County and parts of Contra Costa County, and it is divided into 30 areas. We will do our best to place you in an area of your choice.
You can register as a Field Observer to go out into the field with others, or as a Feeder Watcher if you prefer to count from your home or another stationary site. In either case, we encourage you to also sign up for the dinner afterward and participate in the bird countdown, which many participants consider a highlight of the day.
We look forward to seeing you at the Oakland CBC and/or dinner!
Oakland CBC Compilers,
Viviana Wolinsky
Dawn Lemoine
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Date: 11/5/25 8:54 am From: David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...> Subject: [SFBirds] Registration for the 12/29/25 San Francisco Christmas Bird Count is now open
Registration for the Monday December 29th San Francisco Christmas Bird Count is now open. You can register as a Field Observer or Feeder Watcher, and you can also sign-up for the Count Dinner at the links below. Participation is free; the cost of the optional dinner is $35.
The San Francisco Christmas Bird Count covers all of the City of San Francisco, and the northern part of San Mateo County. You can see a map of our Count Circle at https://cbcviewer.appspot.com/map (select San Francisco on the drop down menu).
Thanks to the generosity of San Francisco Baykeeper, we will have access to a boat to survey birds in San Francisco Bay.
Date: 11/4/25 10:52 am From: Dominik Mosur via groups.io <dominikmosur...> Subject: [SFBirds] recent misc. observations
some birds I found of interest in the past couple of weeks:
Orange-crowned Warbler (SORDIDA ssp.) - an individual that appeared to be the Channel Island breeding sub-species _sordida_ was on Corona Hill 10/23 and presumably the same individual was relocated at the same spot on 11/1.
Nashville Warbler - one was in Golden Gate Park at Elk Glen on 10/26, another was a Gamble Memorial park in the Haight 10/30. These are late dates for migrants and possibly birds that may winter locally
Northern Yellow Warbler - 10/28, in the blooming albizzia by the Lake Merced Boathouse, late date for a migrant and quite likely a bird that may be settling for winter. On previous CBCs this spot is usually hosting at least a couple.
Black-throated Gray Warbler - Golden Gate Gate Park/Lily Pond 10/30. Another late migrant/potential local winterer
Date: 11/3/25 6:58 pm From: Derek via groups.io <dlheins...> Subject: [SFBirds] Richmond CBC registration is open
Registration for our fourth annual Richmond Christmas Bird Count to be held on Saturday, January 3 is *now open*. Spend a fun day outdoors with a team counting individual birds and species, and contributing to our understanding of bird populations! Our first three years have established this count circle as one of the highest in the nation in regards to both participants and species observed, which helps this community science project thrive! Below are links to register as a field observer, feeder-watch, and the post-count dinner. Both beginners and experienced birders are welcome.
Date: 10/29/25 12:44 pm From: Dominik Mosur via groups.io <polskatata...> Subject: Re: [SFBirds] LEWIS’S Woodpecker Presidio/Inspiration Point 10/29/25
Presumably same bird just flew over the spring roundabout east in direction of the housing area so it seems to be hanging around.
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