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12/2/23 3:50 pm Liam Murphy <liammsf...> Re: [SFBirds] Rock Wren on Mnt Davidson
12/2/23 3:35 pm Daniel Scali <daniel.s.scali...> [SFBirds] McLaren Park Hermit Warbler
12/2/23 3:02 pm Nico Stuurman <nico...> [SFBirds] Rock Wren on Mnt Davidson
12/1/23 3:38 pm David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...> [SFBirds] City Year List up to 309 as of end of November - building on the record
12/1/23 11:57 am Dominik Mosur <dominikmosur...> Re: [SFBirds] UPDATE: It’s an Orchard. Re: Possible Male Baltimore Oriole in Lafayette Park
12/1/23 10:01 am Bob Hall <bilgepump100...> [SFBirds] Acorn woodpeckers, GGP
11/30/23 11:23 pm Lori Lee <lorilee415...> [SFBirds] UPDATE: It’s an Orchard. Re: Possible Male Baltimore Oriole in Lafayette Park
11/30/23 7:20 pm David Webster <davisigno...> [SFBirds] Another confounding group of birds
11/30/23 6:20 pm Richard Bradus via groups.io <grizzledjay...> Re: [SFBirds] Possible Male Baltimore Oriole in Lafayette Park - ID help please
11/30/23 12:16 pm Adam Winer <awiner...> [SFBirds] Painted Bunting in the Inner Sunset, Nov. 30
11/29/23 10:32 pm Peter Pyle <ppyle...> Re: [SFBirds] Lucy’s Warbler, zoo
11/29/23 9:13 pm Zac Denning <zdenning1...> Re: [SFBirds] Lucy’s Warbler, zoo
11/29/23 8:25 pm Peter Pyle <ppyle...> Re: [SFBirds] Lucy’s Warbler, zoo
11/29/23 6:07 pm Zac Denning <zdenning1...> Re: [SFBirds] Lucy’s Warbler, zoo
11/29/23 11:48 am Peter Pyle <ppyle...> [SFBirds] Lucy’s Warbler, zoo
11/29/23 11:43 am Keith Maley <keith.maley...> Re: [SFBirds] recent sightings
11/28/23 9:19 pm David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...> [SFBirds] Western Tanager continuing at Fort Mason
11/28/23 1:12 pm Lori Lee <lorilee415...> [SFBirds] Possible Male Baltimore Oriole in Lafayette Park
11/28/23 1:12 pm Lori Lee <lorilee415...> [SFBirds] Possible Male Baltimore Oriole in Lafayette Park
11/28/23 11:17 am Dominik Mosur <dominikmosur...> [SFBirds] recent sightings
11/26/23 7:16 pm Whitney Grover <wlgrover...> Re: [SFBirds] Eurasian Wigeon at Candlestick
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11/21/23 11:07 am Peter Pyle <ppyle...> [SFBirds] Parula Merced boathouse
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11/17/23 3:50 pm Nancy Palmer <nancy_palmer...> [SFBirds] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and Tennessee Warbler on Log Cabin Trail
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11/12/23 3:27 pm Travis S <sivarthtims...> [SFBirds] Tropical Kingbird at North Lake
11/11/23 9:23 am David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...> [SFBirds] Black and white warbler
11/11/23 8:25 am David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...> [SFBirds] Palm Warbler at Crissy
11/9/23 3:05 pm David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...> [SFBirds] Clay Colored Sparrows
11/8/23 6:23 pm Brian Fitch <fogeggs...> [SFBirds] Crossbills
11/8/23 3:40 pm Dominik Mosur <dominikmosur...> [SFBirds] cont. Clay-colored Sparrow and other misc.
11/8/23 11:36 am Christopher Hayward <p_t_nymph...> [SFBirds] Black-throated Green Warbler, continues, Vista Grande Canal, 11/8/2023
11/7/23 4:14 pm Davena Gentry <davena...> [SFBirds] Sequoia Audubon Nov 9 Meeting - Purple Martins!
11/7/23 11:23 am Brian Fitch <fogeggs...> [SFBirds] Not Just Hawks Overhead
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11/4/23 5:50 pm David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...> [SFBirds] Local Interest - Returning Ducks to Crissy Lagoon
 
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Date: 12/2/23 4:03 pm
From: Liam Murphy <liammsf...>
Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Rock Wren on Mnt Davidson
After I had walked away and was picking through the huge sparrow flock of
100+ zonotrichia and junco, I looked back and saw the Rock Wren fly down
into one of the backyards below the coordinates. I think there's a pretty
good chance it could stick til the morning since it is raining lightly and
getting towards dusk.

I also briefly saw what looked like a decent candidate for "Pink-sided"
Junco with a pale gray hood and dark mask. But it flushed while I was
looking in binos, no photo and couldn't refind. Something to keep an eye
out for. The sparrow flock is massive and could have some goodies.

Liam

On Sat, Dec 2, 2023, 3:50 PM Liam Murphy via groups.io <liammsf=
<gmail.com...> wrote:

> Fantastic find by Nico!
>
> The bird continues as described at the coordinates given. Somewhat skulky.
> Hang out til it comes to the top of a rock.
>
> Liam Murphy
>
> On Sat, Dec 2, 2023, 3:02 PM Nico Stuurman <nico...>
> wrote:
>
>> Near the Sage Thrasher location at 37.739186,-122.452049
>>
>> Lost it in the rain...
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Nico
>> --
>> Nico Stuurman
>>
>
>


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Date: 12/2/23 3:50 pm
From: Liam Murphy <liammsf...>
Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Rock Wren on Mnt Davidson
Fantastic find by Nico!

The bird continues as described at the coordinates given. Somewhat skulky.
Hang out til it comes to the top of a rock.

Liam Murphy

On Sat, Dec 2, 2023, 3:02 PM Nico Stuurman <nico...> wrote:

> Near the Sage Thrasher location at 37.739186,-122.452049
>
> Lost it in the rain...
>
> Best,
>
> Nico
> --
> Nico Stuurman
>
>


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Date: 12/2/23 3:35 pm
From: Daniel Scali <daniel.s.scali...>
Subject: [SFBirds] McLaren Park Hermit Warbler
Hola ave fanátic(o/a/e)s,

The female type bird was seen gleaning clusters of pine needles of several
Monterey Pines. It’s a tiny data set but something I’ve noticed before and
also today is the cadence of the Hermit foraging chip. It’s basically a
pretty solid chip note, then a long pause; at least 10 seconds, and then
another chip note. Wash, preen, repeat.

This stand of pines is part of the drainage for Yosemite marsh, and
contains a good number of Toyons full of berries. Yesterday and this
morning the berries were receiving a ton of visitors: Robins, Hermit
Thrushes, a Purple Finch, different sparrows, and most surprisingly, to me,
Northern Flickers. In fact, I’ve always seen birds go to town on non-native
red berry shrubs, but not so much the native Toyon. I wonder if the key is
ripeness. Those berries look ready in early Fall but perhaps it is an
illusion until December. I’ll keep trying to pay attention.

Happy noticing,
Dan Scali, sf


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Date: 12/2/23 3:02 pm
From: Nico Stuurman <nico...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Rock Wren on Mnt Davidson
Near the Sage Thrasher location at 37.739186,-122.452049

Lost it in the rain...

Best,

Nico
--
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Date: 12/1/23 3:38 pm
From: David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...>
Subject: [SFBirds] City Year List up to 309 as of end of November - building on the record
Although the number of species added in November was actually lower than average for November, with five new species, they were all exceptional additions, bringing the City list for the year up to 309 (7 higher than the previous record for the year). Species added included Black-Throated Green Warbler (first record since 2018), Redhead, Scarlet Tanager (first record since 2019), Green-Tailed Towhee and Chimney Swift (first record since 2014). A belated report of a Long-Eared Owl from October was also added to the list.


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Date: 12/1/23 11:57 am
From: Dominik Mosur <dominikmosur...>
Subject: Re: [SFBirds] UPDATE: It’s an Orchard. Re: Possible Male Baltimore Oriole in Lafayette Park
 

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Date: 12/1/23 10:01 am
From: Bob Hall <bilgepump100...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Acorn woodpeckers, GGP
While passing through the GGP oak woodlands near Fulton/Stanyan I heard a group of acorn woodpeckers. Perhaps they're widespread in the city this year?
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San Francisco, CA
"There is no better high than discovery." - E.O. Wilson


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Date: 11/30/23 11:23 pm
From: Lori Lee <lorilee415...>
Subject: [SFBirds] UPDATE: It’s an Orchard. Re: Possible Male Baltimore Oriole in Lafayette Park
Thank you all. After much mulling and viewing Richard’s additional photos consensus is orchard oriole.


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Date: 11/30/23 7:20 pm
From: David Webster <davisigno...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Another confounding group of birds
Seen with David Assman this morning flying over El Polin...

Very light wings, Pink legs and feet, very pointed bills... seen flying
towards the bay. Though they were all from the same ilk, there were slight
differences, including what appeared to be a darker head on one, yet, maybe
it was the lighting...Glaucous-winged gull was first impression, but the
very sharp, pointy bills threw me. (also what appeared to be a black ring
near the tip of the beak on several photos. Any ID help/verification would
be appreciated!

good birding to all,

David Webster


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Date: 11/30/23 6:20 pm
From: Richard Bradus via groups.io <grizzledjay...>
Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Possible Male Baltimore Oriole in Lafayette Park - ID help please

This was one confounding bird!




I encountered this oriole independently on the south edge of Lafayette Park, as it turns out about an hour or so after Lori saw it. Luckily I had my camera with me and was able to get some documentation photos, but I have been advised that they show an Orchard Oriole. Unless there were two, out of season and geographically challenged icterids in the same place about the same time (which seems highly unlikely), I am perplexed. So I am posting this in hopes that some of you might offer your expert opinion on the ID.




See: https://ebird.org/checklist/S155399473




My first impression was that it was a Baltimore as the red breast was prominent and it appeared to be on the large end of the oriole spectrum (as Lori noted, it could have been mistaken for a robin at quick glance) - certainly it was obviously and substantially larger than a nearby Yellow-rump (and also longer but thinner than a White-crowned sparrow). Further views through my viewfinder were confusing, however, as it appeared considerably more yellow in direct light, and I had a hard time figuring out what was going on with the wing bar(s) - initially it seemed to show a rather broad white bar (not quite a patch) but at other times it appeared more narrow and better defined as a bar. I think this depended on how tightly it folded its wings. Also intriguing was the scaly appearance of the top of the head and back of the neck, rather similar to that of a female Baltimore, I think. I didn’t get a good look at the tail through binoculars and mistakenly thought it was dark underneath, but my photos clearly show yellow on the undertail, at least on the outer corners, which would seem to indicate Baltimore as well. Then there is the question of coloration - is that reddish color on the breast and partially on the wing coverts orange-red or chestnut?




The preponderance of features (size, thick wing bar, mottled and scaly back of the neck and light underside tail corners) I think point to this most likely being a Baltimore. But what age? It is clearly more developed that the typical “first fall” male plumage, but not fully adult male. Is this a second year bird that has not competed its molt? Or could this be a male with low testosterone levels, therefore showing some female characteristics?  




In any case, a very interesting bird!



Any and all thoughts welcome and appreciated.
Richard BradusSan Francisco
On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 1:12:30 PM PST, Lori Lee <lorilee415...> wrote:


[Edited Message Follows]
If you think it's an orchard oriole or something else, please let me know. I posted pictures and description here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S155390201

It was hanging out in the top of the park before it took off to the north. Unclear if it's still in the park. This was around 12:15 today.


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Date: 11/30/23 12:16 pm
From: Adam Winer <awiner...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Painted Bunting in the Inner Sunset, Nov. 30
I was *very* surprised to find a female/immature-type Painted Bunting
visiting my feeders in the Inner Sunset this morning. I'd literally just
gotten back this morning (getting home after 2AM) from a trip to Cozumel,
where Painted Buntings are a common wintering bird, yet my foggy brain took
awhile to get past processing what I was seeing as a "weird Lesser
Goldfinch". Swearing and a scramble to unpack my camera ensued.

Mercifully, it returned and I was able to get some photos, one of which is
included below. This is yard bird #99 for me - kinda wish it had been the
milestone #100. Now my job is to keep it around until the CBC.

There are no prior records (at least, not on eBird) of Painted Bunting this
late anywhere in the Bay Area, though there are wintering records from
Mendocino and Humboldt.

-- Adam Winer

P.S.: I swear I did not smuggle this bird home with me from Cozumel!

[image: PB309955.JPG]


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Date: 11/29/23 10:32 pm
From: Peter Pyle <ppyle...>
Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Lucy’s Warbler, zoo
Oops, sorry to subject all to this! My iPhone skills at work...P

> On Nov 29, 2023, at 21:13, Zac Denning <zdenning1...> wrote:
>
> 
> Awesome - we’d love to have Logan. He’s welcome to join us for the before hours zoo tour with the group, or he can augment our search as a solo birder.
>
> Feel free to pass along my info:
> Cell: 510-725-9637
> Email: <zdenning1...>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Zac
>
>
>
>> On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 8:25 PM Peter Pyle <ppyle...> wrote:
>> Hi Zac- I just posted to eBird with details. It was a Hooded Oriole. Bumped into Logan Kahle and he said he might hit the zoo while rogue birding the SFCBC, and might be in touch. I’m sure I missed a lot in there today and flowering eucs may bring more in. Cheers, Peter
>>
>>>> On Nov 29, 2023, at 18:07, Zac Denning <zdenning1...> wrote:
>>>>
>>> 
>>
>>> Wow Peter - thanks for the heads up.
>>>
>>> I hope you asked Lucy to stick around till the 27th? ;) Probably unlikely, but that would be a fun bird for area 7. We’ll be sure to check that on our zoo circuit.
>>>
>>> Up till now the warthog enclosure has produced all the action. Nice to see the koalas are getting into the game.
>>>
>>> Let me know what you think on the oriole pics.
>>>
>>> Zac
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 11:48 AM Peter Pyle <ppyle...> wrote:
>>>> In cypress above Koala pen. (Sorry my coord functions are dysfunctional). Also WETA and oriole so far, probably HOOR (will check pics later).
>>>>
>>>>>> On Nov 29, 2023, at 11:43, Keith Maley <keith.maley...> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>> 
>>>>> While scouting for the Christmas Bird Count at Land's End / Sutro Baths bowl this morning, I kicked up another Clay-colored Sparrow. Coordinates and photos here:
>>>>>
>>>>> https://ebird.org/checklist/S155436975
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 11:17 AM Dominik Mosur <dominikmosur...> wrote:
>>>>>> This morning (11/28/23) the Corona Heights Park CLAY-COLORED SPARROW continued for the 39th day since first being noted in October. It has undergone a bit of molt and the clean gray nape is now much more obvious than at the time of its initial discovery.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sunday (11/26) a first cycle BALD EAGLE was observed flying over the Sunset District mid-morning. In the afternoon (4) GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE were with Canada Geese feeding on the fairway for the 18th hole at Harding Park/near the Wooden Bridge - North Lake Merced.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Apparent returning (adult) WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS have been noted in recent days:
>>>>>> 11/25 - Along Portola Ave at Marne Way
>>>>>> 11/24 - Pine Lake/Stern Grove
>>>>>> 11/22 - Laguna Honda
>>>>>> White -throated Sparrows were noted at or near (<~300 meters) these sites last fall/winter so this is why I suspect these are returning birds.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> After spending some time searching around the Sunset District I was finally able to track down the TRICOLORED BLACKBIRD flock at McCoppin Square on Taraval 11/26, where at least (18) were foraging along Starlings, Cowbirds and Brewer's Blackbirds.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 11/22 a flock of (9) RED CROSSBILLS flew over Laguna Honda and the next day a single bird was noted on Mount Sutro OSP during a survey. I've also heard Crossbills sporadically in the nearby Forest Hill neighborhood since early November so it seems that these birds may be holding on for the winter.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The San Francisco Christmas Bird Count is still a month away but it is not too early to start scouting your areas and staking out unusual birds and foraging areas for sparrow flocks. If anyone is a new area leader and needs some help or advice on strategy for covering their territory please don't hesitate to contact me.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Dominik Mosur
>>>>>> San Francisco
>>>>
>>>>


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Date: 11/29/23 9:13 pm
From: Zac Denning <zdenning1...>
Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Lucy’s Warbler, zoo
Awesome - we’d love to have Logan. He’s welcome to join us for the before
hours zoo tour with the group, or he can augment our search as a solo
birder.

Feel free to pass along my info:
Cell: 510-725-9637
Email: <zdenning1...>

Cheers,

Zac



On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 8:25 PM Peter Pyle <ppyle...> wrote:

> Hi Zac- I just posted to eBird with details. It was a Hooded Oriole.
> Bumped into Logan Kahle and he said he might hit the zoo while rogue
> birding the SFCBC, and might be in touch. I’m sure I missed a lot in there
> today and flowering eucs may bring more in. Cheers, Peter
>
> On Nov 29, 2023, at 18:07, Zac Denning <zdenning1...> wrote:
>
> 
>
> Wow Peter - thanks for the heads up.
>
> I hope you asked Lucy to stick around till the 27th? ;) Probably unlikely,
> but that would be a fun bird for area 7. We’ll be sure to check that on our
> zoo circuit.
>
> Up till now the warthog enclosure has produced all the action. Nice to see
> the koalas are getting into the game.
>
> Let me know what you think on the oriole pics.
>
> Zac
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 11:48 AM Peter Pyle <ppyle...> wrote:
>
>> In cypress above Koala pen. (Sorry my coord functions are dysfunctional).
>> Also WETA and oriole so far, probably HOOR (will check pics later).
>>
>> On Nov 29, 2023, at 11:43, Keith Maley <keith.maley...> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> While scouting for the Christmas Bird Count at Land's End / Sutro Baths
>> bowl this morning, I kicked up another Clay-colored Sparrow. Coordinates
>> and photos here:
>>
>> https://ebird.org/checklist/S155436975
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 11:17 AM Dominik Mosur <dominikmosur...>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> This morning (11/28/23) the Corona Heights Park CLAY-COLORED SPARROW
>>> continued for the 39th day since first being noted in October. It has
>>> undergone a bit of molt and the clean gray nape is now much more obvious
>>> than at the time of its initial discovery.
>>>
>>> Sunday (11/26) a first cycle BALD EAGLE was observed flying over the
>>> Sunset District mid-morning. In the afternoon (4) GREATER WHITE-FRONTED
>>> GEESE were with Canada Geese feeding on the fairway for the 18th hole at
>>> Harding Park/near the Wooden Bridge - North Lake Merced.
>>>
>>> Apparent returning (adult) WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS have been noted in
>>> recent days:
>>> 11/25 - Along Portola Ave at Marne Way
>>> 11/24 - Pine Lake/Stern Grove
>>> 11/22 - Laguna Honda
>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/11%2F22+-+Laguna+Honda?entry=gmail&source=g>
>>> White -throated Sparrows were noted at or near (<~300 meters) these
>>> sites last fall/winter so this is why I suspect these are returning birds.
>>>
>>> After spending some time searching around the Sunset District I was
>>> finally able to track down the TRICOLORED BLACKBIRD flock at McCoppin
>>> Square on Taraval 11/26, where at least (18) were foraging along Starlings,
>>> Cowbirds and Brewer's Blackbirds.
>>>
>>> On 11/22 a flock of (9) RED CROSSBILLS flew over Laguna Honda and the
>>> next day a single bird was noted on Mount Sutro OSP during a survey. I've
>>> also heard Crossbills sporadically in the nearby Forest Hill neighborhood
>>> since early November so it seems that these birds may be holding on for the
>>> winter.
>>>
>>> The San Francisco Christmas Bird Count is still a month away but it is
>>> not too early to start scouting your areas and staking out unusual birds
>>> and foraging areas for sparrow flocks. If anyone is a new area leader and
>>> needs some help or advice on strategy for covering their territory please
>>> don't hesitate to contact me.
>>>
>>> Dominik Mosur
>>> San Francisco
>>>
>>>
>>
>>


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Date: 11/29/23 8:25 pm
From: Peter Pyle <ppyle...>
Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Lucy’s Warbler, zoo
Hi Zac- I just posted to eBird with details. It was a Hooded Oriole. Bumped into Logan Kahle and he said he might hit the zoo while rogue birding the SFCBC, and might be in touch. I’m sure I missed a lot in there today and flowering eucs may bring more in. Cheers, Peter

> On Nov 29, 2023, at 18:07, Zac Denning <zdenning1...> wrote:
>
> 
> Wow Peter - thanks for the heads up.
>
> I hope you asked Lucy to stick around till the 27th? ;) Probably unlikely, but that would be a fun bird for area 7. We’ll be sure to check that on our zoo circuit.
>
> Up till now the warthog enclosure has produced all the action. Nice to see the koalas are getting into the game.
>
> Let me know what you think on the oriole pics.
>
> Zac
>
>
>
>
>> On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 11:48 AM Peter Pyle <ppyle...> wrote:
>> In cypress above Koala pen. (Sorry my coord functions are dysfunctional). Also WETA and oriole so far, probably HOOR (will check pics later).
>>
>>>> On Nov 29, 2023, at 11:43, Keith Maley <keith.maley...> wrote:
>>>>
>>> 
>>> While scouting for the Christmas Bird Count at Land's End / Sutro Baths bowl this morning, I kicked up another Clay-colored Sparrow. Coordinates and photos here:
>>>
>>> https://ebird.org/checklist/S155436975
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 11:17 AM Dominik Mosur <dominikmosur...> wrote:
>>>> This morning (11/28/23) the Corona Heights Park CLAY-COLORED SPARROW continued for the 39th day since first being noted in October. It has undergone a bit of molt and the clean gray nape is now much more obvious than at the time of its initial discovery.
>>>>
>>>> Sunday (11/26) a first cycle BALD EAGLE was observed flying over the Sunset District mid-morning. In the afternoon (4) GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE were with Canada Geese feeding on the fairway for the 18th hole at Harding Park/near the Wooden Bridge - North Lake Merced.
>>>>
>>>> Apparent returning (adult) WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS have been noted in recent days:
>>>> 11/25 - Along Portola Ave at Marne Way
>>>> 11/24 - Pine Lake/Stern Grove
>>>> 11/22 - Laguna Honda
>>>> White -throated Sparrows were noted at or near (<~300 meters) these sites last fall/winter so this is why I suspect these are returning birds.
>>>>
>>>> After spending some time searching around the Sunset District I was finally able to track down the TRICOLORED BLACKBIRD flock at McCoppin Square on Taraval 11/26, where at least (18) were foraging along Starlings, Cowbirds and Brewer's Blackbirds.
>>>>
>>>> On 11/22 a flock of (9) RED CROSSBILLS flew over Laguna Honda and the next day a single bird was noted on Mount Sutro OSP during a survey. I've also heard Crossbills sporadically in the nearby Forest Hill neighborhood since early November so it seems that these birds may be holding on for the winter.
>>>>
>>>> The San Francisco Christmas Bird Count is still a month away but it is not too early to start scouting your areas and staking out unusual birds and foraging areas for sparrow flocks. If anyone is a new area leader and needs some help or advice on strategy for covering their territory please don't hesitate to contact me.
>>>>
>>>> Dominik Mosur
>>>> San Francisco
>>
>>


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Date: 11/29/23 6:07 pm
From: Zac Denning <zdenning1...>
Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Lucy’s Warbler, zoo
Wow Peter - thanks for the heads up.

I hope you asked Lucy to stick around till the 27th? ;) Probably unlikely,
but that would be a fun bird for area 7. We’ll be sure to check that on our
zoo circuit.

Up till now the warthog enclosure has produced all the action. Nice to see
the koalas are getting into the game.

Let me know what you think on the oriole pics.

Zac




On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 11:48 AM Peter Pyle <ppyle...> wrote:

> In cypress above Koala pen. (Sorry my coord functions are dysfunctional).
> Also WETA and oriole so far, probably HOOR (will check pics later).
>
> On Nov 29, 2023, at 11:43, Keith Maley <keith.maley...> wrote:
>
> 
> While scouting for the Christmas Bird Count at Land's End / Sutro Baths
> bowl this morning, I kicked up another Clay-colored Sparrow. Coordinates
> and photos here:
>
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S155436975
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 11:17 AM Dominik Mosur <dominikmosur...>
> wrote:
>
>> This morning (11/28/23) the Corona Heights Park CLAY-COLORED SPARROW
>> continued for the 39th day since first being noted in October. It has
>> undergone a bit of molt and the clean gray nape is now much more obvious
>> than at the time of its initial discovery.
>>
>> Sunday (11/26) a first cycle BALD EAGLE was observed flying over the
>> Sunset District mid-morning. In the afternoon (4) GREATER WHITE-FRONTED
>> GEESE were with Canada Geese feeding on the fairway for the 18th hole at
>> Harding Park/near the Wooden Bridge - North Lake Merced.
>>
>> Apparent returning (adult) WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS have been noted in
>> recent days:
>> 11/25 - Along Portola Ave at Marne Way
>> 11/24 - Pine Lake/Stern Grove
>> 11/22 - Laguna Honda
>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/11%2F22+-+Laguna+Honda?entry=gmail&source=g>
>> White -throated Sparrows were noted at or near (<~300 meters) these sites
>> last fall/winter so this is why I suspect these are returning birds.
>>
>> After spending some time searching around the Sunset District I was
>> finally able to track down the TRICOLORED BLACKBIRD flock at McCoppin
>> Square on Taraval 11/26, where at least (18) were foraging along Starlings,
>> Cowbirds and Brewer's Blackbirds.
>>
>> On 11/22 a flock of (9) RED CROSSBILLS flew over Laguna Honda and the
>> next day a single bird was noted on Mount Sutro OSP during a survey. I've
>> also heard Crossbills sporadically in the nearby Forest Hill neighborhood
>> since early November so it seems that these birds may be holding on for the
>> winter.
>>
>> The San Francisco Christmas Bird Count is still a month away but it is
>> not too early to start scouting your areas and staking out unusual birds
>> and foraging areas for sparrow flocks. If anyone is a new area leader and
>> needs some help or advice on strategy for covering their territory please
>> don't hesitate to contact me.
>>
>> Dominik Mosur
>> San Francisco
>>
>>
>
>


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Date: 11/29/23 11:48 am
From: Peter Pyle <ppyle...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Lucy’s Warbler, zoo
In cypress above Koala pen. (Sorry my coord functions are dysfunctional). Also WETA and oriole so far, probably HOOR (will check pics later).

> On Nov 29, 2023, at 11:43, Keith Maley <keith.maley...> wrote:
>
> 
> While scouting for the Christmas Bird Count at Land's End / Sutro Baths bowl this morning, I kicked up another Clay-colored Sparrow. Coordinates and photos here:
>
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S155436975
>
>
>> On Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 11:17 AM Dominik Mosur <dominikmosur...> wrote:
>> This morning (11/28/23) the Corona Heights Park CLAY-COLORED SPARROW continued for the 39th day since first being noted in October. It has undergone a bit of molt and the clean gray nape is now much more obvious than at the time of its initial discovery.
>>
>> Sunday (11/26) a first cycle BALD EAGLE was observed flying over the Sunset District mid-morning. In the afternoon (4) GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE were with Canada Geese feeding on the fairway for the 18th hole at Harding Park/near the Wooden Bridge - North Lake Merced.
>>
>> Apparent returning (adult) WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS have been noted in recent days:
>> 11/25 - Along Portola Ave at Marne Way
>> 11/24 - Pine Lake/Stern Grove
>> 11/22 - Laguna Honda
>> White -throated Sparrows were noted at or near (<~300 meters) these sites last fall/winter so this is why I suspect these are returning birds.
>>
>> After spending some time searching around the Sunset District I was finally able to track down the TRICOLORED BLACKBIRD flock at McCoppin Square on Taraval 11/26, where at least (18) were foraging along Starlings, Cowbirds and Brewer's Blackbirds.
>>
>> On 11/22 a flock of (9) RED CROSSBILLS flew over Laguna Honda and the next day a single bird was noted on Mount Sutro OSP during a survey. I've also heard Crossbills sporadically in the nearby Forest Hill neighborhood since early November so it seems that these birds may be holding on for the winter.
>>
>> The San Francisco Christmas Bird Count is still a month away but it is not too early to start scouting your areas and staking out unusual birds and foraging areas for sparrow flocks. If anyone is a new area leader and needs some help or advice on strategy for covering their territory please don't hesitate to contact me.
>>
>> Dominik Mosur
>> San Francisco
>
>


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Date: 11/29/23 11:43 am
From: Keith Maley <keith.maley...>
Subject: Re: [SFBirds] recent sightings
While scouting for the Christmas Bird Count at Land's End / Sutro Baths
bowl this morning, I kicked up another Clay-colored Sparrow. Coordinates
and photos here:

https://ebird.org/checklist/S155436975


On Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 11:17 AM Dominik Mosur <dominikmosur...>
wrote:

> This morning (11/28/23) the Corona Heights Park CLAY-COLORED SPARROW
> continued for the 39th day since first being noted in October. It has
> undergone a bit of molt and the clean gray nape is now much more obvious
> than at the time of its initial discovery.
>
> Sunday (11/26) a first cycle BALD EAGLE was observed flying over the
> Sunset District mid-morning. In the afternoon (4) GREATER WHITE-FRONTED
> GEESE were with Canada Geese feeding on the fairway for the 18th hole at
> Harding Park/near the Wooden Bridge - North Lake Merced.
>
> Apparent returning (adult) WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS have been noted in
> recent days:
> 11/25 - Along Portola Ave at Marne Way
> 11/24 - Pine Lake/Stern Grove
> 11/22 - Laguna Honda
> White -throated Sparrows were noted at or near (<~300 meters) these sites
> last fall/winter so this is why I suspect these are returning birds.
>
> After spending some time searching around the Sunset District I was
> finally able to track down the TRICOLORED BLACKBIRD flock at McCoppin
> Square on Taraval 11/26, where at least (18) were foraging along Starlings,
> Cowbirds and Brewer's Blackbirds.
>
> On 11/22 a flock of (9) RED CROSSBILLS flew over Laguna Honda and the next
> day a single bird was noted on Mount Sutro OSP during a survey. I've also
> heard Crossbills sporadically in the nearby Forest Hill neighborhood since
> early November so it seems that these birds may be holding on for the
> winter.
>
> The San Francisco Christmas Bird Count is still a month away but it is not
> too early to start scouting your areas and staking out unusual birds and
> foraging areas for sparrow flocks. If anyone is a new area leader and needs
> some help or advice on strategy for covering their territory please don't
> hesitate to contact me.
>
> Dominik Mosur
> San Francisco
>
>
>


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Date: 11/28/23 9:19 pm
From: David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Western Tanager continuing at Fort Mason
Presumably overwintering - in garden for 11th
day close to a White-Throated Sparrow.


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Date: 11/28/23 1:12 pm
From: Lori Lee <lorilee415...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Possible Male Baltimore Oriole in Lafayette Park
[Edited Message Follows]

If you think it's an orchard oriole or something else, please let me know. I posted pictures and description here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S155390201

It was hanging out in the top of the park before it took off to the north. Unclear if it's still in the park. This was around 12:15 today.


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Date: 11/28/23 1:12 pm
From: Lori Lee <lorilee415...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Possible Male Baltimore Oriole in Lafayette Park
If you think it's an orchard oriole, please let me know. I posted pictures and description here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S155390201

It was hanging out in the top of the park before it took off to the north. Unclear if it's still in the park. This was around 12:15 today.


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Date: 11/28/23 11:17 am
From: Dominik Mosur <dominikmosur...>
Subject: [SFBirds] recent sightings
This morning (11/28/23) the Corona Heights Park CLAY-COLORED SPARROW
continued for the 39th day since first being noted in October. It has
undergone a bit of molt and the clean gray nape is now much more obvious
than at the time of its initial discovery.

Sunday (11/26) a first cycle BALD EAGLE was observed flying over the Sunset
District mid-morning. In the afternoon (4) GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE were
with Canada Geese feeding on the fairway for the 18th hole at Harding
Park/near the Wooden Bridge - North Lake Merced.

Apparent returning (adult) WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS have been noted in
recent days:
11/25 - Along Portola Ave at Marne Way
11/24 - Pine Lake/Stern Grove
11/22 - Laguna Honda
White -throated Sparrows were noted at or near (<~300 meters) these sites
last fall/winter so this is why I suspect these are returning birds.

After spending some time searching around the Sunset District I was finally
able to track down the TRICOLORED BLACKBIRD flock at McCoppin Square on
Taraval 11/26, where at least (18) were foraging along Starlings, Cowbirds
and Brewer's Blackbirds.

On 11/22 a flock of (9) RED CROSSBILLS flew over Laguna Honda and the next
day a single bird was noted on Mount Sutro OSP during a survey. I've also
heard Crossbills sporadically in the nearby Forest Hill neighborhood since
early November so it seems that these birds may be holding on for the
winter.

The San Francisco Christmas Bird Count is still a month away but it is not
too early to start scouting your areas and staking out unusual birds and
foraging areas for sparrow flocks. If anyone is a new area leader and needs
some help or advice on strategy for covering their territory please don't
hesitate to contact me.

Dominik Mosur
San Francisco


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Date: 11/26/23 7:16 pm
From: Whitney Grover <wlgrover...>
Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Eurasian Wigeon at Candlestick
After closer views and photo inspection, looks to be a hybrid. Our photos are attached to the ebird list and can be found here ( https://ebird.org/checklist/S155278824 ). Maybe more interesting if you're into that sort of thing.

Thanks,

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Date: 11/26/23 10:40 am
From: Whitney Grover <wlgrover...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Eurasian Wigeon at Candlestick
Eurasian Wigeon in the big duck raft off Yosemite Slough/ Candlestick. Best views currently from here: (37.7185919, -122.3813884).

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Date: 11/25/23 2:35 pm
From: Daniel Scali <daniel.s.scali...>
Subject: [SFBirds] White-tailed Kite
Hi,

Across the slough (Yosemite Slough) from the cement platform, directly
south (tricky, had to look at google maps to orient cardinally), lazing at
the top of a bushy acacia. Seen first at 2pm.

Kevin Liberg had one nearby a couple weeks ago.

Good wintering,
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Date: 11/21/23 3:20 pm
From: Kenneth Hillan via groups.io <khillan...>
Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Parula Merced boathouse
Now located a further west at 37.7261723, -122.5010783, around 3:15pm, adjacent to closed area.
IPhone pic only.



> On Nov 21, 2023, at 11:07 AM, Peter Pyle <ppyle...> wrote:
>
> In E end of arroyo willows immediately W of boathouse, viewed from ramp to western dock. May be continuing? (I’ve lost track). Quite late in any case. Looked like HY male but will confirm with pics and post these later.
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Date: 11/21/23 12:29 pm
From: Sarah Burton <burtosarah...>
Subject: Re: [SFBirds] LTDU (37.8013278, -122.4817305)
Where credit is due… identified by Max.

On Tue, Nov 21, 2023 at 12:24 Sarah Burton via groups.io <burtosarah=
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> Marshall’s Beach, best view from cliffs south iBattery Godfrey
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> On Tue, Nov 21, 2023 at 12:18 Sarah Burton via groups.io <burtosarah=
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>> Long tailed Duck!
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Date: 11/21/23 12:24 pm
From: Sarah Burton <burtosarah...>
Subject: Re: [SFBirds] LTDU (37.8013278, -122.4817305)
Marshall’s Beach, best view from cliffs south iBattery Godfrey

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> Long tailed Duck!
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Date: 11/21/23 12:18 pm
From: Sarah Burton <burtosarah...>
Subject: [SFBirds] LTDU (37.8013278, -122.4817305)
Long tailed Duck!


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Date: 11/21/23 11:07 am
From: Peter Pyle <ppyle...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Parula Merced boathouse
In E end of arroyo willows immediately W of boathouse, viewed from ramp to western dock. May be continuing? (I’ve lost track). Quite late in any case. Looked like HY male but will confirm with pics and post these later.


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Date: 11/20/23 1:29 pm
From: Liam Murphy <liammsf...>
Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Eyes Up SF
Just had a very likely Swainson's Hawk heading south as well, more or less
towards Candlestick.

On Mon, Nov 20, 2023, 12:02 PM liammsf <liammsf...> wrote:

> Bald Eagle just circled over Bernal Hill for a couple minutes and
> continued south. Turkey Vulture moving south too which is not an every day
> occurrence from my yard. Look up for raptor movement!!
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Date: 11/20/23 12:03 pm
From: Liam Murphy <liammsf...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Eyes Up SF
Bald Eagle just circled over Bernal Hill for a couple minutes and continued
south. Turkey Vulture moving south too which is not an every day occurrence
from my yard. Look up for raptor movement!!

Liam Murphy


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Date: 11/19/23 6:01 pm
From: Derek <dlheins...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Richmond Christmas Bird Count
Friends,



The third annual Richmond Christmas Bird Count will be on Saturday,
December 30th. Last year *129 participants* found *169 species* for a
total of *46,102 individual birds*. Last year we didn’t have a boat, and
this year we do, so we expect to increase the count.



We’d just love for you to join us this year!



- Sunrise: 7:25 a.m.
- Low Tide: 7:46 a.m. (Point Isabel)
- High Tide: 1:11 p.m.
- Sunset: 4:59 pm



Here’s the direct link to register for the Richmond Count:


https://goldengatebirdalliance.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/goldengatebirdalliance/event.jsp?event=12681&



We’re excited to be hosting a post-count dinner and would love to have you
join using the link below:



https://goldengatebirdalliance.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/goldengatebirdalliance/event.jsp?event=12706&



Let’s have a fabulous closing to this year!



Karyn Noel & Derek Heins

Co-compilers

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Date: 11/19/23 3:12 pm
From: David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Munias and Tanager at Fort Mason
Perfect weather, with termite swarms, kept birds active at Fort Mason this morning for the Golden Gate Bird Alliance monthly walk.  52 species, including a continuing WESTERN TANAGER, and a dozen SCALY-BREASTED MUNIAs in the Garden. Checklist at https://ebird.org/checklist/S154789833.


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Date: 11/19/23 11:11 am
From: Daniel Scali <daniel.s.scali...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Geese
Huge flock, 140, headed ene over outer Richmond. Greater white fronted?

Dan


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Date: 11/17/23 5:56 pm
From: David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Western Tanager at Fort Mason
Very cooperative this morning in the Community Garden.


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Date: 11/17/23 3:50 pm
From: Nancy Palmer <nancy_palmer...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and Tennessee Warbler on Log Cabin Trail
Hi SF Birders,

I had a young male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and a Tennessee Warbler this morning in the oaks along the trail here: 37.7701139,-122.4728417.
Sorry for the late report but I wanted to confirm photos. Perhaps this is the young sapsucker that Dan Scali saw about a month ago? Hopefully it will stick around!

Happy Late Fall Birding!

Best,
Nancy Palmer
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Date: 11/15/23 9:53 am
From: Rachel Lawrence <Rachelalawrence...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Flock of 20 brant geese Battery Godfrey
Sitting on the water, distant in channel beneath walkway on Point Benita


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Date: 11/13/23 12:23 pm
From: Brian Fitch <fogeggs...>
Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Bald Eagle
The first year Bald Eagle was sitting on North Rock when I arrived at the
Sutro Baths terrace just after 7 AM. It appeared a bit disheveled, and
never moved anything more than its head until it flew an hour later. Its
flight seemed normal, so hopefully it was just hanging out, and not
unhealthy. North Rock is usually full of resident seabirds, but they gave
the eagle a forty foot perimeter of unoccupied space. Travis and Lydia
stopped by, and Lydia later spotted the eagle already in flight and passing
the terrace as it flew into the mouth of the Gate.
After being reminded about the Tropical Kingbird they found yesterday, I
went over to North Lake, and refound the kingbird and the Western Tanager;
both were hawking insects and eating berries on the middle island, viewable
from the east side. The kingbird vocalized several times, something I
rarely hear in SF.
Brian Fitch
[image: P1070575.JPG]


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> Eagle is heading into the golden gate now
>
> On Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 7:18 AM Brian Fitch via groups.io <fogeggs=
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>> A young bird is currently perched on North Rock off of the Sutro Baths.
>> Brian Fitch
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Date: 11/13/23 12:05 pm
From: Kevin Liberg <klibe...>
Subject: [SFBirds] White-tailed Kite at Candlestick
White-tailed Kite at Candlestick Point SRA this morning around: 37.715304, -122.378838

Kevin Liberg


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Date: 11/13/23 8:18 am
From: Brian Fitch <fogeggs...>
Subject: Re: [SFBirds] Bald Eagle
Eagle is heading into the golden gate now

On Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 7:18 AM Brian Fitch via groups.io <fogeggs=
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> A young bird is currently perched on North Rock off of the Sutro Baths.
> Brian Fitch
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Date: 11/13/23 7:18 am
From: Brian Fitch <fogeggs...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Bald Eagle
A young bird is currently perched on North Rock off of the Sutro Baths.
Brian Fitch


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Date: 11/12/23 3:27 pm
From: Travis S <sivarthtims...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Tropical Kingbird at North Lake
Perching in eucalyptus branches over the lake. Flew to alder canopies on
the east side.

37.769108,-122.501438


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Date: 11/11/23 9:23 am
From: David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Black and white warbler
In wetlands along Crissy Field Bluffs (37.8049033, -122.4691567)


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Date: 11/11/23 8:25 am
From: David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Palm Warbler at Crissy
In the dunes across from the northwest corner of the lagoon


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Date: 11/9/23 3:05 pm
From: David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Clay Colored Sparrows
Last Thursday I spotted a CLAY-COLORED SPARROW at Fort Mason in the Community Garden.  This morning there was a Clay Colored in the garden as well. I can't tell from pictures if it is the same bird (I've attached one picture of each).  After leaving the garden this morning I stopped at Quartermaster Reach, where I spotted another Clay-Colored Sparrow.  This one was very scruffy (picture attached). There certainly have been a spate of Clay-Colored Sparrow sightings recently.


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Date: 11/8/23 6:23 pm
From: Brian Fitch <fogeggs...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Crossbills
As others have noted around the region, there was a lot of bird movement
this morning. At Battery Godfrey in the Presidio, we saw large numbers of
Cackling Geese, Varied Thrush, and American Pipits, as well as a good mix
of ducks. Raptors showed very poorly. After my colleagues had left, the
Red Crossbills we had been hearing earlier made a sudden appearance, and I
took some shots despite pixel and autofocus issues. I'm sending the one
below because it catches the right hand bird with its crossed beak tip in
backlit view. The calls were local type two, but other and rarer types are
being well documented just south of us.
Brian Fitch
[image: P1070567.JPG]


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Date: 11/8/23 3:40 pm
From: Dominik Mosur <dominikmosur...>
Subject: [SFBirds] cont. Clay-colored Sparrow and other misc.
A scruffy looking Clay-colored Sparrow is into its 19th day on Corona Hill
since first being noted 10/21. This bird is usually foraging with the
crowned/house sparrow flock along the edge of the grassy field next to the
Community garden/basketball court fence. At other times it feeds along the
north fence of the tennis courts accessed from Flint Street. Today
(11/8/23) it was observed feeding at both spots between 13 - 13:30. This
might be the second longest staying Clay-colored Sparrow for SF at least in
recent years.

A bird found by Rob Furrow on 11/5/13 that stayed until 12/12 of that year
is the longest staying (and latest overall) record for SF that I've been
able to dig up.

Other noteworthy observations in recent days -

good migratory morning movement noted from on and near Sunset Reservoir
yesterday and today including a dawn flying Osprey today, multiple American
Pipits and also this morning a likely (very distant) another Evening
Grosbeak flying in the direction of Turtle Hill/Grandview.

Snowy Plovers - a healthy count of 50 at Ocean Beach yesterday (11/7, CBC
scouting)

Black-bellied Plovers - 21 yesterday , 16 today at Sunset Reservoir, where
there has also been a nice count of (70+) roosting killdeer and today for
the first time roosting on the reservoir were nearly (40) Canada Geese.
Sunset Reservoir has some historical records of very interesting birds
including Golden Plovers, rare gulls and SF's only Snowy Owl record dating
back to an early 70s irruption that reached all the way to the Bay Area.

White-throated Sparrow - adult tan stripe that is probably a returning bird
(multiples wintered over last year) was on the Historic Trail on Mount
Sutro 11/5 , first reported here 10/8.

I've yet to catch up with the Tricolored Blackbird flock this fall despite
dedicating some time searching for them in recent days at feeding sites,
diurnal roost sites and the night roost at North Lake.If anyone refinds
these birds please don't hesitate to report to the list.

If you are participating in the Christmas count it is not too early to be
scounting your areas as many birds that will winter over have arrived by
now.

Thank you,

Dominik Mosur
San Francisco


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Date: 11/8/23 11:36 am
From: Christopher Hayward <p_t_nymph...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Black-throated Green Warbler, continues, Vista Grande Canal, 11/8/2023
Hi All,
This morning around 7.30 Nico Stuurman and I managed to relocate the Black-throated Green Warbler found by Sam Talarigo a couple of days ago, along the Vista Grande Canal.  Nico spotted the bird in a small oak with Townsend Warblers and Chickadees close to Sam's original location here, 37.71209, -122.49015.
I managed a few photos which are on our eBird list, link below.

https://ebird.org/checklist/S154022015

Chris Hayward
Half Moon Bay


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Date: 11/7/23 4:14 pm
From: Davena Gentry <davena...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Sequoia Audubon Nov 9 Meeting - Purple Martins!
This Thursday, November 9

Purple martin ( Progne subis arboricola ), a California Species of Special Concern, historically nested in cavities in existing power poles at Mt Thayer in Santa Clara County. By 2008, only 100-220 pairs were estimated to live in the southern coastal section of California from Marin to Santa Barbara counties and are suggested to be close to local extirpation, making this small Mt Thayer population regionally significant. For several years the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has been monitoring martin breeding activity and providing a variety of nesting structures ranging from traditional nest boxes to experimental hollow cavity poles that emulate natural habitat, to assist with meeting state goals of 1) achieving a statewide species inventory, 2) reaching >2,000 martin pairs, and 3) supporting nesting in cavities rather than houses. In 2023 a livestream camera system was installed to monitor nesting activity within artificial cavities including egg hatching, chick fledging, intraspecies aggression, and infanticide.

Join Karine Tokatlian, a wildlife biologist who manages the District's purple martin enhancement project, who will share the project's history, challenges, and success over the years. She will also briefly discuss the District's work with marbled murrelets and peregrine falcon populations.

Mike Azevedo, coordinator for Sequoia's Purple Marting Project, will also provide a brief update on PUMA in San Mateo County!

We'd love to see your smiling faces, in person at the San Mateo Garden Center. Join us on Zoom if you must. Doors open at 6: 30 for socializing, and the meeting starts at 7 pm. Register: https://bit.ly/3stOzI2


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Date: 11/7/23 11:23 am
From: Brian Fitch <fogeggs...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Not Just Hawks Overhead
I was exploring the mesa at North Lake Merced, between the Sunset Circle
and SF State about an hour ago. A flock of Red Crossbills began jipping
from Harding Park, and then managed to cross the lake heading north without
my being able to sight them. Traffic noise kept me from discerning which
type. I stopped to check the row of pines at the north end of the mesa,
and an Evening Grosbeak flew over to the east of me, giving its piercing
peeew call while also heading north beyond my eyesight. Back at the
Circle, I crossed paths with Nina and Keith, and they had also heard the
crossbill flock from the wooden bridge area.
Brian Fitch


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Date: 11/7/23 10:35 am
From: Rajan Rao <rajankrao12...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Hawk Watching
Hi all,

Hawk watching conditions right now are incredible and even a 5 minute watch
could yield a goodie!

Look up!

- Rajan


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Date: 11/7/23 9:40 am
From: Todd M. <toddinsf...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Continuing GHOW pair
A pair of GHOW has been in residence in the upper Corbett area (above
Clayton) for most of the year.

I have not located any roosts (haven't attempted to, really), but I've
heard them a few times every month since at least March. They seem to move
around a bit; sometimes I hear them calling very close to Corbett &
Greystone, other times they're down closer to Clayton. Last night they were
somewhere uphill from Iron Alley.

They seem to call most often on nights that aren't as windy, or at least
that's when I tend to hear them. It's also possible that they're easier to
hear when the wind noise is lower, of course.

(I hope that since this isn't posting a specific roost location it is OK;
please delete if not.)

Todd Morris
San Francisco


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Date: 11/7/23 7:26 am
From: Nina Bai <aninanina...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Black-throated Green Warbler continues @ Vista Grande Canal
The bird found by Sam Talarigo last night continues in a cypress across from the Lake Merced parking lot (37.7117629, -122.4897896). Beautiful adult male.

Good luck!
--
Nina Bai
San Francisco


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Date: 11/4/23 5:50 pm
From: David Assmann via groups.io <david_assmann...>
Subject: [SFBirds] Local Interest - Returning Ducks to Crissy Lagoon
This morning there were 7 species of duck in Crissy Lagoon, including 4 Ruddy Ducks, 2 Red-Breasted Mergansers, 4 Bufflehead, 3 Ring-Necked Ducks, 4 Green-Winged Teal, 2 Northern Pintail and 2 Mallards. And a Wilson's Snipe was feeding just like a Dowitcher in the northwest corner.


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