N. Calif. BirdBox 11 November 09

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- RBA
* Northern California BirdBox
* November 11, 2009
* CANO0911.11
- Transcript
             
hotline:      07 November - 11 November 2009
number:       (415)-681-7422
to report:    (415)-681-7422  (Do not send reports by e-mail)
coverage:     Northern CA
compiled:     11 November, 07:10 p.m. (PST)
transcriber:  Calvin D. Lou
           
This is a summary of reports from the Northern California
BirdBox, sponsored by the Golden Gate Audubon Society, compiled
11 November 2009 at 07:10 p.m.
         
Highlights: NORTHERN FULMAR, BLACK SCOTER, PRAIRIE FALCON, PEREGRINE FALCON,
MERLIN, AMERICAN KESTREL, RING-NECKED PHEASANT, RED PHALAROPE, PALM WARBLER,
LARK BUNTING, WHITE-THROATED SPARROW.

Alameda Co.
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On Nov 11, the PALM WARBLER continues Portobello Marina. The bird was in the
lower branches of one of the pines near the flag pole.
(Jean Richmond, Katie Meadow)

Merced Co.
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On Nov 10, a male BLACK SCOTER was seen at O'Neill Forebay from campsite #8
at the Medeiros Wildlife Area. Head north on Hwy 33 from Hwy 152, turn into
the Medeiros Unit area, head towards the forebay, the campsite is on
your right. (Ken Schneider)

San Mateo Co.
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On Nov 9, a PRAIRIE FALCON, PEREGRINE FALCON, MERLIN, AMERICAN KESTREL and
RING-NECKED PHEASANT were seen at O'Connor Pond. (Al DeMartini)

On Nov 8, the WHITE-THROATED SPARROW continues in the sparrow flock at the
intersection of Sharon Road and Sharon Court in Menlo Park.
(David McIntyre)

On Nov 7, a sea watch from Pigeon Point reported (66) RED PHALAROPES and
(4) NORTHERN FULMAR. (Ron Thorn, Leonie Batkin)

Santa Clara Co.
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On Nov 9-10, the LARK BUNTING continues at Byxbee Park. To get to the spot
from Highway 101 in Palo Alto take the Embarcadero exit and go east until
road ends at a "T". Turn right towards the recycling center and shortly
you can go left and enter the Byxbee Park parking area. Walk south past
the restrooms and up the hill and look on your right for the black chain
link fence that separates the park from the landfill. Walk the gravel
road/trail that goes along the fence and then a little north of the
wind wave sculpture (chains? hanging from a high log?) look along the
fence. (David Vander Pluym, Al DeMartini)
                   
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