The Wrong Terns went out for a morning of birding today to McClellan Ranch, Blackberry Farm, and Linda Vista Park. Highlights of the event included seeing a territorial dispute between a pair of adult and juvenile HOODED ORIOLES at Blackberry Farm, nesting PYGMY NUTHATCHES, MALLARD ducklings in Stevens Creek, and a WHITE-TAILED KITE soaring high above the preserve. We ended the day with lunch at the McClellan feeders, and 42 species for our 4 hours of birding.
You can support the Wrong Terns' fundraising efforts here: https://scvas.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/scvas/campaignTeam.jsp?campaignId=194&teamId=142&. Funds raised in the SCVBA Birdathon go to fund our education programs in Santa Clara County, allowing us to offer our programming for free to low-income schools, cover material costs for programs like owl pellet dissections, and offer schools bus funding support (bus funding is the biggest hurdle preventing schools from providing field trips to students).
I also wanted to take a moment to thank all of the amazing birders who have already or will be taking part in Birdathon this year! You've had some amazing finds with your teams, and together we've raised a really impressive total for SCVBA's education programs.
Have a great day, and happy birding,
-- *Carolyn Knight* (she/they) Education & Outreach Manager Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance 22221 McClellan Road Cupertino, CA 95014
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