Date: 5/8/25 11:41 am From: Brian Fitch via groups.io <fogeggs...> Subject: [SFBirds] Sutro Highlights
Two very cold hours at the Baths were quite productive, with the exception
of the continuing absence of migrant shorebirds.
Brandt’s Cormorant - several thousand in a single feeding frenzy gyre in
addition to many others flying in all directions and perched on every
rock. I can’t quantify, but this feels like the largest concentration I’ve
seen in my nearly three decades of watching here.
Pomerine Jaeger - two birds lumbered in together past the terrace, one
showing full spoons and the other taking time to harass a California Gull
before heading on north.
Elegant Tern - many were chattering and plunge diving right by the terrace,
the closest they’ve come this season.
Rhinoceros Auklet - likely one bird making two passes into the Pigeon
Guillemot zone, and landing near them the second time. Breeding on our
mainland rocks would be quite acceptable.
Brian Fitch
