Date: 6/28/25 1:25 pm From: Lisa Myers via groups.io <lisa...> Subject: [southbaybirds] Los Capitancios Ponds east of Meridian
Hi all -
Janna's recent post inspired us to go bird the Los Capitancios ponds
this morning. At the start of our walk on the east side of Meridian Ave.
we found an active *WESTERN BLUEBIRD *nest in a Sycamore along the
creek. Our walk had us running into various fledglings from Starlings to
House Finch, Lesser Goldfinch and Red-Winged Blackbirds. We never did
find the Wood Ducks, but had great views of an *ASH-THROATED
FLYCATCHER*. The *WARBLING VIREO* was a heard only. We thought we had a
Belted Kingfisher only to realize it was one of the many singing
*NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRDS* found today. An adult *COOPER'S HAWK *hiding in
a tree was a great spot. An adult *RED-TAILED HAWK* was circling high
above in the company of swifts.
Baby *AMERICAN COOTS* were with the adults and one *COMMON GALLINULE*
even FLEW across the pond.
*SONG SPARROWS*, *SPOTTED TOWHEES* and *CALIFORNIA TOWHEES* were all
here and singing.
*GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES* were in several places along with *HOODED ORIOLES*.
And there were hummingbirds everywhere. We watched many females pulling
gnats out of the air, but sadly could not distinctly say we were seeing
any Black-Chinned Hummingbirds.
Do not disclose information that identifies the location of nesting birds of any species, to minimize stress on the nesting birds and the risk of vandalism or abuse.
