Date: 8/30/25 4:33 pm From: larry nigro via groups.io <larrymtb...> Subject: [northbaybirds] Big Year Presentation September 11
Hi,
Molly and I will be presenting a Zoom slide show on 9/11 at 7:00 pm through Marin Audubon Speaker Series on our ABA Big Year in 2024.
Basically we went to look for America and its birds starting January 1 in McAllen TX and finishing New years Eve in Cummings Park Connecticut. In between we traveled to Alaska, Hawaii, Newfoundland and all over the continental USA. We bought carvings from Native Alaskans, drove our van from Marin to Key West, gave a deposition in a Florida Scrub Jay suit and found a whole lot of birds. Join us as we look back on a great year. Remember *Wherever you brid there you are!*
Date: 8/30/25 7:46 am From: Peter Colasanti via groups.io <peter_colasanti...> Subject: [northbaybirds] Fall Pelagics
Ahoy Birders,
There’s still room aboard the New Sea Angler for Sunday September 14 and October 5 pelagic trips. These RROS sponsored rides cover the best of two counties, typically heading straight to Bodega Canyon in the relative calm of morning, then riding a tailwind to Cordell Bank before returning to port at Porto Bodega. Last Sunday’s outing had pairs of Laysan Albatross and Tufted Puffins and a becalmed flock of 1500 assorted Storm-Petrels.The price is $180 adult / $120 student. If interested contact me at <peter_colasanti...>
Peter Colasanti
Date: 8/24/25 2:45 pm From: Matt Tarlach via groups.io <mtar925...> Subject: [northbaybirds] PISI report at Hwy 37 Turnout
Some of you may have received an Ebird alert for Pine Siskin at the Hwy 37 turnout. That was me. During a quick stop at the location, our group observed a few of these birds foraging actively on the ground. After putting our heads together we realized that none of us was able to rule out the much more likely Savannah Sparrow, so I've changed the ID to that species.
Date: 8/19/25 4:57 pm From: Connor Cochrane via groups.io <connorscochrane...> Subject: [northbaybirds] Point Reyes Aug 18/19
Hi All,
It's been a slow past few weeks on the Outer Point with the August fogs really limiting visibility and activity. The past few days, however, have finally shown a nice influx of western migrants. Below is a summary of some of the migrants the last few days.
Monday, August 18th
Fish Docks:
Northern House Wren
Bullock's Oriole (immature at the hedge)
New Willows:
Cassin's Vireo
Nunes Ranch:
Lark Sparrow
Mendoza Ranch:
Black-headed Grosbeak
Tuesday, August 19th
Lesser Goldfinch and Northern House Wren were at almost every site on the point
Date: 8/19/25 11:32 am From: Harry Fuller via groups.io <anzatowhee...> Subject: [northbaybirds] feral peafowl flocks in the area?
Here's my report on their presence up here in Willamette Valley.Curious--most eBird records are of single birds
Harry Fullerauthor of: Birding Harney County.
San Francisco's Natural History: Sand Dunes to Streetcars:https://ecowise.wordpress.com/2017/04/20/sfnh/
author of Freeway Birding: freewaybirding.com
my birding blog: ecowise,eordpress.com
Date: 8/5/25 1:50 pm From: Connor Cochrane via groups.io <connorscochrane...> Subject: [northbaybirds] Early Migrants Point Reyes 8/04/25
Hi All,
Been awhile since I'be posted here but thought I'd share that I had a few eastern vagrants at Point Reyes yesterday 8/04/25. At Abbotts Lagoon there was a NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH in the large willow patch by the boardwalk 2/3s of the way down the trail. It was difficult to view but calling fairly constantly. Shorebird numbers were still quite low at the lagoon despite good habitat being available. At Drake's Beach there was a BLACKPOLL WARBLER in the willows by the powerline cut, which now seems to be constantly the most productive spot at Drake's since the revamp of the parking lot during covid. These vagrants seemingly arrived during heavy NW winds, there were up to 50mph gusts at the lighthouse yesterday, and the conditions were similar in the days before. The first western birds are starting to move, with coastal YELLOW WARBLER, WARBLING VIREO, BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER, and many ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLERS away from their breeding grounds the past few days.
Date: 8/4/25 4:37 pm From: Denise Hamilton via groups.io <2napabirders...> Subject: [northbaybirds] Bodega Bay Yellow-billed Loon
Hi all,
I get the daily eBird Reports for Sonoma Co. and have noticed that the YB Loon has not been reported lately. Does anyone have updates about the bird? Has it disappeared like it did last year at this time?
Just curious! Happy birding to you all! Denise Hamilton Napa
