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Subject: [SBB] Phainopeppla  along Stevens Creek
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Hi birders,

This morning I made a brief stop at La Avenida to walk
along Stevens Creek toward the bay.  

Within 60 seconds I saw a dark medium sized bird fly
across the trail from some pale blue elderberry
(-like) berries.  I figured it was just another Cal
Towhee--but then I noticed it had a crest. What was an
Oak Titmouse doing here? But wait, it had very pale
wingbars...and it started flycatching! 

I assume it is a juvenile or female as it is not deep
black and I did not notice those striking wing patches
of the male.

When I walked back 25 min later, it was still there,
going back and forth across the trail, or flying from
the NASA housing area. It hung out  against the back
of the first group of trees heading from La Avenida
toward the Bay, and also headed for the elderberries
again.

Also present:  Belted Kingfisher (at times perching in
a palm tree-- interesting juxtaposition), Nuttall's
Woodpecker, Great Egret, female Common Yellowthroat in
a major chase and altercation with 2 Song Sparrows,
Bushtits, California Towhee and House Finches.

Kris Olson, Menlo Park

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