[SBB] Grant Park 03-12-05

[Matthew Dodder <[[email protected]]>]

All,

My Palo Alto Adult School birding group visited Joseph D. Grant County 
Park this morning for a beautiful day of birding. The weather was 
absolutely clear and warm! While we did not log a huge species list, 
some sightings were noteworthy. Highlights include a male BULLOCK'S 
ORIOLE in the large redwood near the farmhouse, a HOUSE WREN in the 
coyote bush below the garden, a RED-BREASTED SAPSUCKER at the 
farmhouse, a female COMMON GOLDENEYE, an adult  THAYER'S GULL on the 
lake, and five Swallow species. TREE SWALLOWS were seen in many 
locations, but the lake had the majority with three NORTHERN 
ROUGH-WINGS, three VIOLET-GREENs, a BARN, and a CLIFF SWALLOW foraging 
over water. ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLERS were heard on four occasions during 
our walk, but none were ever located by sight. A single HERMIT THRUSH 
called from the creek near the farmhouse bridge.

Singing RUBY-CROWNED KINGLETS were heard in various locations and 
Swallows were seen setting up nests.

Matthew Dodder
http://www.birdguy.net

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