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[SBB] Pacific Golden-Plover in Gilroy Water treatment Facility



All,
 
At about 9:30 this morning Frank Vanslager and I had a PACIFIC GOLDEN-PLOVER in partial alternate plumage in the third pond near the "hill" to the east (left) of the entrance to the Gilroy Water Treatment Facility.  ID of this golden colored bird was somewhat confusing as it seemed to have too much black on the flanks (thinking American G-P) however the bird had a very short primary projection beyond the end of the tail and had a nice buffy wash on the face with a broad white supercilium and a very prominent ear spot.  After I took several photos Frank then flushed the bird and we were able to get good views of the underwing and it's lack of any black axillaries.  After a short flight the bird returned to the western edge of the partially filled pond and it was still there when we left at about 11:20.  Unfortunately we were unable to re-find the Yellow-headed Blackbird seen Monday.
 
Take care,
Bob Reiling    
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