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An apparent RED-NAPED SAPSUCKER was seen along Alamitos Road by Almaden
Reservoir yesterday (1/18).
The bird was a brightly colored male with crisp scarlet tones about the
head and throat set off by a definite white line extending from the base of the
bill to the breast. The black throat patch was clearly delineated with no
fuzzy lines or red diffusion into the patch. The breast and belly were
bright yellow with some streaking along the flanks.
The bird was seen working the oaks near 23505 Alamitos Road. For
anyone interested in looking for this bird, here are a few words of
caution. First, there is NO PARKING anywhere along Alamitos Road.
You will need to drive to the intersection with Hicks Road and park along Hicks
Rd where there are a few pull-off spaces. Also for those who are not
familiar with this area, Alamitos Road is a winding two lane road with several
blind curves. Please stay off to the side of the road as vehicles can come
whipping around at a pretty fast clip and not see you.
Finally, for anyone wishing to see WOOD DUCKS - this is the place.
Wood Ducks can most easily be seen right now at the upper end of Almaden
Reservoir.
Ann Verdi
San Jose
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