[SBB] Grasshopper, Lazuli, Blue, Lawrence's

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

All,

Eric Goodill, Kelly and I did some scouting for next week's  
Birdathon. First stop was Ed Levin Park where 3-4 LAWRENCE'S  
GOLDFINCHES were seen in the trees across from the hang gliders  
parking lot. One SELASPHORUS hummer in this area eluded solid  
identification.

Up the hill toward the Sycamore Grove above the dog run, we heard and  
saw two more LAWRENCE'S GOLDFINCHES, several GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS,  
RUFOUS-CROWNED and one LINCOLN'S SPARROW. Also seen was a male and  
female LAZULI BUNTING. Most exciting were two probable BLUE GROSBEAK  
females, that made a brief appearance in the largest sycamore before  
dashing away uphill. These two stout birds were cinnamon brown, big- 
headed with medium-length tails, but they left before I could  
identify with certainty. They popped into view immediately after I  
played the song which is what caught my attention. I had hoped they  
might be present. Something to look for next week, of course...  
Several WHITE-THROATED SWIFTS were foraging overhead, and WESTERN  
KINGBIRDS were conspicuous and numerous.

At Calaveras Reservoir, the BALD EAGLE was sitting on its nest,  
easily visible from the road, about 6 minute's drive from the  
intersection with Calaveras and Felter Roads. YELLOW-BILLED MAGPIES,  
WHITE-BREASTED NUTHATCH were also nice birds seen here.

The summit of Sierra Road produced several SAVANNAH SPARROWS and a  
HORNED LARK.

There's still time to sponsor our "Team DeDUCKtions" for the upcoming  
SCVAS Birdathon. Let me or SCVAS know if you can help us meet our  
$5000 Challenge Goal!


Matthew Dodder
http://www.birdguy.net

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