[SBB] Slate-colored Junco and yard birds

[Janna Pauser <[[email protected]]>]

I've had some interesting birds in my backyard the last few days.

A possible Golden-crowned X White-throated Sparrow hybrid with long, 
sparse white throat feathers and dark boarders, has been seen 
occasionally since Sunday.
A soaking wet Lincoln's Sparrow feeding in the rain Tuesday, was a new 
yard bird for me!!
Two Red-shouldered Hawks perched together in backyard tree were seen 
early last Saturday morning.
Yesterday an immature Sharp-shinned Hawk perched near bird feeder. Later 
an adult Coopers Hawk visited the feeder area.

I had 27 Band-tailed Pigeons cleaning up bird seed this morning. Hope 
their numbers don't continue to grow.

Five male and 7 female Purple Finch continue at backyard feeder.

Other than my yard birds I've seen the following.

Slate-colored Junco on Casa Loma Rd. at the private gate near the Open 
Space parking lot was seen last Saturday with Wild Bird Center group.

Osprey and Peregrine Falcon, White-throated Swifts and No.Rough-winged 
Swallows were seen at the Santa Clara Valley Water District pond 
yesterday. Three Cinnamon Teal and 2 male Greater Scaup remain here.

Greater White-fronted Goose seen last week at perc pond uner 85 was seen 
at Lake Almaden yesterday. Osprey perched nearby.

Didn't find the Brant under freeway 85, but more male Greater Scaup and 
one f. were on the pond with Lesser Scaup.

Male Yellow-shafted No. Flicker seen at Guadalupe Oak Grove Park on Sunday.

Janna Pauser  Almaden Valley




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