[EBB Sightings] common merganser in Briones Reservoir

10/7 afternoon

>From Oursan Trail:
9 Common Mergansers sunned themselves at the western shore of Briones
Reservoir, near Cal Berkeley's boat house.

A late young Pied-Billed Grebe with stripes on its face was being fed by an
adult near the Spillway.

10/8 morning

>From Bear Creek Trail:
A dead buck on the uphill side of the trail (between Overlook Staging Area
and a "not drinking water" sign) attracted flies and several Turkey
Vultures. If you can hold your breath, it's a good chance to see the dark
face of juveniles.

Also saw twice an Osprey flew above the trail on the reservoir side.

(Trails around Briones Reservoir belong to EBMUD. Permit required.)

Wen Hsu
Berkeley