[EBB Sightings] Martinez Shoreline and McNabney

The following were at the Martinez shoreline after the rains on Saturday. 
On the pond, 2 Red-breasted Mergansers and 2 Common Goldeneyes among the
Canvasbacks and Ruddy Ducks.  In the mudflat, 4 Black-crowned Night-Heron
(including 1 juvenile) were down from their roosting spot.  Just a lone
Long-billed Dowitcher among the Avocet and Black-necked Stilt.  The 10+
Semipalmated Plover that are usually present around low tide were not
present this afternoon.    A patient birder can spot Virginia Rail on the
North side of the cement bridge here, usually at low tide.   At the remote
West end of the trail, offshore, were 12+ Barrow�s Goldeneye, 1 Surf
Scoter, and small numbers of Clark�s and Western Grebe.  The Scaup
flotilla is still small.  Two sea lions were on the buoy far offshore.

At McNabney Marsh, which was drained until a month ago, the ducks are
returning.  There were perhaps several hundred Northern Shoveler and
Green-winged Teal.  Also handfuls of Northern Pintail, American Wigeon,
Cinnamon Teal, and Bufflehead.   The Egyptian Goose is present.  I haven�t
seen any Common Moorhen since the marsh was refilled.  The viewing
platform is far better in the morning with the sun at your back.

Patrick King
Martinez / Berkeley