[EBB Sightings] Berkeley and Montclair

Saturday, February 26, I had a brief glimpse of the BLACK-THROATED GRAY
WARBLER in Berkeley's Aquatic Park, as it flew from the pine to the
eucalyptus near bin 16 of the Frisbee Golf Course.  The Tufted Duck was a
no-show; numerous other birders searched and, at the time we left (ca. 11:45
am) no one had found it.  There were a few RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS amongst
the GREATER SCAUP, BUFFLEHEAD, and COMMON GOLDENEYE.

At the Montclair Pond (thanks for the directions), we enjoyed the close-up
views of the male WOOD DUCK.  It seems to have formed a deep pair-bond with
a large Mallard-hybrid "funny duck" (the one with a light brown head and
neck).  Despite a large disparity in size, the Wood Duck fought off another
Mallard hybrid when it drew close to the Wood Duck's beloved.  Look for even
funnier ducks come the summer...??

Jennifer Rycenga
Half Moon Bay, CA