[EBB Sightings] White Tailed Kites in Dublin

I haven't seen the four WTH in San Ramon recently. Does anyone know if they
are still near the greenbelt off Marsh Drive? (Perhaps they have relocated
to Dublin and have been spotted by Brian?)

Marcy and Lilly
San Ramon

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From: sightings-admin at diabloaudubon.com
[mailto:sightings-admin at diabloaudubon.com] On Behalf Of Brian Zeiler
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 4:38 PM
To: EBB
Subject: [EBB Sightings] White Tailed Kites in Dublin

Recently I mentioned three WTK's regularly seen at
Shadow Cliffs in Pleasanton, as well as three (who may
be the same) regularly seen across from the Sybase HQ
in Dublin.  Today, when walking past the Sybase
building, right over the parking lot, four WTKs were
flying around and chasing each other.  I distinctly
saw rufous coloring on two chests, indicating
juveniles.  I was not as close to the other two. 
After chasing around and play-dive-bombing each other
a little, they went across the street to hunt in the
field. 

So, there are now four.  I have no idea where they
roost, but I wonder if there is a large communal roost
somewhere in Dublin/Pleasanton.  I have heard they can
roost in numbers as large as 20-30 or more, especially
unmated juveniles.

I see this foursome reliably almost daily.  They hunt
in the field across the street from Sybase, which is
on Dublin Blvd between Hacienda and Arnold.  I have
also seen kestrels hunting there.

Brian
Dublin


		
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