[EBB Sightings] Common Moorhens at Coyote Creek Lagoon

Dear Birders,
This is the first time I've seen MOORHENS at this location, so I 
thought it was worth a mention.  I saw maybe two dozen between one end 
of the Lagoon and the other.  They were particularly easy to see near 
the south end, looking west to the far shore.  Juveniles were present, 
so I assume the birds are breeding in the area.  (Subadult 
BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERONS were also present so ditto re breeding.)
SORAS were sounding off throughout my walk.  A MERLIN was at the north 
end and an immature COOPER'S HAWK at the south.  A pair of RED-TAILS 
were perching together and two RING-NECKED PHEASANTS showed themselves 
briefly near the north parking lot.
For those who don't know this area, it's a pretty good place to 
observe ducks, shorebirds, gulls, and raptors.  It's in Fremont and is 
part of the Don Edwards NWR.  To reach it from 880, take the Gateway 
Blvd. exit if traveling north and the Warren Ave. exit if traveling 
south.  Either way, go west to Fremont Blvd., turn left, proceed to 
the end of the road and turn right into the parking lot, for the south 
entrance.  The parking lot at the north end is at the end of a dirt 
road off Fremont Blvd. just north of Warren Ave.
Be advised that it's partly in Santa Clara County.
Good birding,
Emily Serkin
Castro Valley