[EBB Sightings] Red Phalaropes continue at Lake Merritt

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I saw 5 energetic Red Phalaropes feeding near the shore at Lake Merritt at
5pm this evening (near the intersection of Lakeshore Ave and Foothill Blvd).

I also noticed that several large trees along Lakeshore Ave, 2 light poles
and a few small trees were blown over by the wind. This accidental treefall
precedes the planned cutting of about 35 trees along Lakeshore Ave and all
the trees (200+ trees) and most living things between Lake Merritt and the
Kaiser Convention Center. The trees were tagged mid-December so tree cutting
should commence later this month. I expect that the local tree dwelling
birds will be relocating to more hospitable environs.

Kristi Whitfield
Oakland, CA

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he shore at Lake Merritt at 5pm this evening (near the intersection of Lakes=
hore Ave and Foothill Blvd). 

I also noticed that several large trees along Lakeshore Ave, 2 light poles a=
nd a few small trees were blown over by the wind. This accidental treefall p=
recedes the planned cutting of about 35 trees along Lakeshore Ave and all th=
e trees (200+ trees) and most living things between Lake Merritt and the Kai=
ser Convention Center. The trees were tagged mid-December so tree cutting sh=
ould commence later this month. I expect that the local tree dwelling birds=20=
will be relocating to more hospitable environs. 

Kristi Whitfield

Oakland, CA


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