[EBB Sightings] ostritches

Another note on ostriches - I've seen some a couple of times on the SW
side of the 580/205 split near Tracy, but not for about two years.  Does
anyone know if they are still around?  Are ostriches common as pets or
livestock around here?

good birding

Jaan Lepson
Livermore, ALA


> HI
> I know these aren't native, and maybe just new (location) to me, BUT...
> Seen yesterday, behind a cyclone fence under some old orchard trees on the
> hill to the right of the freeway:
> a pair of Ostriches - obviously  pets, but just thought if anyone  happens
> to be traveling "north" on freeway 680 going past Alamo, you might take
> note
> ( before the Stone Valley Rd. exit sign)
> S F Galloway
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