[EBB Sightings] Bald Eagle-Golden Eagle/EBMUD Lands

Thanks to the invitation from (the very capable) EBMUD's Wildlife Biologist Roger Hartwell, my Merritt College class was lucky to see various raptors near San Pablo Reservoir today, 3/3/07:

- BALD EAGLE (1) (adult)

- GOLDEN EAGLE (1) (adult)

- COOPER's HAWK (1) (adult)

Other more "common" raptors worth mentioning:

- RED-SHOULDERED HAWK (1) (adult)

- WHITE-TAILED KIT (2) (adult)

- NORTHERN HARRIER (4) 

- AMERICAN KESTREL (3) (2 female and 1 male)

The rookery near the Dam's/Reservoir's headquarter parking lot (300' north of the main door/visitor center) at 500 San Pablo Dam Rd. is impressive, as at least 30 GREAT BLUE HERONS were present -- a # that became obvious when a huge eucalyptus branch fell with a thunder clap that dispersed ALL of the perching heron individuals temporarily. (See I told you one more stick would make the nest too heavy!).......:-)





Daniel Edelstein

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