[EBB Sightings] Phainopepla Black Diamond Mines

I was waiting for Eugenia Larson to post this as she led an Audubon trip on 
Sat. to Black Diamond Mines Reg. Preserve near Antioch. A male Phainopepla 
was sighted as we began our walk. Later at Lunch he reappeared at the top of 
the same tree many times. This was in the 2nd group of picnic tables after 
the beginning of the  paved trail at the end of Somersville Rd.  When you 
reach this spot  turn left  up a paved off shoot to the top table on the 
right. Sit facing down hill and look for an oak in the near distance with 
several large spots of brown on the foliage.

Also seen  much closer while sitting there was a male Hooded Oriole and on 
the ground a Lark Sparrow in it's stunning new suit. Other highlights on the 
walk were a Calif. Thrasher, Cedar Waxwing, Barn Swallows, and a Harlan Red 
Tailed Hawk.
Judi Sierra- Oakland

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