[EBB Sightings] Phainopepla Pair--Shell Ridge Open Space

Birders,

Yesterday I spotted both a male and female Phainopepla in the Shell  
Ridge Open Space in Walnut Creek.  I returned again this morning, and  
both were still present, with the male singing.  They were at the  
Whitecliff entrance, and just a short walk (200 yards, tops) from the  
street.  Take the lower trail around the remains of the first pond.   
Continue up the small incline until a flowering Buckeye is on your  
left.  The Phainopeplas have been in the oaks to the right of the  
trail on the knoll, and in the oaks ahead along the trail.

To get to the Whitecliff entrance:  Drive East on Rudgear Road from  
the intersection with I-680 approximately 2.0 miles to Whitecliff  
Way.  Turn left on Whitecliff Way and drive approximately 0.7 miles  
to the end of the street.  The entrance is at the end of the street  
on the right.

Good luck and Happy birding!!

Steve
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