[EBB Sightings] Nesting Egrets on Bay Farm, Alameda

Hi. Just a note about the egret colony on Bay Farm Island in Alameda. There
are currently over 20 active nests located in 1  pine tree and 4 sycamores
around the lagoon. Both species of egrets are nesting there, the majority
being Great egrets. Most of the Great egret chicks are close to fledge. Some
of the Snowy egret chicks are not yet feathered and a Snowy egret was
observed incubating eggs (asof July 6). On July 6th, Bird Observatory staff
and volunteers visited the colony and trained 6 very "excited and willing"
Community of Harbor Bay Isle residents how to monitor and submit data for
these nesting birds. I am thrilled to say that the majority of the Community
is delighted by the egrets' presence. Visitors are welcome.

On July, 21st at 1:00 pm, Bird Observatory staff will be visiting the colony
to discuss the history and biology of Great and Snowy egrets. Everyone is
welcome! (Directions listed below)

Stephanie Ellis
Outreach Specialist
San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory
t 408 946 6548
f 408 946 9279
www.sfbbo.org 

Join the Bird Observatory on a bird walk or another special event!  Check
www.sfbbo.org/calendar.htm   for details.

NEW ADDRESS:
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Milpitas, CA 95035



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[mailto:sightings-bounces at diabloaudubon.com]On Behalf Of Verne Nelson
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 2:26 PM
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Subject: [EBB Sightings] Nesting Egrets on Bay Farm, Alameda


A small colony of Snowy and Great Egrets has
established a nesting area this year on Bay Farm
Island in Alameda. There are around 13 nests in two
pine trees on a lagoon.

Directions: Go to the Harbor Bay Landing Shopping
Center at the corner of Island Drive and Mecartney.
Drive into the center and locate Long's Drugs. When
facing Longs go to the left of the building and park
in the first lot on your left. On the perimeter of
this lot is an Alameda Public Library branch. Walk on
the path to the right of the library and follow it
making two right turns along the perimeter of a
baseball field. (Altogether it's about a one block
walk).

After the second right look down the path for an
easily viewed pine tree which has the majority of
nests. Further down the path to the left and across
from a small swimming pool is the second tree with
additional nests.

There are fledglings of several ages, about three to a
nest. It's quite a sight (and sound).

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