[EBB Sightings] Heather Farm Park Walnut Creek

Just a little news about what has been seen in the park.

Mixed in with the 200 + Canada Geese are two Cackling Geese (minima).  They 
have been on the ball fields nearest Ygnacio Valley Road as well as on the 
main lawn.

Yesterday, 11/27, there were 7 Wild Turkeys near the Garden Center.

A Fox Sparrow and two Lincoln's Sparrows (Fred Safier) have been at the far 
northeast corner near the foot bridge over the Contra Costa Canal.  Up to 5 
Lark Sparrows have been seen near the bottom of the big hill west of the 
ponds.

An immature Cooper's Hawk and adult Red-shouldered and Red-tailed Hawks are 
seen sporadically.

Ring-necked Ducks and Buffleheads have joined the 80 + Coots on the main 
natural pond.  One Common Moorhen is seen occasionally.

In addition, today Fred had a Merlin on Homestead, over the hill and west of 
the park.

At least 12 California Gulls have been on either the south ball fields or 
near the cement pond.

Hugh B. Harvey