[EBB Sightings] Donner Canyon today 4/16

Today I took a leisurely walk up Donner Canyon and down Back Canyon, taking 
maybe 5 hours.  Went up the Hetherington Loop Trail, then upore before 
heading down.  Nashville Warblers were along Hetherington Loop, as well as 
Black-headed Grosbeaks.  Above Middle Trail and going up Meridian Ridge the 
California Thrashers were singing.  Lots of hummers along the way including 
one Calliope up Meridian Ridge and a Rufous way down Back Creek Trail. 
Orange-crowned Warblers sang from several areas.  Many Audubon's and Myrtle 
Warblers were at the lower elevations in the oaks.  Just before returning to 
Regency Drive, an Ash-throated Flycatcher sang from a snag to my right.

Flowers were pretty good all over.  Several other hikers were impressed with 
the Wind Poppies in Back Canyon.

Hugh B. Harvey