[EBB Sightings] Willow Flycatcher, Mines Rd., Saturday

Hi all:

I went looking for a Chat but tripped over two calling
WILLOW FLYCATCHERS instead. Not a bad trade.
MM 3.1 (not marked) at the bridge adjacent to the gate
for Rancho Escondido, calling from downstream and
close to the bridge.

Pictures of the Willow Flycatcher and a few recent
photos can be seen at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14935921 at N00/

Good birding,

Bob Power
Oakland, CA
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