[EBB Sightings] Mitchell Canyon Field Trip

Mt. Diablo Audubon Society had a field trip to Mitchell Canyon today.
     We saw 54 species of birds, a number of butterflies,
wildflowers, and a 3 and 1/2 foot rattlesnake.  Highlight included:
at least 75 American White Pelicans soaring high in the sky not far
from White Canyon: Olive-sided Flycatcher; Western Wood-Peewee; very
close-up looks at a Dusky Flycatcher; Townsend's Warbler; and Western
Tanager.  We also saw
several birds at nest holes or on the nest: Hairy Woodpecker;
Ash-throated Flycatcher; Cassin's Vireo; Violet-green Swallow; and
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. 

Maury Stern


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