[EBB Sightings] Lewis's Woodpeckers

Hi all,

Pasted below are Lewis's Woodpecker records from Contra Costa County from the fall of 2003. It is unclear if these numbers would be typical if somebody spent as much time up there as I did that fall or if this was unusual. Also note that some of these birds were noted flying north.

Traditionally this species has been easiest (but not easy!) to find in winter around the eastern flank of Mt. Diablo, particularly around Round Valley Regional Park and Los Vaqueros Reservoir. 

Despite seemingly suitable habitat, Lewis's Woodpeckers have never been confirmed breeding in Contra Costa County.

Good birding,
Steve Glover
Dublin

Lewis?s Woodpecker	9/01/2003	Tilden Park CC	1	Bob Power

Lewis?s Woodpecker	9/19/2003	Carquinez Straits Reg. Park CC	6   flying sw	SAG

Lewis?s Woodpecker	9/10/2003	Inspiration Pt. Tilden Park CC	17; all flying south	SAG

Lewis?s Woodpecker	10/5/2003	Inspiration Pt. Tilden Park CC	14; flying s, incl flock of 11	SAG


Lewis?s Woodpecker	10/11/2003	Inspiration Pt. Tilden Park CC	2 flying southast SAG

Lewis?s Woodpecker	10/11/2003	Inspiration Pt. Tilden Park CC	16 flying north	SAG

Lewis?s Woodpecker	10/11/2003	Sibley Reg. Park CC	5 flying north	JSL