[EBB Sightings] Grebe still in Berkeley

Hi, all.
   The red-necked grebe was in it's reported spot--just north of the Berkeley Pier just a little ways out--around 2:30 this afternoon. It was engaging in some leisurely foraging--well, diving--and came close enough for some really good looks a few times.
   It was pretty quiet in general around the pier--a few common loons, double-crested cormorants, buffleheads and scaups were scattered around, mostly on the south side. One Heerman's gull perched near the sundial before taking off when some children arrived.
   Pt Emery had a number of shorebirds, including a couple of long-billed curlews and whimbrels. Between the point and Chevy's, there was a raft of what looked like ruddies and scaup.
Cheers,
Alan Howe
North Oakland