[EBB Sightings] Garretson Pt, Oakland

We spent this morning (Sun, Nov. 2) dodging Raiders fans at Martin 
Luther King Jr Regional Shoreline in Oakland.

In the Garretson Point area, following the trail east along Damon 
Slough, ducks in the second pond included a male BLUE-WINGED TEAL 
(plus a likely female by bill shape).  Following the trail further, 
past (not over) the pedestrian bridge, we found a large flock of 
White-crowned Sparrows which included a few Golden-crowns, a 
WHITE-THROATED SPARROW, and a probable SWAMP SPARROW.

Unfortunately, we only had a brief look at the probable Swamp 
Sparrow, but my husband swears there was a good deal of rufous on the 
wings when it flew.  I missed the sparrow's flight, but had seen dark 
streaking on the head and a white mustache.  The bird was very 
skulky.  It was seen about 10:30 am.  This may be the same bird seen 
previously in the restroom area, and those searching for that bird 
may want to try seeking out the sparrow flock up the trail.

Other birds of interest included a Cooper's Hawk, our FOS Say's 
Phoebe, and our FOS Fox Sparrow.

We stopped at Arrowhead Marsh before high tide and stuck around just 
long enough to see our requisite Clapper Rail.

Good birding,
--
Laura Look
Pinole, CA