[EBB Sightings] Barrow's Goldeneyes

On February 7, Vern Bothwell and I saw a male Barrow's Goldeneye on Lindemann Road at the Alameda/Contra Costa county line.
On February 19, I saw two males there, and on February 24, with my wife Adele, one male.

>From the Tracy-Byron Highway, between Kelso Road and Mountain House Road (NOT Mountain House Parkway!), go north on Lindemann Road past the River's End Marina, and stop at the bridge over the slough at the Alameda - Contra Costa county line.

The male Barrow's Goldeneyes were in the slough on the east side of the bridge, where the water gates are.  In past years, I have also seen them in the slough on the west side of the bridge.


According to my topographical maps, the county line is in the center of the slough, even though the sign is on the south side of the bridge.  Therefore, it may be OK to add the Barrow's Goldeneye to your Contra Costa County list.

Art Edwards