[EBB Sightings] Pygmy Nuthatch

I believe Pygmy Nuthatches have been expanding their range in the East Bay.
They are now pretty regular all along Skyline, where ever there are tall
pines.

Bruce Mast
Oakland

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[mailto:sightings-bounces at diabloaudubon.com] On Behalf Of Tim Howe
Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 2:23 PM
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Subject: [EBB Sightings] Pygmy Nuthatch


I saw a pair of Pygmy Nuthatches today on a walk at Sibley Volcanic
Preserve. I think this is the first time I've ever seen them in Oakland.
They are quite common in San Francisco. I get Red-breasted and a very
occasional White-breasted at my feeder. How unusual is this? As far as Pygmy
Nuthatches go, maybe I just haven't been paying attention!
  Today and about a week ago I've seen an adult Golden Eagle at Sibley. I
glassed the nest and was unable to see any movement in it. Let me give you
directions to see the nest that has had baby eagles in past years. As you
get up towards the top of the hill with the communications tower on it you
will come to a major switchback to your left. Past this switchback are three
California Laurels. Just past the last one look down the hill. On a Monterey
Pine to your left 20-30 feet down from the crown is a collection of sticks
which is the nest.
  Tim Howe


      
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