[EBB Sightings] Bald Eagle--Moraga

Several Mt. Diablo Audubon members joined to assist Cecil Williams, from the 
Wild Birds Unlimited store in Pleasant Hill, present an introductory bird 
program to children at the Moraga Library today.  A highlight was finding an 
Acorn Woodpecker nest on the hillside right behind the building.  We watched 
Scrub Jays, Mourning Doves and finches for quite a while.  Just before most 
of the children left, a California Quail called from the brush, which caused 
quite a stir amongst the crowd.  They had heard two recordings of it inside 
during Cecil's program.

Unfortunately, after all the children left and it was just we volunteers, 
Cecil, the librarian and a library volunteer, we saw a Red-tailed Hawk soar 
above us.  That was nice, but a few minutes later, Cecil looked up and 
brought our attention to the large Bald Eagle which was passing overhead. 
The Red-tailed Hawk was right behind it, looking pretty small by comparison.

Too bad the kids had already left, but they did have a chance to practice 
with some binoculars, see through a spotting scope and take home a nice 
"treasure bag" with information and a few other items.

Hugh B. Harvey
Walnut Creek