[EBB Sightings] Pygmy Nuthatch

I have always seen/heard Pygmy Nuthatches here in the Oakland Hills where I 
live (since 1991).  A few days ago one was collecting redwood bark fibers in 
my yard, indicating nesting here.  According to Arnold Small in "California 
Birds: Their Status and Distribution" there has been a population of Pygmy 
Nuthatches in the Oakland Hills (ALA/CC counties) since about 1980.

Johan Langewis
Oakland


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim Howe" 
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Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 2:23 PM
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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