[EBB Sightings] MacGillivray's Warbler in Redwood Regional Park

Yesterday I learned of the presence of a singing MacGillivray's Warbler 
along the Graham Trail in Redwood Regional Park, so this morning I decided 
to check it out.  It sang repeatedly and was often visible in the area of 
the Graham Trail and a small trail leading to/from Roberts Regional 
Recreation Area.  I even called Jean Richmond at home and let her hear it 
over my cell phone.  She said she would not be able to count it on her year 
list, though.

This spot is most easily reached from the Roberts Regional Recreation Area 
(entry fee $5), located off Skyline Boulevard slightly north of Joaquin 
Miller Road.  After passing the kiosk, drive to the far end of the parking 
lot, and continue to the lower parking lot.  Park immediately on the left 
and take the trail downhill from this corner, a less than 75 yard walk to 
the Graham Trail.  The MacGillivray's Warbler might even be heard from the 
parking lot before walking.

Also in this area were a Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Wilson's Warbler, Song 
Sparrow and Wrentit.  Beyond the swimming pool and near the park 
residence/office were a Brown Creeper, another Pacific-slope Flycatcher, and 
on another connection to the Graham Trail was a Varied Thrush.  Seems pretty 
late, but I wonder if they didn't stay year-round before the redwoods were 
logged so heavily between 1840 and 1860.

Thanks for the warbler, Ken and Stephanie.

Hugh B. Harvey
Walnut Creek