[EBB Sightings] Lake Temescal Sightings and a Joaquin Miller Caution

Judith Dunham wrote:
> I also saw a Belted Kingfisher. It flew out with the Green Heron. Pat
> Bacchetti, who birds the lake frequently, tells me that the
> kingfisher is unusual for this spot.

Perhaps one has moved in - Arlyn Christopherson and I saw one there on 
September 11.

> Note that the trail mentioned above, a good place to look for
> warblers, is closed Monday through Friday until the EBRPD completes
> construction at the north end of the lake.

The trail has a closed sign on it - but is otherwise unobstructed all 
the way to the field where the construction is taking place, and it 
appears to be getting fairly continuous use despite the sign. It'd be 
awkward to try to circle the lake, but end-to-end and back along that 
trail is safe, pleasant, and not lonely.

> Re: Joaquin Miller. I was at the park yesterday for barely an hour,
> and in a fraction of that time three cars were broken into in the
> small parking area just off Skyline and in the lot across Skyline,
> despite the comings-and-goings of cyclists, hikers, and those
> attending an equestrian event at the arena.

The Friends of Sausal Creek seed hike leader recommends parking in the 
free garage at the Chabot Space and Science Center rather than in the 
parking lot on the same side of the road and a quarter-mile or so nearer 
Oakland. I imagine it might be worth the hike for the Sequoia areas as well.

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