[EBB Sightings] Coyote Hills black rail

Hi everyone,
I heard the black rail yesterday morning (Feb. 28th) at approximately
5:45. ?I first heard the bird as I was leaving the hedgerow that lines
both sides of the road just past the kiosk. ?The bird was calling
about 50 yards past where the hedgerow ends on the left (south side)
of the road. ?It was calling in spurts about every 5 mins. ?As soon as
first light hits the marsh really comes alive and it becomes much
harder to hear the black rail. ?Other highlights included:
Sora- several calling
Virginia rail - same
Pheasant - several calling and 2 seen
Blue-gray gnatcatcher- heard in the brush leading up to the old quarry
American Bittern - heard flying around pre-dawn

Good birding,

Zach Baer
Berkeley, CA