[EBB Sightings] Grackles in Heather Farm

Unable to join Mt. Diablo Audubon in Briones Regional Park today, I did my 
usual early morning walk through Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek.  Along 
the west side of the large natural pond I heard and then saw at least one 
male Great-tailed Grackle.  As I continued to the riparian area near the 
south end of the equestrian ring, I saw three male and one female 
Great-tailed Grackles at the top of a large dead tree.  They were very 
noisy.  A passing walker asked about them and another morning regular heard 
them, but they flew before she could arrive to see them.

I did not see the Common Moorhens this morning, but yesterday I saw both 
adults and four chicks.  They continue to be in the far northeast corner of 
the large pond.

Hugh B. Harvey