[EBB Sightings] Coyote Hills highlights

I went back to Coyote Hills this morning in search of the ROCK WREN. This
time it eventually made an appearance at the very top of the rocks
overlooking the quarry, just as I was about to leave. While I was waiting, I
scoped the ponds below and found a COMMON MOORHEN in the pond across from
the Quarry parking lot.

Great look at a Sharp-shinned Hawk, perched maybe 30 feet away, a male
judging by the size. While I was scoping, I heard a thin sqeaking noise just
behind me. I turned to find that a Great Egret had caught a small rodent not
more than 50 feet away. It took a minute to reposition the rodent to slide
head first down the hatch. I don't think rodent enjoyed the ride.

While strolling around the pond to the east of the Meadowlark Trail, a pair
of HOODED MERGANSERS flew in.

Caught a distant look at a large falcon flying directly away. Who knows?

Bruce Mast
Oakland