[EBB Sightings] Another RFI--Oystercatchers and Tattlers

Steve,
I saw a pair of Black Oystercatchers last Sat. at Pt. Isabel. I took the
Bayview exit (in Richmond) and turned left at Pt. Isabel Ct.--parking just
past the 2 large propane tanks.  Take the trail out to the bay, turn right
(north) and walk for about 10 minutes until you reach the first mudflat
that is fairly adjacent to the trail.  They were on the south end of the
mudflat, next to the rocks that jut out into the water.  They were very
noisy--they have a unique call that carries far.

Regarding tattlers, the last ones I saw were last May at Marina Park in
Fremont.  I walked on the grassy jetty (there are 2 parallel trails) to
near the end and scoped the island just off shore.  I haven't looked for
them there this year.

--Ted--




> So many were so helpful in my last request, I thought I give it
> another try.
> I'm hoping to get some images of Black Oystercatchers and Wandering
> Tattlers and am looking for suggestions for possible locations.  I've
> done zero shorebirding in the East Bay, but have searched the recent
> archives, and I was thinking about trying the Albany Bulb area and
> maybe the Richmond Marina (one tattler was reported flying over the
> Hayward Shoreline, but didn't seem to be sticking around). Hopefully I
> can find them locally and not have to head to the coast.
> Any and all location and tidal suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
> Thanks and happy birding!
> Steve
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