http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/ Central Sierra Birds Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:29:01 GMT whzerd1 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/407 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/407 While scouting Sector 8 of the Groveland CBC circle (December 17th CBC date) with Sal Salerno, we found a California Thrasher in the open area in Big Oak Flat Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:48:18 GMT Frances Oliver http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/406 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/406 Sandhill Crane Festival, Nov 6-8, 2009 There are several events of interest to birders at this year's Sandhill Crane Festival in Lodi. Saturday's featured Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:54:13 GMT John Turner http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/405 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/405 Below are some sightings from Charlotte Ginn who lives in the Red Hills area. --John Turner, Lake Don Pedro, Tuolumne County, CA. I've posted the photo sent me Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:18:30 GMT jeanneridgley1@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/404 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/404 This morning I birded Cherry Lake Rd off Hwy 120 from 8:15 to 9:45. I saw a Sage Sparrow at the parking space by the lone Pine tree on the right about 2 miles Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:28:23 GMT jp_maddox http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/403 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/403 At about 4pm yesterday, October 11, one of our annual winter resident northern mockingbirds reappeared in the Persimmon tree adjacent to our patio. Elevation Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:22:06 GMT Bob & Jean Hackamack http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/402 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/402 Two FOS- healthy Mountain Quail visited our feeding area October 11 and stayed 30 minutes. Jean Hackamack Twain Harte, elevation 3500 ft, Tuolumne County Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:32:31 GMT jeanneridgley1@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/401 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/401 At about 11 AM this morning, Bill Zachman, Dennis Miller and I saw a White-faced Ibis at the large pond at GCSD. It was still there when we left at 12:15. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:15:27 GMT Steven Umland http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/400 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/400 When turning into my street last night at about 9 I noticed a fluttering bird in the headlights on the shoulder of the road. After backing up and putting the Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:32:32 GMT Steven Umland http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/399 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/399 While typing away just now, I heard my first White-crowned Sparrow of the year. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:39:07 GMT John Turner http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/398 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/398 Central Sierra Audubon Society's Sept. 19 field trip was to Cosumnes Preserve. A small group of six walked the wetlands trail. Expecting hot weather, we were Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:25:57 GMT Frances Oliver http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/397 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/397 Yesterday, Jim Rowoth and I headed up White Rock Rd (Mariposa Co.) hoping to refind the shorebird flock found by John Luther on the 18th. Well, technically we Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:59:43 GMT whzerd1 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/396 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/396 Jeanne Ridgley called me at 8:55 AM this morning - Friday - to report there is an American Avocet at the large pond at GCSD. This is listed as "extremely rare" Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:42:09 GMT Bob & Jean Hackamack http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/395 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/395 David Hackamack spotted a Pileated Woodpecker yesterday after hearing its call in a snag in our yard at Twain Harte, elevation 3500 ft. He took an analog Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:23:27 GMT jeanne3932 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/394 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/394 I have been birding Cherry Lake Rd off Hwy 120 east of Groveland regularly since June 1. I have seen 42 species at that location. I usually park just past the Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:23:03 GMT Bob & Jean Hackamack http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/393 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAS_Birds/message/393 Steve Umland is leading a field trip to Clark Fork Road in the Stanislaus National Forest this Saturday, August 22. Bring binoculars, scope if you have one,