February 2002, Volume 35, Number 5

XMAS BIRD COUNT
WET & FOGGY

EMPEROR GOOSE VISITS BODEGA

GENERAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

AUDUBON SAYS
YES ON 40

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

RRWC: NEW YEAR
NEW PLAN

PEE WEE AUDUBON

BIRD FESTIVALS

BIRD WALK REPORTS

XMAS BIRD COUNT
2001 RESULTS

AUDUBON CANYON RANCH NEWS

DONATIONS & CONTRIBUTIONS

FEBRUARY IS BIRDATHON MONTH

NAPA_SOLANO
BIRD GUIDE

TREASUER NEEDED

A Wet and Foggy Christmas Bird Count
By Ken Wilson

Despite heavy rain and fog on December 30, many dedicated birders persisted throughout the day and rallied at the potluck to share some great food and exchange stories of rare birds… and birds not seen. The rarities were few: an adult Emperor Goose in Bodega Harbor and a male Common Grackle in Guerneville (but unfortunately spotted one and a half blocks outside the count circle).

The weather and results were reminiscent of the count in 1996 when the rain was heavy, there was an Emperor Goose in Bodega Harbor, and our total species count was 167. We did a little better than that-we saw 173 species and counted 41,918 individual birds. As has been the trend, the number of counters continues to grow, with 138 pairs of binoculars in the circle this year.

As in other years, we saw many species in higher than usual numbers and many in very low numbers. Amongst the waterfowl, those with high numbers included Common Loon, Black Brant and Greater Scaup / Scaup species, both records for the count, while Gadwall, Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Common Goldeneye and White-winged Scoter were on the low side. Amongst the raptors, Osprey, White-tailed Kite and Red- shouldered Hawk were in abundance while Northern Harrier, accipiters, Red-tailed Hawk, Ferruginous Hawk and the eagles were either missing or staying dry. Shorebirds showed a similar split with American Avocet, Black Turnstone and Red Knot making a good showing, but Snowy Plover and Dunlin very low. Offshore alcids were few while inland American Crows, Pygmy Nuthatches and Mourning Doves showed up in high volume. Of concern are the ever increasing numbers of Fish and Game introduced Wild Turkeys.

Showing great persistence, Richard Merriss managed to get aboard a fishing boat and found a Pigeon Guillemot and a Black-legged Kittiwake, neither of which were seen from the shore. Spotted Sandpiper, Greater White-fronted Goose and Ruff were observed the day before the count but not found on count day.

We are appreciative of all the counters and team leaders, as well as those who hunted for owls during the night and those who set up and took down the room for the potluck. Together, we all made a great team.

The next count will take place on Sunday, December 29, 2002.

An Emperor Goose visits Bodega Harbor
By Betty Burridge

A marvelous Christmas present for the local birding community appeared in Sonoma County on December 25 when a rare Emperor Goose, swimming among the Brant on Bodega Harbor, was spotted by Madrone Audubon member John Luellen.

Interestingly and unbeknownst to John, other birders sighted the same bird at about the same time, and it is unclear at this time to whom the record belongs. In any case, this species was counted on Madrone's annual Western Sonoma County Christmas Bird Count on December 30 and scores of birders have been able to easily enjoy excellent views of this beautiful medium-sized goose every day since.

At low tide it usually hangs out on the west side of Bodega Harbor, often at the boat ramp at Westside Park, or along the west shore between Spud Point and the Bodega Marine Laboratory. At high tide it is frequently found in the pond near the entrance to Doran Park. If it follows the pattern of two other Emperor Geese who visited this area (in 1994-5, and 1996-7), it may stay through March and possibly until early June.

The Emperor Goose (Chen canigica) normally winters on the Alaska Peninsula and the Aleutian Islands. Its breeding grounds are along the central and southwestern Alaskan coast and along the opposite eastern coast of Siberia. In migrating south this bird must have overshot its destination and followed the northwestern American coast to Sonoma County.

A close relative of the Snow Goose and the Ross's Goose, the 26" Emperor Goose is midway between them in size. It is silvery gray overall with a white head and tail, and dark chin, throat and neck. Its bill is small and pinkish; the legs are bright orange.

The Emperor Goose is listed as casual (a species that turns up irregularly in small numbers in areas outside its normal range) in The National Geographic Society's A Field Guide to the Birds of North America. There are just three previous records for this species in Sonoma County, according to the newest edition (2001) of Birds of Sonoma County, California by Gordon Bolander and Benjamin D. Parmeter.

Donations

In memory of Coreydon Carlson:
June Fowler

In memory of Dick Day:
Linda Haering

In memory of Jack Guggolz:
Heather & Eric Maloney

In memory of Garold & Lois Houghton:
Larry Houghton

In memory of Eve Rannells:
Bob & Susan Walker

In memory of Catherine C. Strean:

Catherine M. Heater

Contributions:
Martin Antuna
Lorraine Bazan
Alma Cavallo
Richard Cuneo
John & Sara Donnelly
Joan & Michael Dranginis
Dennis Duckett
Dennis Duggan
East West Cafe
George & Phyllis Ellman
Georgette Goslovich
Louise Hallberg
Beth Harper
Jack & Deyea Harper
Don & Louise Johnson
Dorothea Lyman
Don McCarthy
Carla Miles
Vicki Scharer
John D. Schuyler
Lorie Silver
Gary & Susan Specker
Jackolyn Stadtman
Cy Stewart
Don Toms

RRWC-A New Year and a New Plan
By Scott Barrow

Over the past year, the progress of the Russian River Watershed Council (RRWC) has been slow, but we are treading new territory in collaboration and the issues at stake are complicated.

On September 8, 2001, Phase II of the Russian River Watershed Management and Protection Study was initiated. Phase II involves developing a Plan of Action (POA) to clarify the future direction of the study. The end product for the POA is an effective watershed management plan, and its structure is being determined by the RRWC right now.

The POA strategy areas that have been identified by the RRWC are: stream channel restoration, species and habitat recovery, water supply; uplands restoration, land use, regulatory accountability, stewardship activities, public education and awareness, data collection, research and evaluation, long term funding, and organizational development.

The RRWC's Environmental Caucus is presently defining issues within each of the POA strategy areas. Here a few of them: development of riparian corridors to mimic natural stream processes, developing funding mechanisms for purchasing of conservation easements, reducing toxic runoff into sensitive aquatic areas, and creating consumer incentives for water conservation.

We need more community involvement to help formulate the final POA. If the Sonoma and Mendocino communities can't come together and help draft an effective POA, then we will be left with the same processes and ideas that have created the Russian River's present precarious status. We hope you will find the time to make your voice heard.

The RRWC meetings are open to the public, and everyone is invited to participate in the workgroup. Our next RRWC meetings are March 9 and May 11 at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 205 First Street in Cloverdale. The meetings run from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For more information on the RRWC, its workgroups, and a full chronology of their meeting agendas and minutes, please visit the RRWC web site at www.rrwc.net.

Scott Barrow, Madrone Audubon's representative on the RRWC and an environmental caucus representative on the RRWC's Steering Committee, can be contacted at sbarrow@sonic.net or 876-3530.

From Audubon-California-
Yes on Proposition 40

California contains one of the most biologically diverse landscapes in the world. Yet rapid population growth and development threaten the well being of the state's animal and plant species, as well as the habitats and resources that they depend on for survival.

The California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 40) will provide essential funds to help preserve California's ecosystems and habitats, and improve our ability to enjoy already-protected natural areas that are accessible to the public.

Proposition 40, scheduled for the March 2002 ballot, will provide $1.275 billion for land conservation and improved air and water quality, and $1.325 billion for California's state and local parks, recreation, and historic and cultural resources.

Your help is needed to pass this important measure. Please contact Bryan Blum at (916) 313-4539 to find out more about the campaign. Further information, including fact sheets, summaries and a list of endorsers, is available at: www.voteyeson40.org.

Local note: Land adjacent to Petaluma's Shollenberger Park, one of our most popular birding areas for waterfowl, has been suggested for funding under this proposition.

Pee Wee Audubon
( Note from Claire: I wish to apologize for the mix-up over the program that was on Saturday, December 1, not Sunday, as given in a number of publications. I know that several families showed up on Sunday and were disappointed. I will try to ensure that this does not happen again.)

Owls of Sonoma County. TWO PROGRAMS: Saturday, February 16, and Saturday, March 2, 5:30-7:30 PM at the Bird Rescue Center. Leader Diane Hichwa is the education director at BRC and has a lot of expertise with owls-she even has Great-horned Owls nesting in her yard! We will learn about local owls and meet some of the BRC's educational birds. Afterwards we will go for a walk around the neighborhood to look for signs of owls. Dress warmly and wear shoes that can get muddy. Bring a flashlight for the walk. Space is very limited so be sure to call Claire early at 527-6118 to reserve a spot.

PeeWee Birdathon
Sunday, February 24, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM at
Howarth Park and Spring Lake.

The Birdathon is Madrone Audubon's annual fundraising event and the proceeds allow us to put on our programs, such as the Pee Wee events, at no charge. Currently we are scaling up the Pee Wee programs to meet the high demand for children's nature programs in Sonoma County, and we could use your support in as large or small a way as your family can manage. Pee Wee folks can participate in one or both of two ways:

1. Come to the Pee Wee Bird Count. We will meet at the boat ramp by Lake Ralphine, scour the lake and then walk on the paved trails through Howarth Park to Spring Lake to see how many different bird species we can spot. Call Claire Shurvinton at 527-6118 if you will be attending.

2. Sponsor the Pee Wee team, the Northern Pygmy-Owls, with a contribution per bird species seen, or for a flat amount. You can do this by filling in the coupon in the Leaves, by calling Joyce MacLaury at 526-9315, or by signing up at the bird walk on February 24.

February General Meeting
Monday, February 18
"Peru and the Galápagos"

Exotic birds and other wildlife, tropical vegetation, indigenous peoples in traditional dress and the Inca archeological sites… All of this will come to life as Ken Wilson presents a slide show of his August, 2001 trip to the Peruvian highlands, the Amazon Basin in Peru and the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador.

Well-known for his birding skills as well as his birding trips, Ken is the Research and Christmas Bird Count Co-chair for Madrone Audubon and current president of the Redwood Region Ornithological Society. When not travelling, he has a local landscaping business, specializing in water features and the design and installation of natural habitat for wildlife.

The program begins at 7:30 PM at the First United Methodist Church, 1551 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa. As always, the public is invited to these programs.

Bird Walk Reports

Point Reyes, Thursday, January 10
Seventeen birders joined leader Betty Groce for a walkabout at various sites at Point Reyes. Seventy-five species were observed including several highlights. We were all amazed and thrilled at the presence of approximately fifty Varied Thrushes in the area at the start of the Earthquake Trail. Also from that vantage point we watched a Peregrine Falcon, perched high on a distant snag, plucking and eating a feathered critter (which we couldn't identify, although we tried). Shortly before noon, we stopped at North Beach to look for the reported rare Arctic Loon. It was observed exactly where it had previously been reported and was a life bird for nearly everyone in the group. All in all, a very fine day.

Stafford Lake and Las Gallinas Oxidation Ponds, Wednesday, November 14
On a calm but partially cloudy day-after a rainstorm-eight birders joined George Batchelder and were delighted to identify a total of 78 species! At Stafford Lake (still no coffee with the $5 fee!) a pair of Red-breasted Sapsuckers frolicked with a Hairy Woodpecker. Our usual, but unusual, Spotted Sandpiper appeared on schedule. Las Gallinas Ponds yielded a variety of species, from American Pipits, Black-necked Stilts, Avocets and White Pelicans to a Peregrine Falcon. A great day of birding!

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge and Gray Lodge, Tuesday through Thursday, December 4-6
On Tuesday afternoon, December 4, fourteen people met at the observation platform at the Sacramento Wildlife Refuge to enjoy the evening flyout of waterfowl. The weather was calm and chilly and the sunset a bright red "sailor's delight". The flyout was modest, but low-flying flocks of White-faced Ibis flying in single file silhouetted against the red sky provided interest.

On Wednesday morning the group, now grown to seventeen, met Lew Edmondson at the refuge headquarters on a very cool and windy morning to circle the refuge. As usual, large flocks of Snow Geese and Pheasants predominated. A tour of Colusa National Wildlife Refuge completed the excursion that afternoon. Waterfowl there were very wary, flying at the sight of our cars, perhaps due to hunting activity.

On Thursday, we birded Gray Lodge until noon. Highlights there included a male Red-breasted Sapsucker and small flocks of Tundra Swans flying over the Live Oak Cemetery. Sandhill Cranes were also seen in fields outside the refuge. A Snow Goose with a blue leg band was seen at Gray Lodge. Rangers were aware of its presence and said that it came down from the North Slope of Alaska. A grand total of 80 species was seen.

Bodega Bay, Thursday, December 13
The sun faded into a high overcast as a cold front pushed in on Richard Hurley and fifteen birders, yet the enthusiastic little group scoped out 86 species. The bird of the day was a Red-necked Loon in the channel. An oil-soaked Western Gull at Gafney's Point was trying to preen the oil out of its feathers. A sad sight. At lunch Don McCarthy produced a copy of North Americain Birds (Vol 55: No.3, 2001). The lead article was "First North American Record of Greater Sandplover". This is the Stinson Beach Greater Sandplover that many of us enjoyed watching. Indeed, a unique bird "drama" unfolded around us. A good day was had by all.

Shollenberger Park, Wednesday, December 19
On a mild sunny day, 18 birders led by Lew Edmondson walked around Shollenberger Park in Petaluma, finding 55 species. Highlights included a Peregrine Falcon, Redhead Ducks, Long-billed Curlew and an Anna's Hummingbird entertaining us and defending its territory with its straight up and down aerial displays.

Howarth Park, Wednesday, January 2
On a very rainy day, five birders joined Jean Tonascia at Howarth Park. The group birded for about an hour in the rain and then decided to go home and dry out. A total of 23 species were observed.

News from Audubon Canyon Ranch
From Betsy Stafford

The idiosyncrasies of our California spring are upon us. One day a warm south wind brings a bevy of chortling robins to our meadows, the next day a biting cold rain sends everyone (except our feisty corvids, it seems) to bushy hideouts and leeward branches (Has anyone really ever seen a Wrentit or a butterfly hunkering down during a wild and wooly storm? Where do they really go?).

But some things we can count on in January and February... like the arrival of the first Great Blue Heron in our Picher Canyon (January 8, this year) and the milkmaids and hounds-tongue that welcome us back to our woodland trails. It's time to think of wildflower hikes at Bouverie Preserve, free lunch and workdays, and volunteering as a weekend host during the spectacular nesting season at Bolinas Lagoon Preserve. Some dates for you to calendar:

At Bouverie Preserve

Guided Nature Walks.
These popular walks (led by our docents and free to all) will take place during the wildflower season at our beautiful preserve in Sonoma's Valley of the Moon. With this year's good winter rains, the show should be spectacular. Dates are February 9, March 23, April 6, April 20, May 4, and May 11. Reservations are by lottery; call the office at 938-4554 to receive a form.

Public Workday. March 9, 9:30 AM to 2 PM. Come for some work, play, and a free lunch. RSVP to the office so we can plan for enough food!
Resource Management Days. Mondays on February 25, March 25, April 15, and May 20, 8:15 AM to 12:30 PM.
Audubon Hike Day, May 18th, 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. A special day reserved for our Audubon Chapter friends. Call the office as soon as possible for a lottery form.

At Bolinas Lagoon Preserve--Hosts needed from MAS

It's the beginning of nesting season and once again the egrets and herons are back at the Bolinas Lagoon Preserve of Audubon Canyon Ranch. Madrone Audubon is responsible for providing hosts for a number of weekend days (March-May). We are looking for hosts and someone who is willing to coordinate the schedule for this. Please contact Bryant Hichwa (579-1182) to volunteer.

Bird Festivals

California Duck Days 2002. February 15-17, in the Sacramento Valley region, headquartered in Davis at the Veterans Memorial Center. This wetlands festival celebrates the Central Valley's peak migration period, with many workshops, demonstrations and field trips. For information call (800) 425-5001 or go to the website: duckdays.org.

Bald Eagle Conference/Festival in Klamath Falls, OR. February 15-17. Celebrating the largest concentration of wintering Bald Eagles in the lower 48 states. Workshops, speakers and field trips to the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges, Lava Bed National Monument and Crater Lake National Park. For information, call (800) 445-6728 or consult the website: eaglecon.org.

Wild on Wetlands Weekend. March 9-10 in Los Banos. Discover the Grassland Ecological Area in the Central Valley and view many migrating bird species. Information: (800) 336-6354 or the website: losbanos.com/wow.htm.

Aleutian Goose Festival: A Celebration of Wildness. March 22-24 in Crescent City, Del Norte County. Virtually the entire world population (40,000 +) of Aleutian Canada Geese, rescued from near extinction in 1967, arrives here in spring. It's also a great time to see winter-lingering waterfowl and experience the peak of whale migration. Registration information: (800) 343-8300 or the website: redwoodlink.com/soar.

Reminder-February is Birdathon Month!

Whether you're a birder or a sponsor you can contribute to a good cause by participating in Madrone Audubon's 2002 Birdathon. This is our chapter's biggest fund-raiser, and provides much-needed funds for teacher resources, conservation projects, Pee Wee Audubon, general meeting programs and more.

The four teams listed below are already formed and ready to go. However, Birdathon Coordinator Joyce MacLaury is eager to send information and sponsor sign-up sheets to all interested birders. A "team" can one person or several, experienced birders or eager beginners. All that's necessary is to find some sponsors willing to contribute to a good cause, and then go out to count on a likely February day. Phone Joyce at 526-9315 or e-mail her at jmacl@sonic.net.

Sponsors don't have as much fun, perhaps, but are equally important. It's simple to do-if no birders with sign-up sheets come to you, use the form below to make a pledge and send it to us at the address indicated.

Sponsor Form

Name ____________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
Phone ____________________________________________________________
My pledge is $ __________ per bird or a flat amount of $ _____________
Team or individual you are sponsoring (if any) ____________________________

We will contact you after February to redeem your pledge. If you would like us to send you a report on your team's or the overall results check this box:

Please return this form to Madrone Audubon Society, P.O. Box 1911, Santa Rosa, CA 95402, Attn: Birdathon.

Teams that you can sponsor:

Team Leader
Feather Questers Diane Hichwa and Karen Nagel
Gray-headed Seersuckers Betty Burridge
Roadrunners Betty Groce
Northern Pygmy-Owls Claire Shurvinton
(Pee Wee team)


Birdathon Plus-the GBBC Wants You!

By doing your Birdathon count on one of four days, February 15-18, and reporting the results, you can make an extra contribution, this one to bird conservation. This year is the fifth anniversary of the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), and the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology are joining to build this important index of North American birds.

Over 100,000 "citizen scientists" have taken part in the GBBC. The data received helps researchers to monitor changes in the distribution and abundance of birds across the continent. How do you participate? Instructions for submitting a report are available at the web site, as are the results from previous counts, plus bird songs and images. Go to www.birdsource.org/gbbc, or go to your phone and contact the Cornell Lab at (800) 843-2473.

Birding Next Door: A Guide to
Napa and Solano Counties

The Napa-Solano Audubon Society has just published its third edition of Best Birding in Napa and Solano Counties. This is a more user-friendly edition than the first ones and contains many updates. The price is $10, or $12 for mail order. To order by mail, make checks out to NSAS and send to Uzelle Williams, 2172 Rockville Road, Suisun City, CA 94585. For more information, contact Uzelle Williams at uzelle@jccomp.com.

Welcome New Members
By Liz Thach

Santa Rosa: Noreen Addison, Tina & Jeff Brunecker, Laura Camm, Dan Carey Family, James Childe, Preble Franklin, Papa Lancaster, Sandy Lemole, Gloria Markowitz, Mr & Mrs. D. Mclaughlin, Jacob Myers, Kim Klein, Florence Wiedrick, Mary Walker, Marianne Kesling, Felicia McFall. Petaluma: Deborah Schram, Christa De Bella, Helen Mossberger, Colleen Trundy. Monte Rio: Peter Andrews. Sonoma: Lois Barnett, Leonard Berta, Cecilia Hong, Steve Kapner, Flo Laird, Bob Kowal. Occidental: Ginny Lavine Barrera, Jim & Nancy Henrikson. Cotati: D. O. Brien. Rohnert Park: Celia Cage. Glen Ellen: David & Heidi Carey. Sebastopol: Catalano Family, Julie Aiello, Vivianne Nelson, John Klobas, David & Alice Thorup. Healdsburg: Don & Sonja Erickson, Sylvia Marquez, Randall & Marietta Betts, Kathy Pedroni. Forestville: Andrea Freeman, Mitteldorf Family. Guerneville: Camille LeGrand. Windsor: Al Cruz.

Note from Liz: E-mails and Phone Numbers Needed!

Madrone Audubon would like to add your e-mail and phone number to its membership database in order to make it easier to contact you regarding special bird outings, walks, and events. Please help out by doing one of the following:
Ø If you have an E-MAIL ADDRESS, please send a message with your name, e-mail address and phone number to Liz Thach, Madrone Audubon Membership Chair, at lizthach@aol.com.
Ø If you do NOT have an e-mail address, call Diane Hichwa at 579-1182 and leave your name and phone number on her answering machine.
Thanks in advance for helping us with this important project!

2001 Western Sonoma County
Christmas Bird Count

67 Red-throated Loon 2 Cooper's Hawk
32 Pacific Loon 8 Accipiter, sp
78 Common Loon 56 Red-shouldered Hawk
6 loon, sp. 86 Red-tailed Hawk
31 Pied-billed Grebe 1 Ferruginous Hawk
66 Horned Grebe 3 Rough-legged Hawk
5 Red-necked Grebe 6 Buteo, sp
81 Eared Grebe 1 Golden Eagle
138 Western Grebe 79 American Kestrel
3 Clark's Grebe 4 Merlin
36 Aechmophorus, sp. 5 Peregrine Falcon
2 American White Pelican 1 Prairie Falcon
70 Brown Pelican 1 falcon, sp
80 Brandt's Cormorant 392 Wild Turkey
147 Double-crested Cormorant 624 California Quail
122 Pelagic Cormorant 9 Virginia Rail
44 Great Blue Heron (blue morph) 5 Sora
29 Great Egret 1 Common Moorhen
29 Snowy Egret 725 American Coot
2 Green Heron 52 Black-bellied Plover
12 Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 Snowy Plover
381 Turkey Vulture 77 Killdeer
1 Emperor Goose 60 Black Oystercatcher
39 Canada Goose 150 American Avocet
1821 (Black) Brant 5 Greater Yellowlegs
69 Wood Duck 671 Willet
10 Gadwall 14 Whimbrel
2 Eurasian Wigeon 1416 Marbled Godwit
157 American Wigeon 40 Ruddy Turnstone
328 Mallard 365 Black Turnstone
3 Cinnamon Teal 129 Surfbird
1 Northern Shoveler 11 Red Knot
6 Northern Pintail 342 Sanderling
32 Green-winged Teal (American) 252 Western Sandpiper
21 Canvasback 426 Least Sandpiper
1 Redhead 44 Dunlin
5 Ring-necked Duck 100 peep, sp
585 Greater Scaup 1 Short-billed Dowitcher
35 Lesser Scaup 1 Long-billed Dowitcher
665 scaup, sp 20 dowitcher, sp
884 Surf Scoter 77 Common Snipe
1 White-winged Scoter 1 Bonaparte's Gull
14 Black Scoter 1 Heermann's Gull
645 Bufflehead 429 Mew Gull
47 Common Goldeneye 1303 Ring-billed Gull
1 Barrow's Goldeneye 600 California Gull
2 Hooded Merganser 626 Herring Gull
49 Common Merganser 34 Thayer's Gull
30 Red-breasted Merganser 1151 Western Gull
495 Ruddy Duck 2 Western X Glaucous-w. Gull
4 duck, sp 501 Glaucous-winged Gull
9 Osprey 2 Glaucous Gull
26 White-tailed Kite 1 Black-legged Kittiwake
18 Northern Harrier 1933 gull, sp
2 Sharp-shinned Hawk 73 Forster's Tern

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25 Common Murre 4034 American Robin
1 Pigeon Guillemot 345 Varied Thrush
1 Ancient Murrelet 70 Wrentit
177 Rock Dove 16 Northern Mockingbird
3 Band-tailed 2913 European Starling
195 Mourning Dove 23 American Pipit
2 Barn Owl 54 Cedar Waxwing
2 Western Screech-Owl 15 Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warbler
14 Great Horned Owl 21 Yellow-rumped (Audubon's) Warbler
5 Northern Pygmy-Owl 473 Yellow-rumped Warbler
2 Northern Saw-whet Owl 76 Townsend's Warbler
79 Anna's Hummingbird 3 Hermit Warbler
14 Belted Kingfisher 1 Common Yellowthroat
22 Acorn Woodpecker 90 Spotted Towhee
7 Red-breasted Sapsucker 364 California Towhee
33 Nuttall's Woodpecker 4 Rufous-crowned Sparrow
12 Downy Woodpecker 23 Savannah Sparrow
18 Hairy Woodpecker 83 Fox Sparrow
1 Northern (Yellow-shafted) Flicker 225 Song Sparrow
8 Northern (Red-shafted) Flicker 2 Lincoln's Sparrow
112 Northern Flicker 5 White-throated Sparrow
6 Pileated Woodpecker 998 White-crowned Sparrow
100 Black Phoebe 553 Golden-crowned Sparrow
8 Say's Phoebe 65 sparrow, sp
30 Hutton's Vireo 1137 Dark-eyed (Oregon) Junco
195 Steller's Jay 1504 Red-winged Blackbird
240 Western Scrub-Jay 210 Western Meadowlark
830 American Crow 2330 Brewer's Blackbird
223 Common Raven 7 Brown-headed Cowbird
756 Chestnut-backed Chickadee 470 blackbird, sp
35 Oak Titmouse 34 Purple Finch
438 Bushtit 347 House Finch
10 Red-breasted Nuthatch 173 Pine Siskin
5 White-breasted Nuthatch 42 Lesser Goldfinch
146 Pygmy Nuthatch 10 American Goldfinch
41 Brown Creeper 1 Evening Grosbeak
20 Bewick's Wren 153 House Sparrow
28 Winter Wren
12 Marsh Wren 41918 Individuals
223 Golden-crowned Kinglet 173 Species
262 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2 Additional Forms
238 Western Bluebird 1 Hybrid
76 Hermit Thrush 173 Cumulative Species

TREASURER NEEDED!

Madrone Audubon is seeking an individual to serve as treasurer (prior knowledge of ornithology is NOT a prerequisite). The responsibilities include the monthly accounting and yearly budgeting, while the day to day accounting is handled by the assistant treasurer. Please contact Bryant Hichwa (579-1182) with your interest.


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