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80 Species at 3 Locations
Ducks, Geese, and Swans
Mallard AM
Partridges, Grouse, Turkeys, and Old World Quail
Grebes
Pelicans
Cormorants
Bitterns and Herons
New World Vultures
Hawks, Kites, and Eagles
Caracaras and Falcons
Peregrine Falcon AM
This young bird was swooping repeatedly over the ducks trying to flush them, but they ignored him. He did not exude confidence and competence. After several attempts he flew a few yards further on and appeared to grab a Willet in mid-air.
Rails, Gallinules and Coots
Virginia Rail AM
heard lots of times
Plovers
Stilts and Avocets
Sandpipers and Phalaropes
Willet AM
Dunlin AM
Skuas, Gulls, and Terns
Pigeons and Doves
Hummingbirds
Kingfishers
Tyrant Flycatchers
Jays and Crows
Chickadees and Titmice
Wrens
Marsh Wren AM
mostly heard, but had one great look after pishing
Kinglets
Thrushes
Starlings
Waxwings
Wood-Warblers
Emberizids
Blackbirds
Northern Finches
Old World Sparrows
Arcata Marsh, CA = AM
Fairhaven, CA = F
Rural Areas of Humboldt County, CA = RAHC
Trip Notes
After grabbing lunch at the Felafel place across from the motel, we zoomed out to the marsh to try to watch shorebirds as the tide came in. We were a little late, but saw some excellent birds all the same.
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