We saw this old interpretive sign (I still don't understand the need to graffiti) and tried to keep our eyes out for the California clapper rail, a state endangered and federally endangered subspecies.
We spotted a bird that looked just like the sign, complete with grass and everything! So we got excited. Unfortunately, we saw a bird take flight from behind the grass and it had the distinctive flashy black and white wing pattern of the willet. We're not sure if it was the same bird or two different birds in the same area.
willet & killdeerCatoptrophorus semipalmatus & Charadrius vociferus
On our return trip, we were positive about these IDs.
2 comments:
if in the uk got a willet and a killdeer within a few feet of each other,or on there own there would be a mega twitch.over 'the pond' we believe you lucky with the species you get but i guess you feel the same about us with our species.
MB
Thanks for the comments! LOL! I sometimes forget how incredible the local wildlife is here. Am grateful for the reminder! I need to get out more ;)
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