September 9, 2023 Bayocean Spit

We were a small but mighty group that explored the Bayocean Spit. Our goal was to find and observe migratory shorebirds. Mark Elliott helped with identification and we were not disappointed.

Sightings of the day:

Trip leader Mark Elliot and group, photo courtesy of Caren Willoughby

Great Blue Heron
Western Gull
Short Billed Gull
Pelagic Cormorant
Barn Swallow
Brown Pelican
Semipalmated Plover
Western Sandpiper
White-crowned Sparrow
Belted Kingfisher
Cedar Waxwing
American Crow
Common Raven
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Northern Flicker
Canada Goose
Great Egret