Killing a couple hours in San Jose

Started off at Alviso Marina but I got nervous about the park closing at sunset. I was running out of daylight so to be safe I drove a little further down the road and found the Wildlife Reserve building. This was just a magical evening tucked into a fascinating corner of the South Bay that I had never visited before. Lovely.

Posted on February 4, 2016 09:46 PM by andrewmiddletontrc andrewmiddletontrc

Observations

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What

Willet (Tringa semipalmata)

Date

February 3, 2016 04:34 PM PST

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California Towhee (Melozone crissalis)

Date

February 3, 2016 05:14 PM PST

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American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana)

Date

February 3, 2016 05:09 PM PST

Description

Much larger flock was nearby just out of focus but this smaller grouping was comparatively photogenic.

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Eared Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis)

Date

February 3, 2016 04:49 PM PST

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Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata)

Date

February 3, 2016 05:03 PM PST

Description

Saw a couple dozen of these shovelers dabbling in formation right at sundown.

Photos / Sounds

What

Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris)

Date

February 3, 2016

Place

alviso ca (Google, OSM)

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