{"id":243531,"date":"2017-01-09T04:26:59","date_gmt":"2017-01-09T12:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/la-vida-en-nuestros-humedales\/pajaros\/"},"modified":"2022-04-06T18:55:02","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T18:55:02","slug":"pajaros","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/es\/la-vida-en-nuestros-humedales\/pajaros\/","title":{"rendered":"P\u00e1jaros"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\u00bb1&#8243; admin_label=\u00bbsection\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb3.22&#8243; custom_padding=\u00bb80px|||||\u00bb][et_pb_row padding_mobile=\u00bboff\u00bb make_equal=\u00bbon\u00bb column_padding_mobile=\u00bbon\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb3.25&#8243; background_size=\u00bbinitial\u00bb background_position=\u00bbtop_left\u00bb background_repeat=\u00bbrepeat\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb40px|||||\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4&#8243; _builder_version=\u00bb3.25&#8243; custom_padding=\u00bb|||\u00bb custom_padding__hover=\u00bb|||\u00bb][et_pb_cta admin_label=\u00bbBirds in Our Local Wetlands\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb3.16&#8243; header_font=\u00bbOpen Sans|||on|\u00bb header_text_color=\u00bb#494949&#8243; header_font_size=\u00bb44&#8243; header_line_height=\u00bb1.4em\u00bb body_font=\u00bbOpen Sans||||\u00bb body_font_size=\u00bb16&#8243; body_line_height=\u00bb1.5em\u00bb use_background_color=\u00bboff\u00bb background_size=\u00bbinitial\u00bb background_position=\u00bbtop_left\u00bb background_repeat=\u00bbrepeat\u00bb background_layout=\u00bblight\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||0px|\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb||0px|\u00bb header_font_size_tablet=\u00bb40&#8243; header_font_size_phone=\u00bb30&#8243; header_font_size_last_edited=\u00bbon|desktop\u00bb custom_css_promo_title=\u00bbfont-weight: 800;\u00bb saved_tabs=\u00bball\u00bb button_text_size__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_text_color__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_border_width__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_border_color__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_border_radius__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_bg_color__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\u00bboff\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h2>Aves en nuestros <span style=\"color: #af7d58;\">humedales locales<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=\u00bbon\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb3.25&#8243; background_size=\u00bbinitial\u00bb background_position=\u00bbtop_left\u00bb background_repeat=\u00bbrepeat\u00bb use_custom_width=\u00bbon\u00bb column_structure=\u00bb1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=\u00bb1_2&#8243; _builder_version=\u00bb3.25&#8243; custom_padding=\u00bb|||\u00bb custom_css_main_element=\u00bbmargin-top: -8px;\u00bb custom_padding__hover=\u00bb|||\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/bird-6.jpg\u00bb show_bottom_space=\u00bboff\u00bb align=\u00bbcenter\u00bb align_tablet=\u00bbcenter\u00bb align_last_edited=\u00bbon|desktop\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb3.23&#8243; animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_direction=\u00bbleft\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb500ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb custom_css_main_element=\u00bbposition: relative;||top: 40px; \/* positions the icon over the line *\/||z-index: 2; \/* positions the icon on top of the line *\/||opacity: 100!important; \/*solves missing image problem*\/||padding:0 10px; \u00bb sticky=\u00bbon\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00bbThese wetlands are home\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb3.27.4&#8243; text_text_color=\u00bb#333333&#8243; text_font_size=\u00bb19&#8243; background_size=\u00bbinitial\u00bb background_position=\u00bbtop_left\u00bb background_repeat=\u00bbrepeat\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||42px|\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb40px|24px|20px|24px\u00bb text_font_size_last_edited=\u00bboff|phone\u00bb custom_css_main_element=\u00bbfont-weight:500;\u00bb border_width_all=\u00bb0px\u00bb border_color_all=\u00bb#cccccc\u00bb border_style_all=\u00bbsolid\u00bb use_border_color=\u00bbon\u00bb border_color=\u00bb#cccccc\u00bb]<span class='et-dropcap'>Los<\/span> humedales de Petaluma son el hogar de una amplia variedad de aves. Algunos son raros o solo se ven en el invierno. Otros son abundantes y pueden anidar en la zona durante todo el a\u00f1o.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00bbPhotography courtesy of\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb3.27.4&#8243; text_font=\u00bbPT Serif||on||\u00bb text_font_size=\u00bb18&#8243; background_size=\u00bbinitial\u00bb background_position=\u00bbtop_left\u00bb background_repeat=\u00bbrepeat\u00bb text_orientation=\u00bbcenter\u00bb module_alignment=\u00bbcenter\u00bb custom_css_main_element=\u00bbcolor: rgba(26,26,26,.7);\u00bb saved_tabs=\u00bball\u00bb]Fotograf\u00eda cortes\u00eda de <a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/category\/bob-dyer\/\">Bob Dyer<\/a>, Tim Fleming, Len Nelson y Ron Storey[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00bb1_2&#8243; _builder_version=\u00bb3.25&#8243; custom_padding=\u00bb|||\u00bb custom_css_main_element=\u00bbmargin-top:-80px;\u00bb custom_padding__hover=\u00bb|||\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/egret-bird-1.jpg\u00bb show_bottom_space=\u00bboff\u00bb align=\u00bbcenter\u00bb force_fullwidth=\u00bbon\u00bb align_tablet=\u00bbcenter\u00bb align_last_edited=\u00bbon|desktop\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb3.23&#8243; animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_direction=\u00bbleft\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb500ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb custom_css_main_element=\u00bbposition: relative;||top: 40px; \/* positions the icon over the line *\/||z-index: 2; \/* positions the icon on top of the line *\/||opacity: 100!important; \/*solves missing image problem*\/||padding:0 10px; \u00bb sticky=\u00bbon\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_number_counter title=\u00bbN\u00famero de especies de aves identificadas en los humedales de Petaluma\u00bb number=\u00bb231&#8243; percent_sign=\u00bboff\u00bb counter_color=\u00bb#af7d58&#8243; _builder_version=\u00bb3.0.87&#8243; title_font=\u00bbOpen Sans||||\u00bb title_font_size=\u00bb19&#8243; number_font=\u00bbOpen Sans|on|||\u00bb number_font_size=\u00bb44&#8243; background_size=\u00bbinitial\u00bb background_position=\u00bbtop_left\u00bb background_repeat=\u00bbrepeat\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb60px||10px|\u00bb custom_css_main_element=\u00bbfont-weight:800!important;||margin-top:-50px;||||\u00bb custom_css_number_counter_title=\u00bbfont-style:normal;||font-weight:400;||padding:10px 0;\u00bb border_width_all=\u00bb0px\u00bb border_color_all=\u00bb#cccccc\u00bb border_style_all=\u00bbsolid\u00bb use_border_color=\u00bbon\u00bb border_color=\u00bb#cccccc\u00bb saved_tabs=\u00bball\u00bb][\/et_pb_number_counter][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb3.27.4&#8243; text_font_size=\u00bb15&#8243; background_size=\u00bbinitial\u00bb background_position=\u00bbtop_left\u00bb background_repeat=\u00bbrepeat\u00bb text_orientation=\u00bbcenter\u00bb module_alignment=\u00bbcenter\u00bb]<i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o\" style=\"color: red;\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Shollenberger...Bird-List-2017.pdf\">Descargue una lista de verificaci\u00f3n completa de aves con m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/a><\/i>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=\u00bbfila\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb3.25&#8243; background_size=\u00bbinitial\u00bb background_position=\u00bbtop_left\u00bb background_repeat=\u00bbrepeat\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4&#8243; _builder_version=\u00bb3.25&#8243; custom_padding=\u00bb|||\u00bb custom_padding__hover=\u00bb|||\u00bb][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00bbFilter Categories list\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb3.27.4&#8243; background_size=\u00bbinitial\u00bb background_position=\u00bbtop_left\u00bb background_repeat=\u00bbrepeat\u00bb]<div id=\"jig1\" class=\"justified-image-grid jig-5921cc7bb8c968cbd3b54ab845160dfe jig-preset-global jig-source-nextgen\"><div class=\"jig-clearfix\"><\/div><noscript id=\"jig1-html\" class=\"justified-image-grid-html\" data-lazy-src=\"skiplazyload\" data-src=\"skipunveillazyload\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Redhead-male.jpg\" title=\"Aythya americana. These seem to have shifted wintering range and are now very scarce on the coast; easier to find east of us. Male has copper colored head and bright blue bill during the breeding season.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FRedhead-male.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Redhead male\" width=\"352\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Redhead male<br\/>Aythya americana. These seem to have shifted wintering range and are now very scarce on the coast; easier to find east of us. Male has copper colored head and bright blue bill during the breeding season.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Solitary-Sandpiper.jpg\" title=\"Tringa solitaria. Another eastern sandpiper occasional in migration.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FSolitary-Sandpiper.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Solitary Sandpiper\" width=\"357\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Solitary Sandpiper<br\/>Tringa solitaria. Another eastern sandpiper occasional in migration.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Tropical-Kingbird.jpg\" title=\"Tyrannus melancholicus. Lives most of the time in Mexico and does reverse migration north in late fall.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FTropical-Kingbird.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical Kingbird\" width=\"358\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Tropical Kingbird<br\/>Tyrannus melancholicus. Lives most of the time in Mexico and does reverse migration north in late fall.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Cackling-Goose-front-with-Canada-Goose-behind.jpg\" title=\"Branta hutchinsii. Similar looking to Canada goose, but much smaller, with 4 small races defined. Large flocks pass over wetlands fall and late winter. Herbaceous.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FCackling-Goose-front-with-Canada-Goose-behind.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Cackling Goose, front with Canada Goose behind\" width=\"358\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Cackling Goose, front with Canada Goose behind<br\/>Branta hutchinsii. Similar looking to Canada goose, but much smaller, with 4 small races defined. Large flocks pass over wetlands fall and late winter. Herbaceous.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/golden-crownedsparrow300.jpg\" title=\"Zonotrichia atricapilla. Altitudinal migrants, start singing just prior to early spring departure. Distinctive crown patches allow for easy identification of the adult golden-crowned sparrow in breeding plumage.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2Fgolden-crownedsparrow300.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Golden-crowned Sparrow\" width=\"355\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Golden-crowned Sparrow<br\/>Zonotrichia atricapilla. Altitudinal migrants, start singing just prior to early spring departure. Distinctive crown patches allow for easy identification of the adult golden-crowned sparrow in breeding plumage.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/lincolnsparrow1006acr2.jpg\" title=\"Melospiza lincolnii. Dapper, skulky, often mistaken for Song Sparrows. Adults have dark-streaked olive-brown upperparts with a light brown breast with fine streaks, a white belly, and a white throat. They forage on the ground in dense vegetation, mainly eating insects and seeds. hey are very secretive.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2Flincolnsparrow1006acr2.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Lincoln Sparrow\" width=\"359\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Lincoln Sparrow<br\/>Melospiza lincolnii. Dapper, skulky, often mistaken for Song Sparrows. Adults have dark-streaked olive-brown upperparts with a light brown breast with fine streaks, a white belly, and a white throat. They forage on the ground in dense vegetation, mainly eating insects and seeds. hey are very secretive.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Black-crowned-Night-Heron.jpg\" title=\"Nycticorax nycticorax. Black crown and back. They roost in the trees near the Shollenberger entrance, and can be found in the treatment ponds at Ellis Creek. Stand quietly waiting for frogs, fish, or voles to pass by. Eat chicks of terns and gulls.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FBlack-crowned-Night-Heron.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Black-crowned Night Heron\" width=\"183\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Black-crowned Night Heron<br\/>Nycticorax nycticorax. Black crown and back. They roost in the trees near the Shollenberger entrance, and can be found in the treatment ponds at Ellis Creek. Stand quietly waiting for frogs, fish, or voles to pass by. Eat chicks of terns and gulls.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Whimbrel.JPG\" title=\"Numenius phaeopus. These pass though our wetlands in spring from the bay, on through the Bodega Gap. Sometimes migrate with curlews.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FWhimbrel.JPG&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.JPG\" alt=\"Whimbrel\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Whimbrel<br\/>Numenius phaeopus. These pass though our wetlands in spring from the bay, on through the Bodega Gap. Sometimes migrate with curlews.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Clarks-grebe.jpg\" title=\"Aechmophorus clarkii. Sometimes found on the Petaluma River, its less common here that the Western Grebe. Its bill is yellow and its eye is in the white area of its face.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FClarks-grebe.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Clark&#039;s grebe\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Clark's grebe<br\/>Aechmophorus clarkii. Sometimes found on the Petaluma River, its less common here that the Western Grebe. Its bill is yellow and its eye is in the white area of its face.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/cedarwaxwingsberries1213b.jpg\" title=\"Bombycilla cedrorum. With a good look, a humbling beauty. Those red appendages of Cedar Waxwings increase in number and size as a bird ages: 0-5 waxy tips are presumable immature birds,, 9+ waxy tips are thought to be older. Wandering frugivores (fruit eater). Often with robins in winter.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2Fcedarwaxwingsberries1213b.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Cedar Waxwing\" width=\"272\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Cedar Waxwing<br\/>Bombycilla cedrorum. With a good look, a humbling beauty. Those red appendages of Cedar Waxwings increase in number and size as a bird ages: 0-5 waxy tips are presumable immature birds,, 9+ waxy tips are thought to be older. Wandering frugivores (fruit eater). Often with robins in winter.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Lesser-Yellowlegs-two-left.jpg\" title=\"Tringa flavipes. About half the mass and daintier than Greaters. Unlike the Greater Yellowlegs, its bill is shorter and straighter. Watch for them in late summer.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FLesser-Yellowlegs-two-left.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Lesser Yellowlegs, two on left\" width=\"321\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Lesser Yellowlegs, two on left<br\/>Tringa flavipes. About half the mass and daintier than Greaters. Unlike the Greater Yellowlegs, its bill is shorter and straighter. Watch for them in late summer.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Spotted-Sandpiper.jpg\" title=\"Actitis macularius. Pretty scarce now, mostly in late spring migration. These are not gregarious birds and are seldom seen in flocks.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FSpotted-Sandpiper.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Spotted Sandpiper\" width=\"325\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Spotted Sandpiper<br\/>Actitis macularius. Pretty scarce now, mostly in late spring migration. These are not gregarious birds and are seldom seen in flocks.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/towhee1008.jpg\" title=\"Melozone crissalis. Watch for it hop-scratching in the underbrush, kicking up leaves, as it looks for tasty millipedes. Listen for a sharp &quot;Chip&quot; sound. Formerly called Brown Towhee. Often found in pairs.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2Ftowhee1008.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"California Towhee\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">California Towhee<br\/>Melozone crissalis. Watch for it hop-scratching in the underbrush, kicking up leaves, as it looks for tasty millipedes. Listen for a sharp \"Chip\" sound. Formerly called Brown Towhee. Often found in pairs.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/swampsparrow1209D.jpg\" title=\"Melospiza georgiana. An eastern species wintering in small numbers in NorCal coastal marshes. Sightings have been around Ellis Creek, Pond B, but not every winter.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2Fswampsparrow1209D.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Swamp Sparrow\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Swamp Sparrow<br\/>Melospiza georgiana. An eastern species wintering in small numbers in NorCal coastal marshes. Sightings have been around Ellis Creek, Pond B, but not every winter.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Killdeer-with-freshly-hatched-chick.jpg\" title=\"Charadrius vociferus. Likes to nest in shallow depression sometimes on trail -be careful!\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FKilldeer-with-freshly-hatched-chick.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Killdeer with freshly-hatched chick\" width=\"433\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Killdeer with freshly-hatched chick<br\/>Charadrius vociferus. Likes to nest in shallow depression sometimes on trail -be careful!<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_1967-1.jpg\" title=\"Falco sparverius. Formerly known as Sparrow Hawk due to its small size. Male has blue-gray wings, female&#039;s are brown, our most beautiful hawk.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_1967-1.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"American Kestrel, female\" width=\"307\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">American Kestrel, female<br\/>Falco sparverius. Formerly known as Sparrow Hawk due to its small size. Male has blue-gray wings, female's are brown, our most beautiful hawk.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Kumliens-Gull.jpg\" title=\"Larus glaucoides kumlieni. Omnivore. A large gull that breeds in arctic Canada. considered a subspecies of Iceland gull by the American Ornithologists&#039; Union\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FKumliens-Gull.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Kumlien&#039;s Gull\" width=\"311\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Kumlien's Gull<br\/>Larus glaucoides kumlieni. Omnivore. A large gull that breeds in arctic Canada. considered a subspecies of Iceland gull by the American Ornithologists' Union<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Common-Raven.jpg\" title=\"Corvus corax. Cautious and playful. Sounds like a crow with a throat problem. Occurs in mated pairs, and as roving bands of adolescent terrorists; fun to watch.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FCommon-Raven.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Common Raven\" width=\"181\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Common Raven<br\/>Corvus corax. Cautious and playful. Sounds like a crow with a throat problem. Occurs in mated pairs, and as roving bands of adolescent terrorists; fun to watch.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Bewicks-Wren.JPG\" title=\"Thryomanes bewickii. Likes coyote bush along adobe creek. Mascot of Madrone Audubon Society.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FBewicks-Wren.JPG&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.JPG\" alt=\"Bewick&#039;s Wren\" width=\"322\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Bewick's Wren<br\/>Thryomanes bewickii. Likes coyote bush along adobe creek. Mascot of Madrone Audubon Society.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Western-Kingbirds.jpg\" title=\"Tyrannus verticalis. Has nested in eucalyptus at Ellis Creek.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FWestern-Kingbirds.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Western Kingbirds\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Western Kingbirds<br\/>Tyrannus verticalis. Has nested in eucalyptus at Ellis Creek.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/20170101-555.jpg\" title=\"Falco columbarius. A jay sized falcon best identified by its sudden absence - it is swift and aggressive. Feeds on smaller birds and follows migrations. Also called &quot;Pigeon Hawk&quot;. Photo by Tim Fleming\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2F20170101-555.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Merlin\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Merlin<br\/>Falco columbarius. A jay sized falcon best identified by its sudden absence - it is swift and aggressive. Feeds on smaller birds and follows migrations. Also called \"Pigeon Hawk\". Photo by Tim Fleming<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Ring-billed-Gull.jpg\" title=\"Larus delawarensis. Has broad black ring on bill - a medium-sized gull. Silver gray back and greenish yellow feet. Winter visitor.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FRing-billed-Gull.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Ring-billed Gull\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Ring-billed Gull<br\/>Larus delawarensis. Has broad black ring on bill - a medium-sized gull. Silver gray back and greenish yellow feet. Winter visitor.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Wilsons-Snipe.jpg\" title=\"Gallinago delicata. An elusive bird, usually seen as it flushes from grasses or sedges, escaping in rapid, zigzag flight. Winter only, disappears in wet grass.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FWilsons-Snipe.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Wilson&#039;s Snipe\" width=\"336\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Wilson's Snipe<br\/>Gallinago delicata. An elusive bird, usually seen as it flushes from grasses or sedges, escaping in rapid, zigzag flight. Winter only, disappears in wet grass.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Caspian-Tern.jpg\" title=\"Hydroprogne caspia. North America&#039;s largest tern. Bright red bill and black cap make it a standout. The one time mascot of PRBO.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FCaspian-Tern.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Caspian Tern\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Caspian Tern<br\/>Hydroprogne caspia. North America's largest tern. Bright red bill and black cap make it a standout. The one time mascot of PRBO.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Least-Sandpiper.jpg\" title=\"Calidris minutilla. Our most abundant shorebird. The world&#039;s smallest sandpiper.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FLeast-Sandpiper.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Least Sandpiper\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Least Sandpiper<br\/>Calidris minutilla. Our most abundant shorebird. The world's smallest sandpiper.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Common-Merganser-pair-male-to-the-right.jpg\" title=\"Anas penelope. A dabbling duck searching for plant food. Increasing in our area, but still scarce. Hybrids with American Wigeon occur.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FCommon-Merganser-pair-male-to-the-right.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Eurasian Wigeon male (right) with American Wigeon female (left)\" width=\"351\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Eurasian Wigeon male (right) with American Wigeon female (left)<br\/>Anas penelope. A dabbling duck searching for plant food. Increasing in our area, but still scarce. Hybrids with American Wigeon occur.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/American-Coot-followed-by-chicks.jpg\" title=\"Fulica americana. Mudhens. When in chase-mode, it looks like they are walking on water. So pitiful in flight that it&#039;s hard to imagine them migrating.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FAmerican-Coot-followed-by-chicks.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"American Coot, followed by chicks\" width=\"359\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">American Coot, followed by chicks<br\/>Fulica americana. Mudhens. When in chase-mode, it looks like they are walking on water. So pitiful in flight that it's hard to imagine them migrating.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Great-Blue-Heron-with-young.jpg\" title=\"Ardea herodias. Largest of the wading birds, more gray than &quot;blue&quot;.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FGreat-Blue-Heron-with-young.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Great Blue Heron with young\" width=\"228\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Great Blue Heron with young<br\/>Ardea herodias. Largest of the wading birds, more gray than \"blue\".<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_1967.jpg\" title=\"Tyto alba. It&#039;s been known to use the large nesting boxes at both Shollenberger and Ellis Creek to raise a family. Can hunt by sound in complete darkness. Alba means &quot;white&quot; in latin. Alaternate common name is monkey-faced owl.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_1967.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Barn Owl\" width=\"205\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Barn Owl<br\/>Tyto alba. It's been known to use the large nesting boxes at both Shollenberger and Ellis Creek to raise a family. Can hunt by sound in complete darkness. Alba means \"white\" in latin. Alaternate common name is monkey-faced owl.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Northern-Pintail-male.jpg\" title=\"Anas acuta. A dabbling duck that is elegant, graceful, and thankfully common. This is a large duck, and the male&#039;s long central tail feathers give rise to the species&#039; English and scientific names. The hen&#039;s plumage is more subtle and subdued, with drab brown feathers. Both sexes have blue-grey bills and grey legs and feet.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FNorthern-Pintail-male.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Pintail male\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Northern Pintail male<br\/>Anas acuta. A dabbling duck that is elegant, graceful, and thankfully common. This is a large duck, and the male's long central tail feathers give rise to the species' English and scientific names. The hen's plumage is more subtle and subdued, with drab brown feathers. Both sexes have blue-grey bills and grey legs and feet.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/white-crowned-sparrow.jpg\" title=\"Zonotrichia leucophrys. Boldly black and white streaked head with no yellow dot before the eye. A ground scratcher. Western bird only, rarely seen east of the Sierra Nevada.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2Fwhite-crowned-sparrow.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"White-crowned Sparrow\" width=\"368\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">White-crowned Sparrow<br\/>Zonotrichia leucophrys. Boldly black and white streaked head with no yellow dot before the eye. A ground scratcher. Western bird only, rarely seen east of the Sierra Nevada.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Says-Phoebe.jpg\" title=\"Sayornis saya. Coastal only in winter, moves inland to breed. Prefers insects for food like all flycatchers, but can also eat berries, esp. during cold winters.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FSays-Phoebe.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Say&#039;s Phoebe\" width=\"228\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Say's Phoebe<br\/>Sayornis saya. Coastal only in winter, moves inland to breed. Prefers insects for food like all flycatchers, but can also eat berries, esp. during cold winters.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Western-grebe.jpg\" title=\"Aechmophorus occidentalis. Look for it swimming and diving on the Petaluma River. Its bill is olive-colored and its eye is in the black area of its face.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FWestern-grebe.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Western grebe\" width=\"359\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Western grebe<br\/>Aechmophorus occidentalis. Look for it swimming and diving on the Petaluma River. Its bill is olive-colored and its eye is in the black area of its face.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/pipit1210.jpeg\" title=\"Anthus rubescens. Small songbird common in winter, easily overlooked due to &quot;anybird&quot; plumage. Terrestrial, closely allied to wagtails. Runs on the ground.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2Fpipit1210.jpeg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpeg\" alt=\"American Pipit\" width=\"361\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">American Pipit<br\/>Anthus rubescens. Small songbird common in winter, easily overlooked due to \"anybird\" plumage. Terrestrial, closely allied to wagtails. Runs on the ground.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_1257.jpg\" title=\"Rallus limicola. &quot;Thin as a rail&quot; based upon this bird which has a laterally-compressed bone structure. Year round resident. LIke a smaller Ridgeway&#039;s Rail.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_1257.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Virginia Rail\" width=\"315\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Virginia Rail<br\/>Rallus limicola. \"Thin as a rail\" based upon this bird which has a laterally-compressed bone structure. Year round resident. LIke a smaller Ridgeway's Rail.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_6489.jpg\" title=\"Haemorhous mexicanus. Males have small amount of bright red on crown, breast, and rump. Widespread and common and can be an agricultural pest. Omnivorous, feeds mainly on insects and seeds.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_6489.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"House Finch\" width=\"175\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">House Finch<br\/>Haemorhous mexicanus. Males have small amount of bright red on crown, breast, and rump. Widespread and common and can be an agricultural pest. Omnivorous, feeds mainly on insects and seeds.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_1972.JPG\" title=\"Megaceryle alcyon. Unique-looking with a shaggy crest on its head, a long bill, blue feathers and a white collar. Fishes by plunging headfirst into the water. Look for it perched in a tree by the river or along Ellis or Adobe Creek. Nests in burrows. Plains Indians wore dead kingfishers as necklaces hoping to be imbued with their powers of flight.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_1972.JPG&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.JPG\" alt=\"Belted Kingfisher\" width=\"359\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Belted Kingfisher<br\/>Megaceryle alcyon. Unique-looking with a shaggy crest on its head, a long bill, blue feathers and a white collar. Fishes by plunging headfirst into the water. Look for it perched in a tree by the river or along Ellis or Adobe Creek. Nests in burrows. Plains Indians wore dead kingfishers as necklaces hoping to be imbued with their powers of flight.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Bushtit.JPG\" title=\"Psaltriparus minimus. Follow-the-leader flocks of over a dozen marauding for aphids through the winter. In spring pairs weave giant pendulous hanging nests.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FBushtit.JPG&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.JPG\" alt=\"Bushtit\" width=\"417\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Bushtit<br\/>Psaltriparus minimus. Follow-the-leader flocks of over a dozen marauding for aphids through the winter. In spring pairs weave giant pendulous hanging nests.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Cattle-Egret-left-looking-at-Snowy-Egret.jpg\" title=\"Bubulcus ibis. Smaller than Snowy Egret, with stout neck, and walks upright. Self introduced from Africa. Local populations knocked back by extended frost. Fairly stable colony at the Laguna de la Santa Rosa.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FCattle-Egret-left-looking-at-Snowy-Egret.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Cattle Egret (left) looking at Snowy Egret (right)\" width=\"426\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Cattle Egret (left) looking at Snowy Egret (right)<br\/>Bubulcus ibis. Smaller than Snowy Egret, with stout neck, and walks upright. Self introduced from Africa. Local populations knocked back by extended frost. Fairly stable colony at the Laguna de la Santa Rosa.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_1968-1.jpg\" title=\"Bubo virginianus. Common and dominant nocturnal predator. An apex predator. Nobody preys on it!\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_1968-1.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Great horned Owl\" width=\"179\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Great horned Owl<br\/>Bubo virginianus. Common and dominant nocturnal predator. An apex predator. Nobody preys on it!<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/47A5675-Enhanced-NR.jpg\" title=\"Turdus migratorius. Red to orange breast. One of the most common land songbirds in backyards. Ours mostly depart in spring. Its diet consists of invertebrates (such as beetle grubs, earthworms, and caterpillars), fruits, and berries. Photo by Tim Fleming\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2F47A5675-Enhanced-NR.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"American Robin\" width=\"359\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">American Robin<br\/>Turdus migratorius. Red to orange breast. One of the most common land songbirds in backyards. Ours mostly depart in spring. Its diet consists of invertebrates (such as beetle grubs, earthworms, and caterpillars), fruits, and berries. Photo by Tim Fleming<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Green-winged-Teal-male.jpg\" title=\"Anas crecca. Tiny and ornate. Smallest and most common teal in the wetlands. Waterfowlers praise their flavor.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FGreen-winged-Teal-male.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Green-winged Teal male\" width=\"218\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Green-winged Teal male<br\/>Anas crecca. Tiny and ornate. Smallest and most common teal in the wetlands. Waterfowlers praise their flavor.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Eared-grebe.jpg\" title=\"Podiceps nigricollis. Our smallest grebe, has a penchant for brackish water.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FEared-grebe.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Eared grebe\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Eared grebe<br\/>Podiceps nigricollis. Our smallest grebe, has a penchant for brackish water.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Blue-winged-Teal-pair.jpg\" title=\"Anas discors. Long distance migrants. Seem to have changed range and are no longer reliable wintering birds here. Both sexes have sky-blue wing coverts (feathers over feathers to help flight), a green speculum (patch nears posterior of wing), and yellow legs. A dabbling duck.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FBlue-winged-Teal-pair.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Blue-winged Teal pair\" width=\"319\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Blue-winged Teal pair<br\/>Anas discors. Long distance migrants. Seem to have changed range and are no longer reliable wintering birds here. Both sexes have sky-blue wing coverts (feathers over feathers to help flight), a green speculum (patch nears posterior of wing), and yellow legs. A dabbling duck.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Horned-grebe.jpg\" title=\"Podiceps auritus. Like other grebes, it swallows large numbers of it own feathers, which lodge in the stomach and prevent fish bones from passing into the intestines.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FHorned-grebe.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Horned grebe\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Horned grebe<br\/>Podiceps auritus. Like other grebes, it swallows large numbers of it own feathers, which lodge in the stomach and prevent fish bones from passing into the intestines.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/MG_8044-2.jpg\" title=\"Pandion haliaetus. Large predator with wide wing span. The osprey dives, feet-first, to catch a fish, then adjusts the fish head first. Populations increasing, similar to the eagles. Decline in 1960&#039;s was due to early pesticides that are now banned. Photo by Tim Fleming\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FMG_8044-2.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Osprey\" width=\"359\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Osprey<br\/>Pandion haliaetus. Large predator with wide wing span. The osprey dives, feet-first, to catch a fish, then adjusts the fish head first. Populations increasing, similar to the eagles. Decline in 1960's was due to early pesticides that are now banned. Photo by Tim Fleming<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/American-Crow.jpg\" title=\"Corvus brachyrhynchos. May gang up on red-shouldered hawks. Among the most intelligent of birds.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FAmerican-Crow.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"American Crow\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">American Crow<br\/>Corvus brachyrhynchos. May gang up on red-shouldered hawks. Among the most intelligent of birds.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/California-Gull.jpg\" title=\"Larus californicus. Longish low posture, pointy wings. State bird of Utah. Expanding colony in the south bay makes this one of our 3 year round gulls.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FCalifornia-Gull.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"California Gull\" width=\"319\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">California Gull<br\/>Larus californicus. Longish low posture, pointy wings. State bird of Utah. Expanding colony in the south bay makes this one of our 3 year round gulls.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Red-shouldered-Hawk-adult.jpg\" title=\"Buteo lineatus. Watch for banded tail. Smaller than Red-tailed Hawk. Hear a loud scream? Look overhead or in the high branches of a eucalyptus. Often nests April-June in eucalyptus tree at Ellis Creek\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FRed-shouldered-Hawk-adult.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Red-shouldered Hawk adult\" width=\"263\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Red-shouldered Hawk adult<br\/>Buteo lineatus. Watch for banded tail. Smaller than Red-tailed Hawk. Hear a loud scream? Look overhead or in the high branches of a eucalyptus. Often nests April-June in eucalyptus tree at Ellis Creek<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Tundra-Swan-juvenile.jpg\" title=\"Cygnus columbianus. Native swans and actic breeder has a black bill and curved neck compared to and can be confused with the nonnative Mute Swan, which has pink to orange bill with yellow dash before the eye and straight neck. Tundra swans have black bill. Occasional solo birds visit in winter, usually bullied away by Mutes. A first year bird wintered in Ellis Creek &#039;09-10.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FTundra-Swan-juvenile.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Tundra Swan, juvenile\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Tundra Swan, juvenile<br\/>Cygnus columbianus. Native swans and actic breeder has a black bill and curved neck compared to and can be confused with the nonnative Mute Swan, which has pink to orange bill with yellow dash before the eye and straight neck. Tundra swans have black bill. Occasional solo birds visit in winter, usually bullied away by Mutes. A first year bird wintered in Ellis Creek '09-10.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Wilsons-Phalarope.jpg\" title=\"Phalaropus tricolor. Needle-beaked dirvishes (whirling dancer) of the central pond in high summer. Gender reversal; the males are more dully marked in breeding plumage and hatch the eggs.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FWilsons-Phalarope.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Wilson&#039;s Phalarope\" width=\"395\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Wilson's Phalarope<br\/>Phalaropus tricolor. Needle-beaked dirvishes (whirling dancer) of the central pond in high summer. Gender reversal; the males are more dully marked in breeding plumage and hatch the eggs.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Western-Gull.jpg\" title=\"Larus occidentalis. Large gulls of Pacific all have common ancestor, but evolved separately in isolation and can still hybridize. White body with slate colored back and wings.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FWestern-Gull.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Western Gull\" width=\"180\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Western Gull<br\/>Larus occidentalis. Large gulls of Pacific all have common ancestor, but evolved separately in isolation and can still hybridize. White body with slate colored back and wings.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Rock-Dove-Pigeon.jpg\" title=\"Columba livia. Your hang-around town pigeon. Native to Old World (Europe).\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FRock-Dove-Pigeon.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Rock Dove (Pigeon)\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Rock Dove (Pigeon)<br\/>Columba livia. Your hang-around town pigeon. Native to Old World (Europe).<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Black-Phoebe.jpg\" title=\"Sayornis nigricans. Territorial and solitary nesters that often remain year round. Prefer shady areas near water.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FBlack-Phoebe.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Black Phoebe\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Black Phoebe<br\/>Sayornis nigricans. Territorial and solitary nesters that often remain year round. Prefer shady areas near water.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Brant.jpg\" title=\"Branta bernicla. Really a darkish coastal goose here only by accident. A pair with somewhat worn plumage occuring in June, 2008. Grazer of Eel grass, Zosstera.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FBrant.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Brant\" width=\"359\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Brant<br\/>Branta bernicla. Really a darkish coastal goose here only by accident. A pair with somewhat worn plumage occuring in June, 2008. Grazer of Eel grass, Zosstera.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Great-Egret.jpg\" title=\"Ardea alba. Large white bird with yellow bill and black feet. Nests by Lakeville Holding Ponds. Almost went extinct in early 1900&#039;s due to being hunted for its fashionable plumes for hats. Currenlty, a species of concern due to wetland habitat loss. Emblem of the Audubon Society.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FGreat-Egret.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Great Egret\" width=\"209\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Great Egret<br\/>Ardea alba. Large white bird with yellow bill and black feet. Nests by Lakeville Holding Ponds. Almost went extinct in early 1900's due to being hunted for its fashionable plumes for hats. Currenlty, a species of concern due to wetland habitat loss. Emblem of the Audubon Society.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Great-Blue-Heron.jpg\" title=\"Ardea herodias. Largest of the wading birds, more gray than &quot;blue&quot;.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FGreat-Blue-Heron.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Great Blue Heron\" width=\"186\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Great Blue Heron<br\/>Ardea herodias. Largest of the wading birds, more gray than \"blue\".<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Black-bellied-Plover.jpg\" title=\"Pluvialis squatarola. Wears the black belly only for a few weeks either side of its summer absence from our region. Same species called Gray Plover in Europe.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FBlack-bellied-Plover.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Black-bellied Plover\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Black-bellied Plover<br\/>Pluvialis squatarola. Wears the black belly only for a few weeks either side of its summer absence from our region. Same species called Gray Plover in Europe.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Ruby-crowned-Kinglet.jpg\" title=\"Regulus calendula. Usually solitary, small insectivore. Red crown often not raised.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FRuby-crowned-Kinglet.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Ruby-crowned Kinglet\" width=\"358\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Ruby-crowned Kinglet<br\/>Regulus calendula. Usually solitary, small insectivore. Red crown often not raised.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/MG_5453.jpg\" title=\"Botaurus lentiginosus. Always present, rarely seen because of its efficient camouflage. Boldest in early spring. Listen for &quot;Ook-a-Lunk&quot; sound of the male in spring. Photo by Tim Fleming\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FMG_5453.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"American Bittern\" width=\"160\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">American Bittern<br\/>Botaurus lentiginosus. Always present, rarely seen because of its efficient camouflage. Boldest in early spring. Listen for \"Ook-a-Lunk\" sound of the male in spring. Photo by Tim Fleming<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/American-Avocet-and-chick.jpg\" title=\"Recurvirostra americana. This wading bird can be seen in shallow water or on tidal mud; however unlike other long-legged wading birds, the avocet also swims, dabbling for food beneath the water. Feeds with lateral skimming of mud. Sexually dimorphic, the female&#039;s bill is curvier than the male&#039;s.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FAmerican-Avocet-and-chick.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"American Avocet and chick\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">American Avocet and chick<br\/>Recurvirostra americana. This wading bird can be seen in shallow water or on tidal mud; however unlike other long-legged wading birds, the avocet also swims, dabbling for food beneath the water. Feeds with lateral skimming of mud. Sexually dimorphic, the female's bill is curvier than the male's.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Horned-Lark.jpg\" title=\"Eremophila alpestris. Formerly regular in Shollenberger Park in winter. Walks instead of hopping. Philopatric - returns to birthplace after migrating. 15 distinct subspecies.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FHorned-Lark.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Horned Lark\" width=\"309\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Horned Lark<br\/>Eremophila alpestris. Formerly regular in Shollenberger Park in winter. Walks instead of hopping. Philopatric - returns to birthplace after migrating. 15 distinct subspecies.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/0ABonapartes-Gull-non-breeding.jpg\" title=\"Chroiocephalus philadelphia. Small gull, lovely and tern like. Its short, thin bill is black, and its legs are orangish-red. Usually some in winter in the oxidation ponds next to Ellis Creek facility.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2F0ABonapartes-Gull-non-breeding.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Bonaparte&#039;s Gull, non-breeding\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Bonaparte's Gull, non-breeding<br\/>Chroiocephalus philadelphia. Small gull, lovely and tern like. Its short, thin bill is black, and its legs are orangish-red. Usually some in winter in the oxidation ponds next to Ellis Creek facility.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/ecd213.jpg\" title=\"Streptopelia decaocto. Our latest alien invaders. It has a black half-collar edged with white on its nape from which it gets its name. Mournful cries.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2Fecd213.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Eurasian Collared Dove\" width=\"240\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Eurasian Collared Dove<br\/>Streptopelia decaocto. Our latest alien invaders. It has a black half-collar edged with white on its nape from which it gets its name. Mournful cries.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Rosss-Goose.jpg\" title=\"Chen rossii. Tiny geese, not much larger than many ducks.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FRosss-Goose.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Ross&#039;s Goose\" width=\"289\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Ross's Goose<br\/>Chen rossii. Tiny geese, not much larger than many ducks.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Northern-Mockingbird.jpg\" title=\"Mimus polyglottos. True mimics, hear them imitate cell phone ringtones and car alarms. Curious, and with an attitude!\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FNorthern-Mockingbird.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Mockingbird\" width=\"358\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Northern Mockingbird<br\/>Mimus polyglottos. True mimics, hear them imitate cell phone ringtones and car alarms. Curious, and with an attitude!<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Semipalmated-Plover.jpg\" title=\"Charadrius semipalmatus. Looks similar to common Killdeer, but with only one breast-band.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FSemipalmated-Plover.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Semipalmated Plover\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Semipalmated Plover<br\/>Charadrius semipalmatus. Looks similar to common Killdeer, but with only one breast-band.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Willet.jpg\" title=\"Tringa semipalmata. Rather drab, large, gray shorebird with straight bill. Willets nest on the ground, usually in well-hidden locations in short grass, often in colonies. These birds forage on mudflats or in shallow water, probing or picking up food by sight. They mainly eat insects, crustaceans and marine worms, but also eat some plant material.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FWillet.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Willet\" width=\"359\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Willet<br\/>Tringa semipalmata. Rather drab, large, gray shorebird with straight bill. Willets nest on the ground, usually in well-hidden locations in short grass, often in colonies. These birds forage on mudflats or in shallow water, probing or picking up food by sight. They mainly eat insects, crustaceans and marine worms, but also eat some plant material.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_0063.jpg\" title=\"Butorides virescens. Smallest of herons with darker colors. Preys on wide variety of insects, frogs, and small fish. Solitary nester.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_0063.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Green Heron\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Green Heron<br\/>Butorides virescens. Smallest of herons with darker colors. Preys on wide variety of insects, frogs, and small fish. Solitary nester.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/claycolored911B.jpg\" title=\"Spizella pallida. Vagrant along the south dike September, 2011. A prairie state breeder.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2Fclaycolored911B.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Clay colored Sparrow\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Clay colored Sparrow<br\/>Spizella pallida. Vagrant along the south dike September, 2011. A prairie state breeder.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Tree-Swallows.jpg\" title=\"Tachycineta bicolor. Iridescent deep blue-green with white throat and breast. Big population built up thanks to Andy Lacasse and Len Nelson&#039;s nest box program.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FTree-Swallows.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Tree Swallows\" width=\"230\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Tree Swallows<br\/>Tachycineta bicolor. Iridescent deep blue-green with white throat and breast. Big population built up thanks to Andy Lacasse and Len Nelson's nest box program.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/starling-10-23-05.jpg\" title=\"Sturnus vulgaris. Great tornado like flocks dubbed &quot;murmurations&quot; occur over vineyards in fall. Our most invasive alien species. Damages vegetable and tree crops. Smaller than a robin. Long pointed bill, yellow in summer.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2Fstarling-10-23-05.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"European Starling\" width=\"324\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">European Starling<br\/>Sturnus vulgaris. Great tornado like flocks dubbed \"murmurations\" occur over vineyards in fall. Our most invasive alien species. Damages vegetable and tree crops. Smaller than a robin. Long pointed bill, yellow in summer.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_6476.jpg\" title=\"Euphagus cyanocephalus. Male is solid black with irridecent purpleish-blue head. Look for the male&#039;s bright yellow eye. A social species and mixes with other black birds.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_6476.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Brewer&#039;s Blackbird\" width=\"182\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Brewer's Blackbird<br\/>Euphagus cyanocephalus. Male is solid black with irridecent purpleish-blue head. Look for the male's bright yellow eye. A social species and mixes with other black birds.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/White-Pelican.jpg\" title=\"Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. Feeds by dipping from the surface.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FWhite-Pelican.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"White Pelican\" width=\"368\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">White Pelican<br\/>Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. Feeds by dipping from the surface.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/savannahsparrow.jpg\" title=\"Passerculus sandwichensis. Mostly a wintering species, one race breeds at pickleweed\/uplands interface. Typically sparrow-like dark-streaked brown back, and whitish underparts.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2Fsavannahsparrow.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Savannah Sparrow\" width=\"341\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Savannah Sparrow<br\/>Passerculus sandwichensis. Mostly a wintering species, one race breeds at pickleweed\/uplands interface. Typically sparrow-like dark-streaked brown back, and whitish underparts.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Greater-Yellowlegs.jpg\" title=\"Tringa melanoleuca. Common shorebird that calls &quot;drew, drew, dew&quot; near shore of Shollenberger pond. Grayish bird with 14&quot; long yellow legs and long bill that torques upward at its end. Both yellowlegs occur together in groups.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FGreater-Yellowlegs.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Greater Yellowlegs\" width=\"358\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Greater Yellowlegs<br\/>Tringa melanoleuca. Common shorebird that calls \"drew, drew, dew\" near shore of Shollenberger pond. Grayish bird with 14\" long yellow legs and long bill that torques upward at its end. Both yellowlegs occur together in groups.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Double-crested-Cormorant.jpg\" title=\"Phalacrocorax auritus. Dives for fish, so must have deep water, nests by Lakeville Holding Ponds. Nests in oxidation pond eucalyptus.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FDouble-crested-Cormorant.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Double-crested Cormorant\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Double-crested Cormorant<br\/>Phalacrocorax auritus. Dives for fish, so must have deep water, nests by Lakeville Holding Ponds. Nests in oxidation pond eucalyptus.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Oak-titmouse.jpg\" title=\"Baeolophus inornatus. Soft gray color. Perky little crest on top of its head. Formerly called Plain Titmouse.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FOak-titmouse.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Oak titmouse\" width=\"364\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Oak titmouse<br\/>Baeolophus inornatus. Soft gray color. Perky little crest on top of its head. Formerly called Plain Titmouse.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Snowy-Egret.jpg\" title=\"Egretta thula. Small egret with black bill, black legs, and yellow feet. Golden slipper&quot; and usually black legs. Nests in colonies, sometimes with herons. A bird arriving at a nest to relieve its mate must perform an elaborate greeting ceremony to avoid being attacked as an intruder.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FSnowy-Egret.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Snowy Egret\" width=\"224\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Snowy Egret<br\/>Egretta thula. Small egret with black bill, black legs, and yellow feet. Golden slipper\" and usually black legs. Nests in colonies, sometimes with herons. A bird arriving at a nest to relieve its mate must perform an elaborate greeting ceremony to avoid being attacked as an intruder.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/20161231-001-Edit.jpg\" title=\"Haliaeetus leucocephalus. A very welcome recent return to our area. Populations are increasing nation wide. All rise when the eagle flies. Primarily a fish eater, will also eat carrion and injured waterfowl.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2F20161231-001-Edit.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Bald Eagle\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Bald Eagle<br\/>Haliaeetus leucocephalus. A very welcome recent return to our area. Populations are increasing nation wide. All rise when the eagle flies. Primarily a fish eater, will also eat carrion and injured waterfowl.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_0396.jpg\" title=\"Falco peregrinus. Billed as the world&#039;s fastest animal. Found everywhere on our planet except the polar regions, the peregrine has a distinctive black hood or &quot;helmet&quot;. On the verge of extinction 40 years ago, the peregrine has made a remarkable comeback thanks to government ban of DDT.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_0396.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Peregrine Falcon, Tundra, juvenile, with dowitcher\" width=\"155\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Peregrine Falcon, Tundra, juvenile, with dowitcher<br\/>Falco peregrinus. Billed as the world's fastest animal. Found everywhere on our planet except the polar regions, the peregrine has a distinctive black hood or \"helmet\". On the verge of extinction 40 years ago, the peregrine has made a remarkable comeback thanks to government ban of DDT.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Gadwall-pair-male-above0A.jpg\" title=\"Anas strepera. A dabbpling duck. Gadwalls are one of the most hunted duck species (3rd to the mallard and green-winged teal), with 1.7 million shot each year. Because of the efforts of Ducks Unlimited and other private conservation groups, the species continues to be sustainably hunted.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FGadwall-pair-male-above0A.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Gadwall pair, male above\" width=\"358\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Gadwall pair, male above<br\/>Anas strepera. A dabbpling duck. Gadwalls are one of the most hunted duck species (3rd to the mallard and green-winged teal), with 1.7 million shot each year. Because of the efforts of Ducks Unlimited and other private conservation groups, the species continues to be sustainably hunted.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Cinnamon-Teal-male.jpg\" title=\"Anas cyanoptera. A dabbling duck. The adult male has a rich cinnamon or copper-colored head, side and breast.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FCinnamon-Teal-male.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Cinnamon Teal male\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Cinnamon Teal male<br\/>Anas cyanoptera. A dabbling duck. The adult male has a rich cinnamon or copper-colored head, side and breast.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Eurasian-Wigeon-pair-male-to-the-right.jpg\" title=\"Mergus merganser. &quot;River Merg&quot;, likeliest in oxidation ponds in winter. Diving duck that eats fish and nests in holes in trees. Bills have serrated edges to help them grip their prey, so they are often known as &quot;sawbills.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FEurasian-Wigeon-pair-male-to-the-right.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Common Merganser pair, male to the right\" width=\"357\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Common Merganser pair, male to the right<br\/>Mergus merganser. \"River Merg\", likeliest in oxidation ponds in winter. Diving duck that eats fish and nests in holes in trees. Bills have serrated edges to help them grip their prey, so they are often known as \"sawbills.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_6481.jpg\" title=\"Sturnella neglecta. Brightly colored, fearless behavior, with loud cheerful song. Will often post lookout.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_6481.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Western Meadowlark\" width=\"210\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Western Meadowlark<br\/>Sturnella neglecta. Brightly colored, fearless behavior, with loud cheerful song. Will often post lookout.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Mute-Swan-still-classified-as-non-native.jpg\" title=\"Cygnus olor. Nonnative invasive species from Europe has a pink to orange bill and straight neck compared to native Tundra Swan which has black bill and curved neck. Seen in many local community ponds. Dominates native swans and geese, kill their young, and take over their territory.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FMute-Swan-still-classified-as-non-native.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Mute Swan, still classified as non-native\" width=\"381\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Mute Swan, still classified as non-native<br\/>Cygnus olor. Nonnative invasive species from Europe has a pink to orange bill and straight neck compared to native Tundra Swan which has black bill and curved neck. Seen in many local community ponds. Dominates native swans and geese, kill their young, and take over their territory.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/foxsparrowperhapsb1211.jpg\" title=\"Passerella iliaca. Watch for a dark sparrow, hopping and scratching in the underbrush to uncover food.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2Ffoxsparrowperhapsb1211.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Fox Sparrow\" width=\"335\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Fox Sparrow<br\/>Passerella iliaca. Watch for a dark sparrow, hopping and scratching in the underbrush to uncover food.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Short-billed-Dowitcher.jpg\" title=\"Limnodromus griseus. Less common than Long-billed Dowitcher, more spotting on breast.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FShort-billed-Dowitcher.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Short-billed Dowitcher\" width=\"359\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Short-billed Dowitcher<br\/>Limnodromus griseus. Less common than Long-billed Dowitcher, more spotting on breast.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Cliff-Swallows-gathering-nest-material.jpg\" title=\"Petrochelidon pyrrhonota. Sparrow sized, square tailed, with buff rump. Feed on small swarming insects, hence, their aerial acrobatics. Colonial nester wintering in Argentina.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FCliff-Swallows-gathering-nest-material.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Cliff Swallows gathering nest material\" width=\"337\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Cliff Swallows gathering nest material<br\/>Petrochelidon pyrrhonota. Sparrow sized, square tailed, with buff rump. Feed on small swarming insects, hence, their aerial acrobatics. Colonial nester wintering in Argentina.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_1973.jpg\" title=\"A carrion-eating raptor. A carrion-eating raptor Sometimes seen perched on a fencepost with its wings held outspread. This may serve to dry its wings, warm its body and kill bacteria it picks up from eating dead stuff. Usually sleeps in until warm thermal breezes provide lift. seen soaring high overhead in the wetlands. It doesn&#039;t have a smooth steady flight like a hawk; instead it teeters back and forth. In Baja California, it&#039;s nicknamed The Undertaker because it deals with dead bodies!\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_1973.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Turkey Vulture\" width=\"178\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Turkey Vulture<br\/>A carrion-eating raptor. A carrion-eating raptor Sometimes seen perched on a fencepost with its wings held outspread. This may serve to dry its wings, warm its body and kill bacteria it picks up from eating dead stuff. Usually sleeps in until warm thermal breezes provide lift. seen soaring high overhead in the wetlands. It doesn't have a smooth steady flight like a hawk; instead it teeters back and forth. In Baja California, it's nicknamed The Undertaker because it deals with dead bodies!<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_6478.jpg\" title=\"Icterus bullockii. Builds pendulous side-entry nests in tall riparian trees.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_6478.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Bullock&#039;s Oriole\" width=\"359\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Bullock's Oriole<br\/>Icterus bullockii. Builds pendulous side-entry nests in tall riparian trees.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Bufflehead-male-female-juvenile.jpg\" title=\"Bucephala albeola. A diving duck--now you see it now you don&#039;t. Our smallest waterfowl. A 10 on the cuteness scale.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FBufflehead-male-female-juvenile.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Bufflehead male, female, juvenile\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Bufflehead male, female, juvenile<br\/>Bucephala albeola. A diving duck--now you see it now you don't. Our smallest waterfowl. A 10 on the cuteness scale.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/White-faced-Ibis-winter-plumage.jpg\" title=\"Plegadis chihi. Nine spent the winter of 2015-16 at Ellis Creek, to everyone&#039;s delight. Expanding population in Central Valley spills over locally sometimes.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FWhite-faced-Ibis-winter-plumage.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"White-faced Ibis, winter plumage\" width=\"213\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">White-faced Ibis, winter plumage<br\/>Plegadis chihi. Nine spent the winter of 2015-16 at Ellis Creek, to everyone's delight. Expanding population in Central Valley spills over locally sometimes.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Greater-White-fronted-Goose.jpg\" title=\"Anser albifrons. Species name albifrons comes from the Latin albus &quot;white&quot; and frons&quot; forehead &quot; do to its white feathers at the base of its bill. Large, grayish goose with orange legs, seen sometimes in winter at Ellis Creek. Migrate and breed in Alaska and North West Territories.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FGreater-White-fronted-Goose.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Greater White-fronted Goose\" width=\"178\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Greater White-fronted Goose<br\/>Anser albifrons. Species name albifrons comes from the Latin albus \"white\" and frons\" forehead \" do to its white feathers at the base of its bill. Large, grayish goose with orange legs, seen sometimes in winter at Ellis Creek. Migrate and breed in Alaska and North West Territories.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Marsh-wren.jpeg\" title=\"Cistothorus palustris. Male builds multiple nests in cattails, to give female choice. Each male has slightly different song.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FMarsh-wren.jpeg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpeg\" alt=\"Marsh wren\" width=\"327\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Marsh wren<br\/>Cistothorus palustris. Male builds multiple nests in cattails, to give female choice. Each male has slightly different song.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Common-Loon.jpg\" title=\"Gravia immer. Expert divers up to 200 ft. below with eyes that can focus in air and under water, heavier bones, and leg muscles that hold extra oxygen.Grey or black bill held horizontally.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FCommon-Loon.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Common-Loon\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Common-Loon<br\/>Gravia immer. Expert divers up to 200 ft. below with eyes that can focus in air and under water, heavier bones, and leg muscles that hold extra oxygen.Grey or black bill held horizontally.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Pectoral-Sandpiper.jpg\" title=\"Calidris melanotos. Likes to visit Ellis Creek ponds in September when they are drained. Among the hardiest of shore birds, thousands spend the winter on sand bars as far north as Southeast Alaska where they feed on mollusks, crustaceans, and marine worms.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FPectoral-Sandpiper.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Pectoral Sandpiper\" width=\"357\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Pectoral Sandpiper<br\/>Calidris melanotos. Likes to visit Ellis Creek ponds in September when they are drained. Among the hardiest of shore birds, thousands spend the winter on sand bars as far north as Southeast Alaska where they feed on mollusks, crustaceans, and marine worms.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_6477.jpg\" title=\"Molothrus ater. Obligate nest parasites, sneaking around riparian areas in spring. Listen for water gurgling call of male in spring.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_6477.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Brown-headed Cowbird\" width=\"179\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Brown-headed Cowbird<br\/>Molothrus ater. Obligate nest parasites, sneaking around riparian areas in spring. Listen for water gurgling call of male in spring.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Swansons-Thrush.jpg\" title=\"Catharus ustulatus. To be listened for in riparian corridors in summer.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FSwansons-Thrush.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Swainson\u2019s Thrush\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Swainson\u2019s Thrush<br\/>Catharus ustulatus. To be listened for in riparian corridors in summer.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Western-Sandpiper.jpg\" title=\"Calidris mauri. Small shorebird that feeds in deeper water than Least Sandpipers.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FWestern-Sandpiper.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Western Sandpiper\" width=\"476\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Western Sandpiper<br\/>Calidris mauri. Small shorebird that feeds in deeper water than Least Sandpipers.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_1969.jpg\" title=\"Circus cyaneus. Formerly called Marsh Hawk. The genus name Circus is derived from Ancient Greek kirkos, meaning &#039;circle&#039;, referring to a bird of prey named for its circling flight. The specific cyaneus is Latin, meaning &quot;dark-blue&quot;. These, are the one of the few raptorial birds known to practice polygyny \u2013 one male mates with several females. Up to 95% of the diet comprises small mammals.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_1969.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Harrier, juvenile\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Northern Harrier, juvenile<br\/>Circus cyaneus. Formerly called Marsh Hawk. The genus name Circus is derived from Ancient Greek kirkos, meaning 'circle', referring to a bird of prey named for its circling flight. The specific cyaneus is Latin, meaning \"dark-blue\". These, are the one of the few raptorial birds known to practice polygyny \u2013 one male mates with several females. Up to 95% of the diet comprises small mammals.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Lesser-scaup-male.jpg\" title=\"Aythya affinis. A small diving duck very similar to Greater Scaup. Fewer of these than Greater Scaup, usually in Oxidation Ponds in winter.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FLesser-scaup-male.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Lesser Scaup, male\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Lesser Scaup, male<br\/>Aythya affinis. A small diving duck very similar to Greater Scaup. Fewer of these than Greater Scaup, usually in Oxidation Ponds in winter.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Barn-Swallow.jpg\" title=\"Hirundo rustica. Probably the world&#039;s most cosmopolitan passerine (perching songbird).\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FBarn-Swallow.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Barn Swallow\" width=\"361\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Barn Swallow<br\/>Hirundo rustica. Probably the world's most cosmopolitan passerine (perching songbird).<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Snowy-Egret-with-young.jpg\" title=\"Egretta thula. Small egret with black bill, black legs, and yellow feet. Golden slipper&quot; and usually black legs. Nests in colonies, sometimes with herons. A bird arriving at a nest to relieve its mate must perform an elaborate greeting ceremony to avoid being attacked as an intruder.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FSnowy-Egret-with-young.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Snowy Egret with young\" width=\"253\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Snowy Egret with young<br\/>Egretta thula. Small egret with black bill, black legs, and yellow feet. Golden slipper\" and usually black legs. Nests in colonies, sometimes with herons. A bird arriving at a nest to relieve its mate must perform an elaborate greeting ceremony to avoid being attacked as an intruder.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_6488.jpg\" title=\"Spinus tristis. Common, smaller than sparrow. Most moisture loving of 3 California goldfinches. Migrate in compact flocks.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_6488.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"American Goldfinch\" width=\"245\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">American Goldfinch<br\/>Spinus tristis. Common, smaller than sparrow. Most moisture loving of 3 California goldfinches. Migrate in compact flocks.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/MG_8743-2.jpg\" title=\"Sialia mexicana. Cavity nester outcompeted by Tree Swallow. Has nested in box near road to Ellis Creek headquarters. Photo by Tim Fleming\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FMG_8743-2.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Western Bluebird\" width=\"179\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Western Bluebird<br\/>Sialia mexicana. Cavity nester outcompeted by Tree Swallow. Has nested in box near road to Ellis Creek headquarters. Photo by Tim Fleming<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Coopers-Hawk-juvenile.jpg\" title=\"Accipiter cooperii. The Cooper&#039;s Hawk is sometimes described as a forest hawk because it can easily maneuver in and out and between trees. It&#039;s smaller than some other common hawks of our wetlands such as the redtail, and its flight is more flapping, less soaring. In the wetlands, look for it perched in a tree. It&#039;s about the same size as a crow.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FCoopers-Hawk-juvenile.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Cooper&#039;s Hawk juvenile\" width=\"159\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Cooper's Hawk juvenile<br\/>Accipiter cooperii. The Cooper's Hawk is sometimes described as a forest hawk because it can easily maneuver in and out and between trees. It's smaller than some other common hawks of our wetlands such as the redtail, and its flight is more flapping, less soaring. In the wetlands, look for it perched in a tree. It's about the same size as a crow.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Greater-Scaup-male-and-four-female.jpg\" title=\"Aythya marila. Large numbers winter in the Bay Area, diminshing to the south. Often found on the water in large flocks, called &quot;rafts&quot;, which can include hundreds of birds. It can dive up to 20 feet in depth, stay submerged for a minute, allowing it to reach food sources such as mollusks, unreachable by other diving ducks!\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FGreater-Scaup-male-and-four-female.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Greater Scaup, male and four female\" width=\"358\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Greater Scaup, male and four female<br\/>Aythya marila. Large numbers winter in the Bay Area, diminshing to the south. Often found on the water in large flocks, called \"rafts\", which can include hundreds of birds. It can dive up to 20 feet in depth, stay submerged for a minute, allowing it to reach food sources such as mollusks, unreachable by other diving ducks!<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Long-billed-Curlew-behind.jpg\" title=\"Numenius americanus. Largest American shorebird with long sickle shaped bill. Sociable birds found in groups when feeding, roosting, and migrating. A species of concern since it was hunted as a delicacy, but is now protected.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FLong-billed-Curlew-behind.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Long-billed Curlew, behind\" width=\"217\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Long-billed Curlew, behind<br\/>Numenius americanus. Largest American shorebird with long sickle shaped bill. Sociable birds found in groups when feeding, roosting, and migrating. A species of concern since it was hunted as a delicacy, but is now protected.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/songsparrow307.jpg\" title=\"Melospiza melodia. Year-round sparrow, with three-part song, thrive in human habitat. The songs are very crisp, clear, and precise, making them easily distinguishable by human ears. We have a particularly dark race endemic to San Pablo Bay pickleweed marshes. Adult song sparrows have brown upperparts with dark streaks on the back and are white underneath with dark streaking and a dark brown spot in the middle of the breast.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2Fsongsparrow307.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Song Sparrow\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Song Sparrow<br\/>Melospiza melodia. Year-round sparrow, with three-part song, thrive in human habitat. The songs are very crisp, clear, and precise, making them easily distinguishable by human ears. We have a particularly dark race endemic to San Pablo Bay pickleweed marshes. Adult song sparrows have brown upperparts with dark streaks on the back and are white underneath with dark streaking and a dark brown spot in the middle of the breast.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Red-Phalarope.jpg\" title=\"Phalaropus fulicarius. Occasional winter &quot;shipwrecks&quot; occur and Reds will be found at many inland locations. They&#039;re otherwise quite pelagic (occur over open water).\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FRed-Phalarope.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Red Phalarope\" width=\"359\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Red Phalarope<br\/>Phalaropus fulicarius. Occasional winter \"shipwrecks\" occur and Reds will be found at many inland locations. They're otherwise quite pelagic (occur over open water).<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Eared-grebe-winter-plumage.jpg\" title=\"Podiceps nigricollis. Our smallest grebe, has a penchant for brackish water.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FEared-grebe-winter-plumage.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Eared grebe, winter plumage\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Eared grebe, winter plumage<br\/>Podiceps nigricollis. Our smallest grebe, has a penchant for brackish water.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Snow-Goose.jpg\" title=\"Chen caerulescens. Infrequent winter visitor, usually no more than a pair. Has black &quot;grin patch&quot;. May travel with migratory Canada Geese flock - watch!\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FSnow-Goose.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Snow Goose\" width=\"229\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Snow Goose<br\/>Chen caerulescens. Infrequent winter visitor, usually no more than a pair. Has black \"grin patch\". May travel with migratory Canada Geese flock - watch!<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/California-Quail.jpg\" title=\"Callipepla californica. State bird of California.. Listen for its call: &quot;Chi-ca-go!&quot;. These do best with an abundance of cover and shortage of cats.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FCalifornia-Quail.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"California Quail\" width=\"361\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">California Quail<br\/>Callipepla californica. State bird of California.. Listen for its call: \"Chi-ca-go!\". These do best with an abundance of cover and shortage of cats.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Long-billed-Dowitcher-.jpg\" title=\"Limnodromus scolopaceus. The common wintering dowitcher. Favors fresh water habitat whereas the short-billed dowitcher prefers salt water. Migrations occcur September to October.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FLong-billed-Dowitcher-.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Long-billed Dowitcher\" width=\"359\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Long-billed Dowitcher<br\/>Limnodromus scolopaceus. The common wintering dowitcher. Favors fresh water habitat whereas the short-billed dowitcher prefers salt water. Migrations occcur September to October.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Canada-Goose-with-gosling.jpg\" title=\"Branta canadensis. Honk! Honk! Honk! We hear it all over town. Only started breeding in the area in the 80&#039;s, now the scourge of the links. Like most geese, the Canada goose, with black head and neck, white patches on the face, and a brown body, is primarily herbivorous and normally migratory; it tends to be found on or close to fresh water.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FCanada-Goose-with-gosling.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Canada Goose with gosling\" width=\"358\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Canada Goose with gosling<br\/>Branta canadensis. Honk! Honk! Honk! We hear it all over town. Only started breeding in the area in the 80's, now the scourge of the links. Like most geese, the Canada goose, with black head and neck, white patches on the face, and a brown body, is primarily herbivorous and normally migratory; it tends to be found on or close to fresh water.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_0174.jpg\" title=\"Elanus leucurus. Stunning predators, named for their hovering in the air above prey. In spring may nest in pines between Point Blue and Ellis Creek. Once rare and endangered because of DDT, the kite has made a dramatic comeback, now a very common resident of our wetlands.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_0174.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"White-tailed Kite\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">White-tailed Kite<br\/>Elanus leucurus. Stunning predators, named for their hovering in the air above prey. In spring may nest in pines between Point Blue and Ellis Creek. Once rare and endangered because of DDT, the kite has made a dramatic comeback, now a very common resident of our wetlands.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Barrows-Goldeneye-male.jpg\" title=\"Bucephala islandica. Regular at Bahia in Novato, occasional locally. These diving birds forage underwater eating aquatic insects, crustaceans and pond vegetation.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FBarrows-Goldeneye-male.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Barrow&#039;s Goldeneye male\" width=\"322\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Barrow's Goldeneye male<br\/>Bucephala islandica. Regular at Bahia in Novato, occasional locally. These diving birds forage underwater eating aquatic insects, crustaceans and pond vegetation.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Black-Swan-exotic-non-native.jpg\" title=\"Cygnus atratus. One off escapee some years back wintered in the wetlands. A native of Australasia.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FBlack-Swan-exotic-non-native.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Black Swan, exotic, non-native\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Black Swan, exotic, non-native<br\/>Cygnus atratus. One off escapee some years back wintered in the wetlands. A native of Australasia.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Northern-Shoveler-pair-male-below.jpg\" title=\"Anas clypeata. Sifting food from water like baleen whales with rakers lining their bills, often feeding in circling teams in the central pond, each taking what the one in front kicks up.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FNorthern-Shoveler-pair-male-below.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Shoveler pair, male below\" width=\"354\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Northern Shoveler pair, male below<br\/>Anas clypeata. Sifting food from water like baleen whales with rakers lining their bills, often feeding in circling teams in the central pond, each taking what the one in front kicks up.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Hooded-Merganser-male.jpg\" title=\"Lophodytes cucullatus. Truly beautiful male duck. Short range migrant. A diving predator that largely hunts by sight while under water. Population declines in the past have been linked with large scale deforestation. Because these waterfowl are cavity nesters, they require mature trees in which suitable nesting sites are likely to be found. Feeding behavior makes them prone to pollution toxicity.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FHooded-Merganser-male.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Hooded Merganser, male\" width=\"340\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Hooded Merganser, male<br\/>Lophodytes cucullatus. Truly beautiful male duck. Short range migrant. A diving predator that largely hunts by sight while under water. Population declines in the past have been linked with large scale deforestation. Because these waterfowl are cavity nesters, they require mature trees in which suitable nesting sites are likely to be found. Feeding behavior makes them prone to pollution toxicity.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Dublin-in-adult-plumage.jpg\" title=\"Calidris alpina. Hardy, dumpy northern wintering shorebirds.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FDublin-in-adult-plumage.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Dunlin (adult plumage)\" width=\"195\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Dunlin (adult plumage)<br\/>Calidris alpina. Hardy, dumpy northern wintering shorebirds.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Glaucous-winged-Gull-winter-plumage.jpg\" title=\"Larus hyperboreus. Rather variable in size. Usually in Canada, quite rare in our area, . No black in wing tips. Scavenger and predatory.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FGlaucous-winged-Gull-winter-plumage.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Glaucous-winged Gull, winter plumage\" width=\"358\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Glaucous-winged Gull, winter plumage<br\/>Larus hyperboreus. Rather variable in size. Usually in Canada, quite rare in our area, . No black in wing tips. Scavenger and predatory.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Canvasback-male.jpg\" title=\"Aythya valisineria. Handsome &quot;horse-headed&quot; pochard. The species name valisineria alludes to the wild celery they eat on their breeding grounds, North America prairie potholes. The canvasback has a distinctive wedge-shaped head and long graceful neck.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FCanvasback-male.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Canvasback, male\" width=\"382\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Canvasback, male<br\/>Aythya valisineria. Handsome \"horse-headed\" pochard. The species name valisineria alludes to the wild celery they eat on their breeding grounds, North America prairie potholes. The canvasback has a distinctive wedge-shaped head and long graceful neck.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Short-tailed-Sandpiper.jpg\" title=\"Calidris acuminata. Old World sister species to Pectoral Sandpiper. Fall vagrants occur, mostly first year birds. Breeds eastern Siberia.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FShort-tailed-Sandpiper.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Sharp-tailed Sandpiper\" width=\"359\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Sharp-tailed Sandpiper<br\/>Calidris acuminata. Old World sister species to Pectoral Sandpiper. Fall vagrants occur, mostly first year birds. Breeds eastern Siberia.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Black-necked-Stilt-with-chicks-under-her-feathers.jpg\" title=\"Himantopus mexicanus. Nests on islands in central pond at Shollenberger. Easily distinguished by its bright pink legs. Mascot of Petaluma Wetland Alliance.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FBlack-necked-Stilt-with-chicks-under-her-feathers.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Black-necked Stilt, with chicks under her feathers\" width=\"362\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Black-necked Stilt, with chicks under her feathers<br\/>Himantopus mexicanus. Nests on islands in central pond at Shollenberger. Easily distinguished by its bright pink legs. Mascot of Petaluma Wetland Alliance.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Western-Scrubjay.jpg\" title=\"Aphelocoma californica. Mixed virtues: eats nestlings and tomato hornworms. Recent split from Western Scrub-Jay, the other is Woodhouse SJ, east of the Sierra Nevada.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FWestern-Scrubjay.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"California Scrub Jay\" width=\"206\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">California Scrub Jay<br\/>Aphelocoma californica. Mixed virtues: eats nestlings and tomato hornworms. Recent split from Western Scrub-Jay, the other is Woodhouse SJ, east of the Sierra Nevada.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Ash-throated-Flycatcher.jpg\" title=\"Myiarchus cinerascens. Likeliest in late summer. Breeds in upland forest. Lives in the hottest, driest parts of the West, but also found in open, dry, shady woodland. They launch their pursuit of insect food from upper branches of mature trees.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FAsh-throated-Flycatcher.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Ash-throated Fycatcher\" width=\"326\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Ash-throated Fycatcher<br\/>Myiarchus cinerascens. Likeliest in late summer. Breeds in upland forest. Lives in the hottest, driest parts of the West, but also found in open, dry, shady woodland. They launch their pursuit of insect food from upper branches of mature trees.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Common-Goldeneye-male0A.jpg\" title=\"Bucephala clangula. Male has white circles on cheeks. Has bulbous head like Bufflehead duck. Species is named for its golden-yellow eye. Their breeding habitat is the taiga.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FCommon-Goldeneye-male0A.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Common Goldeneye, male\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Common Goldeneye, male<br\/>Bucephala clangula. Male has white circles on cheeks. Has bulbous head like Bufflehead duck. Species is named for its golden-yellow eye. Their breeding habitat is the taiga.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Northern-Harrier-male.jpg\" title=\"Circus cyaneus. Fomerly called Marsh Hawk. Common in winter, a few stay to nest. Watch for the harrier flying low to the ground. They hunt by sound as well as sight. Adult male is nicknamed the &quot;Gray Ghost&quot;.for its silvery color.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FNorthern-Harrier-male.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Harrier male\" width=\"178\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Northern Harrier male<br\/>Circus cyaneus. Fomerly called Marsh Hawk. Common in winter, a few stay to nest. Watch for the harrier flying low to the ground. They hunt by sound as well as sight. Adult male is nicknamed the \"Gray Ghost\".for its silvery color.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Wild-Turkey.jpg\" title=\"Meleagris gallopavo. Not seen often in wetlands, but numerous in Sonoma County. Look for them across the river on the hillside ranches.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FWild-Turkey.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Wild Turkey\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Wild Turkey<br\/>Meleagris gallopavo. Not seen often in wetlands, but numerous in Sonoma County. Look for them across the river on the hillside ranches.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_6487.jpg\" title=\"Agelaius phoeniceus. Male has bright red shoulder patches. Our most abundant passerine (perching song bird - has 3 toes pointing forward and one back to facilitate perching. Flies in large flocks. Eat insects and seeds.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_6487.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Red-winged Blackbird\" width=\"354\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Red-winged Blackbird<br\/>Agelaius phoeniceus. Male has bright red shoulder patches. Our most abundant passerine (perching song bird - has 3 toes pointing forward and one back to facilitate perching. Flies in large flocks. Eat insects and seeds.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Pacific-Golden-Plover.jpg\" title=\"Pluvialis fulva. &quot;Occasionally regular&quot; on Gray&#039;s Marsh at the pickleweed-mud interface. Lately wintering near Reclamation Road.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FPacific-Golden-Plover.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Pacific Golden Plover\" width=\"179\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Pacific Golden Plover<br\/>Pluvialis fulva. \"Occasionally regular\" on Gray's Marsh at the pickleweed-mud interface. Lately wintering near Reclamation Road.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Marbled-Godwit.jpg\" title=\"Limosa fedoa. Larger shorebird with long up-curving bill. They mainly eat insects and crustaceans, but also eat parts of aquatic plants.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FMarbled-Godwit.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Marbled Godwit\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Marbled Godwit<br\/>Limosa fedoa. Larger shorebird with long up-curving bill. They mainly eat insects and crustaceans, but also eat parts of aquatic plants.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Forsters-Tern.jpg\" title=\"Sterna forsteri. Feeds by plunge-diving for fish. Unlikely to be confused with the common tern in winter because of the black eye mask. It nests in a ground scrape and lays two or more eggs. Like all white terns, it is fiercely defensive of its nest and young.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FForsters-Tern.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Forster&#039;s Tern\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Forster's Tern<br\/>Sterna forsteri. Feeds by plunge-diving for fish. Unlikely to be confused with the common tern in winter because of the black eye mask. It nests in a ground scrape and lays two or more eggs. Like all white terns, it is fiercely defensive of its nest and young.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Bonapartes-Gull-adult-breeding.jpg\" title=\"Chroiocephalus philadelphia. Lovely and tern like. In breeding plumage, it has a slaty black hood, which it loses in non-breeding plumage. Usually some in winter in the oxidation ponds.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FBonapartes-Gull-adult-breeding.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Bonaparte&#039;s Gull, adult breeding\" width=\"377\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Bonaparte's Gull, adult breeding<br\/>Chroiocephalus philadelphia. Lovely and tern like. In breeding plumage, it has a slaty black hood, which it loses in non-breeding plumage. Usually some in winter in the oxidation ponds.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/American-Wigeon-pair.jpg\" title=\"Anas americana. Formerly known as Baldpate for white forehead. Dabblers, divers and grazers all rolled into one duck.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FAmerican-Wigeon-pair.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"American Wigeon pair\" width=\"366\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">American Wigeon pair<br\/>Anas americana. Formerly known as Baldpate for white forehead. Dabblers, divers and grazers all rolled into one duck.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Bairds-Sandpiper.jpg\" title=\"Calidris bairdii. A midcontinental migrant occurring in late summer. Occurs on both coasts. Suspected they cover over 4,000 miles nonstop in migration.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FBairds-Sandpiper.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Baird&#039;s Sandpiper\" width=\"340\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Baird's Sandpiper<br\/>Calidris bairdii. A midcontinental migrant occurring in late summer. Occurs on both coasts. Suspected they cover over 4,000 miles nonstop in migration.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_6480.jpg\" title=\"Quiscalus mexicanus. Males black with yellow eyes and very long tail and iridescent purple on back and breast. Omnivorous and opportunistic feeder. Cosmopolitan neotropical icterids expanding into much of California. Most obvious in spring, for now.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_6480.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Great-tailed Grackle\" width=\"411\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Great-tailed Grackle<br\/>Quiscalus mexicanus. Males black with yellow eyes and very long tail and iridescent purple on back and breast. Omnivorous and opportunistic feeder. Cosmopolitan neotropical icterids expanding into much of California. Most obvious in spring, for now.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Ring-neck-Duck-pairs-males-lower-left.jpg\" title=\"Aythya collaris. Perhaps more aptly called &quot;Ring-billed. A small to medium-sized duck in fresh water. Omnivores - feed mainly by diving or dabbling at the surface.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FRing-neck-Duck-pairs-males-lower-left.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Ring-neck Duck pairs, males lower left\" width=\"345\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Ring-neck Duck pairs, males lower left<br\/>Aythya collaris. Perhaps more aptly called \"Ring-billed. A small to medium-sized duck in fresh water. Omnivores - feed mainly by diving or dabbling at the surface.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Ridgways-Rail-juvenile.jpg\" title=\"Rallus obsoletus. A recent split from Clapper Rail, which name is still used for east coast birds. At low tide sometimes seen in drainage channel at Sheraton trail entrance. A breeding pair was seen on the trail between Point Blue and the river in 2016. Prefers monocot vegetation in salt marsh.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FRidgways-Rail-juvenile.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Ridgway&#039;s Rail, juvenile\" width=\"246\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Ridgway's Rail, juvenile<br\/>Rallus obsoletus. A recent split from Clapper Rail, which name is still used for east coast birds. At low tide sometimes seen in drainage channel at Sheraton trail entrance. A breeding pair was seen on the trail between Point Blue and the river in 2016. Prefers monocot vegetation in salt marsh.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Northern-Rough-winged-Swallow.jpg\" title=\"Stelgidopteryx serripennis. A cut bank burrow nester, many raise broods further up the Petaluma River.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FNorthern-Rough-winged-Swallow.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Rough-winged Swallow\" width=\"179\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Northern Rough-winged Swallow<br\/>Stelgidopteryx serripennis. A cut bank burrow nester, many raise broods further up the Petaluma River.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/redneckedp51508.jpg\" title=\"Phalaropus lobatus. A smaller wader with lobed toes. Our likeliest phalarope, arriving in late summer. Females are larger and more brightly colored than males, who perform all incubation and chick-rearing activities.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2Fredneckedp51508.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Red-necked Phalarope\" width=\"359\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Red-necked Phalarope<br\/>Phalaropus lobatus. A smaller wader with lobed toes. Our likeliest phalarope, arriving in late summer. Females are larger and more brightly colored than males, who perform all incubation and chick-rearing activities.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Ruddy-Duck-male-above.jpg\" title=\"Oxyura jamaicensis. In winter the male&#039;s plumage is drab, but in spring, his breeding plumage is a rich copper color, and he sports a blue bill. This diving duck often holds its tail upright ending in a sharp point. Male slaps his bill forcefully on water surface to attract female.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FRuddy-Duck-male-above.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Ruddy Duck, male above\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Ruddy Duck, male above<br\/>Oxyura jamaicensis. In winter the male's plumage is drab, but in spring, his breeding plumage is a rich copper color, and he sports a blue bill. This diving duck often holds its tail upright ending in a sharp point. Male slaps his bill forcefully on water surface to attract female.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Sage-Tharsher.jpg\" title=\"Oreoscoptes montanus. Fall\/winter vagrant. One in Shollenberger Park February, 2016.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FSage-Tharsher.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Sage Thrasher\" width=\"278\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Sage Thrasher<br\/>Oreoscoptes montanus. Fall\/winter vagrant. One in Shollenberger Park February, 2016.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Common-Gallinule-right-followed-by-chick.jpg\" title=\"Gallinula galeata. A goodly, but fluctuating population nesting in the Ellis Creek fiishing ponds.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FCommon-Gallinule-right-followed-by-chick.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Common Gallinule (right) followed by chick\" width=\"460\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Common Gallinule (right) followed by chick<br\/>Gallinula galeata. A goodly, but fluctuating population nesting in the Ellis Creek fiishing ponds.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/mew-gull-sm.jpg\" title=\"Larus canus. Dainty wintering gulls. Usually some in the shallow vernal pond between the sewer plant and Lakeville Highway.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2Fmew-gull-sm.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Mew Gull\" width=\"313\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Mew Gull<br\/>Larus canus. Dainty wintering gulls. Usually some in the shallow vernal pond between the sewer plant and Lakeville Highway.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Brown-Pelican.jpg\" title=\"Pelecanus occidentalis. Feeds by diving. Post-breeding summer sojourner locally from Sea of Cortez breeding site.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FBrown-Pelican.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Brown Pelican\" width=\"226\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Brown Pelican<br\/>Pelecanus occidentalis. Feeds by diving. Post-breeding summer sojourner locally from Sea of Cortez breeding site.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Mourning-Dove.jpg\" title=\"Zenaida macroura. Now being bullied by larger Eurasian Collared-Dove. Low, mournful coo. Common in rural and suburban areas.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FMourning-Dove.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Mourning Dove\" width=\"333\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Mourning Dove<br\/>Zenaida macroura. Now being bullied by larger Eurasian Collared-Dove. Low, mournful coo. Common in rural and suburban areas.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Mallard-Duck-male-in-front.jpg\" title=\"Anas platyrhynchos. Wild and domestic Mallards both occur in the wetlands. The residents start nesting in February. The male birds (drakes) have a glossy green head and are grey on wings and belly, while the females (hens or ducks) have mainly brown-speckled plumage. The mallard is omnivorous and very flexible in its foods choice. Feeds by dabbling for plant food or grazing.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FMallard-Duck-male-in-front.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Mallard Duck, male in front\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Mallard Duck, male in front<br\/>Anas platyrhynchos. Wild and domestic Mallards both occur in the wetlands. The residents start nesting in February. The male birds (drakes) have a glossy green head and are grey on wings and belly, while the females (hens or ducks) have mainly brown-speckled plumage. The mallard is omnivorous and very flexible in its foods choice. Feeds by dabbling for plant food or grazing.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_1972.jpg\" title=\"Buteo jamaicensis. Adults have distinctive red tails. Our most common buteo (hawk\/buzzard).\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_1972.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Red-tailed Hawk, light juvenile\" width=\"162\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Red-tailed Hawk, light juvenile<br\/>Buteo jamaicensis. Adults have distinctive red tails. Our most common buteo (hawk\/buzzard).<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Surf-scoter.jpg\" title=\"Melanitta perspicillata. Prefers coastal bays - here only by accident or bad storm.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FSurf-scoter.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Surf scoter\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Surf scoter<br\/>Melanitta perspicillata. Prefers coastal bays - here only by accident or bad storm.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Sora.jpg\" title=\"Porzana carolina. Seldom flies, retreats to safety of reeds, has call like horse&#039;s whinny. Secretive and stealthy. Winter only, lots in Ellis Creek finishing ponds.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FSora.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Sora\" width=\"301\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Sora<br\/>Porzana carolina. Seldom flies, retreats to safety of reeds, has call like horse's whinny. Secretive and stealthy. Winter only, lots in Ellis Creek finishing ponds.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Pied-billed-grebe.jpg\" title=\"Podilymbus podiceps. &quot;Pied&quot; for two-colored bill during breeding season. &quot;Pied&quot; for two-colored bill during breeding season.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FPied-billed-grebe.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Pied-billed grebe\" width=\"361\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Pied-billed grebe<br\/>Podilymbus podiceps. \"Pied\" for two-colored bill during breeding season. \"Pied\" for two-colored bill during breeding season.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/IMG_6490.jpg\" title=\"Spinus psaltria. The nonbreeding male has black back that turns greenish during breeding season. Adults feed on dandelions and feed young softened seed. Favorite of caged bird pet owners.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FIMG_6490.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Lesser Goldfinch\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Lesser Goldfinch<br\/>Spinus psaltria. The nonbreeding male has black back that turns greenish during breeding season. Adults feed on dandelions and feed young softened seed. Favorite of caged bird pet owners.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/MG_9791-Edit-2.jpg\" title=\"Buteo regalis. Our largest buteo (hawk), to be looked for in open areas in winter.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FMG_9791-Edit-2.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Ferruginous Hawk\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Ferruginous Hawk<br\/>Buteo regalis. Our largest buteo (hawk), to be looked for in open areas in winter.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/red-throated-pipit-Profile.jpg\" title=\"Anthus cervinus. An Asian fall vagrant. Roger Marlowe photographed one at Ellis Creek finishing ponds during draw down September, 2015. A small passerine (perching songbird). Eats insects.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2Fred-throated-pipit-Profile.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Red-throated Pipit\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Red-throated Pipit<br\/>Anthus cervinus. An Asian fall vagrant. Roger Marlowe photographed one at Ellis Creek finishing ponds during draw down September, 2015. A small passerine (perching songbird). Eats insects.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/gallery\/birds\/Pied-billed-grebe-juvenile.jpg\" title=\"Podilymbus podiceps. &quot;Pied&quot; for two-colored bill during breeding season. &quot;Pied&quot; for two-colored bill during breeding season.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petalumawetlands.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fpetalumawetlands.org%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fbirds%2FPied-billed-grebe-juvenile.jpg&amp;h=240&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Pied-billed grebe, juvenile\" width=\"357\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Pied-billed grebe, juvenile<br\/>Podilymbus podiceps. \"Pied\" for two-colored bill during breeding season. \"Pied\" for two-colored bill during breeding season.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/noscript><\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aves en nuestros humedales locales<span class='et-dropcap'>Los<\/span> humedales de Petaluma son el hogar de una amplia variedad de aves. Algunos son raros o solo se ven en el invierno. 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