The Hunter Road trail head was a busy place early on Saturday morning as dog walkers and jogging couples were already gathering for their own foray into the Purgatory Creek Natural Area. The 7 a.m. start meant cooler temperatures rather than later in the day which nudged the century mark.
The list of interesting bird sightings included:
White-eyed vireo
Crested Caracara
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| Most sightings happened at this point on the trail |
Chimney Swift
Cormorant
Summer Tanager
Western Kingbird
Canyon Wren
Goldfinch
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Inca Dove
Couches Kingbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Northern Mockingbird
White-winged dove
Northern Cardinal
Painted Bunting
More photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/smga/sets/72157634520764102/
(Thanks to Mary S. for the birding list)
-LJ
