Many thanks for this very helpful clarification, John.? Now that I'm looking at the range maps more closely, there is an orange strip (breeding habitat) in the center of California.?
Gratefully,
David
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Sacramento, CA
(916) 758-1920 (cell)
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Just to clarify, Forster’s Terns breed in the Central Valley where there is suitable habitat.?
John Sterling
530 908-3836
26 Palm Ave
Woodland, CA 95695
On Jun 9, 2021, at 6:18 AM, Donna Johnston via groups.io <sutterbuttes@...> wrote:
?Thank you David. Yes, it was a recent photo taken about two weeks ago. I will mention this in future posts. Have a great rest of your week!
On Jun 8, 2021, at 2:16 PM, David Crow <dbcrow@...> wrote:
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Hi, Donna-
Just to amplify on what Michele said, the birds do look like Forster's terns:? the body is slender relative to other terns we get in California (e.g., Caspian) but mostly because of the bill, which is smaller and thinner than those of other terns and has the
tell-tale black tip (seen on the landing bird's bill on the upper left).?
It helps to know when the photos are taken, but assuming it's a recent photograph, you probably caught these Forster's terns migrating to their breeding grounds further north, in Canada and the northern United States.?
Regards,
David
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David Crow
Sacramento, CA
(916) 758-1920 (cell)
(916) 822-4606 (home)
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They all look like Forster’s Terns and the one in the center has some bling on its leg. I believe they are somewhat local breeders in California, but I’m not sure on the full status and distribution of the species.
Michele Swartout
Red Bluff
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”- John Muir
On May 27, 2021, at 17:23, Donna Johnston via groups.io <sutterbuttes@...> wrote:
? Hello,
Took this photo of a pelican and his friends. They look like terns to me but that seems odd for the Feather River area in Yuba City. Can anyone help identify the friends?
Donna :)
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Just to clarify, Forster’s Terns breed in the Central Valley where there is suitable habitat.?
John Sterling 530 908-3836 26 Palm Ave Woodland, CA 95695
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On Jun 9, 2021, at 6:18 AM, Donna Johnston via groups.io <sutterbuttes@...> wrote:
? Thank you David. Yes, it was a recent photo taken about two weeks ago. I will mention this in future posts. Have a great rest of your week! On Jun 8, 2021, at 2:16 PM, David Crow <dbcrow@...> wrote:
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Hi, Donna-
Just to amplify on what Michele said, the birds do look like Forster's terns:? the body is slender relative to other terns we get in California (e.g., Caspian) but mostly because of the bill, which is smaller and thinner than those of other terns and has the
tell-tale black tip (seen on the landing bird's bill on the upper left).?
It helps to know when the photos are taken, but assuming it's a recent photograph, you probably caught these Forster's terns migrating to their breeding grounds further north, in Canada and the northern United States.?
Regards,
David
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David Crow
Sacramento, CA
(916) 758-1920 (cell)
(916) 822-4606 (home)
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They all look like Forster’s Terns and the one in the center has some bling on its leg. I believe they are somewhat local breeders in California, but I’m not sure on the full status and distribution of the species.
Michele Swartout
Red Bluff
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”- John Muir
On May 27, 2021, at 17:23, Donna Johnston via groups.io <sutterbuttes@...> wrote:
? Hello,
Took this photo of a pelican and his friends. They look like terns to me but that seems odd for the Feather River area in Yuba City. Can anyone help identify the friends?
Donna :)
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Thank you David. Yes, it was a recent photo taken about two weeks ago. I will mention this in future posts. Have a great rest of your week!
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On Jun 8, 2021, at 2:16 PM, David Crow <dbcrow@...> wrote:
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Hi, Donna-
Just to amplify on what Michele said, the birds do look like Forster's terns:? the body is slender relative to other terns we get in California (e.g., Caspian) but mostly because of the bill, which is smaller and thinner than those of other terns and has the
tell-tale black tip (seen on the landing bird's bill on the upper left).?
It helps to know when the photos are taken, but assuming it's a recent photograph, you probably caught these Forster's terns migrating to their breeding grounds further north, in Canada and the northern United States.?
Regards,
David
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David Crow
Sacramento, CA
(916) 758-1920 (cell)
(916) 822-4606 (home)
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They all look like Forster’s Terns and the one in the center has some bling on its leg. I believe they are somewhat local breeders in California, but I’m not sure on the full status and distribution of the species.
Michele Swartout
Red Bluff
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”- John Muir
On May 27, 2021, at 17:23, Donna Johnston via groups.io <sutterbuttes@...> wrote:
? Hello,
Took this photo of a pelican and his friends. They look like terns to me but that seems odd for the Feather River area in Yuba City. Can anyone help identify the friends?
Donna :)
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Re: Birding along American River Parkway
I have signed the petition also. This is an important cause, when it’s gone it’s gone!?
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On Jun 8, 2021, at 2:26 PM, David Crow <dbcrow@...> wrote:
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Done.? Thanks, Subhash!?
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David Crow
Sacramento, CA
(916) 758-1920 (cell)
(916) 822-4606 (home)
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If
you bird along the American River Parkway, you can help preserve it!
One
of the last wildlife sanctuaries along the Lower American River is in danger of disappearing forever.
Tell the Central Valley Flood Protection Board that private projects should not be allowed to set precedent by encroaching into
the American River designated floodway.
This is an important item pertaining to the Central Valley Flood Protection Board's review of the Trumark application for variances to the Board's regulations prohibiting the developer
from building homes in the designated floodway of the Kassis property.
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BACKGROUND
The Kassis property in Rancho Cordova is one of the last sizable areas of open space along the American River Parkway. The City is poised to let Trumark, an out-of-town developer,
wipe out a critical refuge for wildlife to build 24 million dollar homes with river views.??The upper 21 acres of the Kassis property adjacent to Folsom Blvd. is suitable for development, but the lower 20 acres along the Lower
American River is in the floodway and must be preserved. If you haven't already,?.
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For more info, check out:
https://www.sarariverwatch.org/kassis_property-rancho-cordova
I have signed the petition and hope you will too.
Subhash
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Done.? Thanks, Subhash!?
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David Crow
Sacramento, CA
(916) 758-1920 (cell)
(916) 822-4606 (home)
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If
you bird along the American River Parkway, you can help preserve it!
One
of the last wildlife sanctuaries along the Lower American River is in danger of disappearing forever.
Tell the Central Valley Flood Protection Board that private projects should not be allowed to set precedent by encroaching into
the American River designated floodway.
This is an important item pertaining to the Central Valley Flood Protection Board's review of the Trumark application for variances to the Board's regulations prohibiting the developer
from building homes in the designated floodway of the Kassis property.
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BACKGROUND
The Kassis property in Rancho Cordova is one of the last sizable areas of open space along the American River Parkway. The City is poised to let Trumark, an out-of-town developer,
wipe out a critical refuge for wildlife to build 24 million dollar homes with river views.??The upper 21 acres of the Kassis property adjacent to Folsom Blvd. is suitable for development, but the lower 20 acres along the Lower
American River is in the floodway and must be preserved. If you haven't already,?.
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For more info, check out:
https://www.sarariverwatch.org/kassis_property-rancho-cordova
I have signed the petition and hope you will too.
Subhash
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Hi, Donna-
Just to amplify on what Michele said, the birds do look like Forster's terns:? the body is slender relative to other terns we get in California (e.g., Caspian) but mostly because of the bill, which is smaller and thinner than those of other terns and has the
tell-tale black tip (seen on the landing bird's bill on the upper left).?
It helps to know when the photos are taken, but assuming it's a recent photograph, you probably caught these Forster's terns migrating to their breeding grounds further north, in Canada and the northern United States.?
Regards,
David
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David Crow
Sacramento, CA
(916) 758-1920 (cell)
(916) 822-4606 (home)
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They all look like Forster’s Terns and the one in the center has some bling on its leg. I believe they are somewhat local breeders in California, but I’m not sure on the full status and distribution of the species.
Michele Swartout
Red Bluff
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”- John Muir
On May 27, 2021, at 17:23, Donna Johnston via groups.io <sutterbuttes@...> wrote:
? Hello,
Took this photo of a pelican and his friends. They look like terns to me but that seems odd for the Feather River area in Yuba City. Can anyone help identify the friends?
Donna :)
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Interesting.? Thank you for responding to the question. Thought maybe it was going through a strange molt.
It's actually called a "Salt and Pepper" Canadian Goose! I find it quite distinguished and handsome. 
Here’s another odd goose that we saw at the Cosumnes River Preserve on May 3rd with kind of a salt-and-pepper neck. Anyone have any idea of what kind of hybrid he might be?
Di and Morris Erickson
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...that "odd goose" could be a seasoning...
It's actually called a "Salt and Pepper" Canadian Goose! I find it quite distinguished and handsome.
On Saturday, May 29, 2021, 9:02:49 PM PDT, Di <2curiousdi@...> wrote:
Here’s another odd goose that we saw at the Cosumnes River Preserve on May 3rd with kind of a salt-and-pepper neck. Anyone have any idea of what kind of hybrid he might be?
Di and Morris Erickson
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Here’s another odd goose that we saw at the Cosumnes River Preserve on May 3rd with kind of a salt-and-pepper neck. Anyone have any idea of what kind of hybrid he might be?
Di and Morris Erickson
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Neither White-fronted nor Canadas have white breasts. More likely your bird is a Grey-lag/Canada hybrid.?
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On May 29, 2021, at 3:40 PM, Troy Edson-Smith <troyes@...> wrote:
? While getting this terminally cute Killdeer chick's picture, I also noticed a goose that appears to be maybe a Canada X Greater White-fronted??? Taken in Greenstone Country near Rescue,CA. <DSC03225_DxO-SAI.jpg> <DSC03200_DxO-SAI.jpg> Troy <DSC03225_DxO-SAI.jpg> <DSC03200_DxO-SAI.jpg>
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Too cute, sand an odd goose
While getting this terminally cute Killdeer chick's picture, I also noticed a goose that appears to be maybe a Canada X Greater White-fronted??? Taken in Greenstone Country near Rescue,CA.   Troy
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Sharp eyes, Brewbird.? Interesting lot.
They all look like Forster’s Terns and the one in the center has some bling on its leg. I believe they are somewhat local breeders in California, but I’m not sure on the full status and distribution of the species.
Michele Swartout Red Bluff “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”- John Muir On May 27, 2021, at 17:23, Donna Johnston via <sutterbuttes=[email protected]> wrote:
? Hello,Took this photo of a pelican and his friends. They look like terns to me but that seems odd for the Feather River area in Yuba City. Can anyone help identify the friends?Donna :)<DSCN1541.JPG>
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They all look like Forster’s Terns and the one in the center has some bling on its leg. I believe they are somewhat local breeders in California, but I’m not sure on the full status and distribution of the species.
Michele Swartout Red Bluff “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”- John Muir
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On May 27, 2021, at 17:23, Donna Johnston via groups.io <sutterbuttes@...> wrote:
? Hello,Took this photo of a pelican and his friends. They look like terns to me but that seems odd for the Feather River area in Yuba City. Can anyone help identify the friends?Donna :)<DSCN1541.JPG>
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Hello,
Took this photo of a pelican and his friends. They look like terns to me but that seems odd for the Feather River area in Yuba City. Can anyone help identify the friends?
Donna :)
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Great pictures.? Talk about being in the right place at the right time. Thank you for sharing.???
On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 3:16 PM Troy Edson-Smith < troyes@...> wrote: Pretty rare sighting today of this White-faced Ibis in the foothills near Rescue, CA.   Troy
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Wow! Thanks for sharing ?
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Pretty rare sighting today of this White-faced Ibis in the foothills near Rescue, CA.
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Troy
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Pretty rare sighting today of this White-faced Ibis in the foothills near Rescue, CA.   Troy
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Re: Birding along American River Parkway
Thank you for posting ?this important cause. I signed the petition.?
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On May 13, 2021, at 8:54 PM, Nancy via groups.io <cat0614@...> wrote:
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Thanks Subhash!? I've heard of this development proposal and I appreciate your sending this so I could sign.? Nancy
-----Original Message-----
From: Subhash Chand via groups.io <SubhashC@...>
To: [email protected] < [email protected]>
Sent: Thu, May 13, 2021 7:20 pm
Subject: [sacramento-birds] Birding along American River Parkway
If you bird along the American River Parkway, you can help preserve it!
One of the last wildlife sanctuaries along the Lower American River is in danger of disappearing forever.
Tell the Central Valley Flood Protection Board that private projects should not be allowed to set precedent by encroaching into the American River designated floodway.
This is an important item pertaining to the Central Valley Flood Protection Board's review of the Trumark application for variances to the Board's regulations prohibiting the developer from building homes in the designated floodway of the Kassis property.
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BACKGROUND
The Kassis property in Rancho Cordova is one of the last sizable areas of open space along the American River Parkway. The City is poised to let Trumark, an out-of-town developer, wipe out a critical refuge for wildlife to build 24 million dollar homes with river views.??The upper 21 acres of the Kassis property adjacent to Folsom Blvd. is suitable for development, but the lower 20 acres along the Lower American River is in the floodway and must be preserved. If you haven't already,?.
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For more info, check out:
https://www.sarariverwatch.org/kassis_property-rancho-cordova
I have signed the petition and hope you will too.
Subhash
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Subhash,? when I click on that link I get a bright orange warning page and my virus protection program won’t let me open it up. ?
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Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2021 7:20 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [sacramento-birds] Birding along American River Parkway ? If you bird along the American River Parkway, you can help preserve it! One of the last wildlife sanctuaries along the Lower American River is in danger of disappearing forever. ? Tell the Central Valley Flood Protection Board that private projects should not be allowed to set precedent by encroaching into the American River designated floodway. This is an important item pertaining to the Central Valley Flood Protection Board's review of the Trumark application for variances to the Board's regulations prohibiting the developer from building homes in the designated floodway of the Kassis property. |
| | The Kassis property in Rancho Cordova is one of the last sizable areas of open space along the American River Parkway. The City is poised to let Trumark, an out-of-town developer, wipe out a critical refuge for wildlife to build 24 million dollar homes with river views.??The upper 21 acres of the Kassis property adjacent to Folsom Blvd. is suitable for development, but the lower 20 acres along the Lower American River is in the floodway and must be preserved. If you haven't already,?. |
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? For more info, check out: https://www.sarariverwatch.org/kassis_property-rancho-cordova I have signed the petition and hope you will too.
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Thanks Subhash!? I've heard of this development proposal and I appreciate your sending this so I could sign.? Nancy
-----Original Message-----
From: Subhash Chand via groups.io <SubhashC@...>
To: [email protected] < [email protected]>
Sent: Thu, May 13, 2021 7:20 pm
Subject: [sacramento-birds] Birding along American River Parkway
If you bird along the American River Parkway, you can help preserve it!
One of the last wildlife sanctuaries along the Lower American River is in danger of disappearing forever.
Tell the Central Valley Flood Protection Board that private projects should not be allowed to set precedent by encroaching into the American River designated floodway.
This is an important item pertaining to the Central Valley Flood Protection Board's review of the Trumark application for variances to the Board's regulations prohibiting the developer from building homes in the designated floodway of the Kassis property.
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BACKGROUND
The Kassis property in Rancho Cordova is one of the last sizable areas of open space along the American River Parkway. The City is poised to let Trumark, an out-of-town developer, wipe out a critical refuge for wildlife to build 24 million dollar homes with river views.??The upper 21 acres of the Kassis property adjacent to Folsom Blvd. is suitable for development, but the lower 20 acres along the Lower American River is in the floodway and must be preserved. If you haven't already,?.
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For more info, check out:
https://www.sarariverwatch.org/kassis_property-rancho-cordova
I have signed the petition and hope you will too.
Subhash
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Kathy Adcock
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Troy Edson-Smith
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