Key locations and species

The following is a listing of key locations within this sector that may be the most  productive based on past experience.  Also noted are species that are hard to find within the count circle and are possible within the habitat of this sector. Please don't 1imit censussing to just the areas mentioned, but consider them the most important. Cover as much of the sector as your time and energy allows.  Remember, if your party splits or moves to another section, please begin a new field card. Any constructive comments about this sector would be appreciated (i.e. too big or small, access problem, other key locations). Please note actual areas covered. Also note contacts for entrance onto private property.

Sector 38 - East South Bay Blvd / Batista Property

Most of area, except south of Turri Road is State Park Property. Walk or mountain bike area. Park in lot below old rock quarry and walk into hills. Watch for White-throated Swift as they roost in crevices here. Be alert for sparrows here and in rest of sector. Grassy hillsides have traditionally had Short-eared Owls which were kicked up by walking area or checking for flying birds at dawn or dusk.

Turri Road - Check marsh along road for shorebirds and willows for unusual species in mixed flocks. Be alert for Swamp Sparrow. Black Rail can be induced to call before dawn by playing taped calls.