Christmas Bird Maps

Sector 40

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 40- North Black Hill / Morro Bay Streets

Check Black Hill first. Look thru pines for mixed flocks of chickadees, bushtits, warblers. Also check sparrow and junco flocks for unusual species or races. Walk streets checking concentrations of pines for White-breasted, Red-breasted, and Pygmy Nuthatches. Watch for White-throated Sparrow in sparrow flocks. Kings Ave, Kern Ave, Ridgeway St., and Piney Way should definitely be walked.