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 42 - Morro Bay State Park

Walk as much of area as possible. Check the Campground (good light along the road on south side in the morning). Check the marina spit for sparrows (look for Nelson’s Sharp-tailed Sparrow at high tide) and watch for Semipalmated Plover and Short-billed Dowitcher (mellow “tu-tu-tu”, not harsh “keek” of Long-billed). Watch for Merlin. Walk perimeter of golf course and check pines, flowering eucalyptus, and bottlebrush. Check clumps of mixed trees across fairway from campground. Check Black Hill for mixed flocks and watch for unusual warblers or nuthatches. Check ornamental plantings around Inn at Morro Bay and from bay side, check for loons and waterfowl.