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 46 - Monarch Grove

Mudflats - Check for shorebirds including Semipalmated Plover, Red Knot, and Short-billed Dowitcher (mellow “tu-tu-tu” call, not harsh “keek” of Long-billed). Scan bay (scope?) for Eurasian Wigeon in particular and watch for Clark's Grebe.

Pecho Marsh - Check willows west of Pecho Road at Henrietta for Swamp Sparrow and look through mixed flocks for anything unusual.

Residential streets - Walk streets, check areas with mature ornamental plantings. Also census eucalyptus groves. Check pines behind Methodist Church on Pine Street. These trees are especially productive when morning sun first hits them.