Section 48

The following is a listing of key locations within this section 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 section. Please don't 1imit censussing to just the areas mentioned, but consider them the most important. Cover as much of the section 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 section 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.

Park at Montana de Oro State Park coastal access parking lot, proceed to beach and walk north. Watch for Snowy and Semipalmated plover.

Offshore look through scoter flocks for Harlequin Duck, Long-tailed Duck, and Black and White-winged Scoter. Also watch for jaegers, shearwaters,and alcids.

In dunes watch for Burrowing Owl

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