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 7 - Stenner Creek / Cal Poly fields and ponds

Stenner Creek Road - Check fields for sparrows. Watch for Turkeys. Check sewage pond north of road and west of railroad tracks for Green Heron, American Bitt and rails. End of road (public access) is good for Poorwill at dusk (use a tape.) Check for sparrows along Stenner Creek as it parallels Hwy. 1 for Chipping Sparrow.

Cal Poly ponds - Check all ponds for waterfowl, Green Heron, American Bittern, Sora, Virginia Rail and Common Moorhen.  Look through blackbird flocks for Tri-colored and Yellow-headed blackbirds, especially at dairy facilities. Pond at north Dairy unit should be checked for Hooded Merganser and Wood Duck.

Poly Canyon - Check eucalyptus grove at beginning of road.  Look through goldfinch, sparrow and junco flocks below road north around storage area.  Watch for Band-tailed Pigeon in canyon.