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 9- Cuesta County Park / Santa Rosa Park

Check both parks and Stenner Creek. Look for Dipper on the creek and riparian and ornamental planting along banks. In parks search through flocks of bushtits and chickadees for oddities. Check areas of mature plantings in residential neighborhoods.

Cuesta County Park - Check flower eucalyptus and oaks along creek for warblers, oriels, ans Western Tanager.  Look for sparrow and junco flocks.  Sage Sparrow was once reported on hillsides north of park.