Today we went for a walk along the Richmond part of the Bay trail from Pt. Isabel to Meeker Slough, along Meeker Slough to Marina and back to Pt. Isabel along the bay. We were able to identify 42 different birds. The most unusual sighting was a Cinnamon Teal, which is the first time I have seen one on the Richmond Bay Trail. Also seen were a Harbor Seal and Anise Swallowtail butterfly.
The flowers were looking good today. It was especially nice to see how well some of the native plantings were doing that volunteers have put in as part of the restoration efforts. Native plants seen included California Poppies, Phacelia, Flax, Yarrow, Bush Monkeyflower, Lizard Tail, Sage (Salvia) and Ceanothus. Most impressive were the California Poppies and the non-native Echiums.
To see today’s Bird List go to: Bay Trail Bird List 4/12/14
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