So good to see John, Shirley, and Rose Marie and explore familiar neighborhoods. Didn't see many species at Hill Park and just a few more at Sibley/Hogan Park, but the morning was most enjoyable.
Robin and Blue Jay competed with WW Dove and Brewer's Blackbird all around Hill Park. Chipping Sparrow, Pine Siskin and 1 Yellow-rump were the only little guys around. John and I spotted a Cooper's Hawk just as we loaded up to try another location.
Sibley was awash in Honey Daisy and the aroma was intoxicating! The pond had Western Kingbird, Song Sparrow, and numerous Cliff Swallow. The golf course pond provided Coot and several species of duck - Mallard, Shoveler, Bufflehead, Blue-winged Teal, and Ruddy Duck. The Ruddys were all decked out in spring plumage and displaying perfect form with stiff tail and head tucked back to show off that gorgeous blue bill. Wilson's Snipe announced his leaving from behind Ted's Bench with a loud SNIPE. We chased a very vocal Verdin through the mesquite.
Best of all was the pair of Roadrunner occupying the green on the fourth hole completely oblivious to the other putters on the grass.
Bill joined us for lunch at Casita Gerardo's where I enjoyed endless tortilla soup and celebrated my birthday with shared flan. Rose Marie supplied the birthday straw.
Who says you can't go home again?
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