Twenty-one individuals of all ages enjoyed the “bird hike” offered by Friends of Boggs on Saturday, May 11, on the Interpretive Trail in Boggs Mountain State Forest. In addition to Cobb residents, there were participants from Kelseyville, Lakeport, Middletown and Hidden Valley as well as Marin County. The hike, led by Peg Landini and Darlene Hecomovich, was split into two groups: one for beginner and the other for intermediate to advanced birders.
Some of the especially interesting birds seen were the elegant Violet-green Swallow, Western Bluebird, Black-throated Gray, Nashville and Wilson’s Warblers, the 
cryptic Brown Creeper, and Western Tanager. Two lucky birders had a quick view of the Pileated Woodpecker fly up the creek – a bird that is always a delight to see.
In addition to that particular event, birding enthusiasts have been contributing their sightings on the kiosk. Other birds discovered at Boggs have included the Hutton’s, Cassin’s and Warbling Vireos, Pygmy & Red-breasted Nuthatches, Yellow-rumped and Orange-crowned Warblers, Black-headed Grosbeak, Pacific Wren, Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Spotted Towhee, Dark-eyed Junco, and our local friends, the Stellar’s Jay and Common Raven!
Many thanks to the volunteers, participants and contributors who keep us informed of our winged residents!
