Weston 1945 Megaceryle alcyon March 13 Bolinas Bay, Marin County, California Mid-afternoon, while driving north along the bay 2 lone individuals seen, both perching on telephone wire 40 ± ft above water. Both only 75 ± ft from shore. March 15 Pierce Ranch, Tomales Point, Marin County, California Late in the afternoon one, 150 ± ft above ground, flies over ranch houses. Comes from Tomales Bay, goes toward ocean 1/8 mile away. Loud calls are uttered in flight.