Field notes, v1364
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put with a light to over the water. The weather was cold, clear skies and we had no trouble getting there. We saw the following species: Western Gull (Larus occidentalis) Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) Willett (Tringa semipalmata) Western Gull (Larus occidentalis) There were about 2 tufted ducks, mostly or all males, which seemed to be chasing one another about in a small circle, diving their heads under but not driving. An unidentified gull was seen - or about 5-6 of them. All maintained the same speed and formation (a) while under observation. Jan 18, just off the ferry landing, The following species were seen: San Quentin Point Marina (CA) R.T. Howell 1947