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ML646681661

Black Oystercatcher Haematopus bachmani

Report

Contributor

Richard Bradus Media from this contributor

Date

9 Dec 2025 eBird checklist S287999259

Location

Sonoma Coast SP--Duncan's Landing
Sonoma, California, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 38.3945498, -123.0951118
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified
Behaviors
Flying
Sounds
Call
Playback
Not specified

Media notes

Pair calling as they flew onto offshore rocks (lots of noise from the waves).

Observation details

Nine together on one of the larger rocky outcroppings. Pairs and groups calling as they flew about.

Technical information

Recorder
TwistedWave app on iPhone; normalized p high pass filter (240Hz) to cut noise
Microphone
Accessories
Original file size
430.96 KB

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