Bair Island is located right next to Redwood Shores, which I visited previously. Rather than an island, it’s more of a wetland, with a history as reclaimed agricultural land. Looking at the map, it’s quite expansive and one of the largest nature reserves within the bay. However, the walkable areas are limited to the periphery. It also seems popular as a walking route for local residents.
Spotted Sandpiper. In winter plumage, it lacks the characteristic spots. The white belly extending toward the sides is similar to the Common Sandpiper.Savannah Sparrow. The yellow eyebrow stripe is hard to see in the evening light.The habitat looks like this.In parts of the wetland, there are areas with flowing water. Least Sandpipers are walking around nearby.A very small sandpiper.A group of Greater Yellowlegs.A Marbled Godwit with its head submerged in the shallows. Along with the Black-necked Stilt, it’s always present whenever I go out for observation.A lively waterfront.A group of Black-necked Stilts.All of them are looking down, searching for food.One seems to have taken a liking to a particular stone.It repeatedly strikes poses on the stone.I thought it might be trying to impress the bird next to it, but it continued even when it was alone. What could it be doing?Next to the island, there’s a facility that looks like a cement storage area. I’m surprised that large ships can enter this wetland.
