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ベイエリアのトレイル Coyote Hills Regional Park – Bay Area Trail

Birds

Having explored several spots on the west side of the Bay Area, or the Silicon Valley side, I decided to venture to the opposite side. The eastern shore can be reached via three bridges. You can also travel by land via San Jose, though it’s a bit farther. Incidentally, all these bridges are toll bridges, with no charge when crossing eastward, but a $7 fee when returning west.

Among the points on the eastern side, Coyote Hills Regional Park and Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Fremont feature expansive hills (or mountains?) unlike the Silicon Valley side, raising expectations. This time, I explored Coyote Hills. Note that this area has paid parking, and you’ll need to purchase a $5 parking ticket at the entrance.

One thing I noticed shortly after starting the walk was the high density of raptors. The White-tailed Kite stands out with its white plumage and hovering behavior.
This bird is also referred to as a “kite,” but unlike Japan’s Black Kite, it hovers and looks entirely different. Black Kites are not found in the Americas.
Northern Harrier. I can’t distinguish it from the Eurasian Marsh Harrier found in Japan.
Looking down from the hill, I noticed a massive group of birds…
They were Wild Turkeys. I saw several family-sized groups wandering around the park.
The matte black of the Black Phoebe has a refined look.
A California Scrub-Jay carrying an acorn in its beak.
These acorns are abundant everywhere. Food won’t be a problem for a while. There’s also an incredible number of ground squirrels.
Another group of Wild Turkeys was resting in the forest.
Descending into a greener valley, I found a gathering of small birds. Chestnut-backed Chickadee.
Golden-crowned Sparrow.
Lesser Goldfinch.
It was happily drinking water.

Coyote Hills offers not only well-maintained trails but also stunning views. While I don’t have photos this time, it’s definitely worth a visit, even beyond birdwatching.

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