The past few days, I’ve noticed the Pileated Woodpecker(s) flying back-and-forth over the park. They’ve been noisier and just more active. They typically fly fairly high and surprisingly fast – I’ve taken a few photos of them in flight, but nothing exceptional. I think I’m getting to learn that when they start making noise ( and I can’t see them ) is a good hint that they’re about ready to take flight. Maybe I’m learning my first bird behavior.
I’ve also found at least 2 ( maybe more ) Townsend’s Warblers back in the park. I’ve only seen them once in the past 6 months – but they seem to be pretty persistent the last few days.
The other birding activity I’ve been noticing for the past three days is a red-shoulder hawk being harassed by a pair of black crows over the park.
Today I was out walking the dog with my wife when we could hear the red-shoulder hawk shrieking in the distance but getting near.
Sure enough, he came flying overhead, then proceeded to loop-back with a crow in hot pursuit.
It was a fun interaction to see with a couple of fun snapshot photos of this encounter.
Gualala Birds 
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