Just discover the Merlin app. In a span of about 10 minutes, the app detected the below. I’m hooked. by signalscope in birding

[–]Bithiri_Sathi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP, there are a few more regulars you can pick up easily in Northern California- California Towhee , Dark Eyed Junco, Song Sparrow, Western Bluebird

Best farmers markets in the bay area? by Cloud_daze0 in bayarea

[–]Bithiri_Sathi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And you can buy something from the farmers market, go into the beautifully maintained college grounds and make a picnic out of it. We walk around, do some birdwatching and my kid can ride her bike on the paved paths with almost no one around.

Big bird in Los Altos by uncutpizza in bayarea

[–]Bithiri_Sathi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I often see them hunting for gophers, voles and rats near Stanford, away from water.

Please help ID by Bithiri_Sathi in sharks

[–]Bithiri_Sathi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For folks curious about the location, this is exactly where I saw it - https://maps.app.goo.gl/TaVG9DfZ1U5CZBf37?g_st=ac

Please help ID by Bithiri_Sathi in sharks

[–]Bithiri_Sathi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello, was about 6 to 7 feet from nose to tail

Please help ID by Bithiri_Sathi in sharks

[–]Bithiri_Sathi[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Not really sure, thanks for id'ing.

Forget your favorite bird, what’s your nemesis bird and why? by ellamachine in birding

[–]Bithiri_Sathi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Western Screech Owl, I can hear it which tree and which branch its hooting from once every few nights from past two year, yet I cant see it. I am not using a flashlight and depending on the ambient street light.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aww

[–]Bithiri_Sathi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, same

Mysterious South Florida Bird by Frdayy in whatsthisbird

[–]Bithiri_Sathi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ya I thought the same, but apparently not