We have only seen this bird 25 times since we started birding, so we think of it as rare.

2008 Nov 14, Bodega Bay

2008 Sep 22, Gazos Creek

2008 Sep 20, Pescadero Marsh

2008 Sep 16, Pescadero Marsh

2008 Jan 21, Rural Areas of Marin County

2008 Jan 12, Ed Levin County Park Sandy Wool

2008 Jan 01, Shoreline Lake

2007 Nov 17, Calero Reservoir

2007 Mar 10, Point Reyes National Seashore

2007 Jan 21, West Cliff Drive

2007 Jan 01, Pigeon Point

2006 Jan 28, Bolinas Harbor

2006 Jan 21, Monterey Beach Resort

2005 Jan 16, Monterey Bay

2004 Jan 25, Point Reyes National Seashore

2004 Jan 18, Coast Guard Pier

2004 Jan 17, Sutro Baths

2003 Oct 05, Rural Areas of San Mateo County

2003 Mar 29, San Diego

2002 Oct 11, Patrick's Point State Park

2002 Jan 27, Coyote Point Marina

2002 Jan 25, Rural Areas of San Mateo County

2001 Sep 23, Pigeon Point

2001 Mar 23, Chez Frankel

1999 Nov 14, Point Reyes National Seashore