We have only seen this bird 13 times since we started birding, so we think of it as rare.

2007 Oct 06, Moss Landing State Beach

2007 Sep 08, Berkeley Marina

2007 Mar 06, Point Reyes National Seashore

2007 Jan 21, Moss Landing State Beach

2006 Feb 11, Drake's Estero

2004 Jan 24, Point Reyes National Seashore

2003 Mar 29, San Diego

2003 Mar 28, San Diego

2002 Jan 26, Bodega Bay

2001 Sep 23, Rural Areas of San Mateo County

2000 Apr 02, Pillar Point

2000 Mar 11, Pillar Point

1998 Jan 24, Pillar Point