As might be expected for this time of year, waterbirds stole the show. A first year Surf Scoter was found on William B Pond on 11/28, but was not seen the following day. A Pacific Loon was seen from Beal's Point on Folsom Lake with a large Eared Grebe flotilla on 11/12. A Red-necked Grebe was an excellent find on Lake Natoma on 11/23. This bird was seen by many and continued into December. A Ruff and a Sharp-tailed Sandpiper continued into November and were found at the Davis Wetlands on 11/3. The Ruff was reported again on 11/5. A Franklin's Gull continued from last month in front of the Davis Landfill on 11/11. This is likely the same bird first found on 7/1 and reported consistently through 9/9. A juvenile "Kumlien's Gull" was reported on 11/2 at the Davis Landfill. There is much discussion over whether this race is an Iceland Gull or a hybrid falling somewhere between Iceland Gull and Thayer's Gull. Nonetheless, it is currently considered a race of Iceland Gull by the American Ornithologists' Union. Despite regular reports, documentation is rarely submitted to the California Bird Records Committee ( http://www.wfo-cbrc.org/cbrc/). A juvenile Western Gull was reported from the Davis Landfill on 11/6. An adult Western Gull was found in Sutter County on Pleasant Grove Rd north of Striplin Rd on 11/7. Another adult Western Gull was found in Yolo County on Rd 25 two miles east of Rd 102 on 11/25. A sapsucker showing strong characteristics of a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was reported at the Gristmill access of the American River Parkway (ARP) on 11/16. Another bird found in Auburn on 11/16 continued through the end of the month. This Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was photographed and carefully studied by many observers. A third Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was reported from north of Fairfield on 11/19 through at least 11/22. Apparently returning from last winter, a Red-naped Sapsucker was reported from Larchmont Park on 11/9. Later photographs of this bird showed some out of place red feathering, which was not shown by last year's bird. There was an intriguing report of an Ovenbird from Cosumnes River Preserve (CRP) on 11/2. Unfortunately, this bird was not refound.A very late Myiarchus flycatcher (not identified to species) and a Cassin's Finch were both excellent finds at CRP and on 11/4. Impressive for the date (11/22) was the report of three Black-throated Gray Warblers and six Townsend's Warblers at CRP. Two White-throated Sparrows were also found on the same visit. A Green-tailed Towhee was an excellent find in a Rancho Cordova backyard on 11/25, and a Chipping Sparrow was found at the William B Pond access (ARP) on 11/23. To the north of our typical coverage area was a female Vermilion Flycatcher at Graylodge Wildlife Area from 11/9 through at least 11/11. Other highlights include five to six Swainson's Hawks seen from I-5 over the Yolo Bypass on 11/23, the highest number of Rough-legged Hawk reports in the region in several years, over 200 Mountain Plovers on Robinson Rd south of Dixon on 11/2, and widespread reports of Brown Creepers from throughout the Sacramento area. Many of these reports first appeared on the Central Valley Bird Club Listserv. Visit www.cvbirds.org and click "Listserv" for details. With nearly 200 reports, it is impossible to list everyone; however, I want to thank the following for reports on the above species and for providing additional information: Roger Adamson, Dan Brown, Terry Colborn, Tanner Easterla, Todd Easterla, Andy Engilis, Gil Ewing, Maureen Geiger, Steve Hampton, Cliff Hawley, Scott Hoppe, Joan Humphrey, David Johnson, Jeri Langham, Ron Melcer, Frances Oliver, Kathy Parker, Ed Pandolfino, Mary Schiedt, Zach Smith, John Sterling, Craig Swolgaard, Dan Tankersley, John Trochet, Steve Walsh, and Dee Warenycia. Thanks to everyone for their reports—without them, this column would not be possible. Chris Conard