We have only seen this bird 6 times since we started birding, so we think of it as rare.

2006 Sep 23, Pigeon Point

2003 Oct 05, Rural Areas of San Mateo County

2003 Jan 18, Coast Guard Pier

2002 Oct 12, Rural Areas of Humboldt County

2001 Jun 17, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

2000 May 13, Pigeon Point (excluded)