Clark's Nutcracker

Shortly after arriving at the 19 mile pullout in the Laguna Mountains, I heard a Clark's Nutcracker. I didn't realize it until we ran into Mark Stratton who was looking for it. Oops! Later at about 13:55 we stopped at the Desert View Overlook. We had a Clark's Nutcracker fly up from the canyon below. It has having a hard time, struggling against the wind. It landed briefly in a bush, then a dead tree, then I lost it in a group of pines south of the overlook. Looks like it might be a good year for nutcrackers as well as Pinyon Jays. Photos in eBird checklist. 
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S49003951
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Jeff Spaulding
San Diego, CA
Source: SanDiegoRegionBirding Latest Reports