Dennis,

It was interesting to read your note this morning! It is easy to see
that I am somewhat behind on my email, but am trying to get caught up.

I have not been spending nearly as much time in the field lately as I
have in the past, but this last winter I had exactly the same feeling as
you report. It seemed that Barrow's were extremely easy to find, and I
remember the excitement that I felt when I first saw one in Washington
many years ago. While not a life-bird at that time, as my first was
found in the Colorado Rockies front range, it seemed that it was special
because I had unsuccessfully looked for it in Washington for quite a
while, and Barrow's were not at all common. I believe that I mentioned
my impression to Alan Richards this past winter, and I remember that it
seemed to be his impression also!

I also want to say that I have greatly enjoyed your comments and
insight about the northwestern crow debate! Thanks.

Rick H. Hudson
Environmental Health and Safety
University of Washington


On Mon, 14 Mar 1994, Dan Victor wrote:

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> Date: Mon, 14 Mar 1994 14:01:06 -0800
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> Does anyone else think that Barrow's goldeneyes have increased in the Puget
> Sound area in recent years? I see them in places I wasn't used to seeing
> them, and it seems they are more ubiquitous and more common than when I
> arrived here over two decades ago. Perhaps the blue mussels they eat have
> become more common? I think you would have to have lived here for 5-10
> years or more to detect the change I think I detect.
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> Dennis Paulson, Univ. Puget Sound
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