I got a phone call yesterday from a birder in New Jersy who will be
passing through Seattle on June 5. He really wants to see a black
oystercatcher. During the breeding season, I've only seen them on the
outer coast and in the San Juans. Does any one know of a location closer
to Seattle where he could find them this time of year?

Mike Donahue
mdonahue at u.washington.edu