In a message dated 95-12-27 15:46:16 EST, Chris Hill writes:

>
>On Tue, 26 Dec 1995 PAGODROMA at aol.com wrote:
>>
>> BTW, there were two swamp sparrows and a bright yellow adult male Wilson's
>> warbler on the ELWCBC at LSSP on 12/16.
> ^^^^^^ ^^^^
>
>Richard (or anyone), want to translate those for me?
>
>The first one could be a Christmas Bird Count near the Elwha, I suppose,
>but then the message originated from Missouri, so I won't jump to any
>conclusions...
>
>

Chris, et.al. -- Sorry, I was in a rush. ELWCBC = East Lake Washington CBC
-- I forget that a lot of *tweeters* are not from the Seattle area (Everett
is, of course), and LSSP should have read Leach's Storm Petrel (LESP). I
should read what I write, which I usually do but slipped up that time. About
Missouri: Yes; that and this one are originating from NW Missouri, but I will
be back in Seattle tomorrow.

I can provide EXACT directions to the Swamp Sparrows (SWSP) at Lake Sammamish
State Park, Issaqua, (ELWCBC on 12/16) if anyone wants them. One of the
birds is in the exact same tiny clump of willows as one which wintered there
two years ago. Same bird? I was overseas and didn't check there at all last
winter. Mind you, the SWSP's can be a major slog to get to if you're up to
it. Gum boots manditory! On the other hand, there are probably easier ones
elsewhere.

Richard Rowlett <pagodroma at aol.com>
Bellevue, WA, USA