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Wednesday, July 5, 1995, at 10:00 PM.

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For sick or injured birds call PAWS at 743-3845 [or 743-1884].

For the most up to date information on rare birds call the Washington
Ornithological Society's Bird Box at (206) 454-2662, and for the latest
from Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho call (208) 882-6195.

An adult plumaged SHARP-TAILED SANDPIPER was seen at the southeast corner
of Crockett Lake on Whidbey Island on July 2. It has been seen every day
since then.

A BROWN THRASHER was reported from American Camp in the San Juan Islands
on June 25th. It was seen in the blackberry thicket near the Visitors
Center. Efforts to relocate the bird were unsuccessful.

The LEAST FLYCATCHER that was reported on the last tape at the Snoqualmie
Valley Recreation Area south of Monroe has not been reported in the last
week, however it may still be around. To reach this location from Monroe
go south on 203 for about three miles to the State Reformatory' s Dairy
Farm. The park is located to the east of the Reformatory along the
Snoqualmie River. Go to the south Parking lot of the Recreation area
which is adjacent to a slough. From the Parking lot walk over the board
walk that spans the slough. At the grassy field on the other side turn
left and walk along the wooded edge for approximately 100 yards and
listen for the incessant "che-beck" call.

The two CLAY-COLORED SPARROWS were reported along the Centennial Trail
east of Spokane are still being seen. From I-90, go north on Harvard
Road. The birds are about 0.75 miles west of Harvard Road along the
Centennial Trail, and more specifically, between AT&T cable markers 152
and 154.

The CLAY-COLORED SPARROW in the Olympia area was still present as of July
2, The bird is at a clear cut near the Olympia Cheese Factory. To reach
the spot where it was seen, take the Marvin Rd. exit from I-5 (exit 111),
head north on Marvin Road, turn right immediately on Hogum Bay Rd which
is by the Country Junction Restaurant, go past the Thurston Co. landfill,
to the Olympia Cheese Factory . Park along the road and enter the
adjacent clear-cut, walk north on the dirt road for app. 200 meters to an
area where considerable trash has been dumped. To the left, you will see
several standing thin fir trees out in the open. The sparrow was singing
in this area. Also in the area this past week were a LAZULI BUNTING and a
VESPER SPARROW.

There have been no further reports of the CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLERS or the
NORTHERN PARULA reported on the last tape.

For SAS field trips, or for information on conservation and education
issues please call the office at 523-4483 during office hours, 10-4
Monday through Friday and 10-2 Saturday.

That's all for now. If you have news to report, wait for the tone, then
give your name, phone number, and the details. Thanks and good birding.