Had a COMMON NIGHTHAWK this morning (4:00 am) a mile or so from the
town of Snoqualmie. Got a nice surprise after finishing my bird
survey to see an EASTERN KINGBIRD, also a mile or so north of the
town. I thought this was pretty far west for an EAKI. The farthest west
I have previously seen them is around Ellensburg. Any similar experiences
in W. WA ?
Most of the usuals during the survey (Pac Slope FC;s, Wilson's,
MacGillivray's, and Black-throated Gray Warblers, one Willow Flycatcher,
two (pre-survey) Olive-sided Flycatchers, Warbling Vireos, etc.etc.)

Neil J. Fergusson ******************
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Seattle, WA 98105 * or *
(206) 517-5466 * bust *
cccc at u.washington.edu ******************


ost of the oaks
are getting crowded out by Doug Fir.

If you really want to get on the base you must do the same thing that you
do at Ft. Lewis, and that is stop by the main entrance and ask to do so.

BTW, I heard my frist Red Crossbills there yesterday.

Russell


On Wed, 7 Jun 1995, Burton Guttman wrote:

> Afterward I went to my favorite place in Ft. Lewis, at the big marsh
> close to the east gate. Not only great for water birds but also for
> warblers; I saw only Yellow, Wilson's, and Yellowthroat--not as
> good as Russell Rogers's list for McChord AFB. It's easy to get a pass
> for birding and similar activities at Ft. Lewis; does anyone know if one
> can get into McChord for birding?
>
> Burt Guttman guttmanb at elwha.evergreen.edu
> The Evergreen State College Voice: 360-866-6000, x. 6755
> Olympia, WA 98505 FAX: 360-866-6794
>
>