I forgot to post the RBA when I up dated it last. Apologies to everyone.

Russell
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You have reached the Seattle Audubon's Bird Sightings Hotline for Friday,
November 4, 1995, at 6:20 PM.

To skip the details and just leave a message punch 5 and wait for the tone.

The YELLOW-THROATED VIREO reported on the last update from Spencer Island
on October 26th was last seen on Saturday October 28th.

One nice side effect of the large in flux of birders to Spencer Island
this past week is the observations of many other notable species of birds
including; SANDHILL CRANE, WOOD DUCK, NORTHERN GOSHAWK, PEREGRINE FALCON,
MERLIN, PACIFIC GOLDEN PLOVER, 1 juv. AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER, LONG-BILLED
DOWITCHERS, SAW-WHET OWL, 2 BARN SWALLOWS, 2 NORTHERN SHRIKES, COMMON
YELLOWTHROAT, 2 SWAMP SPARROWS, LAPLAND LONGSPUR, 1 imm. HARRIS SPARROW,
and PINE GROSBEAK.

Next door at the Everett Sewage Ponds 1 EARED GREBE, an OLDSQUAW, 3 BLACK
DUCKS, and at least 2 FRANKLIN'S GULLS, and on Jetty Island, at the Port
of Everett, 3 SNOW BUNTINGS, 1 PEREGRINE, AND 2 WESTERN MEADOWLARKS were
seen on November 2.

It is clear that Everett is the current hot spot in Washington.

In other areas of Western Washington, the YELLOW-BILLED LOON reported at
Salisbury Point State Park several weeks ago, was seen again on October
28th. It was reported as beginning to molt into basic plumage.

The previously reported TROPICAL KINGBIRD from Ocean Shores was seen
again on November 2. It was seen in the same area as the original report,
which is Point Brown Ave, near the Ocean Shores Marina. The last observer
strongly suggested that the bird was actually a Couch's Kingbird.
Separating these two species from one another is very difficult. If
anyone relocates this bird, please carefully document your sighting.

Small Owls have been conspicuous around the Puget Lowlands in addition to
the SAW-WHET OWL on Spencer Island, Saw-whets have been seen at the
Montlake Fill, in Seattle and on Vashion Island. A Northern PYGMY OWL was
seen at Bryn Mawr, on October 22, and WESTERN SCREECH OWLS are a easily
find at Lincoln Park, in West Seattle.

A RUSTY BLACKBIRD was seen at the Main Pond of the Montlake Fill for one
day only on October 31. Seen at the fill on the same day was a female
REDHEAD, 40 HOODED MERGANSERS, and an adult GREEN-BACKED HERON, all on
the Main Pond.

At Green Lake in Seattle, a EURASIAN WIDGEON was seen in a flock of about
80 AMERICAN WIDGEONS on November 1st at the north east corner of the lake
near the boat rental shop.

Lastly, TRUMPETER SWANS, SNOW GEESE and ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS have returned
to the Skagit Flats of Skagit County. However, there have been no reports
of GYRFALCONS as of yet.

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

The Falcon Research Group is looking for sighting of Peregrine Falcons,
particularly falcons that are banded. To report sightings, call 517-7363.

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.

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.