You have reached the Seattle Audubon's Bird Sightings Hotline for Friday,
October 19, 1995, at 3:00 PM.

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

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

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.

A TROPICAL KINGBIRD was seen on a wire on Point Brown Road near the
Marina, at Ocean Shores on October 14th. Details on this sighting are
sketchy and it has not been reported since.

The BAR-TAILED GODWIT continues to be seen at the Tokeland Marina, in
Pacific Co. It is usually seen along the breakwater among at least 300
MARBLED GODWITS, many WHIMBRELS and as many as 6 WILLETS.

The alternate plumage YELLOW-BILLED LOON reported on the last tape off of
Salisbury Point County Park in northern Kitsap County, has not been
reported since October 1st.

A SWAMP SPARROW and a late SOLITARY SANDPIPER were seen at Spencer
Island, near the Everett STP, on October 8th. A SWAMP SPARROW and a
SHARP-TAILED SANDPIPER were seen there on October 16th. Also the Great
Egret continues to be seen at there as well.

A WANDERING TATTLER has been hanging out at the Fishing pier on the
Edmonds waterfront for the last three weeks. Across the Sound, in
Indianola, Kitsap County, a SCRUB JAY put in a brief appearance at a
local feeder on October 14. Scrub Jays and Wandering Tattlers are rare at
either of these locations.

In Seattle, 2 first year FRANKLIN'S GULLS have were seen at the Rainier
Beach on October 14.

WHITE-THROATED SPARROWS are now being reported widely around the region.
One was seen in Renton on October 11th, One was seen at the Skagit WMA,
and at least two were seen in Discovery Park this past week.

The first report of SNOW BUNTING for the season, was of a single bird
seen at Sue's Creek in Kent, on October 8.

And finally, the RAVEN reported on the last two updates, is still being
seen at Shilshole Bay, in Seattle. Ravens are seldom reported from the
City of Seattle.

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

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.