Tues there was a hermit thrush in my yard, hanging around a rhododendron,
walking and pecking a bit in my flower and vegetable garden. Are these
common urban yard birds? Never seen one here before. We also saw
6 Western sandpipers at Magnuson a week ago Wed, time of the heavy rains.

Emily Mandelbaum, Seattle near Magnuson Park
0004999429 at mcimail.com