>Also, has anyone seen or known of a martin east of the Cascade crest in WA?
>In 18 years, I have not recorded any or come across any published reference
>of them east of the mountains.
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>Andy Stepniewski
>Wapato WA
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There is a sighting for Benton county. Bob Woodley saw one in Leslie Groves
park. It is listed on the Washington Birder checklist for Benton county and
in the local LCBAS checklist. This checklist notes September 4 as the date
but no year. If you arte interested we can check with him after this
weekend and get back to you.


Bill and Nancy LaFramboise
Richland, WA
wlafra at oneworld.owt.com