On Tue, 23 Jul 1996, Dennis Paulson wrote:
> I've seen this many times, including the same day (7/20) along Rock Island
> and Douglas creeks in Douglas Co., east of East Wenatchee. Differing from
> Andy's observations, there were lots of Lark Sparrows there, too. In fact,
> I have found that species as one of the most characteristic birds in
> riparian areas in late summer, moving there from the surrounding sagebrush
> in numbers. It's a great time of year to look at sparrows, with all the
> streaky-breasted juveniles around. You're almost forced to recognize them
> by size, shape, and behavior.

I saved Dan Stephens's directions to Indian Camp on Rock Island Creek,
but am wondering if there is any particular part of Douglas Creek that
is especially good to check for the sparrows (?).

Also, Ruth Sullivan mentioned on the bird box last week that 2
Flammulated Owls were at their "usual spot" (or something like that)
3 miles north of Liberty. Does anyone know more about this place?

David Wright
Seattle, WA
dwright at u.washington.edu