In message <Pine.A32.3.92a.960724104303.46716A-100000 at mead1.u.washington.edu>
writes:
> 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 (?).
>
David,

The best area for birding on Douglas Creek is the main canyon which can
be reached from hwy 2 by turning south on the H road about 3 miles east of
Douglas, and traveling about 8 miles down into the canyon. The canyon is BLM
property, exclosed from cattle grazing, and "the most exquisite piece of desert
riparian/ shrub-steppe habitat in eastern Washington".

Hope this helps,
Dan


Dan Stephens (509) 662-7443
Dept. of Biology fax: (509) 664-2538
Wenatchee Valley College e-mail: dstephen at ctc.edu
1300 Fifth Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801