Tweeters-
Saturday and Sunday, while hiking in the Cascades northeast of Salmon le Sac,
I encountered both Wilson's and Orange-crowned Warblers in high mountain
shrub habitats (around 5500'). These were in mixed flocks with MacGillivray's
and/or Nashville Warblers. In two instances the shrubs were Sitka Alder and
in one, Willows. Given the uncertain status of these two species as breeders
east of the Cascade crest, it is possible that they may either have been
breeding in these locales or are already on the move south from other
breeding areas. Aug. 9 seems a very early date for this. Any thoughts?
Brenda Senturia