Found this folder at the Three Crabs restaurant during our customary route
for birdwatching. Immediately took off for 7 and 8 in search of dippers
and red crossbills. Now, is there a time of day or a time of year when
these might reasonably be expected to show themselves?? At (7) Sequim's
railroad bridge, Dungeness River inhabited by teenage boys having a great
time and we neither saw nor heard a single bird; At (8) Dungeness Fork
campground, walked in woods, looked up and down both rivers; heard
bushtits and one brown creeper; saw one robin and one towhee. Argh! Re
(4) 3 Crabs pond: this has been our best location for learning to identify
shorebirds; always a variety there, closely observable (watching for fast
cars and private property rights), and in small numbers so that the
unusual is obvious. This is a great place for beginners. Re (3)
Dungeness Bay at the 3 Crabs: in July there were a group of 5 marbled
godwits, so some less common critters show up there as well. Next trip we
will try (1) Gardiner Beach, et al. Many thanks for the folder!