Here are the results of the May 10, 1997 Spring Migration Count for
Klickitat County (basically from Hood River to almost Hermiston, but on the
Washington side of the Columbia River).

103 species
3,800 birds
9 observers, 6 parties
500 miles travelled

Highlights:

American Bittern 1
Wood Duck 14
Cinnamon Teal 17
Bald Eagle 2
Golden Eagle 1
Chukar 1
Hungarian Partridge 2
Burrowing Owl 1
Calliope Hummingbird 5
Lewis Woodpecker 11
Acorn Woodpecker 2
Say's Phoebe 7
Ash-throated Flycatcher 3
Western Kingbird 25
Black-billed Magpie 10
Western Bluebird 20
Mountain Bluebird 60
Nashville Warbler 101
Black-throated Grey Warbler 4
MacGillivray's Warbler 1
Western Tanager 12
Black-headed Grosbeak 102
Lazuli Bunting 17
Vesper Sparrow 18
Lark Sparrow 5
Northern Oriole (Bullock's) 11
Lesser Goldfinch 17
Evening Grosbeak 199


A special treat was visitng the "Bluebird" capital of the world (and proud
of it), Bickleton, Washington. Mountain and Western Bluebirds comingle
(share the same fences), with a least one bluebird every 1/2 mile.

If you want the complete tabulation or if you are interested in
participating next year, please e-mail me at

bhansen at teleport.com

Bob Hansen