>>> Nisqually ----I took this to be an unusual Willow Flycatcher because
of the habitat and
preponderance of that species in the area.<<<

Yes, the "whit" is very "Willowish."

We were there today and I wish we had seen your strange bird.

Regarding "preponderence," on the east trail, for flycatchers I would say
that it's about 50-50 Western Wood-Pewee/Willow Flycatcher. Of course, if
you can see the belly, and you can see the yellow, there's no problem. All
the fc's were calling today, so it was no sweat -- other than the
temperature <G>.

A lot of Western Flycatchers, by sound, on the east side of the trail,
but impossible (for me) to see.

Nisqually has two great ~very~ immature Bald Eagles flying (playing)
around. I wonder if they are recent fledges from the nest over on
Mcallister Creek. We didn't get over there to see if the nest is empty.

Jerry Blinn
Silverdale


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