The most sure way of finding out about rare or unusual birds in WA is to
check the WA birdbox at 425-454-2662. Transcripts are posted fairly regularly
to tweeters as well. I cannot think of a bird that was "public knowledge"
that did not make its way onto the birdbox rather quickly (usually same day
as was ID'ed).

Scott Downes
sgd24 at aol.com
Seattle WA

To identify a species should not be enough to quench one's thirst,
a proper thirst must seek to understand every facet of the bird's
existence.