Tweeters,

On December 16, Richard Murray noted an unusual warbler coming to his feeder
in Twisp. Kent Woodruff, Okanogan National Forest biologist, confirmed it as
a Yellow-throated Warbler. The bird was seen again today. An article with a
photograph appeared in the Methow Valley News today (photo and article might
not appear for a day or so, see methownet.com and links).

Richards phone # is 509-997-2819. To reach his home, go to the north end of
Twisp on SR-153. Go over the Twisp River, and take the 1st left. This is
Ainsworth. Shortly, this road makes a 90-degree and becomes Burger. The 2nd
home on the left is Richards (it's bluish-green, I'm told). The feeder is to
the rear of the house.

Richard welcomes birders!

This is a Washington first. There is 1 record for BC (January on Gabriola
Island), 3 or so from Oregon (all May and June), and at least 22 from
California, mostly spring.).

Good luck!

Andy Stepniewski
Wapato WA
steppie at nwinfo.net