An earlier version of this message included the remark that birders need to
respect the fact that the neighbors are elderly and somewhat suspicious. Please
show respect.

>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