Maybe shrikes are regular winter visitors to the clearcuts of the foothills of the Cascades.
At least, today I saw another shrike south of Skookumchuck Reservoir in south Thurston County.
I remember two sightings in the same area last winter. Maybe it's the same bird exhibiting
a strong affinity for this area as a winter hang out.

Also, a White-tailed Kite along Big Hanaford Road flying over pasture lands. Another species
that I have now seen regulary in the general area. Unlike the shrike, the kites appear to be
year around residents of the area.

Kelly McAllister
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Olympia, Washington
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