This morning from 6:30-8 am I birded Dike Access Rd., Dike Rd. and area near Woodland. Found a nice size sparrow flock with a tan striped form of White-throated Sparrow. Directions to this spot are: go west on Dike Access Rd. from I-5, turn south onto Dike Rd. Go 0.4 mile and park on right side of road just pass gate (do not block gate). The sparrows are just north of this gate along the road side down to the edge of the water. Lots of Golden-crowned, a few White-crowned, Song, Lincoln's, Savannah just up the road Sparrows along with Towhees, House Finches, Dark-eyed Juncos to sort through. Saw 17 American Kestrels, 6 Red-tailed Hawks, 3 Northern Harriers, 3 Bald Eagles for raptors. Also 400+ Sandhill Cranes.

Ken Knittle, Vancouver, WA
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