The highlight was a flock (gathering?) of 64 BLACK OYSTERCATCHERS at the
last settlement before entering the Makah territory. It's not a record
(Dennis' book gives high counts in the 70's from BC (that is Canada; not a
long time ago)), but certainly the most I've ever seen together. Also 6
SWALLOWS (3 confirmed Barn), 1 very grotty ad NORTHERN SHRIKE, and 1 (?)
CEDAR WAXWING.

Kittiwakes were seen well into the Strait. Only 150 gulls on the beach and
no glaucous/ GBBGull etc anywhere.

No Pine Siskins. Does anyone know if the CBC's in general showed lower than
usual numbers?

Nigel Ball
Bainbridge Island
nigelball at bainbridge.net