Subject: RFI: woodpeckers (again)
Date: Jul 27 19:33:18 2004
From: Rolan Nelson - rnbuffle at yahoo.com


John,

One of the best spots in the state, I think, for Lewis's Woodpecker is right where you're going. Try the Oak Creek Burn just west of the junction of Highway 12 and Highway 410. This is just west of Yakima and Naches. The lower part of this creek suffered a horrific burn a couple of seasons ago but it is bouncing back. I have seen as many as 11 Lewis's in there at one time.

Good luck!

-Rolan

John Clem <johndavidclem at yahoo.com> wrote:
Hello all,

There's less than three weeks left before I fly out to Washington, and I'm thinking about changing my itinerary. I had planned to look for 3-toed peckers and Williamson's sapsuckers in the northern part of the state, but now I plan to spend my limited inland time in the south-central area. Following are the woodpeckers I would like to see; any suggestions on specific locations would be most appreciated:

White-headed: everyone says the Wenas campground is best, so that's where I'm going.
Lewis': Looking for suggestions, especially locations near Yakima.
3-toed: Again, looking for suggestions. Any proven spot along, or near, the US Hwy 12 corridor would be best.

Since I'm only spending two days inland during my weeklong trip, I won't be terribly disappointed if I don't see all these birds. Also, I know August isn't the best time for these guys, but I planned this trip around an August pelagic voyage.

One other thing - are black swift still reliable in the Marblemount-Newhalem area by mid-August? Thanks in advance for your help; you've been great so far!

John Clem
Vermillion, SD



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