Hello All,
Eight of us from Walla Walla blitzed down to Rock Creek and upon arriving there found the following highlights.
One Great Egret, 45+ Lazuli Buntings (all males), 12+ Western Tanagers, 22 Ash-throated Flycatchers (ties last years high number), 10 Warbling Vireos, 7Cassins Vireos, Hammonds Flycatcher, 1 Dusky Flycatcher, 3 Yellow-breasted Chats, 35+ Bullocks Orioles, 120+ Vaux's Swifts, 3 Black-headed Grosbeaks and a Fox Sparrow.
Herps seen:
1 Western Rattlesnake
5 Western Fence Lizards
1 Pacific Gophersnake
1 terrestrial Gartersnake
1Northern Alligator Lizard
1 Racer
1Ring-necked Snake

Well that is it. Great trip and outstanding company. Many butterflies were also observed. Fun area to explore!
Later Mike

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Mike & MerryLynn Denny
323 Scenic View Drive
College Place, WA 99324
509.529.0080 (h)

IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN BIRDING, YOU HAVEN'T LIVED!
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