Marv, thanks for passing on this wonderful place! Janeanne and I went down
late Saturday afternoon, with light conditions just too perfect, and the
views were stunning. We saw everything you mentioned, but missed the
raptors, saw even more pectorals, and added a lone green winged teal.

>From the location looking north over the mudflats, to the available parking
along the road, to the cedar split rail fence (which is great to lay your
Sibley out on while looking through the scope) - this is one sweet spot! -
Mark

Mark Ahlness
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> Some shorebirds gathered yesterday (9/24/04) at Thomas Wetland.
>
> Killdeer - 6
> Wilson's Snipe - 5
> Short-billed Dowitcher - 1 juv
> Long-billed Dowitcher - 24 or more
> Greater Yellowlegs - 2
> Lesser Yellowlegs - 2
> Spotted Sandpiper - 3
> Least Sandpiper - 5
> Pectoral Sandpiper - 6 or more
>
> Also in attendance were:
>
> Cooper's Hawk - 1
> American Kestrel - 1
> American Pipit - 7 or more
>
>
> Numbers of birds are conservative.
>
> The SB Dow was a very bright and vocal juv. Patterned tertials were
> obvious. This is the best day in terms of variety and numbers of birds
> that I have experienced at this location since it was created only a few
> weeks ago. This is a mitigation project in connection with the
> construction at 167 and 277th.
>
> Thomas Wetland is a stone's throw south of Thomas Pond. Both are located
> in south King County east and south of the intersection of Hwy 167 and
> 277th, south of the Willis exit on Hwy 167 in Kent. Use Toysmith as a
> landmark at 167 & 277th. Travel a short distance south past Toysmith on
> Frontage Road.
>
> It was a good day.
>
> Marv Breece
> Seattle, WA
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