We recently took our annual trip to see the Sandhill Crane Migration. I got
some pretty good pictures of several species including a couple that have
been very elusive (photographically speaking).

I've put a few of the better ones up on the web for those that would like to
see them at:

http://www.sparkmeister.com/birdlist/

At the bottom of the list of bird names is one called "April 9-11 '05" with
links to all the new pictures.

We also 'discovered' an interesting little creature that is relatively rare
(only lives in a few counties in Wa. and Or.) and is only visible above
ground for a month or so each spring. There is a picture of one of these
critters under the link "Not A Bird" - actual size is approximately 6 inches
including the tail.

Enjoy!

Steve Taylor
Bellingham