Hi Tweets:

On June 11, an East Lake Washington Audubon field trip to 3 major stops in
Eastern Washington included 80 bird species. Rain showers, temperatures from 43
to 75 and wind challenged the group as well as the birds. At Tinkham Exit off
I-90, two American Dippers were being fed by a parent. At Snoqualmie Pass, 2
Caspian Terns were flying west. Lincoln's Sparrow, Yellow, Orange-crowned and
MacGillivray's Warbler, Warbling Vireo, Rufous Hummingbird, Olive-sided and
Willow Flycatcher, and Hermit Thrush were found along the ski-school trail.
Mountain Chickadee and Chipping Sparrow turned the rest stop at Indian John into
a birding spot. More warblers were found along the 4-5 mile trip into
Manastash/Taneum Canyon Rd. A stop for Western Tanager, ended with excellent looks
at Gray Catbird and a singing Veery. The soaring Golden Eagle was thoroughly
enjoyed as it flew against the tree-line and up into the sky. Scope views of
Calliope Hummingbird wowed the group with its beauty. The Yellow-breasted Chat
greeted everyone with its song and presence at the entrance to Umtanum Creek,
Canyon Rd. A House Wren came so close that binocs weren't necessary. Many
Lazuli Bunting were heard and seen along the canyon trail. Scope views of the
nesting Cooper's Hawk allowed a peek at one fuzzy-headed youngster and 3
fledged and 1 adult Prairie Falcon on the nearby cliff could be seen well. Capping
off the day, was the view of the handsome Swainson's Hawk on Clemon Rd, near
Kittitas.

Joyce Meyer
www.elwas.org