Hi Tweets,

Today was a great day at Grays Harbor. Temperature around 60, sun,
and no wind to speak of. I got a late start so the tide was out when
i arrived at Bottle Beach. What few species that could be seen on
the water were Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, Western Gull, Black-
bellied Plover, and 18 Great Blue Herons. The flitters included
several Fox Sparrow, Golden-crowned Sparrow, a Savannah Sparrow,
Yellow-rumped Warbler (1st year), and a flock of Cedar Waxwings
munching away on the berries.

Next stop was Float 21 in the Westport Marina. There were around 100
Brown Pelican on the breakwater, 60-70 Heermann's Gull on a float
near the Coast Guard station, a number of adult and juvenile Common
Loon, one Red-necked Grebe, several Western Grebe, all three
Cormorants, and a male Belted Kingfisher. About 180 godwits were
resting directly across from the end of Float 21. The juvenile
Hudsonian and juvenile Bar-tailed were well-observed among the Marbleds.

There wasn't a lot of activity to be seen from the Point Chehalis
observation platform or the fishing boardwalk. More Common Loon, one
female Bufflehead, and both White-winged and Surf Scoter, in addition
to the gulls and pelicans.

Midway Beach only had Sanderlings and one Dunlin. On the east side
of the Bay City Bridge (opposite Brady's Oysters) were 4 Great Egret
and some American Wigeon.

Back to Bottle Beach on the higher tide to finish off the daylight
before heading home. Black-bellied Plovers were out in force but
there were also three Pacific Golden Plovers. There were lots of
Dunlin, one juvenile Long-billed Dowitcher, and a Willet. Ducks were
limited to Green-winged Teal and American Wigeon. Two Northern
Harriers were also present.

I dipped on the Tropical Kingbird but at least I wasn't birding under
an umbrella! Glad I waited for the good weather.

Cheers,
Carol Riddell
Edmonds