Hi,
Thanks to everyone who gave directions to the Warbler site as well as the Clay Colored Sparrow. I went with Sally Hill, who struck it rich with both of these being lifers for her, both were state birds for me.
We heard what we thought was the Bay Breasted Warbler, just before noon today, as it was very quiet and no wind or trucks at the time we pulled up. We parked down from the intersection and worked our way out on foot. We were not disappointed, for at 12:13 PM we located the bird at the 1900 road, singing atop a Hemlock. Before we could get our scopes up, he flew across the street, where he was chased out by an Orange Crowned Warbler. He continued his very simple song just a few notes, and eventually worked his way down 1909, and rested for a moment again in full view, atop a deciduous tree. He then flew again before staying in one place for a full 15 minutes, and sang his little heart out, and we were able to watch and listen, and notice all the beauty of this little bird. He even stretched, and moved around, and fussed somewhat, before he flew again in another direction. We were then; after only an hour and 15 minutes; ready to head off to see the Clay Colored Sparrow. (my husband took the camera to a family reunion, so no pictures for me) On our way out, we stopped for a few seconds and quickly located an American Dipper in the creek that ran under the bridge.
At the Sparrow location, he flew almost as if on command, to the front of the Scotch Broom, while tucked in just enough to make it a bit of a challenge. His song was unmistakable however; and we had wonderful views, once we got our scopes set in the right place. This bird moved around quite a lot, and it was several minutes before we got a good view, without any brush in the way. As we watched this bird preen, I did wonder at the sex of the bird. Has anyone decided if it was female? It seemed as though at times there was a hint of a brood patch, when this bird was preening. Maybe just my imagination. But no one has mentioned this, so I thought I would ask.

Thanks again for the help, it was a great day.

Vicki Biltz Bonney Lake Wa vickibiltz at msn.com<mailto:vickibiltz at msn.com>