Al and Tweets, I was there on Fri. 3/10 and also saw about 20 Black Scoters
and 150 or so Pacific Loons, some of which were preening, exposing their
chin straps quite clearly. Quite clearly via scope, I mean, as this was
from the end of Sunset off to the north. The Rhino seen from the fishing
pier was in almost-breeding plumage, with head feathers flying and a bit of
a horn.

Penny Koyama, Bothell
plkoyama at verizon.net


----- Original Message -----
From: "Al Wagar" <alwagar at verizon.net>
To: <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 8:42 AM
Subject: [Tweeters] 3 spp of cormorants, surf scoters, grebes at Edmonds


> At least 3 pelagic cormorants have been feeding near fishing pier, one
> with
> white flanks. A Brandt's cormorant has some fishing gear hanging from its
> bill and doesn't seem to be feeding. A small group of surf scoters is
> also
> staying near the pier, along with a few horned grebes and Barrow's
> goldeneyes. About a week ago a couple of rhino auklets and a few brant
> were
> also there.
>
> Al Wagar
> Shoreline
>
>
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