Forwarding this to Tweeters for Eric Slagle:

Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, September 21, 2006

Seven birders enjoyed a dry, relatively mild, and somewhat breezy day at the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge today. Highlights included an American bittern in the waterway just before the ring dike; a pileated woodpecker from the riverside boardwalk; a large flock (estimated at over 125) of cedar waxwings; and yellow warblers were sighted throughout the walk. Several purple martins were flying over McAllister Creek, and two pairs of wood ducks were in full beautiful plumage. Total species for the day: 43