Ruth, Patrick -

It is highly likely that the WESTERN FLYCATCHERS observed at Bassett Park in
Washtucna are nesting at that location rather than late migrants. This is
very typical habitat for WEFL in the Palouse region. They like the shade
trees found in many towns and will nest on structures such as sheds etc.
They can be found in Moscow, Palouse, Colfax, probably Pullman, and likely
other Palouse area towns. I've even found them on fairly small, isolated
homesteads/farm houses w/ shade trees. It's even possible that the RED-EYED
VIREOS are trying to nest here. They nest here in Moscow in residential
areas w/ deciduous shade trees.

thanks, Charles.

On 6/17/07, Ruth and/or Patrick Sullivan <godwit513 at msn.com> wrote:
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> Hello Birders,
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> Bassett Park at Washtucna,Adams Co.
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> 4 Wild Turkeys
> 2 FERRUGINOUS HAWKS(observed separately from hillsides above Bassett Park)
> 2 Swainson's Hawk
> 2 Barn Owls
> 4 Eurasian Collared Doves
> 3 Willow Flycatchers
> 1 OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER(late date for location)
> 2 PACIFIC-SLOPE"WESTERN"FLYCATCHERS(late date for location)
> 2 Bewick's Wren
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Charles Swift
Moscow, ID
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