Tweets,

By the way, the Western Flycatchers that nest in the Palouse have been defined by Ned K. Johnson (and the AOU) as "Cordilleran Flycatchers," however they might sound on first impression.

Gene Hunn
18476 47th Pl NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 enhunn323 at comcast.net

----- Original Message -----
From: Charles Swift
To: inland birders ; Tweeters
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 9:23 AM
Subject: [Tweeters] Re: [inland-NW-birders]Okanogan Co. birding trip June13th-17th


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:
Hello Birders,




Bassett Park at Washtucna,Adams Co.

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







--
Charles Swift
Moscow, ID
chaetura at gmail.com


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