Sorry for the delayed report.
I just returned from a trip to Washington where I photographed a Bar-
tailed Godwit on October 2nd at Bottle Beach. It was in a flock of
around 60 Marbled Godwits. I'm not sure how common sightings are in
Washington, but I can provide photos if it bears documentation.

Michael Bishop
jmichaelbishop AT comcast.net