I drove over to Spokane on this past Sunday and scored two life birds on the way. I stopped in Vantage and drove to Wanapum State Park where I checked for the Bank Swallows that nest there. I was happy to find several flying overhead by the boat launch. Also, by the boat launch, I found 2 Lark Sparrows. Both were life birds for me.

I also checked the Black-throated Sparrow spot (from the ABA guide) along Huntzinger Road. I only found another Lark Sparrow there.

Tim O'Brien
Liberty Lake, WA
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