Tweets - what an unexpectedly great day at Marymoor. The forecast rain
failed to arrive, and while it was overcast, there was little wind. Temps
were moderate. And it was BIRDY. It was a real mix of new arrivals,
lingering summer birds (or more likely migrant summer birds from up north
passing through), and some lucky finds.

Highlights:

Greater White-fronted Goose 2 juveniles with Canadas
Ring-necked Duck First of fall (FoF) - a couple
Common Merganser FoF - 6 flew overhead to the lake
Double-crested Cormorant FoF - one seen late on the lake
American Kestrel One seen early
Merlin One flying down the slough
Virginia Rail Heard one. First since May
Mourning Dove One in Pea Patch
Vaux's Swift Getting late - 1 with swallows
Pileated Woodpecker One in Snag Row
Violet-green Swallow Maybe 50+, all over. Maybe way more.
Barn Swallow Maybe 20
Ruby-crowned Kinglet FoF - 2
American Pipit ~30 on grass fields
Cedar Waxwing Many flocks - 90+ birds
Orange-crowned Warbler 6+, many bright yellow
Yellow Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler MANY
Common Yellowthroat Still one heard
Western Meadowlark FoF - 2 in East Meadow, 1 near pipits
Evening Grosbeak Small flock flew over lake platform

An astounding 66 species, though I must admit that it was so birdy that we
stayed six hours in the park! I'm pretty sure there were a few more species
that we just couldn't nail down too.

== Michael Hobbs
== Kirkland, WA
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