Tweets - not a bad day to be out. Too breezy at times, but warm, only
partially overcast, and no precipitation. The wind was sometimes a problem,
sometimes not. It didn't feel terribly birdy, and we missed a lot of
"common" birds like Rock Pigeon and White-crowned Sparrow. But we ended up
with a pretty good list, especially after a rather productive visit to the
Rowing Club at the end.

Highlights:

Trumpeter Swan Three flew south towards the lake
Ducks, generally 10 species, incl. Scaup sp. on the lake
Green Heron Same spot at Rowing Club pond
W. SCREECH-OWL Scott heard one early, west of the mansion
Short-eared Owl The early birders had one in the East Meadow
Downy Woodpeckers Several really good looks at 2-3 birds
Northern Shrike East Meadow

Very few sparrows of very few species, though there was a large flock of
juncos near the mansion. Few finches too, though we managed 4 species.

For the day, 55 species. For the year, 68 species.

== Michael Hobbs
== Kirkland, WA
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