Okanogan County
After several attempts over the last 4 years, I finally saw a Common Redpoll. Just one, though. Also saw one Gray-crowned Rosy Finch. They were sharing trips to a feeder on Hungry Hollow Rd with some American Goldfinch and some chickadees, Black-capped and Mountain. On Nealy Rd I saw a small flock of Snow Buntings on the wires above a feedlot. They flew up and back once and then left. Watched a pair of Mountain Bluebirds at their box while waiting around. They weren't taking anything in or out yet but had obviously taken possession. I still don't know where to look at the feeder house and feel rather conspicuous looking into the yards with the binos, so I saw nothing of note there.
Mary Ann Cr Rd produced one Ruffed Grouse on the road who waited patiently for me to get into position and take it's picture. A large number of Robins and Juncos have arrived there as well as Red-winged Blackbirds singing? up a storm at the pond near road bottom.
Four or more Bald Eagles at the beginning of Myers Cr Rd. Nothing on Bolster Rd. Cameron Lake Rd had a few bluebirds and Horned Larks and, on Duley Lake, some swans and geese.

Douglas County
I was at the Sage Grouse on Thursday morning. The birds were all in the field on the south side of the road. I counted 17 males and 6 females.

Grant County
Large flocks of fishermen, campers and such were spotted everywhere. Went out to the Heron rookery north of Potholes reservoir and was surprised to see Double-crested Cormorants in the trees a little ways to the west of the heron rookery.

Kittitas County
Two Rock Wrens were the highlight here. The picture of one passing food to the other looks like they were kissing. It must be close to spring.

Sorry I can't report more and better but I don't hear too good, my cataracts are growing and my timing is terrible. I don't shake too bad though so I am able to get a photo now and then. I've posted them, of course.

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Joseph Higbee
Spanaway, WA
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