Hi Tweeters,

Today we went in search of the famous Ocean Shores female King Eider that's
been hanging around waters between Damon Point and the Sewage Treatment
Plant in Ocean Shores for months. The wave action was VERY ENERGETIC. Wave
troughs and crests did an amazing job of hiding even large sea birds. After
3 hours of searching Ollie spotted it! Yeah! It is a nice looking sea
duck. Wind kept the scopes vibrating. It was a very challenging
experience. The energy of the cool weather was impressive.



Shorebirds found on the Ocean Shores Jetty were a mixed flock of Black
Turnstones and at least 2 Rock Sandpipers of the Pribilof Island subspecies.
Flock total size was about 20 birds which was noted when they took flight.
The bi-colored (yellow/black) longer and slightly down curved bill of the
Rock Sandpiper subspecies was clearly visible, as well as their yellow legs;
and also they were much paler on belly and overall.



Both Trumpeter and Tundra (2) Swans were observed from Brady Loop Road.



It was a good day. (shamelessly stealing from Marv Breece)



Grace & Ollie Oliver

Redmond, WA