Hi All,

I've been birdwatching at Burien's Seahurst Park since 1999. Over the
years I've noticed a significant decline in the number of Barrow's Golden
Eyes and other waterfowl (Surf Scoters, Common Merganers, etc.). There
used to be hundreds of Barrow's Goldeneyes now I'm lucky if I see three.
Has anyone else noticed this phenomenon? Is their a disease affecting
Barrow's Goldeneyes? I understand that populations can fluctuate but this
downward trend doesn't seem to be abating. Any info much appreciated.
Thanks! :)

Heidi Narte
Gregory Heights, Washington