Hi, Brad and tweeters,

Do you know if anyone has noted vocalizations for the current Whatcom
kingbird? The Washington Bird Records Committee has typically logged such
kingbird sightings as Tropical/Couch's (since they are so similar to the
eye) unless there is some report of typical TK calls made by the bird in
question. Whoever does hear it call, should report this to the WBRC to help
substantiate the bird's identity.

Thanks, Bob

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[mailto:tweeters-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Brad
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Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 7:28 AM
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Subject: [Tweeters] Tropical Kingbirds and Western Scrub-Jays

Hi All,

Barry Ulman asked about the number of Tropical Kingbirds that have been
reported for the entire state of Washington. Although I do not know the
exact number I would guess that it is about 50 total. Over the past 10
years or so western Washington is averaging about 3 sightings per fall.
By my count we have had two thus far this fall - one at Westport and the
one in Bellingham. They are more expected on the outer coast so the
Bellingham bird has a bit of significance beyond apparently being
Whatcom's first.

I think Wayne Weber pretty much nailed it with his comments on the
Western Scrub-Jay invasion this fall. I am attempting to tally these
"northerly" jays with the thought of trying to put this fall's event
into some sort of context numbers-wise. So keep the reports of Western
Scrub-Jays coming as far as I'm concerned. Eastern Washington is also
having a few "invade" over there. Interesting stuff!

Cheers and good birding,
Brad Waggoner
Bainbridge Island
mailto:wagtail at sounddsl.com
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