Hi Tweets

Michael is over in eastern Washington today, so Matt and I stood in for him. The day started out with some early low-lying fog that cleared quickly. The rest of the day was gorgeous with sun and nice temperatures (well, after a start of 43F). At the very start we had a flock of warblers right at the parking spot where we meet. We worked it over and saw at least 9 Orange-crowned Warblers, a Yellow Warbler and a Black-throated Gray Warbler. During the first part of the walk it seemed that every good tree we stopped by was crawling with birds. We started at 6:30 and by 8:45 we hadn't reached Dog Central (normally takes about an hour).

Lots of birds singing today, and lots of young birds out. A nice movement of migrants moving thru also.

Notable birds:

Barn Owl - east meadow early
Orange-crowned Warblers - at least 14
Black-throated Gray Warbler - male and female
MacGillivray's Warbler
Cooper's Hawk - 2 (juvie and adult)
Swainson's Thrush (at least 10 night calls)
Common Yellowthroat - a whole bunch of juveniles of varying plumages
Green Heron
Willow Flycatcher - probably 10
Lincoln's Sparrow - first of season (9)
Western Tanager
Black-headed Grosbeak (immature male)
Virginia Rail (heard)
Pacific-slope Flycatcher
Bushtit - first flocks for several weeks
Evening Grosbeak - heard

Brian H. Bell
Woodinville WA
mail to bell asoc at iso media dot com