Varied Thrush!

Found in all of the counties in the state, and so much of its range in the state is year round (except in the basin). I know there has been the argument that John Q Public should be able to recognize the bird (in which case the Steller's Jay is the better choice), but I have to admit that ten years ago, I had no idea where one would even attempt to find an American Goldfinch! Of course, that was back when I thought that Starlings were baby crows!

Total bias for Varied Thrush though. My favorite bird - beautiful, spooky whistly song, and it seems a bit more specialized to the northwest than the Steller's Jay.

All over the state: Steller's Jay and Varied Thrush
A bit more special to our state: Varied Thrush and Chestnut-backed Chickadee
ergo: Varied Thrush :)

-Tim Brennan
Renton