Rain, rain, rain. It was dark and rainy and sometimes breezy, but I'm
thankful it wasn't cold as well. We were a small group today, visiting
Marymoor on a Wednesday because of Thanksgiving, and we definitely missed
our friends for their eyes and ears as well as their presence. There wasn't
much out - More than 10 species were recorded with just a single bird each,
and 3 were heard-only. It was that kind of day.

Highlights:

Gadwall Six in a flooded gravel parking lot
American Wigeon With Gadwall early
Western Grebe One on the lake, seen late
Cooper's Hawk Wet adult
Virginia Rail First of fall, one heard from boardwalk
Barn Owl Brian had one early near Gadwall
Common Raven 1 seen twice, I believe
American Robin Hundreds - many more than recently
Purple Finch A dozen seen well at last dog beach

For the day, just 48 species.

== Michael Hobbs
== Kirkland, WA
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