Hi everyone,
It appears we will be ending 2012 in Spokane county at 238 species seen by the collective throughout the year. Of course, we still have one day left to add something new or a missing sighting may come in late.
Here are some of the highlights - code 5 birds:
Black Scoter found by Jim Acton on West Medical Lake - October 25.
Gyrfalcon found by Terry Little on the West Plains - January 5.
Northern Hawk-owl found by the McKanns on the West Plains - January 7.
Red-breasted Sapsucker found by Becky Goldner near Mount Spokane - December 10.
American Three-toed Woodpecker found by Warren Walker on Mount Spokane - December 13.
Black and White Warbler found by Terry Little on Holcomb Road - September 3.
Tennessee Warbler found by Lindell Hagin at their residence by the Little Spokane - August 16.
Purple Finch by Terry Little at Peone Prairie - November 22.
Hoary Redpoll by Greg Falco near Cheney - November 23.
Big misses - quite a few shorebirds such as Black-bellied Plover and Semipalmated Plover. Great Egret. Well, you can't find them all!
I will once again be compiling for 2013 so send me those sightings as you find them. In 2013, I will be documenting first found dates and locations for all species so please send me that info as well.
Here's to a great 2013! Happy New Year!
Tim O'Brien
Cheney, WA
mailto: kertim7179 at yahoo dot com