Subject: [Tweeters] Damon Point bunting
Date: Feb 11 12:13:49 2012
From: Philip McCrain - phil at mccrain.com


That is right about where we saw the bunting on the afternoon of the 3rd. Not being experienced with either Snow or McKay's buntings I thought it was the former.

I did get a good ID picture of it for those who might want another look.
http://www.facebook.com/mccrainphoto

There is also an ID shot of one of the Horned Larks we saw even further out the point on the 4th.


Phil McCrain


On Feb 10, 2012, at 6:29 PM, Jeffrey Bryant wrote:

For those interested in a more specific location:
After three hours of searching in pouring rain, I refound the bunting out on Damon Point today. After meeting her up close and personal, I no longer have any doubt as to her species. Just like in Stuart's (fantastic) photo, the back is primarily white, marked with grayish stripes highlighted with a touch of the same seventies-reminiscent burnt orange of the cheek patch and crown stripe. The bird was extremely confiding, chich I suppose should match the disposition of a bird that has undoubtedly seen few humans up to now. It allowed close views (less than 20' away) for a good five minutes before becoming bored with me.
As you're walking out the spit, about 85% of the way to the end, you'll notice that the abundant dune grass just peters out for a longish stretch, before resuming in full brown glory just before land's end. Right at the point where the thick grass resumes, and on the far north side, is where I found the bird around noon today. After showing off for a bit, she flew across the bare area, and disppeared in the grass to the west of it.
This new state bird is exactly the birthday present I was hoping for!


Jeff Bryant
Seattle
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