Subject: [Tweeters] Re: Clark Co. Wilson's Phalarope
Date: Jun 15 11:11:20 2012
From: Mike Clarke - redeyegravy at gmail.com


Forgot to mention that I was in this area looking for the Eastern Kingbird
that I found on Tuesday. I could not relocate that bird.

-Mike Clarke
Vancouver, WA

On Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 11:06 AM, Mike Clarke <redeyegravy at gmail.com> wrote:

> This morning I found female, breeding plumage Wilson's Phalarope at a
> location in the north unit of Shillapoo Wildlife Area off of Lower River
> Rd. in Clark Co.
> Here is a link via google maps:
>
> http://goo.gl/maps/tCRG
>
> There is a drying wet area at this location. The phalarope was feeding in
> the wet spots amongst mud and vegetation. Also present here were about
> 12 Killdeer and 3 Green-winged Teal.
>
> To get to this location from Lake Vancouver Park, travel 4.7 miles along
> Lower River Rd. to a small pullout on the right side of the road. Walk
> past the gate (marked with a WDFW sign) and along a levy about 1/4 mile.
> You will see the wet, muddy area on your right (south). The phalarope was
> visible with binoculars, but a scope would be helpful. Keep in mind that
> the property on the opposite side (north) of the levy is private.
>
> -Mike Clarke
> Vancouver, WA
>
>
>
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