Hi everyone,

I'm looking for any good shorebird spots. I've heard the whole gray's harbor area is great, and I also realize migration has just barely begun. Anyone starting to see any shorebird migrants?
My other question (if anyone knows), is: are there any realizable spots within Puget sound (preferably eastern side) to see "wintering" or year round shorebird species? Like surfbirds, turnstones, rock sandpipers etc?
I tried Alki beach today. No shorebirds. Lots of Brants, pelagic cormies, sea ducks, some guillemots and a few harlequin ducks. But no shorebirds. Did I just have bad luck (maybe because it was pouring rain all day) or are these birds moving to different areas?
Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!

Ashley Jensen
Monroe, WA
SMashley_138 AT yahoo.com