Spent several hours at Nisqually Wildlife Refuge yesterday; hadn't been there in at least a year and a half. Highlights:

During lunch at the start of the long boardwalk:
Wilson's Snipe "winnowing" display
Cinnamon Teal pair
Killdeer flights/calls
Red-winged Blackbirds
Adult & juvenile Bald Eagles (1 each) circling; juvie did several 360-deg rolls, wings outstretched (impressive)

Other goodies:
Bullock's Oriole (near Twin Barns platform)
Yellow Warblers galore
Willow Flycatcher
Swainson's Thrush
Marsh Wren
Wilson's Warbler
Great Blue Heron w/flat fish
Northern Shovelers (many!)
Cliff Swallows (and other types...)
Brown-Headed Cowbirds galore :(


Brenda Burnett

Seattle

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