I'm a very amateur new birder and an even more amateur photographer, but here goes.? We went for a drive today in the Montesano area around the Brady-Loop Rd. and the Keys Rd. Loop.? Also walked around Friends Landing where we saw?a common loon.? On?the Brady drive?were the swans and scrub jays (3) and on Keys the shore birds (not sure what they all are--a yellow legs and ??).

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I had a?question on?pine siskins too?if anyone cares to respond.? We had a flock at our feeders?that were virtually wiped out by whatever disease was killing them a few months ago.? However, about? a dozen siskins have been showing up lately.? Is the die-off still a problem?? It was a sad episode--dead birds in the yard every day.? I'm hoping it has abated.

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/94548570 at N08/8635025615/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/94548570 at N08/8636131552/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/94548570 at N08/8635025391/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/94548570 at N08/8636131322/

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Judy Dragoo

Montesano, WA

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