Saw our first gadwalls and wigeons of the fall in the ponds south of Capital Lake. (Actually first sighting of wigeons in 26 and 27 August. Today's view was a much more in-depth sighting.) Shovelers and wood ducks have also joined the mallards, hooded mergansers, and one common merganser. All appear to be first years.

Also saw a mixed flock which included black-capped chickadees, Wilson's warbler, black-throated gray warbler, and bush tits.

Deborah West
Olyclarinetatgmaildotcom
Olympia

Sent from my iPod