Izzy -- thanks. The Evans Creek Preserve doesn't seem to see much birder
action, perhaps because it's only a few miles from Marymoor, but it is a
reliable location. It's also been an almost-sure thing for red-breasted
sapsuckers.

Rick

On Sun, Jul 3, 2016 at 11:46 AM, Izzy Wong <gobirder at gmail.com> wrote:

> Briefly checked out Evans Creek Preserve in Redmond yesterday morning.
> Birds were very active.
>
> We were a bit surprised to find a nice male Western Tanager. This time of
> year, I expect them at higher elevation.
>
> Quite the summer chorus out there, with Common Yellowthroat, Yellow
> Warblers, Warbling Vireo and a very actively vocal Townsend?s Warbler. The
> Swainson?s Thrushes were loud and clear, too.
>
> Not to be outdone, three flycatcher species made their presence known
> vocally: Willow, Western Wood-pewee and Pacific-Slope.
>
> Large flocks of Cedar Waxwings were busy clearing out the berries.
>
> In a grassy area, I mentioned aloud that I would expect Savannah Sparrow,
> but hadn?t heard one yet. I guess just to accommodate me, one popped up and
> sang. Thank you.
>
> Nice varied habitat here, with pine forest, open fields and meadows, and
> riparian.
>
> Good birding to all,
> izzy wong
> seattle, wa
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