As Pam Myers reported earlier, the Stilt Sandpipers were still at the
corner of the marsh next to the large Everett Sewage Lagoon. Later, I also
saw two, possibly three, Baird's Sandpipers on the flats further down the
gravel road next to the lagoon. Two Spotted Sandpipers were moving along
the wall of the lagoon, but I did not see the Solitary Sandpiper reported
earlier.

Ominously, there is a brand new no-trespassing sign on the gate to this
gravel road. It was not there when I last visited on 8/4, but on another
recent visit there were people in a could of trucks conferring down there.
The sign refers to some company, not to the sewer district. The road always
has been open to walkers and birders previously.

Phil Dickinson
Lake Stevens