Subject: [Tweeters] Magnuson Park, 4 May 2018
Date: Fri May 4 17:50:06 PDT 2018
From: Scott Ramos - lsr at ramoslink.info

Another fun Spring day of birding at the park. Although thermometer said 51, with the overcast and humidity, it felt much cooler, requiring a jacket for much of the morning, at least for me. Bruce Lagerquist joined me today, in a short-sleeve shirt. At least it was calm meaning the birds could sometimes be seen among the now abundant, but mostly still leaves. The visiting Lewis's Woodpecker continues in the same location(s) in Promontory Pond, much to the delight of many, many birders who came to see this colorful bird. What a treat! But, there were many other notables today, as well.

Cooper's Hawk - female was adding new twigs to the nest, then returning to sit, on eggs presumably. The male was nearby-;at one point a Crow must have gotten too close and the male took off at speed, chasing the crow out of the area. As it was closing in, the crow turned sharply and landed in a Doug Fir and the Cooper's stopped to glare. Mission accomplished.
Least Sandpiper - on the north shore boat ramp
Spotted Sandpiper - heard it calling, then it flew in to join the Least; first of year (and just about 2 years since the last sighting here)
Caspian Tern - first of year
Band-tailed Pigeon - 3 flew over the meadow, into Promontory Point
Vaux's Swift - finally; have seen them elsewhere but had missed them here; first of year
Anna's Hummingbird - one last nest remains with chicks; the other one with chicks from last week has been predated
Lewis's Woodpecker - still here!!
Hammond's Flycatcher - north woods
Pacific Slope Flycatcher - at least 3 around Promontory Point; first of year
Warbling Vireo - at least 10, several locations
Cliff Swallow - finally, rounding out all 5 common swallows seen today; first of year
Yellow Warbler - a few, singing; first of year
Yellow-rumped Warbler - counted at least 80 but for sure many more; just a few Myrtles
Wilson's Warbler - counted 17
Chipping Sparrow - wetlands; first of year
Black-headed Grosbeak - calling and singing in the north end; first of year
Red Crossbill - several, in the SW corner of Promontory Point; in Ponderosa Pines; first of year

For the day, 66 species; with 9! new birds, 111 for year.
Checklist: https://ebird.org/pnw/view/checklist/S45259574 <https://ebird.org/pnw/view/checklist/S45259574>
Scott Ramos
Seattle

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