We conducted a Big Day ( and mini bioblitz) as a fundraiser for Whidbey Audubon Society. The area covered was from Crockett's Lake north. We managed to find 129 bird species, 6 mammals, 1 amphibian, 1 reptile, 1 fish , 2 butterflys and 32 native tree, shrubs and wildflowers in full bloom. No rarities but we enjoyed the 3 owls sp., 4 alcids, 6 warblers and dozens of Western Grebes.


Big misses were Brown Creeper, Common Merganser ( saw a pair the next day!), Cassin's Finch and Caspian Tern. How can you go all day and not find a creeper? This is the 1st time in 12-15 years when we didn't get the tern.


A good day in a relatively small area but not as spectacular as last year when we amassed 133 species.

-----Steve Ellis

Coupeville, Wa
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