Hi,

If anyone in WA needs a Redhead for their life/year/county/whatever list, the Para Ponds in Othello, at least as of yesterday (5-20-18), are good for this species. We counted 32 Redheads there.
The ponds had a very good assortment of species overall. Cinnamon Teal, Gadwall, Yellow-headed Blackbird, Black-necked Stilt, Great Egret, Ruddy Duck, Spotted Sandpiper, Long-billed Dowitcher, Mallard, Am. Coot, Red-winged Blackbird, and Least Sandpiper were present.

I won't go into great detail here, but our weekend east of the mountains was excellent. Had 100 species. The sage country was lovely with the annual show of blooming plants and shrubs, and the Brewer's, Vesper, and Sagebrush sparrows remain quite active. Sage Thrashers are singing their hearts out, while Western Kingbirds, Bullock's Orioles and House Wrens are busy with their nest-building. The Lazuli Buntings, Gray Catbirds and Yellow-breasted Chats are back, among many others.
Great time of year!

izzy wong
seattle, wa
gobirder at gmail.com