Atkins lake in Douglas County was very productive for shorebirds this morning. 15 shorebird species total, which for mid-July is amazing! Notables were an adult Pacific Golden Plover, Whimbrel (in flight with Godwits), 4 Marbled Godwit and 2 early Baird's Sandpiper. Lots of ducks on the lake as well with notable numbers of scaup, bufflehead and a female pintail.

Scott Downes
Downess at charter.net
Yakima Wa