Hi Tweeters,

Yesterday saw the beginning of the smelt run in the Columbia River at
Longview and started up the lower Cowlitz River. This event attracts
hundreds of eagles and tens of thousands of gulls as well as hordes of sea
lions. For those who enjoy sorting through these gulls for rarities, the
next few days will be the time.

Russ Koppendrayer
Longview, WA