Hi David:

I'm a long-time Seattle birder. Was curious to know where on Fir Island
you were watching the short-eared owls, if that's something you're
comfortable sharing--if not, completely understand. And thanks for the tip
on the snow buntings.

Stephan Fjelstad

On Sun, Nov 20, 2022 at 6:25 PM David A. Armstrong <davearm at uw.edu> wrote:


> While birding up on Fir Island to watch the short-eared owl spectacle (3

> at once in the scope), talked to other birders who had seen snow buntings

> at Crockett Lake near the Coupeville ferry basin. Got back there about

> 4:15, very low light, but there they were. Great views of them foraging on

> the gravel road that is seaward of Crockett lake. Non-breeding plumage,

> which is very attractive.

> david armstrong

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