Hello, Tweeters. For anyone who's annoyed at having to look up scientific
Latin names, here's a translation of Tom Benedict's posting about
Bonaparte's Gulls:

"Bonaparte's Gulls are found in varying numbers throughout the Sound in
fall/winter/spring. They are supposed to be common but for me they are
always uncommon and a treat to see them flitting about.

Constellation Park is a wonderful location for seeing seabirds. Harlequin
Ducks are regulars in the fall/winter/early spring in the rocky near shore,
as well as Brant browsing the kelp beds. And the brass constellation maps
in the sidewalk are a bonus."

Cheers,
Whitney Neufeld-Kaiser
Seattle, WA