Folks who have never seen evening grosbeaks or would like great looks are still welcome to visit the flock at my house. The birds should stay at least a few more days.
Visiting times are between 11 AM and 5 PM for the best showing on the backyard feeder. Later isn't great but they are present in the treetops.
I have had more than a week to study them from my bedroom window, which is right by the tree that they perch in, and they are a fascinating species with a very quiet vocabulary underlying the main high calls and song.
Ornithologists wishing to study from inside the house are welcome to make appointments. Not enough is known about these birds!
Folks who want to see the birds can stand in my driveway between 11 and 5, just email me and I will send you my address. Sorry we can't allow visitors any earlier, as I need my morning privacy.
With loud chirps and flocking trills,
Nadine
Lake Kathleen near Issaquah/East Renton Highlands (off 128th/SR900).
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There have been two areas where a Trumpeter Swan has been observed over the
past month. Actually more than that, but these are in Snohomish County.
One at Bob Heirman Wildlife Park at Shadow Lake, and the other at Fobes Rd
wetland area.
Since I have physically not been able to get out and observe either of
these birds, I am reaching out to get more information on them. From the
photo of the bird at Fobes Rd wetland it appears this bird has a serious
wing injury and is unable to fly. I am not sure about the one reported at
BHWP. They do not seem to be "the same bird".
If you have more information on these birds or want to help track
them, please let me know. I hope to be getting back to the field in about 2
weeks. Please write or contact me off tweeters:
206-713-3684
mj.cygnus at gmail.com
Thanks.
Northwest Swan Conservation Association
Martha Jordan
Everett, WA