Michael was over in eastern Washington today, so
Matt and I stood in for him. The day started out with some early
low-lying fog that cleared quickly. The rest of the day was gorgeous
with sun and nice temperatures (well, after a start of 43F). At the
very start we had a flock of warblers right at the parking spot
where we meet. We worked it over and saw at least 9 Orange-crowned
Warblers, a Yellow Warbler and a Black-throated Gray Warbler. During
the first part of the walk it seemed that every good tree we stopped
by was crawling with birds. We started at 6:30 and by 8:45 we hadn't
reached Dog Central (normally takes about an hour).
Lots of birds singing today, and lots of young
birds out. A nice movement of migrants moving thru also.
Notable birds:
Barn Owl - east meadow early
Orange-crowned Warblers - at least 14
Black-throated Gray Warbler - male and female
MacGillivray's Warbler
Cooper's Hawk - 2 (juvie and adult)
Swainson's Thrush (at least 10 night calls)
Common Yellowthroat - a whole bunch of juveniles
of varying plumages
Green Heron
Willow Flycatcher - probably 10
Lincoln's Sparrow - first of season (9)
Western Tanager
Black-headed Grosbeak (immature male)
Virginia Rail (heard)
Pacific-slope Flycatcher
Bushtit - first flocks for several weeks
Evening Grosbeak - heard
Brian H. Bell
Woodinville WA
Western Tanager. Photo by Ollie Oliver
Western Wood-Pewee. Photo by Ollie Oliver
American Goldfinch. Photo by Hugh Jennings
Spotted Sandpiper, 2010-08-28. Photo by Lillian Reis
Willow Flycatcher adult feeding juvenile...
Both photos, 2010-08-29 by Lillian Reis
Willow Flycatcher, 2010-08-29. Photo by Lillian Reis
Lincoln's Sparrow, 2010-09-04. Photo by Lillian Reis
Male Black-throated Gray Warbler, 2010-09-04. Photo by Lillian Reis
Swainson's Thrush, 2010-09-04. Photo by Lillian Reis
Sharp-shinned Hawk, 2010-09-08...
Two photos by Lillian Reis