[obol] Coos shorebirds 6/30/2008

[Tim Rodenkirk]

As reported up Newport way, the first southbound shorebirds are back.  Out on the north spit of Coos Bay I saw a flock of 38 WESTERN SANDPIPERS and heard a single SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER fly overhead.  There was a WHIMBREL around on 6/29, but it could have been a non-breeder.  Also out on the spit are several broods of GADWALL and RING-NECKED DUCKS.  The 5 BUFFLEHEAD and 6 GREATER SCAUP are still hanging around, a few non-breeders have oversummered annually in recent years. There was also a juvie BLACK PHOEBE flycatching.

Have a great July all!!
Tim R
Coos Bay