Greetings one and all,

I went over to Big Island WA today to check on a report of a Ruddy Shelduck there.  I didn't see it, but others have pictures of it there.  I'm going to try again on Sat. when I can stay longer.  

The shorebird activity has increased in the old ponds. Nothing truly spectacular mostly Solitaries and Yellowlegs, but the amount and activity has increased.  I wasn't over on 95 today so I can't tell you what was there.

Also spotted two of this year's eagles fighting over territory...what a sight!

I had three Kingfishers hovering over one of the cells looking for food,chasing and being chased by tree swallows. :-)

Also several Kingbirds were feasting on flies and other bugs. 

The best find of the day was a flyby by a female Northern HARRIER hawk with it's characteristic face and tail.  Last year there was a nest somewhere at Big Island so I wasn't really surprised that she was there. I  am just so used to seeing them in the fall and winter that I was looking for snow on the way back to the car...more like hoping.:-)

also present was a Mocking bird and lots of young GBHs.

If you want to look for the Shelduck, email me and I'll let you know where and  when it has been spotted.  As I couldn't confirm it, I don't want to put it on the listserv.  

Have a great day!

Happy Birding and God Bless

Steve Jones
(a.k.a. sjlarue)
Blog: http://sjlarueslenses.blogspot.com/

Psalm 103:4-6

 4 who redeems your life from the pit 
       and crowns you with love and compassion, 

 5 who satisfies your desires with good things 
       so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. 

 6 The LORD works righteousness 
       and justice for all the oppressed.

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