blackburnian

I like House Wren as well.

Birding Trips was one of my favorite forums back before the crash, so I thought I’d help in the effort to make it popular again with a quick recap of my trip to WA state this past June. There were some truly great reports on here back in the day and I hope to see some more in the future. I’m far too lazy (and busy) at the moment to write a full report with photos so I’ll just list the lifers I saw and include a quick comment about them.

I’m seeing Lesser here.

Yes, Gray-cheeked.

Agreed.

Pelagic.

First impression was Peregrine.

Yellow-rumped Warbler and Acorn Woodpecker.

2 is a Common Loon.

Agreed.

This is a good bird this time of year. I would report it.

Any other shots of the thrush? Honestly, my first impression was Gray-cheeked, but given how unlikely that is, it could very well be a Hermit.

Indeed. A very good bird this time of year in the Carolinas, but they do turn up occasionally.

Bald.

Agree with Siskin.

Yes, all finches are Cassin’s and the Sparrow is a White-crowned.

My impression was Spruce.

Yes, Ruffed.

I’m struggling with this bird. Why isn’t it a House Wren? I’m torn between House and Winter.

I’d say Peregrine as well.

Yes, that’s a Western Meadowlark.

Agree with 1. Anything other shots of 2?

Cool bird.

Agreed. Also, not to doubt the validity of the sighting, but I have seen people tricked by fake GH Owls before...

This is a Brewer’s Blackbird.