Early arrivals noted for WESTERN WOOD-PEWEE and YELLOW WARBLER. Other typical April migrants were more or less on time.
I had reports of a pair of BARRED OWLS in the Irving Forest, Astoria. I have been unable to locate them though I've made several attempts.
I also received and as yet unconfirmed report of TRI-COLORED BLACKBIRDS at Brownsmead. It seems unlikely, but the species has been doing some impressive range expanding in the last few years.
A TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE at Coxcomb Hill was notable (as were several seen on the Long Beach Penisula). I also got lucking and stumbled on what was most likely a SORA migration at Astoria Mitigation Bank. Usually, we se see or hear one or two in any given year, but I heard at least 7 in the last week of April.
Posted by mbalame at May 2, 2005 3:00 AM