[Tweeters] Missing birds at Fort Flagler?

[Richard Schneider]

Here at the house, there have been far fewer Steller's jays than years
past. I'd say fewer Swainson's too -- used to hear up to five singing along
the creek in the evening, just two this year. Robins I just enjoy when
they're around, they are not a clockwork thing. Heard some crossbills the
other day, I don't expect them in summer.

That said, the jays are just coming out of molt here (and they're shy &
quiet then), and Swainson's are usually quiet by Aug., this may not be the
best time to look. Also the bracken is already turning, fall has come very
early here. Warmest nights of the century this month, and it's actually
been a great tomato year. But it is a weird year and I'd be happy to chalk
it up to that.

I would say there's been a broad decline in flycatcher types last 5 years
or so. I associate it with the drier summers.


Richard Schneider
Port Angeles  WA
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