[Tweeters] Report from WA coast

[Mark Ahlness]

In the better late than never category, with a nudge to my conscience
(thanks Ed)... here are a few highlights from our Dec 12-15 to the
Washington Coast, on the north side of Grays Harbor....

   - SNOWY PLOVERS (26) at Griffiths-Priday State Park, on Copalis Beach on
   Dec 13th, just south of the Copalis River mouth. Scoped and photographed,
   surprised to see that not one was banded. Video of a few -
   https://youtu.be/DVioEg1fXt8 and ebird report here -
   https://ebird.org/checklist/S156659888  - bird of the trip for me
   - ROCK SANDPIPERS (7) at Pt Brown Jetty in Ocean Shores on Dec 14. We
   documented 7 - could have been a couple more. Video here -
   https://youtu.be/Jzx0IgPbp6o and ebird report here -
   https://ebird.org/checklist/S157117934 - bird of the trip for Janeanne
   - GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE at Hoquiam STP - We saw 40 on the way out
   on the 12th and about half that many on the way home on the 15th. Gorgeous,
   and very close. On the 15th a PEREGRINE chased a flock of 39 LONG BILLED
   DOWITCHERS around: https://flic.kr/p/2pnSKXx and video
   https://flic.kr/p/2pnZkdq

We were blessed with beautiful weather. What a gorgeous place it is! For a
look at our whole trip, visit the Flickr album (76 photos, 11 videos)
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB6HAP - Please note that most of the photos were
taken by Janeanne.

Sending best wishes to all, and high hopes for a great year in 2024!

Mark Ahlness and Janeanne Houston
West Seattle
mahlness at gmail.com
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