[Tweeters] Edmonds Roundup - July 2024

[Carol Riddell via Tweeters]

Hi Tweeters,

With July additions we have reached 180 for our Edmonds 2024 list. In taxonomic order, the new species are:

Semipalmated Plover (code 3), 1 in Edmonds marsh, 7-25-24

Semipalmated Sandpiper (code 3), 1 in Edmonds marsh, 7-26-24

Lesser Yellowlegs (code 4), 1 in Edmonds marsh (photo ID), 7-3-24

Red-necked Phalarope (code 3), 2 at the waterfront, 7-27-24

Parasitic Jaeger (code 3), 1 at the waterfront, 7-27-24

American Kestrel (code 4), 1 in the Edmonds Lake Ballinger neighborhood, 7-7-24

Red Crossbill (code 3), 2 at Pine Ridge Park, 7-14-24


Late entry: We had a report of a House Wren (code 4) in the Edmonds Lake Ballinger neighborhood on 5-1-24 that I forgot to add at the time.

Of interest: A Turkey Vulture (code 3) circled Goodhope Pond in Pine Ridge Park several times, 7-14-24, before heading north. It is an unusual Edmonds sighting at this time of year. A Green Heron (code 3) was at Edmonds marsh, 7-13 through 7-30-24.

Declined: A report of two Black Swifts (code 4) on the waterfront early in the month. There was no description of field marks or photo from a very young out-of-state birder. There was no contact information available to confirm the species. A report of a Short-billed Dowitcher in Pine Ridge Park late in the month. There was no description of field marks and no photo. Most likely a data entry error as there is no habitat for this species in that park. A report of a Bank Swallow (code 4) at the public pier 7-7-24. Again, there was no description of the sighting and no photo. Probably a mistaken ID or a data entry error.

As always, I appreciate it when birders get in touch with me to share sightings, photos, or recordings. It helps us build our collective year list. If you would like a copy of our 2024 city checklist, with 281 species, please request it from checklistedmonds at gmail dot com. The 2024 checklist, with sightings through July, is in the bird information box at the Olympic Beach Visitor Station at the base of the public pier.

Good birding,

Carol Riddell
Edmonds, WA
cariddellwa at gmail dot com

Abundance codes: (1) Common, (2) Uncommon, (3) Harder to find, usually seen annually, (4) Rare, 5+ records, (5) Fewer than 5 records
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