[Tweeters] Dave Grainger's Passing [was FOY Bewick’s Wren]

[Tom Benedict]

I’m very sorry for your loss. Over the years I have enjoyed Dave’s postings here and his photos on BirdsByDave. He added a lot to this community.

Tom Benedict
Seahurst, WA


> On Mar 16, 2024, at 12:36, Patricia Quyle Grainger <paq at olypen.com> wrote:

> 

> I’ve been hearing at least 2 Bewick’s wrens, plus Pine Siskins. Surprisingly, I still have a pair of Varied Thrush in the backyard 

> 

> Also, I would like to note the death of my husband, Dave Grainger. Dave was at his happiest with his camera in his hands, taking photos of the birds we saw. His website, BirdsbyDave has been shut down, at his request. He died peacefully at home, under hospice care, of congestive heart failure. 

> 

> Pat Quyle Grainger

> Port Townsend

> 

>> On Mar 16, 2024, at 7:56 AM, Stephanie Neis <stef at whidbey.com> wrote:

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>> Heard it here too on Whidbey Island!  Loud and clear, heralding in spring!

>> Stef Neis

>> Sent from my iPad

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>>> On Mar 15, 2024, at 10:45 PM, Blythe Horman <blythe.horman at gmail.com> wrote:

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>>> Hi Tweeters,

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>>> Yesterday I heard heard my FOY Bewick’s Wren in the yard. Spring is here, with blossoms and busy birds.

>>> 

>>> Happy Birding!

>>> Blythe Horman, Lynnwood