Submitted by Leona Axbey

A small group of us spent several hours here, and were treated to many special moments. We saw more Green-Winged Teals than this birder has ever seen, at least 100. Wonderful courtship displays were put on by a pair of Mallards, while Pine Siskins were billing and cooing (literally!) in nearby bushes.  A lone female Hooded Merganser chose to do her courtship display for everyone.  A Ruby-Crowned Kinglet put on quite the aerial display for us while feeding on catkins.  A Cooper’s Hawk spent a long time sitting pretty in the sunlight.

We saw 28 species, including a Bald Eagle spotted on our way out along Dollarton Highway, near the 2^nd Narrows bridge.

See ebird for a full list: https://ebird.org/checklist/S165988735

Special thanks to new member Matt Perry for sharing all his beautiful photos with us.

Northern Pintail and Pine Siskin. © Matthew Wray Perry

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet and Spotted Towhee. © Matthew Wray Perry

Green-Winged Teal and Cooper’s Hawk. © Matthew Wray Perry