There was a great turnout for my last WBU Bird Walk as leader. Eleven birders gathered in the south lot of Lincoln Park, including our two new walk leaders, Cameron and Bat. Cameron's mom Jen, and several regular walk participants were there. WBU Burien store owner, Rhonda, surprised us there with a lovely card signed by store staff members and containing some generous gift cards. She spoke a very kind speech and took a group photo. It was a touching way to begin a nice autumn bird walk.
We first encountered a few feeding flocks on the upper trails offering nice looks at Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned Kinglets. We searched under potential roost sites for signs of the resident Barred Owl but found no pellets or whitewash. The saltwater provided more birds for us to look at including Harlequin Ducks, two kinds of Grebe (Horned and Red-necked), Surf and White-winged Scoters, and both Pelagic and Double-crested Cormorants.
I am very grateful for the opportunity to have led bird walks for Wild Birds Unlimited for the past fifteen years. I have learned so much and met so many terrific people along the way! Hoping our paths will continue to cross in the store or out birding. Thank you all...Barbara
