Date: 1/26/26 11:08 am From: Michael Hobbs via Tweeters <tweeters...> Subject: [Tweeters] Marymoor Park (Redmond, King Co.) 2026-01-22
Tweets - Last Thursday I had to rush to the airport before the survey even completed; Mason added three species after I left. I didn't get a chance to send this email until now.
The day started COLD, at 27 degrees. The fog cleared quickly, however, and even though we didn't get much of any actual sunshine, the morning warmed quickly. There was also little wind, so the cold wasn't too bad. It was birdy at times, quiet at others.
Highlights: Greater White-fronted Goose - Five below the weir Trumpeter Swan - Two flew south Wood Duck - Two in the slough near the lake, First of Year (FOY) Thirteen species of waterfowl in total Horned Grebe - Mason spotted one on the lake. Week 4 is historically the most likely week for them to show up Purple Finch - Some good looks at the southernmost Dog Swim Beach area Western Meadowlark - About 10 at the north end of the grass fields, just south of the gravel lot river otter - At least two in the slough
Misses Thursday included Cackling Goose, American Coot, Short-billed and Ring-billed Gulls, and Cooper's Hawk.
For the day, 55 species. For the year, we're at 66 species.
Our Thursday start time is shifting to 7:30 a.m.
= Michael Hobbs = www.marymoor.org/birding.htm = <BirdMarymoor...>
