[Tweeters] Seahurst Park Harlequins and Goldeneyes

[Tom Benedict]

Nothing spectacular or unusual today at the beach at Seahurst Park in Burien this afternoon, but the Harlequin Ducks and Common and Barrow’s Goldeneye were fun to see. 10 Harlequins (6 male, 4 female) and 12 to 15 mixed Goldeneye were foraging along the shore. At one point they were on the beach sipping from a stream.

The sea was calm and it was a treat to watch these birds. No obvious courtship behavior yet from the Goldeneyes. And much too early for any dancing from the Harlequins, which may not happen until they leave for their breeding grounds along mountain streams. Does anyone know?

Tom Benedict
Seahurst, WA