[Tweeters] Jefferson County chasables

[Tim Brennan via Tweeters]

Hi Tweets,

I am not going to hop in my car to chase a bird just because it's a code 4 in a given county. But 6 code 4 birds reported in one location got me out to Jefferson for a quick bit of chasing today. Reported: Cinnamon Teal (found it), Blue-winged Teal (nope), Green Heron (nope), Sandhill Crane (not yet), Solitary Sandpiper (found it), and Western Kingbird (found it) out at Short Farm on Center Road.

There is a parking spot on Short Road that allows for a little walk past a chained gate. This was not where I found any of the birds in question, but it's worth a stop, as it provides a nice view from above the fields, and gives access to some passerines that aren't as easy once you're out in the fields. There is also a north entrance, signed Short Farm, that allows you to drive past a couple houses and down to roads that run along the fields. All three of these birds were found along (or very near) the central road.

Other Jefferson County goodies included Cackling Geese, Soras (so loud, calling throughout the morning, and photographed by another birder), Virginia Rails, and House Wrens. 64 species<https://ebird.org/checklist/S171196597> in all for the morning! It's great habitat, although access seemed confusing on my first trip or three.

Cheers,

Tim Brennan
Renton
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