[Tweeters] More from the Skagit on 15 October

[Rachel Lawson via Tweeters]

I forgot to mention two interesting geese we saw in the big flock of Snow and Cackling Geese on Rawlins Road near the entrance to Wiley Slough.  One Cackling Goose had a band of pure white on the upper belly and flanks that divided the dark color of the breast from the dark color of the lower belly.  Another goose nearby showed the same pattern, but the white band was not as broad and contrasty.  I have never seen this pattern on a Cackling or Canada Goose before.

There was also one probable "Aleutian" Cackling Goose with a white collar in the flock.

(And Catha spells her name with a "C")

Rachel Lawson
Seattle
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From: Rachel Lawson <rwlawson5593 at outlook.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 6:59 PM
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Subject: Tropical Kingbird in Edison

Elaine Chuang, Douglas Marshall, Katha Cowgill, and I had a good day today up on the Skagit and Samish. We saw most of the expected species, including big flocks of Snow Geese (the flock at the entrance of Wiley Slough had at least five Blue-morph birds) and Cackling Geese. FYI, hunting season has begun.

Our most notable sighting was of one Tropical Kingbird, flycatching from the tops of the trees along the slough right behind the Bread Farm Bakery in Edison.

We also found two Yellow-headed Blackbirds in a big mixed flock at Hayton Preserve.

Rachel Lawson
Seattle
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