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I made it down for a 24 swing through the Southwest corner of the state, birding a bit in Cowlitz, Clark, and Wahkiakum Counties. </div>
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I was able to meet Russ Koppendrayer North of Kalama to try Meeker Pond for shorebirds. It was far from bustling, but we had a few Greater Yellowlegs, a Long-billed Dowitcher, and a Least Sandpiper during the stay. We also pulled a Cinnamon Teal out of the
many ducks using the ponds. After a stop at the Kalama River Mouth, I also had a Green Heron flyover as I was driving back to I-5.</div>
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The evening highlights included Common Nighthawks and Barred Owls along Elochoman Valley Road in Wahkiakum County, with the nighthawk putting my life-list for Wahkiakum over 150.
<span id="🙂">🙂 </span>. I feel like I'd driven to the end of this road in the past, but that is no longer possible without a private recreation pass (or without risk of prosecution/fines!)</div>
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On the 26th, I birded the River S unit at Ridgefield, and picked up quite a few new year birds for Clark County, including Purple Martin, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Western Wood Pewee, Blue-winged Teal, Redhead, Virginia Rail, and Sora.</div>
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I met Randy Hill for a quick stop at Shillapoo Lake. We were looking for American Bittern, but found a Green Heron, as well as a Yellow-headed Blackbird, and at least two female Redheads. Shorebirds included Greater Yellowlegs, Long-billed Dowitcher, and Least
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It was a fun trip down, and a bit overdue! I've had a goal this year of finding 150 species in these three counties, as well as Skamania. The present year totals: Cowlitz (147), Wahkiakum (139), Clark (137), and Skamania (129). It should still be in reach,
but challenging! </div>
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The first half of this trip has been uploaded to my blog: <a href="https://southwestwashingtonbirding.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-25-spotty-bit-of-cleanup.html" id="LPlnkOWALinkPreview">https://southwestwashingtonbirding.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-25-spotty-bit-of-cleanup.html</a></div>
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So June. . . I've made a habit of skipping out on June, it would seem! I had some great trips in May, and then got 1) busy with work 2) b...</div>
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