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<p class="MsoNormal">Tweeters,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Although it was dense fog around the area (JBLM main base and Nisqually delta), the 14 of us had clear, but cold (41degF – 49degF) skies and OK birding. I say “OK” because it was QUIET along our walk. Two sizeable mixed-foraging flocks
provided some nice sights along the way. The Mourning Dove count of 60 was interesting because they were found in the same area (Dupont housing) and nearly the same trees we found them at this time last year. We definitely had an enjoyable walk for the first
day of winter and are looking forward to more daylight after today. Merry Christmas to all that made our 10th year so enjoyable!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">The JBLM Eagle's Pride GC birders meet the third Thursday of each month at 8:00AM except for November through February, when the start time is 9:00AM. Starting point is the Driving Range building, Eagle's Pride Golf Course, I-5 Exit
116, Mounts Road Exit. (Turn left immediately after entering the parking lot to take the road leading to the driving range building.) Upcoming walks include the following:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">• January 18 (start time – 9AM)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">• February 15 (start time – 9AM)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">• March 21 (start time – 8AM)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">From the eBird PNW checklist:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">33 species<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Cackling Goose 102 In three flocks<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Northern Shoveler 1<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">American Wigeon 14<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Mallard 2<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Ring-necked Duck 2<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Bufflehead 12<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Mourning Dove 60 In the Dupont housing area where we found similar numbers last year at this time.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Anna's Hummingbird 7 A high count for this time of year here.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Great Blue Heron 1<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Cooper's Hawk 1<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Bald Eagle 1<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Red-tailed Hawk 2<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Red-breasted Sapsucker 1<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Hairy Woodpecker 1<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Northern Flicker 1<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Steller's Jay 11<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">California Scrub-Jay 2<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">American Crow 19<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Common Raven 1<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Black-capped Chickadee 17<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Chestnut-backed Chickadee 11<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Ruby-crowned Kinglet 4<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Golden-crowned Kinglet 33<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Red-breasted Nuthatch 9<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Brown Creeper 4<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Pacific Wren 7<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Varied Thrush 2<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">American Robin 9<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Fox Sparrow 2<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Dark-eyed Junco 26<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Song Sparrow 3<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Spotted Towhee 6<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Red-winged Blackbird 2<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">View this checklist online at <a href="https://ebird.org/checklist/S156835033">
https://ebird.org/checklist/S156835033</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">May all your birds be identified,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Denis<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Denis DeSilvis<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Avnacrs 4 birds at outlook dot com<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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