Saturday, September 28, 2024

Temps in the 40s-50s, Mostly cloudy, some light rain in late afternoon, Wind NW 10-20 mph

Weather, September 28, 2024

Finally saw a Puffin (Tufted) for the trip list. They are hard to find this trip.

Also picked up two White-winged Scoters.

At the Seawall, strong surf washes kelp up onto the rocks. As it decays, it attracts insects, which in turn, attract shorebirds. Today there were two Pectoral Sandpipers working the kelp.

Pectoral Sandpiper, Seawall, September 28, 2024

The Sanderling flock was roosting at the Breaches this afternoon.

I have not seen the Brambling all day.

Aaron’s group arrived today, as did three more birders in a group.

Tim and Andy left.

The Trip List is 52. The Year List is 86.

Today’s List: https://ebird.org/checklist/S196827259

Trip List: https://ebird.org/tripreport/277586?welcome=true