Temps in the 40s, partly sunny, wind light shifting from NE to SE

Again, no new birds (maybe).

When the weather is calm like this, the strategy is to check all possible passerine habitat — Ie. feeders, willows, and spruces.

So I spent most of the day doing so.

But before all that, I had two Gyrfalcons today, one with a twist.

As I was checking the Rock Feeder for the Brambling (no success), I looked up at the clifftop and spotted the brown immature Gyrfalcon. Just a few yards away were several Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches!

The other Gyrfalcon was the gray adult at The Marsh.

After checking all of the feeders, and woody plants in and around town, I went to the Warbler willows.

As I approached the side of the stream that borders the willows, a bird flew out and disappeared into the willows.

The only things I got on it were a gray back and wings. No obvious white or other flashy markings. I never saw the head and beak. It was the size of a bluebird or slightly smaller (I’m terrible on assessing size of a small bird flying away from me for less than a second).

After a few minutes of hiding in the willows, it flew out through the willows and over to one of the nearby cabins, where it dropped down behind. Since the bridge is out, I had no way to follow it and pursue it.

So I positioned my car for the best view of the willows and used it as a blind while I waited for the bird to return. I waited an hour to no avail. I returned about two hours later and spent another half hour, also to no avail.

Of course, I will be checking that site every day that I am here. So hope prevails.

We had a Gray-streaked Flycatcher there many years ago. And that is what popped into my head as I saw it fly…

No other small Asian birds were located.

After dinner, I drove up to the Seawall for a late-day viewing.

On the way, at Navfac Creek, I encountered a gull that appeared to have black primary tips (usually a sign of a non-Glaucous-winged).

Then up at the Seawall, I found another one.

I sent several images of each to guys who are better at gull ID than I am. I will let you know the results tomorrow.

So the trip list is at 44 (or 45 or 46…).

You can see the total list at https://ebird.org/tripreport/576221