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<\/a>Tufted Duck, Shotgun, Lake, May 26, 2015<\/p><\/div>\n
The Seawall was somewhat productive with 3 Arctic Loons and a Sea Lion (briefly). Also at the Seawall, several Laysan Albatross were flying offshore, a little closer than usual, but still scope-required.<\/p>\n
At Lake Shirley, we picked out two Lesser Scaup in the Greater Scaup flock.<\/p>\n
When we came back around to the south side of the lagoon, there were a lot more birds present. The Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin, winter Black-headed Gull, and Glaucous Gull were there. The Red-necked Stint was also there and allowed a close approach.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Red-necked Stint, Clam Lagoon, May 26, 2015<\/p><\/div>\n
We headed back to town, checked the feeders and saw more Hawfinches.<\/p>\n
Since the tide was out, we decided to check Sweeper Channel again. Good thing we did! We found a Common Sandpiper — our 4th for Adak!<\/p>\n
<\/a>Common Sandpiper, Sweeper Channel, May 26, 2015<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Common Sandpiper, Sweeper Channel, May 26, 2015<\/p><\/div>\n
It did not allow a close approach and flew down the channel. We could not relocate it after dinner.<\/p>\n
The trip list is now 74!<\/p>\n
A day-and-a-half to go…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The birds — they just keep coming… Temp in the 40s, mostly cloudy, 20-30 mph SW wind Sweeper cove and creek were not productive this morning. The 4 Tufted Ducks were still on the Airport Ponds. At Contractor’s Camp Marsh, … Continue reading