Date: 8/5/26 8:04 pm From: Carol Riddell via Tweeters <tweeters...> Subject: [Tweeters] Edmonds Roundup - July 2026
Hi Tweeters,
We ended July with 180 species for our Edmonds year list. The new species in taxonomic order are:
Semipalmated Plover (code 3), 1 at Edmonds marsh (critical field marks described), 7-7-26.
Baird’s Sandpiper (code 3), 1 at Edmonds marsh (critical field marks described), 7-30-26.
Sanderling (code 3), 1 at the waterfront (Marina Beach) (ID photos), 7-27-26.
Other birds of interest: A male California Quail (code 3) was photographed in the vicinity of Edmonds marsh, 7-5-26. Between 7-26/30-26 many birders got to see a Tufted Puffin (code 5) along the waterfront. There were no reports of Turkey Vulture (code 3) sightings in Edmonds during July.
Declined for lack of any documentation: Lesser Yellowlegs (code 4); Peregrine Falcon (code 3); Bank Swallow (code 4).
By way of explanation, we start additions to our year list based on birders letting me know about sightings. We then review eBird reports to see if we can add further species based on information included in checklists. With rarer birds, code 3 or rarer, we look for something more than a checklist tick. Those of us who use eBird know that we occasionally make data entry errors, so those have to be ruled out for our purposes. We then look for evidence such as a description of critical field marks, photos, or recordings. If none of those is included, we then decline to add the species at this time. This has no effect on an eBirder’s personal records.
As always, I appreciate it when birders get in touch with me to share sightings, photos, or recordings. It helps us build our collective year list. If you would like a copy of our 2026 Edmonds city checklist, please request it from this email address: checklistedmonds at gmail dot com. The 2026 checklist, with July sightings on it, is in the bird information box at the Olympic Beach Visitor Station at the base of the public pier.
Good birding,
Carol Riddell
Edmonds, WA
cariddellwa at gmail dot com
