Date: 10/8/26 2:35 pm From: Michael Hobbs via Tweeters <tweeters...> Subject: [Tweeters] Marymoor Park (Redmond, King Co.) 2026-10-8
Tweets - we were beset with fog for most of the morning today, although pre-dawn and for the first little bit we were below most of the gray. It wasn't until after the Viewing Mound that the day cleared, eventually becoming a stunningly beautiful fall day full of color. Birds were making a large number of a variety of calls, so we were very aware of their invisible presence. Sightings were more difficult.
Highlights: Hutton's Vireo - One heard near the windmill again. More than 10% of the ~50 detections of this species over the years have been in 2026 American Pipit - At least 3 along with 5+ WESTERN MEADOWLARK and 20+ KILLDEER on the grass/gravel area south of the Climbing Wall Pine Siskin - Tight flock of 40-60 flying roughly down the slough. These are our First Of Year (FOY) though we've *thought* we've heard single birds previously White-throated Sparrow - One east of the east end of the boardwalk. First of Fall (FOF), and the first time we can remember one anywhere near that corner
A late scan of the lake, once the fog had cleared, turned up three HORNED GREBE (FOF) and a NORTHERN HARRIER (FOY) that was working the lake edge.
We had no confirmed PINE SISKINS for 18 months before today.
Matt and Eric had a MULE DEER on top of the Viewing Mound pre-dawn. I had a BOBCAT (FOY) near the river bridge on my way out!
Misses today included Cackling Goose, Hooded Merganser, American Coot, Ring-billed and California Gulls, Western Grebe, Cooper's Hawk, American Barn Owl, and Savannah Sparrow.
For the year, adding NORTHERN HARRIER and PINE SISKIN, I believe we're up to 124 species for the 2026 survey. For the day, 52 species of birds.
= Michael Hobbs = <BirdMarymoor...> = www.marymoor.org/birding.htm
