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American Robin. This year NOT the most populous bird.
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Spotted Sandpiper, found by Pt Fosdick team
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There's that Spotty again!
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Canada Geese at Gig Harbor Country Club. Middle alpha goose with mouthful of putting green.
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Golden-crowned Sparrow, one of many at the golf course.
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Glaucous-winged Gull in dirty winter plumage.
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Gig Harbor marina rooftops revealed many different species of gulls, such as these Californias.
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Young Bald Eagle looking for trouble.
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Douglas Squirrel on the apex of his big stump home.
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JoAnn Moore takes advantage of the generous Starbucks coupon offered to birders this year in lieu of our usual great count dinner.
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There were still lots of Robins around...
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Song Sparrow hiding behind colorful leaves.
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Immature Double-crested Cormorant glides by.
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The winner in numbers on the peninsula this year was those little dots in the air -- balls of Pine Siskins everywhere!
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Pine Siskins hopping from branch to branch, unaware of the Law of Gravity.
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Pine Siskin, probably female, a member of the flock that came to earth.
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Pine Siskins bathing happily.
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Siskins having fun in the puddle.
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Great Blue Herons in the little forest at the mouth of Gig Harbor, that was recently protected as a park. There are about a dozen herons showing and more tucked inside the trees.
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A closeup of some of those herons.
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Harbor Seal tries to get on our bird list.
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Belted Kingfisher waits and watches for prey.
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Kingfisher is ready for action.
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Immature Glaucous-winged Gull.
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American Crow. Not a really big crow day on the peninsula, but enough.
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One American Crow on the beach at the Gig Harbor lighthouse.
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JoAnn Moore took this selfie of her team at the Maritime Pier in Gig Harbor.
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Heather Voboril walks out on the lonely maritime pier. Usually busy when the Tides Tavern is open.
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Diane at Maritime Pier
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California Scrub-jay, one of three in downtown Gig Harbor! Although Point Fosdick has had them for some years, they are new here. Last bird of the day!