Today I chased the Redhead seen for the last 2 days at Waughop Lake and it was sitting with the same 6 Lesser Scaup as yesterday. Overall it was a sunny morning and the breeding birds were in good chorus. As has been typical for me I could not find the Bullock’s Orioles that have been seen there recently, but otherwise saw most of the expected birds. I also spent some effort on photos, trying to practice what Heather has been teaching at the TAS class. My biggest challenge remains getting birds in proper focus.

Best birds of the day were lots of Yellow Warblers, several Black-headed Grosbeaks, Wilson’s Warblers, a nice look at a Cassin’s Vireo, California Quail, and a singing Hammond’s Flycatcher.

From here I made a quick stop at the Mountainview Cemetery and heard the House Wren in full song at his usual nest spot but could not get a look. No Cinnamon Teal in sight either.

Last stop was at JBLM to renew my range pass.