*Tree Swallow adult and chick, photo by Ruth Shelly*

The fog cleared for 30 eager bird watchers to explore Ona Beach and Beaver Creek on June 9. As leader Liz described, "We're under the Great Blue Heron flyway" as several soared above. Youngsters in the group were delighted to see a Tree Swallow with chick, while Violet-green and Barn Swallows also swooped overhead. The combination of riparian and beach habitats makes this walk a treat, with sightings of Cedar Waxwings, an Orange-crowned Warbler and Killdeer.

Sightings of the day:

Great Blue Heron
Rock Pigeon
Barn Swallow
Northern Flicker
Turkey Vulture
Song Sparrow
American Robin
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Cedar Waxwing
Swainson Thrush
Tree Swallow
American Goldfinch
House Finch
Purple Finch
Wilson’s Warbler
Orange-crowned Warbler
Pacific Wren
Mallard
Osprey
Canada Geese
Western Gull
Red-winged Blackbird
Rufous Hummingbird
Killdeer
Black-headed Grosbeak
Dark-eyed Junco