I managed what was close to a full day of birding on Friday, Mar 23. I first went to WA Park where I enticed a Spotted towhee to come to a post outside the vehicle with a little 'habitat enhancer'.
While I was observing the towhee I noticed a Brown Creeper going up a tree right in front of my vehicle. I tried to take a photo through the windshield but was too close, so I got out of the car while the bird was mysteriously occupied in a slight depression. This was probably the longest period of time I have ever seen one motionless, but it was soon on the move up the tree again. I took several photos but this was probably the best. I think the camera has a difficult time focusing on the bird due to its extremely effective camouflage plumage.
Next up was a Lincoln's sparrow, a rare find for me, but I found it over on the east side of the Swinomish Channel with a little coaxing.
Finally, in the La Conner area, I encountered this American Kestrel which defied its usual habit and stayed atop a power pole and allowed me to photograph it.
All in all I came out with somewhat less than I expected but nevertheless obtained some good photographs.
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