Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Week 8: Achtung (Excel) Baby

September 08-14th

This week we welcomed a significant wave of migrants passing through our bird observatory. On the night of September the 9th, BirdCast (birdcast.info) estimated 777,800 birds migrating over the area. As it happened, September 10th and 11th were our busiest days this week at both Pedder Bay and Rocky Point, with record high numbers of birds processed (this season). 

This week also brought “computer issues” that we hope have migrated through. On more than one occasion, long-time volunteer Mike Motek came to the rescue and resolved the problem(s). We are very grateful for his time and expertise.


Rocky Point:

Observations at Rocky Point never seem to disappoint. This week’s notable species were Greater White-fronted Goose, Northern Fulmar, Sooty/Short-tailed Shearwaters (over 2000 on Sunday!), Black-legged Kittiwake, Herring Gull, Sabine's Gull, Brown Pelican, Lewis's Woodpecker and Sora. 

A total of 492 birds were banded at Rocky Point this week. Our top 3 captures were Puget Sound White-crowned Sparrow (63), Spotted Towhee (52) and Fox Sparrow (46). Notable captures included a Clay-colored Sparrow, Audubon’s Warbler and Sharp-shinned Hawk. 

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A great recapture for us was a Chestnut-backed Chickadee banded at our station in 2019. The recapture prompted me to reflect on this species, one that I don’t often dwell upon because it is a common bird here in the Greater Victoria area.

Chestnut-backed Chickadee originally banded in 2019

But in fact, the Chestnut-backed Chickadee which belongs to the family Paridae, a well-studied group of birds, has provided some interesting particulars. Many species in this family have a good memory for food caches which can help them survive during the winter months. Chestnut-backed Chickadees (and others in the family Paridae) are often the nuclear species of mixed species foraging flocks, vocalizing to alert other species of their presence and choosing foraging locations. In the winter, we often find Brown Creepers, kinglets and Red-breasted Nuthatches in these flocks. The use of different microhabitats while foraging together is remarkable, the chickadees inspecting the foliage of trees, creepers preferring deeply furrowed bark, and the nuthatches descending head-first down tree trunks.

Mysteriously, this week at Pedder Bay we captured an adult Red-breasted Nuthatch, and an adult Brown Creeper. 

AHY male Red-breasted Nuthatch

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AHY Brown Creeper

Pedder Bay banded 315 birds this week; the top captures were Fox Sparrow (58), Golden-crowned Sparrow (31), Lincoln’s Sparrow (30) and Hermit Thrush (30).

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Notable species banded include Townsend’s Warbler, White-throated Sparrow and Cassin’s Vireo. A female Anna’s Hummingbird was recaptured, originally banded here in 2021. Aside from banding, avian observations included a Northern Pygmy-Owl, Western and Least Sandpipers, Varied Thrush, Steller’s Jay, increasing numbers of Ruby-crowned and Golden-crowned Kinglets, and American Pipit. Almost all the Barn Swallows nesting under the eaves of the café have now fledged, the remaining chicks presumably enjoying their last few days in the nest before preparing for the perils of migration with many others. 


Recently fledged Barn Swallows at the Pedder Bay Cafe


Monday, September 8, 2025

Week 7: What The Fluff!? - Spizella's smallest sparrow visits Rocky Point

01-07 September

Less than one month has passed since I arrived in Metchosin to work at Rocky Point’s two migration stations. Since then, I have had the honor of seeing many birds that were new in the hand including Hutton’s Vireo and Red-breasted Sapsucker. While new birds are always a treat, I have most enjoyed observing variation in morphology among the species already familiar to me. The Rocky Mountains, Cascades, and Sierras divide western North America’s breeding zones and migratory routes. Over time, species adapt to their local environments and population pressures. This results in differences in size, color, and pattern within a single species across their range. Seeing new subspecies and color variations of Song Sparrow, Swainson’s and Hermit Thrush, Orange-crowned Warbler, and Fox Sparrow has been a wonderful opportunity to expand my understanding of these species. 

Song Sparrow from RPBO 🖼: Megan Miller

Song Sparrow from Fountain, Colorado Fall 2014 ðŸ–¼: Megan Miller


The photos to the above are both Song Sparrows! The top was captured here at the Rocky Point last week while the lower image was taken in Fountain, Colorado in fall of 2024. Song Sparrows from Victoria forage in deep thickets and dark forest floors. On the east side of the Rockies, Song Sparrow forage along streams, shrubby willows, and gardens. Their coloration helps break up their silhouette while they forage. 


Pedder Bay



This week at Pedder Bay we caught 309 new birds and 53 recaptures. Captures were dominated by White-crowned Sparrows and Swainson’s Thrushes. The top ten species on the graph above make up 74% of our captures this week.  Highlights include Pedder Bay's first Ruby- and Golden-crowned Kinglet captured for the season. 

Ruby-crowned Kinglet 🖼:Sonja Futehally

Rocky Point


Rocky Point banded 520 new birds this week and processed 98 recaptures. White-crowned Sparrow shares 1st place as most banded species at both stations, followed by a surprising uptick in Savannah Sparrows! Rocky Point had many weekly highlights including Cassin’s Vireo, two Clay-colored Sparrows, Western Sandpiper, and Least Sandpiper. Again, the top ten most banded species made up 73% of total captures.


The first Western Sandpiper (left) to be banded at Rocky Point since 1999, and only the fourth-ever Least Sandpiper (right) to be banded here, following three last year 🖼: Andrew Jacobs

Strange Brew

I have spent many seasons banding and birding in the high plains and deserts of Colorado and Utah. The sparrows that dominate these dusty habitats look as if they themselves sprang from the sandy soil. No sparrow represents that more accurately than the Brewer’s Sparrow. Small and somewhat nondescript, in the fall adults can be so worn that their major plumage features can be undeterminable. This was not the case for the unique capture from Rocky Point this past Sunday. A “taverneri” AKA Timberline Brewer’s Sparrow graced the banding station. The Timberline Sparrow has darker features, a stronger facial pattern and differences in song structure. This allows them to blend with darker vegetation and rocks of their north range. Typical "breweri" Brewer’s Sparrows have a less distinct facial pattern but has maintained a strong complete eye-ring.  This is the first ever Brewer's Sparrow to be banded at Rocky Point.  

"Timberline" Brewer's Sparrow at Rocky Point (7th September)

"Breweri" Brewer's Sparrow- Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA 🖼:Julie Shieldcastle

As the season continues, a noticeable shift in species composition is beginning to occur. Fox Sparrow numbers have increased and both stations are catching kinglets almost daily. I am looking forward to watching summer slip into fall and I’m eager to see what the change of season brings with it.

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Week 6 – When Fog Clears, The Birds Appear

25-31 August 2025

One of the two Say’s Phoebes seen at the back ponds at Rocky Point (Mark Byrne)























Fall migration is gaining momentum! Leaves are beginning to fall into the nets, but they aren’t the only things being caught. Warblers, sparrows, and flycatchers were plentiful this week, marking a noticeable uptick in migration as we pass the halfway point of the season. Foggy mornings were the theme at both stations. Volunteers were kept busy with extensive training in extractions and net setup. The majority of birds processed this week were new captures, with fewer recaptures than earlier in the season—a clear sign that fresh migrants are moving through. 

Rocky Point 
It was a busy week at the Rocky Point station, with 351 new birds banded and 81 recaptures processed. 
The top five species banded were: 
* White-crowned Sparrow (59) 
* Yellow Warbler (39)
* Orange-crowned Warbler (26)
* Lincoln’s Sparrow and Western Flycatcher (21 each)

Banding highlights from this week were the first of season Northern Waterthrush, Barred Owl (x2!), Fox Sparrow and Savannah Sparrow, a Black-throated Gray Warbler, and a Red-breasted Sapsucker.

Max evaluating the age of a Barred Owl (it was a hatch year!) (Adam Ross)

The first of the year and soon to be one of many - Fox Sparrow (Max Hellicar)

This week at our Rocky Point station, we had foggy mornings, which made sea watching tricky, but once the fog cleared, there were many interesting birds to see, such as: Surfbird, Greater Yellowlegs, Semipalmated Plover, Spotted Sandpiper and Wilson’s Snipe were all seen or heard, along with “peeps”—Least and Western Sandpipers—feeding in the front bay. Other interesting observations included: Brown Pelican, the first Golden-crowned Sparrow of the season, and, perhaps the most exciting, were two Say’s Phoebes, found by Jannaca at the back ponds. Other nice additions included Sora, Virginia Rail, and Vaux’s Swifts. Goldfinches were also plentiful, their calls carrying overhead throughout the week. Gull numbers were steady along the water, with mostly California, Glaucous-winged, and Olympic Gulls, but with the odd Heermann’s, Short-billed, and even a single Western Gull.

This bull Roosevelt Elk also put in an appearance at Rocky Point this week! (Max Hellicar)

Pedder Bay 
The Pedder Bay station was much slower this week, with 160 new birds banded and 57 recaptures processed. The top five species banded were: 
* Swainson’s Thrush (22)
* Puget Sound White-crowned Sparrow (18) 
* Wilson’s Warbler (11) 
* Lincoln’s Sparrow (10) 
* Song Sparrow (10) 

Some banding highlights from Pedder Bay this week were: Northern Waterthrush, Cassin’s Vireo, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Hammond’s Flycatcher and Red-breasted Nuthatch.

One of two Northern Waterthrushes banded between our two stations this week (Max Hellicar) 

An average of 1.8 Cassin's Vireos are caught per season at Pedder Bay (2012-2024) (Mara Hanneson)

An Orange-crowned Warbler with an unusual colouration to the primaries (Gaelin Armstrong)

Juncos have started to trickle back - just a few in the nets so far, but they’re showing up more often around the station. Swainson’s Thrushes were heard calling in the early mornings, and the fields have been full of hatch year White-crowned Sparrows eating Himalayan Blackberries. Overhead, swallows and martins continue to pass through, though in much smaller numbers than earlier in the season; a clear sign they’re on their way south. Turkey Vultures are slowly building in number, and both American Kestrel and Merlin made appearances during the week. An exciting observation this week was a rarity found by Adam Ross - a Clay-colored Sparrow; a grassland sparrow normally only found as far west as the Okanagan.

It’s always a pleasure to see our logo bird – the Black-throated Grey Warbler (Max Hellicar)

Mara and Max discussing the age and sex of a hatch year male Black-throated Grey Warbler (Jannaca Chick)

With migration ramping up, the next few weeks promise even more diversity in the nets. Thank you to all the volunteers who dedicated their time and energy this week. The leaves may be falling, but the season’s excitement is just beginning.

Friday, August 29, 2025

Week 5: An Arrival of Phoebes

18-24 August 2025

   Sunrise at Rocky Point (photo: Andrew Jacobs)
                    
With another week at Pedder Bay and Rocky Point, migration is heating up with new migrants coming in! Migrating from Colorado our new bander Megan has arrived for the rest of the season.

Seemingly, this week, many migrants began to move into the area, as well as fledglings of seabirds starting to make an appearance. Black-throated Grey Warblers started to show up at both stations along with other new migrants, such as the grey-headed Orange-crowned Warblers, Lincoln's Sparrows, a Golden-crowned Kinglet and our first Northern Saw-whet Owl of the season! The first cycle juvenile birds aren't done yet, with a few very young birds that haven't begun going into formative plumage being seen at the stations.


Banding

This week the team at Pedder Bay processed 171 new birds and 52 recaptures.

The top 5 most banded species for this week there were:

  • White-crowned Sparrow (Puget Sound) - 36
  • Swainson's Thrush - 21
  • Common Yellowthroat - 14
  • Wilson's Warbler  -13
  • Spotted Towhee - 9
  • MacGillivray's Warbler - 9

The Townsend's Warblers are starting to be on the move with this one visiting our station this week (photo: Andrew Jacobs)

This week saw the arrival of the grey-headed Orange-crowned Warblers coming in as migrants, in addition to our breeding population of more extensively yellow lutescens Orange-crowned Warblers. (photo: Andrew Jacobs)

Hutton's Vireo; one of the few birds that seems bigger in the hand than in the field (photo: Andrew Jacobs)

Season-to-date banding totals from Pedder Bay

This week the team at Rocky Point new processed 301 new birds and 73 recaptures.

The top 5 most banded species for this week there were:

  • American Goldfinch - 46
  • Common Yellowthroat - 33
  • Wilson's Warbler - 33
  • White-crowned Sparrow (Puget Sound) - 30
  • Western Flycatcher - 29


Black-throated Grey Warbler: one of the first of the season and it's always nice to see our logo bird visit the stations (photo: Andrew Jacobs)

                    The first Northern Saw-whet Owl: ahead of schedule, showing up before the owl season starts to remind people to be ready to sign up for the owl monitoring project (photo: Max Hellicar)

Season-to-date banding totals from Rocky Point (not sure who skipped ahead to 34th August!)

In the field

Rarities included two Black-type Phoebes (potentially Black x Eastern Phoebe hybrids) and six Sabine's Gulls at Rocky Point. Large numbers of newly fledged Glaucous-winged Gulls and Olympic Gulls (Glaucous-winged x Western Gull hybrids) have begun to disperse into our two monitoring sites and can be seen trailing their parents while learning how to be a gull. These young gulls can stay with their family until around next season's nesting. Our Red-tailed Hawk at Pedder Bay continues to overlook the estuary, looking for fish and often begging, but is now seen less with the Bald Eagles. Common Murre families can be now heard calling from the water more often. Swallow numbers have been quite good for banding this week, catching a few at the start of the week and now it appears that they are starting to move through, with a number of many species seeming to disperse out of the area. 

Black-type Phoebe at Rocky Point: initially there was one seen briefly at the dock, then on the next day there were two phoebes spotted on census (photo: Andrew Jacobs)
                  
Two Barred Owls have been lurking around net 5 at Rocky Point and, so far, avoiding capture! (photo: Andrew Jacobs)

Flycatchers like this Western Flycatcher are currently moving through the area, with numbers fluctuating greatly between censuses each day. (photo: Andrew Jacobs)

Northern Red-legged Frogs can be heard in the mornings on most days (photo: Andrew Jacobs)

Finally, as always, it's good to have the banding team in shape and ready for any activities to come! We had a volleyball and gymnastics session after banding one of the days this week.


Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Week 4 - Liquid Sunshine

11-17 August

What a week of changeable weather! Initially, we were met with high temperatures. By mid-week, strong winds were blowing. And on Friday and Saturday, the rain, which had been looming in the forecast, was upon us (18mm on Friday). The wind and rain resulted in some net closures at both Pedder Bay (PB) and Rocky Point (RP) stations, but we continued our banding operations as per our protocol. This week we also welcomed Gaelin Armstrong to the banding team. Many of you will remember Gaelin as one of our interns last year. Welcome back to RPBO, Gaelin!


Pedder Bay:

At Pedder Bay this week, we banded 73 birds and processed 35 recaptures. These numbers are considerably lower than in the previous three weeks of banding. However, given the time of year, this is not out of the ordinary. 

A notable species banded this week was a Hammond's Flycatcher; a first of the season at Pedder Bay. Its gray head, eye ring, long primary projection and wing morphology helped identify this Empidonax flycatcher. Hammond's Flycatchers prefer mountainous habitat and are migrating to Central America for the winter. Unlike Western Flycatchers, which are banded in higher numbers at our stations, juvenile Hammond’s Flycatchers will begin their preformative molt on their summer grounds. This was evident in the first-year individual banded. 

Pleasing recaptures this week included a Chestnut-backed Chickadee originally banded in 2024, and a Bewick’s Wren from 2024. The Bewick’s Wren recapture was a wonderful example of an adult undergoing its prebasic molt (photo below). Shortly after examining it, we banded a first-year Bewick’s Wren, which allowed for a great comparison. As it happened, one of our volunteers was making field notes about wrens at the time, so the birds had arrived at just the right moment. As the banding season progresses, wrens become increasingly difficult to age by plumage alone. I like to think of them as tiny, wriggly masters of deception. 

Field notes by Sultana Majid 
AHY recap Bewick's Wren (Photo: Sonja Futehally)
AHY recap Bewick's Wren undergoing prebasic molt (Photo: Sonja Futehally)


The top five species banded at PB this past week were White-crowned Sparrow (pugetensis), Spotted Towhee, Western Flycatcher, Bewick's Wren and Purple Finch.



Other notable avian observations from the station were a continuing high number of hirundines, Spotted Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, Northern Waterthrush and an Osprey. Through no fault of its own, the Osprey seemed to cause much distress to the resident Belted Kingfishers on more than one occasion. A juvenile Red-tailed Hawk has been heard calling most mornings since banding commenced, and on one occasion it lured a curious volunteer (you may know her, Ann Nightingale) to take a closer look. Ann’s investigation of this boisterous juvenile has revealed that it appears to be constantly begging a pair of Bald Eagles, and it has been observed eating fish near them. The fish-eating behaviour and the well-documented case of a pair of Bald Eagles raising a Red-tailed Hawk in North Saanich have certainly made these interactions captivating.  


Red-tailed Hawk and Bald Eagle (Photo: Ann Nightingale)
Chester the Red Squirrel is still very much at home at the Pedder Bay station! (Photo: Sonja Futehally)



Rocky Point:

At Rocky Point this week, 183 birds were banded and 69 recaptures processed. Some interesting captures were two Warbling Vireos, two Red-shafted Flickers (first of the season for RP), a Red-breasted Sapsucker and a Townsend’s Warbler (first year female). Also banded this week were three Black-headed Grosbeak, a Brown-headed Cowbird and a Red-winged Blackbird.

Townsend's Warbler (Photo: Max Hellicar)

Townsend's Warbler (Photo: Max Hellicar)

Top five species banded at RP this past week were White-crowned Sparrow (pugetensis), American Goldfinch, Wilson's Warbler, Willow Flycatcher and Western Flycatcher. 



Aside from some great passerine banding, one of the advantages of having a bird observatory on the rugged west coast is being able to see many species of shorebirds and seabirds from the station. Species observed this week include Virginia Rail, Semipalmated Plover, Wilson’s Snipe, Lesser Yellowlegs, Greater Yellowlegs, Black Turnstone, Surfbird, Least Sandpiper, Western Sandpiper, Black Oystercatcher, Parasitic Jaeger, Marbled Murrelet, Common Loon, Pelagic Cormorant and Double-crested Cormorant. In the Laridae family, notable species observed were Heermann’s Gull and Short-billed Gull. 

A new addition to the station at RP is a prototype release box designed by our innovative team. After birds are banded and all required measurements are taken, they will be placed in the release box. The box is intended to give the birds a safe space to gather themselves before making their way back into the wild. It is much like the system we currently use for releasing Northern Saw-whet Owls. Stay tuned for an update on the final product. 

As always, we want to thank all volunteers and donors for supporting Rocky Point Bird Observatory. Thanks to everyone for bringing your skills and energy to ensure the stations continue to run smoothly. We hope you continue to enjoy coming out to volunteer or visit the banding stations - the best is yet to come! 


View of Race Rocks from Rocky Point (Photo: Max Hellicar)
Blue-eyed Darner showing interest in a net (Photo: Max Hellicar)

Monday, August 11, 2025

Week 3: Did Someone Preheat the Oven?

Week three of migration monitoring has come to a close. It proved to be a fairly typical early August week of banding - showing slower migration and a growing discrepancy in totals between the two stations. Not to fear - large migration nights will pick up soon, and we will be treated to early flight calls when we arrive each morning! Par for the course, RP station surpassed Pedder Bay in season totals and daily banding numbers. This doesn't present a reason for alarm, as PB generally sees a steep incline when the sparrows and kinglets arrive in large numbers.

AHY Ovenbird - more on this below (Sonja Futehally)


Pedder Bay

The season average for week three at Pedder Bay is 157, and this week showed consistency in trends with a total of 156 new birds banded! A total of 41 individuals were recaptured, with several birds returning from last year. These repeat visitors are always a cause for excitement, as they offer much insight into the survivorship and migration patterns of their species. This week saw the return of a White-crowned Sparrow who was banded as an AHY last year, which determines it to be in at least its third year! Good luck, and we hope to see them again next year! 

A HY Male Common Yellowthroat with the
promise of a black mask
(Mara Hanneson)

There were many interesting net runs at the station this week, including the delivery of two Hairy Woodpeckers into net 15! Species in the family Picidae are very intriguing to banders (and everyone, surely!), as their interesting molt strategies give us the opportunity to micro-age with more certainty. These individuals were caught in the same net, and were determined to be a HY and a 3Y. Take a look at the photos below, and let us know if you have any questions about these birds the next time your are at the station!

3Y Hairy Woodpecker - aged by the molt sequence of
three primary covert generations!
 (Sonja Futehally)

A closer look for the molt fanatics amongst us
(Sonja Futehally)

Top 10 for week 3 at Pedder Bay 


An understated morning at Pedder Bay
(Mara Hanneson)
Ripe Himalayan blackberries
(Mara Hanneson)


An excellent example of molt in a White-crowned Sparrow - can you spot the feathers growing? 
(Max Hellicar)


Rocky Point

For the second year in a row, Rocky Point station has far surpassed the season average for week 3. This week 327 individuals were banded, for a total of 1008 new birds this year! The historical average has seen 625 birds at this point of the season. The most captured bird this week was American Goldfinch, with a total of 78 individuals, and a high count of 29 in one day!

Several interesting species were banded this week, including two Northern Rough-winged Swallows and a first of the year Cooper's Hawk. The hawk was in juvenile plumage, and has since been sighted hunting around the meadows. Following a morning of passerine banding, this bird made quite a stir. Can you guess how long his wing measured?

HY Cooper's Hawk - with a wing of 228 mm
(Max Hellicar)

An unexpected visitor delighted all present on Saturday morning... an Ovenbird! This skulky forest breeding bird went undetected until it was discovered early that morning in net 1. Although Ovenbirds breed in the far NE of British Columbia, they do not pass through this area of the province on their Winter migration. With this in mind, it is surprising to discover that this was not the first of its species we have banded (first in 2018). 

A dapper Male Wilson's Warbler was celebrated at Rocky Point
(Rebecca Reader-Lee)

Top 10 for week 3 at Rocky Point


Max and Andrew carefully examining the wing of a Willow Flycatcher
(Adam Ross)


There are so many dedicated volunteers and contributors that make this work possible, and I'd like to thank each and every one of you. This season we introduced a new system to train keen volunteers into the role of extractor. It has been wonderful to see experienced volunteers passing on their years of knowledge to the newer folks, and to watch everyone build confidence (trainees and trainers alike). 

We are also very grateful for the countless visitors who make it to our Pedder Bay station. We have had the pleasure of hosting over 120 of you this year! It's a privilege to do this work, and it is a joy to share this with all of you. If you haven't made it out yet, or are interested in the many other programs we offer, please visit our Events Calendar. See you soon, and happy birding!

The wildlife at both stations ensures there
is never a dull moment
(Mara Hanneson)


Josh helping to collect and catalogue tick data
(Rebecca Reader-Lee)

One of the many benefits of rising early (Mara Hanneson)





 New bands as of 10 Aug 2025

SpeciesRocky Point Week 3RP Season totalPedder Bay Week 3PB Season total
 Anna's Hummingbird 0 1 0 13
 Rufous Hummingbird 6 32 6 28
 Belted Kingfisher 0 0 0 1
 Cooper's Hawk 1 1 0 0
 Red-breasted Sapsucker 0 1 0 2
 Downy Woodpecker 1 1 0 1
 Hairy Woodpecker 0 1 0 2
 Pileated Woodpecker 0 0 0 2
 Northern Flicker 0 0 0 1
 Olive-sided Flycatcher
 0 6 1 1
 Western Wood-pewee 0 1 0 0
 Willow Flycatcher 13 23 2 7
 Hammond's Flycatcher 0 1 0 0
 Western Flycatcher 16 79 3 16
 Warbling Vireo 2 3 2 5
 Chestnut-backed Chickadee 0 16 9 18
 Violet-green Swallow 1 3 0 1
 Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2 5 0 0
 Barn Swallow 0 1 0 5
 Bushtit 4 17 0 21
 Red-breasted Nuthatch 0 1 0 0
 Brown Creeper 3 12 1 3
 Northern House Wren 3 12 3 13
 Pacific Wren 5 7 0 0
 Bewick's Wren 7 26 3 21
 Swainson's Thrush 7 38 10 50
 American Robin 0 10 1 9
 Cedar Waxwing 1 14 0 3
 House Finch 1 4 0 2
 Purple Finch 930 5 34
 American Goldfinch 73 143 0 16
 Chipping Sparrow 3 10 1 8
 Oregon Junco 1 1 5 7
 White-crowned Sparrow 43 172 30 64
 Song Sparrow 5 46 6 28
 Spotted Towhee 7 29 9 42
 Red-winged Blackbird 3 6 0 0
 Brown-headed Cowbird 3 6 0 1
 Ovenbird 1 1 0 0
 Orange-crowned Warbler 7 25 1 4
 MacGillivray's Warbler 8 38 7 21
 Common Yellowthroat 10 17 8 9
 Yellow Warbler 10 60 1 3
 Wilson's Warbler 25 107 5 30
 Western Tanager 2 3 2 11
 Black-headed Grosbeak 3 5 1 3
 Totals 327 1008 156 506