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No Washington Co. rarities Jan 1



Yesterday (Jan. 1) I tried for all three Washington Co. recent rarities (Rufous-backed Robin, Red-headed Woodpecker and Common Ground-Dove) and totally stuck out. The weather was beautiful. I know birders did not find the robin on Fri. (Dec. 31) but did see the Red-headed Woodpecker then. While looking for the woodpecker at the Wilson Farm I did find a HARRIS'S SPARROW with a flock of White-crowneds in the back corner of the orchard. Also in the orchard near the main house was a flock (ca. 20) of Chipping Sparrows. We looked for the robin from 8 am until nearly 11am. There were lots of birds there but no sign of the robin. I know people will be looking again this morning.
 
Steve Summers
Cedar City UT soon to be Porterville/Springville CA