Mid 40s, 10-25 mph S wind, occasional sprinkle.

The siskin population on Adak doubled overnight!

When we checked the Sandy Cove Bluffs feeder this morning there were two Pine Siskins! The new bird was more heavily streaked than the first and the yellow in the wing was less bold, looking more like the siskins we are used to back home.

Pine Siskin #1, Sandy Cove Bluffs feeder, May 18, 2013.

Pine Siskin #2, Sandy Cove Bluffs feeder, May 18, 2013.

You can see why there was some uncertainty about the identification of the first bird on Thursday.

While watching these guys, a couple of ravens decided that the bird seed was too much to pass up and intruded.

Common Raven, Sandy Cove Bluffs feeder, May 18, 2013.

At Sweeper Cove, we had our first Common Murres of the trip. At Phalarope Cove, we had our first Red-necked Phalarope for the trip.

We decided to go down to Finger Creek. While driving up the south side of Sweeper Cove, we stopped to view some alcids out in the cove. While we were standing there, a Bald Eagle decided to let us know that we were a little too close to his (her?) nest.

Bald Eagle, Sweeper Cove, May 18, 2013.

Bald Eagle, Sweeper Cove, May 18, 2013.

Bald Eagle, Sweeper Cove, May 18, 2013.

Nothing new at Finger Creek, so we headed north. We stopped at the Elfin Forest and spotted a duck in the small pond there. It was an American Green-winged Teal — a rare bird on Adak. Unfortunately, it flew before I could get photos. Maybe tomorrow.

We had the usual suspects on Clam Lagoon, with he godwit flock down to 31. As we drove south along the east side, we noted that the Emperor Goose was still there. (Note: several members of the other tour groups got it as a lifer) We went up to Zeto Point, and on our return, the goose was gone. However, birds do wander around the island, so it may still be in the vicinity.

We counted 8 Arctic Terns at Clam Lagoon and a Common Loon off the seawall.

Our trip list is at 42.

The weather is supposed to be 25-35 mph SE winds tonight into Monday morning, gusting up to 60 mph! We hope it blows some new birds in.