Temp in the 50s, partly sunny, a shower at noon, winds W 15-20 changing to NW 20-30 mph in the afternoon

It was a difficult day for birding. The high winds drove many species to cover.

However, it didn’t bother the pelagics flying offshore, so I finally saw a Laysan Albatross for the trip from the Seawall.

I found a nice flock (43) of Sanderlings clinging to the shoreline at the north end of Clam Lagoon.

Last May I highlighted the burn that took place near Lake Andrew.

I said it would be green by the time I returned.

In fact, it is greener than the surrounding area.

Aaron’s group leaves tomorrow (assuming the plane is able to land — the forecast is marginal).

So I will be on my own for the last week.

I will tally the birds found by him that I didn’t see this week on tomorrow’s post.

My trip list is 47.

eBird list at https://ebird.org/checklist/S119304028