Christmas Bird Maps

Sector 32

Key locations and species

The following is a listing of key locations within this sector that may be the most  productive based on past experience.  Also noted are species that are hard to find within the count circle and are possible within the habitat of this sector. Please don't 1imit censussing to just the areas mentioned, but consider them the most important. Cover as much of the sector as your time and energy allows.  Remember, if your party splits or moves to another section, please begin a new field card. Any constructive comments about this sector would be appreciated (i.e. too big or small, access problem, other key locations). Please note actual areas covered. Also note contacts for entrance onto private property.

SECTOR 32 - Spooner's Cove

Campground -  Check campground for unusual species in mixed flocks. Watch for sapsuckers, Golden-crowned Kinglet, and Wilson*s Warbler.

Islay Creek mouth - Check riparian at creek mouth for unusual species. Also look around on bluff above.

Bluff and Rocky Shoreline - Census sparrows and other passerines along bluff. Look for Spotted Sandpiper, Wandering Tattler, Surfbird, Ruddy Turnstone and possibly Rock Sandpiper. Scope offshore for shearwaters, White-winged Scoter, jaegers, alcids, murrelets, gulls, and terns. Also be on the lookout for waterfowl such at Harlequin Duck.