January 17 2011 Grandvue Hike

Off on MLK day and enjoyed a nice afternoon hike at Grandvue (26 degrees and sunny). In addition to the more common birds including many woodpeckers I was happy to see a Yellow Bellied Sapsucker and several Golden Crowned Kinglet. The sapsucker was an adult male with full red under the beak. 3 or 4 Kinglets moved through the trees as I hiked the West ridge all the way down to Sun Valley. I was able to get a great view of all of these birds.
I also saw several Pileated Woodpeckers and a hawk that flew ahead of my trail. I did hear the Red Tail at another location.
Expecting a wintery mix tonight. If tomorrow is a snow day I hope to get out again.