Saturday I went to Kingman Lake to look for waders.  From the first footbridge I 
saw one SNOWY EGRET roosting in the marsh just east of the RFK parking lot along 
with the other usual suspects.

After scanning the marsh, I crossed the first footbridge onto Heritage Island 
and the second onto Kingman Island.  Just left after the second bridge is a nice 
scrubby clearing where Blue Grosbeaks and Indigo Buntings are usually found.  I 
checked out the Grosbeak tree at the N edge of the clearing and caught a glimpse 
of bold yellow breast in a clearing in the bushes.  Closer examination showed 
strong white eye rings, white belly, a uniform brownish back, longish tail, and 
tanager-like black beak -- a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT.

Steve Hersey and Tom Jones were at Kingman this morning (Aug 1) and refound the 
Chat.


   -Wayne Baumgartner

     Washington, DC