Interesting late morning walk at Columbia slough trail loop (starting at NE 158th near Airport Way), saw in slough across from pond an otter (no, was not a nutria), then my FOY singing C. Yellowthroat, and in river large rafts of scaup. also saw what appeared to be a sea lion in river, it was big, surfacing few times, and heading west (not towards Bonneville). also just offshore near 158th was a grebe, in transitional plumage, not sure if Horned or what, took some pics, some red on face, and will study. could send a few for opinions if anyone interested, just contact my email. and in osprey news, there are now a pair at the Parkrose High School nest. Bonnie Comegys blcomegys AT yahoo.com NE Portland