Tried seeing the tropical kingbird near Scappoose this afternoon, but no luck. HIghlights included lots of MEADOWLARKS: one flock of around 15 landed in a tree close by, and numerous others were scattered all along the CrownZ trail from where I parked (at Dike Road) to the green barn. Around 30 altogether. Also saw two yellow-rumped warblers, and snipe in the shallow marsh. Got to say Hi to Jay Withgott, as well. Lona Pierce, Columbia County