Crown Z Trail walkers: good time to visit the marsh area in the Scappoose lowlands in the evening hours. The bitterns are calling. After 7 p.m. yesterday, I managed to spot one fairly close to the trail, and another was calling in the distance. Lots of singing and feeding activity by other residents at that time, as well. A couple of male cinnamon teals were among a scattering of other ducks, and lots of violet-green swallows overhead. Didn't see any warblers in the willows! Lona PierceColumbia County