September 20, 2019 - South Capitol Lake Trail

I’m still decompressing from the Alaska adventure, following a week-and-a-half of hard birding.  But, it was a nice 60º F day, and I needed to get out of the house, so later in the morning, I drove down toward town and walked the South Capitol Lake trail.

The trail is maintained by the State of Washington’s Department of Enterprise Services, and you can make a few side ‘loops’.

There are a few hundred wigeon on the lake, and the usual Canada Geese and Mallards loafing on the old "fishing docks" (no fishing is currently allowed on the lake).

I saw three or four mixed-species flocks, with a couple dozen warblers and all three vireo species.

Warbling Vireo

South Capitol Lake trail eBird Checklist is Here

Middle Pool of Capitol Lake