THELER WETLANDS – May 1, 2014: On May 1st, John Riegsecker and Faye McAdams Hands led a walk around Theler Wetlands in Belfair on the hottest day of the year. They were joined by Diane Y-Q and Rosanne Becker and later by photographer Larry from the Kitsap Sun who did a photo spread featuring us and other users of Theler that day. A few winter stragglers helped pad out the count to 51. Two of us had an Osprey just after leaving to add to the count. **************************************** The Kitsap Sun photo spread is here: http://www.kitsapsun.com/photos/galleries/2014/may/01/scenes-from-theler/42501/#section_header **************************************** Highlights were 2 Virginia Rails, one seen well by all, plus a Marsh Wren in the process of housebuilding right in front of us. ***************************** Click on photo to enlarge it. Marsh Wren in nest by John Riegsecker, the remainder by Diane Yorgason-Quinn.