The couple times ive visited my island spot were same as always. A few birds, good sidebar trip if looking for deer/bear but not worth the drive just for birds.
Was in the EK last week and man, did I get spoiled for grouse. Had never seen so many birds. Took a few over the week for lunches and brought 5 home. But i was seeing dozens of birds a day. I was after elk so I left my dog at home but what a time she would of had!!!