Shorebirds at Fernhill Wetlands
Birding this time of year can get sorta tricky, what with the juveniles at various stages of development and late migrating birds and whatnot. Throw shorebirds into the mix and then we really have a...
View ArticleThe wonders of Sauvie Island
I just got done birding at Sauvie Island with my dad and uncle. There were several things that showed up too briefly to identify. One of them, I actually got a couple pictures of.It seems like a Song...
View ArticleShorebird Festival - Pelagic Trip 8.25.12
My first Pelagic trip ever! Lets get right to it!Near shore - Red-Necked Phalaropes. Much further in we saw Red Phalaropes (no pics, unfortunately).The end of the jetty. (had to add some color in...
View ArticleFern Ridge 8.24.12 - On our way to Coos Bay
Day one of our epic trip to Coos Bay.Who: Cousin Brandon, Elvira and myself.We stopped for a bit in Eugune at Fern Ridge. There we ran into a couple really awesome birders, one of which we birded...
View ArticleFlorence - N. Jetty of the Siuslaw 8.24.12
Another stop on our way to Coos Bay. Nothing groundbreaking, it was nearing siesta time for the birds.American CrowsBrown-Headed Cowbirds - juvs. My recent confusion with these guys came in quite...
View ArticleCoos Bay - OIMB - where we stayed 8.24.12-8.26.12
Rufous HummingbirdBlack Phoebe*Song SparrowHouse Finch *Lifer!Near our dorms, where we saw the Black Phoebe (photo thanks to Elvira :))
View ArticleCoos Bay - Bandon Port 8.26.12
Who: Cousin Brandon, Elvira, the shorebird festival group, including super expert guides, myself.Black TurnstonesEared GrebesBarn SwallowsDouble-Crested CormorantsPelagic CormorantsWandering...
View Article3 Sisters
Indian Ford Camp 9.05.12 - 9.06.12Common RavensTurkey VulturesMountain BluebirdsRed-Breasted NuthatchBrown CreeperRed-Tailed HawkMountain Chickadees*Northern FlickerChipping SparrowsRock WrenOregon...
View ArticleSummer in closing
This summer has been one heck of a birding adventure. Multiple coastal birding trips.Malheur.Coos Bay shorebird festival and pelagic tour.Three sisters.Country livin'/birds galore. Lifers, lifers,...
View ArticleBeaverton Nature Park - Woodpeckers!
10.23.12I haven't been to the nature park in a long time, and it was so nice to revisit it. I love living so close to it again!Western Scrub-JaysMallards - the males are finally looking like their old...
View ArticleRidgefield - Carty Unit and Drive Loop
9.25.12Carty Unit:American Kestrel - maleWestern Scrub-JayCedar WaxwingsCanada GeeseBushtitsGolden-Crowned Sparrows - they sure weren't gone long. I want to say it's been 4 months since last time I...
View ArticleKillin Wetlands
I've heard great things about this place, but I didn't see much. Soon I'm sure it will be full of waterfowl though, so I'll have to come back later.MallardsBlack-Capped ChickadeesAmerican...
View ArticleFinley Wildlife Refuge 10.08.12
This is my second trip to Finley, I love this place, it has everything. Bodies of water, fields, lots of different kinds of trees, interpretive center (only open on weekends though), driving loops,...
View ArticleSmith and Bybee 10.21.12
Somehow, this is only the 3rd time I've been here. It's a great place though. The recent botulism outbreak is still having an effect on the birds though. There were gun shots in the distance every...
View ArticleBird of the Week
Ruby-Crowned KingletSometimes I see a lot of one bird, or learn something new about a bird and want to find out more. Right now, the Ruby-Crowned Kinglet is my favorite bird. I love how cartoon-y it...
View ArticleJackson Bottom
10.29.12Steller's JayCackling GeeseOregon JuncosPine SiskinsAnna's HummingbirdMourning DoveHouse FinchWestern Scrub-JayAmerican RobinSpotted TowheesSong SparrowsBewick's WrensMallardsRed-Tailed...
View ArticleCooper Mountain
11.07.12My cousin's first trip to Cooper Mountain, I was happy to share it with him. Oregon Juncos Golden-Crowned Sparrows American CrowsLesser GoldfinchesRed-Tailed HawksAmerican Kestrels -...
View ArticleThe Gorge
11.25.12Early B-day gift for me! I had been to the Gorge birding one other time, visiting different places. It was about a year ago, and like then, it was super chilly.Red-Tailed HawksGreat...
View ArticleCommonwealth Lake Park
11.26.12My grandma was in town and Commonwealth Park was the perfect place to spend time together, along with my dad, and see lots of cool birds. :DThe start of Commonwealth Lake ParkAmerican...
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