Tag Archives: Acorn Woodpecker

Birdathon

Posted on May 27, 2018 by John Rakestraw

Our team for the Audubon Society of Portland’s Birdathon made a 360-mile loop through the Willamette Valley, across the Cascades, and east to the high desert. We tallied 110 species for the day. Here are a few. Acorn Woodpeckers are … Continue reading →

Posted in mammals, nesting, OR Birding Sites | Tagged Acorn Woodpecker, Bald Eagle, Calliope Hummingbird, Golden Eagle, Merriam's Ground Squirrel, Mountain Chickadee, Pygmy Nuthatch, Yellow-breasted Chat | 1 Comment

Ash Canyon, AZ

Posted on May 7, 2013 by John Rakestraw

The Ash Canyon Bed and Breakfast is one of the must-visit sites in southeastern Arizona. It is hardly hard-core birding, as you are sitting around in Mary Jo Ballator’s back yard watching the feeders, but the diversity of birds is … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond OR, mammals | Tagged Acorn Woodpecker, Arizona Gray Squirrel, Ash Canyon Arizona, Chipping Sparrow, Cotton Rat, Curve-billed Thrasher, Gila Woodpecker, Lark Sparrow, Mexican Jay, Pyrrhuloxia, Red-faced Warbler, Rock Squirrel, Scott's Oriole, White-winged Dove | Leave a comment

Madera Canyon, AZ

Posted on May 5, 2013 by John Rakestraw

I spent a few days in Madera Canyon, the famous birding hotspot in southeastern Arizona. Days consisted of long hikes, interspersed with relaxing periods sitting on the patio watching the bird feeders. Moonrise over the Santa Rita Mountains Like other … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond OR | Tagged Acorn Woodpecker, Coues White-tailed Deer, Elegant Trogon, Madera Canyon, Northern Cardinal, Painted Redstart, Rufous-crowned Sparrow, Wild Turkey, Yellow-eyed Junco | 2 Comments

Acorn Woodpecker

Posted on October 17, 2008 by John Rakestraw

I observed this Acorn Woodpecker excavating a cavity in Rogers Park in Forest Grove (Birding Oregon p. 62). Given the time of year, I assume this is a roosting cavity. While this species is a regular at this site, I … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites | Tagged Acorn Woodpecker, Rogers Park | 1 Comment

Washington County

Posted on August 13, 2008 by John Rakestraw

I checked some of the birding sites in Washington County recently. The first stop was Rogers Park in Forest Grove (Birding Oregon p. 62). This is the home of one of the northernmost colonies of Acorn Woodpeckers. These are fascinating … Continue reading →

Posted in mammals, OR Birding Sites | Tagged Acorn Woodpecker, Beaver, California Gull, Fernhill Wetlands, Long-billed Dowitcher | 2 Comments