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Tag Archives: American Crow
Dog Days
I am not sure why the hottest days of mid-summer are referred to as “dog days.” My dogs want nothing to do with the heat, and the hot weather puts a damper on bird activity as well. Wetlands tend to … Continue reading
Posted in nesting, OR Birding Sites, reptiles & amphibians, seasonal movements
Tagged American Crow, Bewick's Wren, Greater Yellowlegs, Green Heron, House Finch, Lesser Yellowlegs, Long-toed Salamander, Northwestern Garter, Osprey, Purple Martin, Spotted Towhee, Tree Swallow, Western Screech-Owl
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Soggy Songbirds
This has been the longest February ever. I know the calendar indicates that it is actually late May, and we have had several lovely dry days, but the cold wet weather continues to dominate. Despite the nasty conditions, spring migration … Continue reading
February Doldrums
I think February is the most challenging month to live in the Portland area, as it is typically wet and dreary. This past month had three times the normal rainfall, so the brief sun breaks were especially appreciated. A quick … Continue reading
Posted in rarities, seasonal movements
Tagged American Crow, Great Blue Heron, Greater Scaup, Say's Phoebe
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Ridgefield NWR
I don’t get up to Ridgefield NWR in Washington very often, even though it is a short drive from Portland. But lots of folks had recently seen adorable fuzzy little Virginia Rail babies, so I wanted to try my luck. … Continue reading
North Coast
It had been ages since I visited the coast, so I packed up the dog to check out some spots between Cannon Beach and the Columbia River. I have seen an increasing number of these signs in the area, an … Continue reading
Posted in OR Birding Sites
Tagged American Crow, Black-legged Kittiwake, Dunlin, Harlequin Duck, Sanderling, Western Gull
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North Coast
I spent a warm sunny morning around Cannon Beach and Seaside. The first stop was Silver Point, just south of Cannon Beach, for a sea watch. There were plenty of birds out there, way out there. It is what I … Continue reading
Ft. Stevens State Park, 9-28-’10
I took a client birding along the northern coast this week. Ft. Stevens State Park (Birding Oregon p.119) is a mandatory stop when spending a day in this area. An observation deck overlooks the south jetty of the Columbia River. … Continue reading
Posted in behavior, mammals, OR Birding Sites
Tagged American Crow, California Sea Lion, Ft. Stevens State Park, Sanderling
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Crystal Springs in the Spring
I visited Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (Birding Oregon p. 69) on May 28. This site is best known as a good spot for wintering waterfowl. This late in the spring, most of the ducks and geese have moved on, leaving … Continue reading
Posted in OR Birding Sites, seasonal movements
Tagged American Crow, Cackling Goose, Crystal Springs, Wood Duck
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Sitting in Seattle
Marsha was working a table at the Seattle Greenfest last weekend, so I braved the traffic and found my way to Discovery Park. I walked out to the lighthouse and just sat on the shore of Puget Sound for a … Continue reading
Posted in beyond OR
Tagged American Crow, Brant, Mew Gull, Mountain Bluebird, Red-necked Grebe, Seattle
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