Tag Archives: American Crow

Soggy Songbirds

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

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 →

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February Doldrums

Posted on March 3, 2017 by

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 →

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Ridgefield NWR

Posted on July 17, 2015 by

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 →

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North Coast

Posted on March 1, 2015 by

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 →

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North Coast

Posted on October 4, 2013 by

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 →

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Sauvie Island 30 May 2013

Posted on June 2, 2013 by

This pair of Ospreys is nesting on a piling along Sauvie Island Road. The elevation of the road provides an eye-level view of the nest. Note the piece of blue plastic. The female is sitting on eggs, so she remained … Continue reading →

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Ft. Stevens State Park, 9-28-’10

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

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 →

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Crystal Springs in the Spring

Posted on June 4, 2009 by

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 →

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Sitting in Seattle

Posted on April 14, 2008 by

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 →

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