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Descriptions of over 250 of the best birding sites in Oregon, checklist and seasonal abundance chart, additional resources.
Tag Archives: Barn Swallow
Fernhill Wetlands
With the ongoing renovations taking place at Fernhill Wetlands, each visit throughout the year is a new experience. Most of the breeding species have done their thing, and the resident waterfowl have molted into ugly duck season. Water levels are … Continue reading →
Commonwealth Lake
I brief walk around Commonwealth Lake in Beaverton revealed lots of recently fledged Barn Swallows. They were perching on branches above the water, waiting for their parents to fly in with food. still waiting note the bulging crop on the … Continue reading →
Posted in behavior, nesting, OR Birding Sites, reptiles & amphibians
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Tagged American Bullfrog, Barn Swallow, Commonwealth Lake, Green Heron, Mallard, Spotted Sandpiper
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Pacific City
I led the Three Capes Tour for the Birding and Blues Festival last weekend. Spring migration had not quite kicked into high gear, but there were some nice birds around. This is one of two Black-bellied Plovers we saw on … Continue reading →
Posted in behavior, seasonal movements
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Tagged Barn Swallow, Black-bellied Plover, Dark-eyed Junco, Downy Woodpecker, Long-billed Dowitcher, Purple Finch
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Washington County Wetlands
There are big changes underway at Fernhill Wetlands. The main lake has been drained, and the two impoundments to the south are completely gone. This is all to make way for large emergent wetlands that will replace the ponds. This … Continue reading →
Sauvie Island 30 May 2013
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 →
Posted in behavior, nesting
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Tagged American Crow, Barn Swallow, Cedar Waxwing, Great Egret, Osprey
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Swallow Nests
Barn Swallows (pictured here) and Cliff Swallows build nests almost entirely out of mud. Historically, these structures were built on cliffs or near the mouth of caves, but are now most often found on man-made structures. The disadvantage of building … Continue reading →
Sauvie Island
Migration has wound down by now, and the summer breeders are out in force. Here are a few birds I found on Sauvie Island this morning. Savannah Sparrows can be heard at the edges of all the pastures. Rufous Hummingbird … Continue reading →
Posted in behavior, OR Birding Sites, seasonal movements
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Tagged Bald Eagle, Barn Swallow, Blue-winged Teal, Cinnamon Teal, Rufous Hummingbird, Sauvie Island, Savannah Sparrow, Tree Swallow
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