Tag Archives: Beaver

Broughton Beach

Posted on January 25, 2015 by John Rakestraw

Nala and I walked along the Columbia River from Broughton Beach to the Sea Scout base. Greater Scaup was the most numerous species on the river, with smaller numbers of Lesser Scaup (fifth bird from the right) Great Scaup (upper … Continue reading →

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Early Spring

Posted on March 15, 2013 by John Rakestraw

This is that long awkward time of year between winter and spring. The big winter flocks have broken up, but the spring migrants haven’t returned yet. As I have said before, there is always something to see, but we have … Continue reading →

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Always something to look at

Posted on November 29, 2008 by John Rakestraw

My birding has been limited lately, and walks in heavy cover under cloudy skies don’t produce many photo opportunities, but there is always something to see. Final Score: Beaver: 1  Protective netting: 0 Licorice Ferns Rough-skinned Newt, one of the … Continue reading →

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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 →

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