Tag Archives: Belted Kingfisher

Jackson Bottom

Posted on December 16, 2020 by John Rakestraw

I spent a foggy morning at Jackson Bottom Wetland Reserve. This Great Egret was blending in with the foggy background at Pintail Pond. Belted Kingfishers are almost always distant subjects for my photos. They are quite skittish. The Coyote Hill … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites | Tagged American Kestrel, Belted Kingfisher, Great Egret, House Finch, Northern Pintail, Tundra Swan | Leave a comment

Autumn Images

Posted on October 25, 2019 by John Rakestraw

Between the recent bouts of rain, we have seen a few sunny days. The birds seem to really take advantage of the nice weather to bulk up for winter. Cedar Waxwings, like this juvenile, have been working fruiting trees and … Continue reading →

Posted in seasonal movements | Tagged Barred Owl, Belted Kingfisher, Bewick's Wren, Cedar Waxwing, Downy Woodpecker, Greater Yellowlegs, Red-tailed Hawk, Wood Duck, Yellow-rumped Warbler | 1 Comment

Commonwealth Lake

Posted on December 5, 2018 by John Rakestraw

When time is limited or weather is sketchy, I appreciate having Commonwealth Lake close to home for a quick birding fix. Early in the morning, River Otters will often visit the lake to fill up on fish. There were three … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites | Tagged Belted Kingfisher, Common Merganser, Commonwealth Lake, Hermit Thrush, Hooded Merganser, River Otter | 1 Comment

Spring on the Coast

Posted on May 19, 2017 by John Rakestraw

I have made four trips to the Oregon Coast in as many weeks this spring. For three of the four, I was leading groups. That, combined with rainy weather, limited my photo opportunities, but here are a few shots. The … Continue reading →

Posted in seasonal movements | Tagged Belted Kingfisher, Black-bellied Plover, Common Loon, Harbor Seal, Harlequin Duck, Red-breasted Merganser, Sanderling, Surf Scoter, whimbrel | Leave a comment

Fernhill Wetlands and Jackson Bottom

Posted on July 28, 2016 by John Rakestraw

I made a quick trek around Washington County’s two prominent wetlands. There was nothing unusual to report, but there is plenty of bird activity at these sites this time of year. Green Heron, lurking Great Blue Heron, not lurking Juvenile … Continue reading →

Posted in behavior, nesting, OR Birding Sites | Tagged American White Pelican, Belted Kingfisher, Black-capped Chickadee, California Gull, Great Blue Heron, Green Heron, Killdeer, Lesser Goldfinch, Spotted Sandpiper, Tree Swallow | Leave a comment

Sandy River Delta

Posted on April 23, 2016 by John Rakestraw

Our freakishly nice spring weather continued this week, so I took Nala to the Sandy River Delta to check for spring migrants. Actually, Nala could not care less about spring migrants, but found the cool waters of the Sandy River … Continue reading →

Posted in nesting, OR Birding Sites, seasonal movements | Tagged Belted Kingfisher, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Sandy River Delta, Savannah Sparrow | Leave a comment

Summer at Sandy River

Posted on July 11, 2014 by John Rakestraw

I made an early morning trip to the Sandy River Delta. This late in the summer, with the weather being so hot, most bird song is limited to the hour or so around dawn. This Willow Flycatcher was singing right … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites | Tagged American Goldfinch, Belted Kingfisher, Eastern Kingbird, Lazuli Bunting, Sandy River Delta, White-crowned Sparrow, Willow Flycatcher | 4 Comments

Any Minute Now

Posted on April 27, 2014 by John Rakestraw

Spring migration is picking up, with good numbers of warblers just starting to arrive, just in time for my Warblers and Flycatchers class next week. Here is a Yellow-rumped Warbler in a field of little flowers which I think are … Continue reading →

Posted in nesting, seasonal movements | Tagged Belted Kingfisher, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Townsend's Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler | 1 Comment