Tag Archives: Bewick’s Wren

Dog Days

Posted on July 28, 2020 by John Rakestraw

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 | 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

Finley NWR

Posted on August 2, 2008 by John Rakestraw

I walked around much of William L. Finley NWR, one of the three in the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Of the three, Finley has the greatest diversity of habitats, as it lies right at the edge of the … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites | Tagged American White Pelican, Baskett Slough NWR, Bewick's Wren, Black-capped Chickadee, Black-tailed Deer, Finley NWR, Lazuli Bunting | 1 Comment

Tag Archives: Bewick’s Wren

Dog Days

Autumn Images

Finley NWR

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