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Tag Archives: Black-billed Magpie
Smith Rock State Park
I hadn’t been to the dry side of Oregon for far too long, so I took a trip to Smith Rock State Park. The avian stars of this site are the White-throated Swifts that nest here. They did not disappoint, … Continue reading
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Tagged Black-billed Magpie, Desert Cottontail, Mallard, Mule Deer, Say's Phoebe, Smith Rock, Violet-green Swallow
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McNary Wildlife Nature Area
Looking past the rather awkward name, the McNary Wildlife Nature Area is a great little spot for birding. The park, which came to my attention by hosting the recent Black-headed Gull, is located in the town of Umatilla, just downstream … Continue reading
Goose Lake State Park
About 14 miles south of Lakeview, Goose Lake State Park is always worth a quick stop for riparian birds and waterfowl. Goose Lake is large (8 miles wide, 20 miles long) and shallow (average 4 ft.), making it ideal for … Continue reading