Tag Archives: Blue-winged Teal

Jackson Bottom, 11 July 2013

Posted on July 11, 2013 by

I walked around Jackson Bottom in Hillsboro this morning. As you would expect at this time of year, there were lots of young birds around.  This young Savannah Sparrow posed nicely. His parents have not taught him to skulk in … Continue reading →

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Warner Wetlands 6-7-12

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

Just north of the little town of Plush, OR, is Hart Bar, a small interpretive site at the southern end of the Warner Wetlands Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Birding Oregon p. 21). A short trail leads through the marsh, … Continue reading →

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Sauvie Island

Posted on June 12, 2008 by

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 →

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