Tag Archives: Common Garter

Jackson Bottom

Posted on March 26, 2020 by John Rakestraw

Spring migration hasn’t really revved up yet, but a recent warm sunny day drew me out to Jackson Bottom Wetlands. I was as interested in herping as I was birding, and some cooperative herps easily filled the void created by … Continue reading →

Posted in behavior, OR Birding Sites, reptiles & amphibians | Tagged Common Garter, Golden-crowned Sparrow, Green-winged Teal, Northwestern Garter, Pacific Chorus Frog, Red-spotted Garter | 1 Comment

Slow Spring

Posted on April 3, 2014 by John Rakestraw

The end of March and beginning of April have been cool and wet. Spring is progressing, but seemingly very slowly. Here are a few images from the past week. Pacific Wrens are singing everywhere. This bird was at Powell Butte … Continue reading →

Posted in behavior, mammals, nesting, OR Birding Sites, reptiles & amphibians, seasonal movements | Tagged Common Garter, Pacific Wren, Pileated Woodpecker, Ruddy Duck, Savannah Sparrow, Townsend's Chipmunk | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: Common Garter

Jackson Bottom

Slow Spring

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