Tag Archives: Common Garter

Still Waiting for Spring – Jackson Bottom

Posted on April 21, 2020 by John Rakestraw

Jackson Bottom is another site that I can visit during the pandemic, assuming I get there early. The big push of spring migration has not hit, but you can tell it’s so close. Tree Swallows have been back for quite … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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