Tag Archives: Common Goldeneye

Broughton Beach

Posted on January 25, 2015 by John Rakestraw

Nala and I walked along the Columbia River from Broughton Beach to the Sea Scout base. Greater Scaup was the most numerous species on the river, with smaller numbers of Lesser Scaup (fifth bird from the right) Great Scaup (upper … Continue reading →

Posted in identification challenges, mammals, OR Birding Sites | Tagged Beaver, Broughton Beach, Common Goldeneye, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, Song Sparrow, Western Grebe | Leave a comment

McNary Wildlife Nature Area

Posted on January 18, 2015 by John Rakestraw

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 →

Posted in OR Birding Sites | Tagged American Robin, American White Pelican, Black-billed Magpie, Black-crowned Night-Heron, Black-headed Gull, California Gull, Cedar Waxwing, Common Goldeneye, Mew Gull, Ring-billed Gull | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: Common Goldeneye

Broughton Beach

McNary Wildlife Nature Area

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