Tag Archives: Downy Woodpecker

Autumn Images

Posted on October 25, 2019 by John Rakestraw

Between the recent bouts of rain, we have seen a few sunny days. The birds seem to really take advantage of the nice weather to bulk up for winter. Cedar Waxwings, like this juvenile, have been working fruiting trees and … Continue reading →

Posted in seasonal movements | Tagged Barred Owl, Belted Kingfisher, Bewick's Wren, Cedar Waxwing, Downy Woodpecker, Greater Yellowlegs, Red-tailed Hawk, Wood Duck, Yellow-rumped Warbler | 1 Comment

Spring Continues

Posted on May 3, 2018 by John Rakestraw

Spring migration continues to rev up. Warbler numbers and diversity are increasing along with other songbirds. This Yellow-rumped (Audubon’s) Warbler was at Tualatin River NWR. Downy Woodpecker showing his tongue This Pacific Wren was singing at Pittock Mansion. These birds … Continue reading →

Posted in seasonal movements | Tagged Downy Woodpecker, Pacific Wren, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Yellow-rumped Warbler | Leave a comment

Pacific City

Posted on May 6, 2016 by John Rakestraw

I led the Three Capes Tour for the Birding and Blues Festival last weekend. Spring migration had not quite kicked into high gear, but there were some nice birds around. This is one of two Black-bellied Plovers we saw on … Continue reading →

Posted in behavior, seasonal movements | Tagged Barn Swallow, Black-bellied Plover, Dark-eyed Junco, Downy Woodpecker, Long-billed Dowitcher, Purple Finch | Leave a comment

Jackson Bottom

Posted on August 9, 2015 by John Rakestraw

I scouted Jackson Bottom Wetlands Reserve in Hillsboro for my shorebird class this week. Much of the area is dry, but Pintail Pond still has enough water to create mudflats and easy fishing for the Great Egrets. One Ring-billed Gull … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites, reptiles & amphibians, seasonal movements | Tagged Common Garter Snake, Downy Woodpecker, Great Egret, Jackson Bottom, Northern Harrier, Ring-billed Gull, Spotted Sandpiper | 2 Comments

Fernhill Wetlands and Jackson Bottom

Posted on July 5, 2015 by John Rakestraw

We are two weeks into a nasty heat wave in the Portland area. Sunrise is the only time of day when you can bird in any comfort and hope to find any birds active and singing. So I got up … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites, reptiles & amphibians | Tagged American Goldfinch, Common Garter Snake, Downy Woodpecker, Great Blue Heron, Green Heron, Killdeer, Lesser Goldfinch, Spotted Sandpiper, Tree Swallow | Leave a comment

Random February Birds

Posted on February 22, 2014 by John Rakestraw

I have spent very little time outdoors this month, but here are a few nice birds from the past few weeks. This Yellow-rumped Warbler was displaying his namesake near Ankeny NWR. Northern Shrike, also at Ankeny. This Lewis’s Woodpecker has … Continue reading →

Posted in rarities | Tagged Anna's Hummingbird, Downy Woodpecker, Lewis's Woodpecker, Mourning Dove, Northern Shrike, White-throated Sparrow, Yellow-rumped Warbler | Leave a comment

To Bird or to Twitch?

Posted on January 13, 2012 by John Rakestraw

I finally had a few hours to get out birding, and had planned to visit some of the Washington County wetlands. But a Brambling visiting a feeder in Woodburn presented me with a dilemma. Should I spend my birding time … Continue reading →

Posted in birding philosophy, rarities, Uncategorized | Tagged Brambling, Dark-eyed Junco, Downy Woodpecker | 1 Comment