Tag Archives: Harbor Seal

Spring on the Coast

Posted on May 19, 2017 by John Rakestraw

I have made four trips to the Oregon Coast in as many weeks this spring. For three of the four, I was leading groups. That, combined with rainy weather, limited my photo opportunities, but here are a few shots. The … Continue reading →

Posted in seasonal movements | Tagged Belted Kingfisher, Black-bellied Plover, Common Loon, Harbor Seal, Harlequin Duck, Red-breasted Merganser, Sanderling, Surf Scoter, whimbrel | Leave a comment

Siletz Bay

Posted on November 24, 2016 by John Rakestraw

This Common Scoter was recently found in Siletz Bay, just south of Lincoln City. This is only the second record of this species in North America, so he was definitely worth chasing. The Common Scoter seems pretty comfortable in Siletz … Continue reading →

Posted in mammals, OR Birding Sites, rarities | Tagged Black Oystercatcher, Bonaparte's Gull, Brant, Brewer's Blackbird, Common Scoter, Harbor Seal, Red Phalarope, Red-throated Loon, Surf Scoter, Thayer's Gull | 1 Comment

Siletz Bay area

Posted on February 13, 2012 by John Rakestraw

I spent a day birding around Siletz Bay (Birding Oregon chapter 37). This part of the coast is not one of the more scenic areas, but there are a couple spots tucked away that are worth a look. The main … Continue reading →

Posted in mammals, OR Birding Sites | Tagged Boiler Bay State Wayside, Cutler City Wetlands, Harbor Seal, Pacific Wren, Siletz Bay | Leave a comment

Black-tailed Gull

Posted on October 3, 2011 by John Rakestraw

A Black-tailed Gull (Larus crassirostris) has been hanging out on a log boom in Tacoma, WA, for the past couple of weeks. Tacoma is normally far outside my “chase radius” for a single bird, but Marsha was working a conference … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond OR, mammals, rarities | Tagged Black-tailed Gull, Harbor Seal | Leave a comment

Barview Jetty

Posted on August 24, 2011 by John Rakestraw

Barview Jetty (Birding Oregon p. 125) forms the northern edge of the entrance to Tillamook Bay. It is a good site for viewing rock-loving shorebirds, gulls, and seabirds. The jetty was rebuilt last year, so the surface is now smooth … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites, seasonal movements | Tagged Barview Jetty, Harbor Seal, Red-necked Phalarope | Leave a comment

Worst Pelagic Trip Ever

Posted on July 12, 2008 by John Rakestraw

I made my second attempt to visit Machias Seal Island off the coast of Maine this week. On my first attempt last year, the seas were “the roughest we’ve had all season” and it was too foggy to see much … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond OR, mammals | Tagged Atlantic Puffin, Common Murre, Harbor Seal, Razorbill | 1 Comment