Tag Archives: Horned Grebe

Autumn at Fernhill

Posted on October 29, 2016 by John Rakestraw

Fernhill Wetlands is the place to be in autumn. Even after the extensive wetland renovations that have taken place, resulting in less open water, the Cackling Geese still congregate here by the thousands. This Great Egret was catching the sunshine … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites, seasonal movements | Tagged American Kestrel, Cackling Goose, Fernhill Wetlands, Great Egret, Greater White-fronted Goose, Green-winged Teal, Horned Grebe, Killdeer, Northern Pintail, Western Grebe | 3 Comments

Yaquina Bay

Posted on November 20, 2014 by John Rakestraw

Yaquina Bay, at the town of Newport, is one of the more productive sites on the Oregon coast. On this visit, high winds reduced the number of birds that were out and about, but there was still a lot to … Continue reading →

Posted in mammals, OR Birding Sites | Tagged Brant, Brown Pelican, California Gull, California Sea Lion, Common Loon, Horned Grebe, Long-tailed Duck, Mew Gull, Northern Pintail, Pelagic Cormorant, Peregrine Falcon, Red-throated Loon, Surf Scoter, Western Grebe | 2 Comments

Broughton Beach

Posted on November 10, 2013 by John Rakestraw

Broughton Beach is the stretch of shoreline along the Columbia River, just north of the Portland airport. It has been a popular spot to access the river to scan for waterfowl in winter, and the shore attracts some neat birds, … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites | Tagged Broughton Beach, California Gull, Herring Gull, Horned Grebe, Mew Gull, Peregrine Falcon, Ring-billed Gull | 2 Comments

Fernhill Wetlands, 2-15-12

Posted on February 19, 2012 by John Rakestraw

I walked around Fernhill Wetlands (Birding Oregon, p. 61) in the mid afternoon. Most of the waterfowl that roost here on winter evenings were still off feeding in the area fields, but there is always something to see. A flock … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites | Tagged American Kestrel, Bald Eagle, Brewer's Blackbird, Fernhill Wetlands, Great Blue Heron, Horned Grebe, Tundra Swan | Leave a comment

Frozen Fernhill

Posted on November 26, 2010 by John Rakestraw

An arctic air mass brought cold temperatures and ice to Fernhill Wetlands (Birding Oregon p. 61), but there was no shortage of birds. Here are some grainy gray photos from a lap around the ponds. Horned Grebe Tundra Swans and … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites, seasonal movements | Tagged American Kestrel, American White Pelican, Bald Eagle, Cackling Cackling Goose, California Gull, Fernhill Wetlands, Great Blue Heron, Horned Grebe, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, Snow Goose, Taverner's Cackling Goose, Tundra Swan | Leave a comment