Tag Archives: Horned Lark

Rocky Mountain National Park

Posted on July 30, 2019 by John Rakestraw

We took a quick trip to Colorado for a family reunion. There wasn’t much time for hardcore birding, but we made a quick pass through Rocky Mountain National Park. Moose are always a treat to see, provided you are a … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond OR, mammals | Tagged Elk, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Horned Lark, Moose, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Yellow-bellied Marmot | 2 Comments

Birds vs. Birding

Posted on July 12, 2019 by John Rakestraw

We spent close to a week in northern Wasco County, OR, to get our dogs away from the barrage of illegal fireworks that plague the Portland area every July. While the property where we stayed provided some nice hiking opportunities, … Continue reading →

Posted in birding philosophy | Tagged Black-tailed Deer, California Ground Squirrel, Horned Lark | 1 Comment

Random Images

Posted on January 11, 2017 by John Rakestraw

Life and inclement weather have conspired against me of late, so my outings have been far too few. But here are some photos from recent weeks. A trip to Broughton Beach provided nice looks at a small flock of Horned … Continue reading →

Posted in behavior | Tagged Anna's Hummingbird, Bushtit, Eurasian Wigeon, Horned Lark, Pied-billed Grebe, Red-breasted Nuthatch, vegan suet | Leave a comment

Broughton Beach Horned Larks

Posted on August 3, 2016 by John Rakestraw

Broughton Beach, along the Columbia River, has been a favorite spot in Portland to check for shorebirds, gulls, and waterfowl, depending on the season. On my recent visit I enjoyed watching a family of Horned Larks working the beach. There … Continue reading →

Posted in nesting, OR Birding Sites, Uncategorized | Tagged Brewer's Blackbird, Broughton Beach, Horned Lark, Killdeer | Leave a comment

Timberline

Posted on July 17, 2016 by John Rakestraw

I hiked from Timberline Lodge to the snow fields above Silcox Hut. My main target was Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch. I missed the finches, but there is always something fun to see on the mountain. There were a lot of skiers and … Continue reading →

Posted in mammals, OR Birding Sites, rarities | Tagged Clark's Nutcracker, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Horned Lark, Rock Wren, Timberline Lodge, Yellow-bellied Marmot | 1 Comment

Hart Mountain

Posted on August 20, 2008 by John Rakestraw

The Sept./Oct. issue of Bird Watcher’s Digest has my piece on Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge (Birding Oregon p.20). This is a great area to explore for birds, other wildlife, scenery, and native petroglyphs. The article didn’t use any of … Continue reading →

Posted in mammals, OR Birding Sites | Tagged Hart Mountain, Horned Lark, Mountain Lion, Pronghorn | Leave a comment