Tag Archives: House Sparrow

Early Spring in the 5MR

Posted on April 6, 2019 by John Rakestraw

The weather has gone from winter rain to spring rain, still rather gloomy but definitely more pleasant overall. Spring migration is slowly picking up with new species gradually accumulating in my 5-Mile Radius. Most of the new sites that I … Continue reading →

Posted in mammals, OR Birding Sites, seasonal movements | Tagged Band-tailed Pigeon, Black-crowned Night-Heron, Bufflehead, Coyote, Great Egret, Greater Yellowlegs, House Sparrow, Rufous Hummingbird, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Wilson's Snipe, Yellow-rumped Warbler | Leave a comment

Northwest Portland Wetlands

Posted on May 26, 2017 by John Rakestraw

I went out to Smith and Bybee Wetlands and Vanport Wetlands to check for migrants. The Smith and Bybee area was pretty slow. Water levels were high so some of the trails were inaccessible. Vanport had some really interesting birds, … Continue reading →

Posted in mammals, nesting, OR Birding Sites, reptiles & amphibians | Tagged American Bullfrog, Brush Rabbit, Bullock's Oriole, Cedar Waxwing, Cliff Swallow, Cooper's Hawk, House Sparrow, Ruddy Duck, Smith and Bybee Wetlands, Vanport Wetlands, Yellow-headed Blackbird | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: House Sparrow

Early Spring in the 5MR

Northwest Portland Wetlands

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