Tag Archives: Long-billed Curlew

Long-billed Curlew, Seaside, OR

Posted on September 1, 2013 by John Rakestraw

I guided a group of birders to the north coast this week. We saw a lot of good birds, but the rainy weather forced me to keep my camera in the car most of the time. The best surprise of … Continue reading →

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Winchuck River Mouth

Posted on September 20, 2009 by John Rakestraw

Less than a mile from the California border, the Winchuck River empties into the Pacific Ocean. Along with a lovely beach area, the site has a nice visitor center (bathroom!) with information about the surrounding National Forest. Brown Pelicans were … Continue reading →

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Logan Valley

Posted on June 4, 2008 by John Rakestraw

On a recent trip to Grant County, I visited one of my favorite sites in Oregon. Located 17 miles west of Seneca, Logan Valley (Birding Oregon p.32) is a vast meadow. The area attracts the typical grassland species; Savannah Sparrow, … Continue reading →

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