Tag Archives: Long-billed Dowitcher

Spring Shorebirds

Posted on May 10, 2014 by John Rakestraw

I had hoped to get to the coast this week, but a big weather system was blowing in so I visited Fernhill Wetlands and Jackson Bottom. Both sites had a few shorebirds sporting their breeding plumage. Semipalmated Plover Dunlin Least … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites, seasonal movements | Tagged Dunlin, Least Sandpiper, Long-billed Dowitcher, Semipalmated Plover, Western Sandpiper | 2 Comments

Fernhill Wetlands 11/1/12

Posted on November 4, 2012 by John Rakestraw

Things are hopping at Fernhill Wetlands, with rising water levels, an influx of several thousand geese and other waterfowl, and a few other goodies. Cackling Geese have been arriving for weeks now, and the skies and fields around Fernhill are … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites, reptiles & amphibians, seasonal movements | Tagged Bald Eagle, Cackling Goose, Common Garter Snake, Fernhill Wetlands, Great Egret, Greater White-fronted Goose, Greater Yellowlegs, Long-billed Dowitcher, Mallard, Northern Shoveler, Northern Shrike | 1 Comment

Washington County Wetlands

Posted on July 11, 2012 by John Rakestraw

I visited several sites in Washington County to check for migrant shorebirds, inspired by the recent appearance of a Spotted Redshank at Fern Ridge Reservoir (Birding Oregon p 89) . I didn’t find anything so rare, but a few birds … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites, seasonal movements | Tagged Fernhill Wetlands, Great Blue Heron, Jackson Bottom, Long-billed Dowitcher, Mallard, Tree Swallow | 2 Comments

Fernhill Wetlands, 10/19/2011

Posted on October 20, 2011 by John Rakestraw

Wintering waterfowl are returning to Fernhill Wetlands (Birding Oregon p. 61). Cackling Geese started arriving this week, and will soon be joined by a few thousand more. a former waterfowl Most shorebirds have moved on by now. This Lesser Yellowlegs … Continue reading →

Posted in seasonal movements | Tagged Bushtit, Cackling Goose, Fernhill Wetlands, Lesser Yellowlegs, Long-billed Dowitcher | Leave a comment

And More Shorebirds

Posted on October 4, 2008 by John Rakestraw

Another quick trip to Fernhill Wetlands this afternoon produced a couple of species that were not present a few days ago. A Long-billed Dowitcher (left) and a Pectoral Sandpiper. Both birds are in juvenal plumage, indicated by the pale edges … Continue reading →

Posted in behavior, identification challenges | Tagged Greater Yellowlegs, Lesser Yellowlegs, Long-billed Dowitcher, Pectoral Sandpiper | Leave a comment

Urban Otters (and birds)

Posted on September 11, 2008 by John Rakestraw

Two Northern River Otters have been hanging out at Koll Center Wetlands in Beaverton, so I went out this morning to see them. Otters are always a treat, but it is especially nice to see them thriving in such an … Continue reading →

Posted in mammals, OR Birding Sites | Tagged Killdeer, Long-billed Dowitcher, Northern Shoveler, River Otter | 1 Comment

Washington County

Posted on August 13, 2008 by John Rakestraw

I checked some of the birding sites in Washington County recently. The first stop was Rogers Park in Forest Grove (Birding Oregon p. 62). This is the home of one of the northernmost colonies of Acorn Woodpeckers. These are fascinating … Continue reading →

Posted in mammals, OR Birding Sites | Tagged Acorn Woodpecker, Beaver, California Gull, Fernhill Wetlands, Long-billed Dowitcher | 2 Comments