Tag Archives: Merriam’s Ground Squirrel

Birdathon

Posted on May 27, 2018 by John Rakestraw

Our team for the Audubon Society of Portland’s Birdathon made a 360-mile loop through the Willamette Valley, across the Cascades, and east to the high desert. We tallied 110 species for the day. Here are a few. Acorn Woodpeckers are … Continue reading →

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Malheur NWR

Posted on June 21, 2011 by John Rakestraw

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most popular birding destinations in Oregon, not just for the abundant expected species, but also for the eastern vagrants that turn up there every year. Our Birdathon team from the Audubon Society … Continue reading →

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