Tag Archives: Mountain Chickadee

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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Chickadee Trifecta

Posted on October 27, 2012 by John Rakestraw

I had three species of chickadees attending my feeder recently. The Black-capped Chickadees are year-round residents and visit every day. Chestnut-backed Chickadees appear occasionally, most often in winter, although I have been seeing them more often in recent months. The … Continue reading →

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Where the Deer and the Antelope (and the Birders) Play

Posted on June 13, 2012 by John Rakestraw

Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge includes about a quarter million acres in Lake County, OR. It is not close to anything, but is definitely worth the trip. The weather here in early June tends to be cool and breezy, and … Continue reading →

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Of Birding, Computer Pinball, and Insanity

Posted on July 1, 2008 by John Rakestraw

Before shutting down my computer for the night, I sometimes play the video pinball game that came with the machine. Typically, I score about 400,000 points. On rare occasions, I have scored around 4 million points, through no skill or … Continue reading →

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