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Tag Archives: Mule Deer
Smith Rock State Park
I hadn’t been to the dry side of Oregon for far too long, so I took a trip to Smith Rock State Park. The avian stars of this site are the White-throated Swifts that nest here. They did not disappoint, … Continue reading
Posted in mammals, OR Birding Sites
Tagged Black-billed Magpie, Desert Cottontail, Mallard, Mule Deer, Say's Phoebe, Smith Rock, Violet-green Swallow
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Rocky Mountain National Park, Part 2, Mammals
A morning at Rocky Mountain National Park produced more mammals than birds, an unusual occurance in most areas. Despite the low numbers of birds, you always have to appreciate the charismatic megafauna. Behind this bush is a really large Mule … Continue reading
Where the Deer and the Antelope (and the Birders) Play
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
Posted in mammals, OR Birding Sites
Tagged Brewer's Sparrow, Hart Mountain, Mountain Chickadee, Mule Deer, Pronghorn
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Klamath Basin
Here are some photos from a recent trip to the Klamath Basin. Eared Grebes are common in the wetlands along State Line Road (Birding Oregon p. 116). The second bird from the left is still in basic plumage, while all … Continue reading
Posted in mammals, nesting, OR Birding Sites
Tagged Bald Eagle, Eared Grebe, Klamath Basin, Mule Deer, Pied-billed Grebe, Semipalmated Plover
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Bear Valley
While not nearly as scenic as Logan Valley, Bear Valley (Birding Oregon p. 33), west of Seneca, has its share of birds. It is the only site where birders have reported Upland Sandpipers this spring. My recent attempt to find … Continue reading
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Tagged Bear Valley, Mule Deer, Western Meadowlark, Yellow-headed Blackbird
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