Tag Archives: Northwestern Garter

Dog Days

Posted on July 28, 2020 by John Rakestraw

I am not sure why the hottest days of mid-summer are referred to as “dog days.” My dogs want nothing to do with the heat, and the hot weather puts a damper on bird activity as well. Wetlands tend to … Continue reading →

Posted in nesting, OR Birding Sites, reptiles & amphibians, seasonal movements | Tagged American Crow, Bewick's Wren, Greater Yellowlegs, Green Heron, House Finch, Lesser Yellowlegs, Long-toed Salamander, Northwestern Garter, Osprey, Purple Martin, Spotted Towhee, Tree Swallow, Western Screech-Owl | Leave a comment

Jackson Bottom

Posted on March 26, 2020 by John Rakestraw

Spring migration hasn’t really revved up yet, but a recent warm sunny day drew me out to Jackson Bottom Wetlands. I was as interested in herping as I was birding, and some cooperative herps easily filled the void created by … Continue reading →

Posted in behavior, OR Birding Sites, reptiles & amphibians | Tagged Common Garter, Golden-crowned Sparrow, Green-winged Teal, Northwestern Garter, Pacific Chorus Frog, Red-spotted Garter | 1 Comment

Tag Archives: Northwestern Garter

Dog Days

Jackson Bottom

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