Tag Archives: Snowy Plover

Beach Birds

Posted on January 11, 2021 by John Rakestraw

I spent a few days on the north Oregon coast to escape the New Year’s fireworks in Portland. As expected this time of year, there was plenty of wind and rain. But there were enough breaks in the weather to … Continue reading →

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Plover-palooza

Posted on February 19, 2016 by John Rakestraw

I went to South Beach State Park, just south of Newport, to see the Mountain Plover that has been spending the winter there. I have seen this species in Kansas, but it is a special treat to see one in … Continue reading →

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