Tag Archives: Spotted Towhee

Baby Towhees

Posted on June 19, 2014 by

Young Spotted Towhees have been showing up at the feeder. It is always fun to see them, as they look so different from their parents. This plumage can be confusing to those unfamiliar with it, but there are clues to … Continue reading →

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Little Brown Birds

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

I took my Little Brown Birds class to Sauvie Island. The sparrow flock along Rentenaar Road is thinning out, but all the expected species are still there. For the third year in a row, the star of the day was … Continue reading →

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Winter in the Wetlands

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

We are in that late winter season when birding seems to slow. I don’t know whether there are actually fewer birds around this time of year or we have just already seen the local winter residents so they don’t hold … Continue reading →

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Rentenaar Road, Sauvie Island

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

Rentenaar Road, on Sauvie Island, is one of the better sparrow patches in the Portland area. I found ten species this morning, about typical for this time of year. This boldly patterned White-throated Sparrow was one of the prettier ones. … Continue reading →

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Sparrowpalooza

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

I spent the morning in Scappoose, OR, this morning looking for a Brambling that was seen about a week ago. I didn’t have any luck with the Brambling, but it was great fun watching the variety of sparrows that were … Continue reading →

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At the Feeder

Posted on April 2, 2010 by

The birds have been taking advantage of occasional breaks in the rain lately to stock up on sunflower seeds. Pine Siskins have not been plentiful this year, with only a few individuals appearing at the feeder. This Pine Siskin has … Continue reading →

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Foggy morning

Posted on January 18, 2009 by

While scouting for my little brown birds class I found these three posing on a fence rail. I had just filled the feeder at the Oak Island unit of Sauvie Island Wildlife Area, and the birds were appearing out of … Continue reading →

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