Tag Archives: Surf Scoter

Spring on the Coast

Posted on May 19, 2017 by John Rakestraw

I have made four trips to the Oregon Coast in as many weeks this spring. For three of the four, I was leading groups. That, combined with rainy weather, limited my photo opportunities, but here are a few shots. The … Continue reading →

Posted in seasonal movements | Tagged Belted Kingfisher, Black-bellied Plover, Common Loon, Harbor Seal, Harlequin Duck, Red-breasted Merganser, Sanderling, Surf Scoter, whimbrel | Leave a comment

Siletz Bay

Posted on November 24, 2016 by John Rakestraw

This Common Scoter was recently found in Siletz Bay, just south of Lincoln City. This is only the second record of this species in North America, so he was definitely worth chasing. The Common Scoter seems pretty comfortable in Siletz … Continue reading →

Posted in mammals, OR Birding Sites, rarities | Tagged Black Oystercatcher, Bonaparte's Gull, Brant, Brewer's Blackbird, Common Scoter, Harbor Seal, Red Phalarope, Red-throated Loon, Surf Scoter, Thayer's Gull | 1 Comment

Yaquina Bay

Posted on November 20, 2014 by John Rakestraw

Yaquina Bay, at the town of Newport, is one of the more productive sites on the Oregon coast. On this visit, high winds reduced the number of birds that were out and about, but there was still a lot to … Continue reading →

Posted in mammals, OR Birding Sites | Tagged Brant, Brown Pelican, California Gull, California Sea Lion, Common Loon, Horned Grebe, Long-tailed Duck, Mew Gull, Northern Pintail, Pelagic Cormorant, Peregrine Falcon, Red-throated Loon, Surf Scoter, Western Grebe | 2 Comments

Random Images

Posted on May 6, 2012 by John Rakestraw

Early May is always a good time for seeing returning migrants and other signs of spring. Despite our cool damp weather, spring continues to slowly make inroads. Here are some random images from the past week. May is warbler month … Continue reading →

Posted in mammals, seasonal movements | Tagged Black-headed Grosbeak, Raccoon, River Otter, Rufous Hummingbird, Surf Scoter, Wilson's Warbler | 1 Comment

Westmoreland Park

Posted on October 27, 2011 by John Rakestraw

Westmoreland Park (Birding Oregon p. 69) is one of Portland’s premier loafing spots for gulls and waterfowl in autumn and winter. The city is planning to restore the natural flow of the creek in what is now an urban duck … Continue reading →

Posted in behavior, OR Birding Sites, rarities, seasonal movements | Tagged Ridgeway's Cackling Goose, Rock Pigeon, Surf Scoter, Taverner's Cackling Goose, Westmoreland Park | Leave a comment