Tag Archives: Wood Duck

Autumn Images

Posted on October 25, 2019 by John Rakestraw

Between the recent bouts of rain, we have seen a few sunny days. The birds seem to really take advantage of the nice weather to bulk up for winter. Cedar Waxwings, like this juvenile, have been working fruiting trees and … Continue reading →

Posted in seasonal movements | Tagged Barred Owl, Belted Kingfisher, Bewick's Wren, Cedar Waxwing, Downy Woodpecker, Greater Yellowlegs, Red-tailed Hawk, Wood Duck, Yellow-rumped Warbler | 1 Comment

Random Ramblings

Posted on November 21, 2018 by John Rakestraw

Most of my recent outings have been while leading trips or in dreary conditions, both of which limit any photo opportunities. So here are some dribs and drabs from recent weeks. This Black-tailed Deer and her fawn were at Cooper … Continue reading →

Posted in seasonal movements | Tagged Bald Eagle, Black-tailed Deer, Dunlin, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Long-billed Dowitcher, Pied-billed Grebe, Sandhill Crane, White-crowned Sparrow, Wood Duck | Leave a comment

Tualatin River NWR

Posted on July 16, 2018 by John Rakestraw

I visited Tualatin River NWR last week. The weather has been very hot and dry, so I started early in the morning. There was a surprisingly large diversity of species for mid-summer. I ended the trip with 55 species. I … Continue reading →

Posted in behavior, identification challenges, OR Birding Sites | Tagged Lazuli Bunting, Savannah Sparrow, Tualatin River NWR, Willow Flycatcher, Wood Duck | Leave a comment

Random Images

Posted on February 19, 2018 by John Rakestraw

February birding is famously slow around much of Oregon, but, as I like to remind myself, there is always something to see. This male Redhead has been spending the winter at Commonwealth Lake Park in Beaverton. It is not often … Continue reading →

Posted in seasonal movements | Tagged Black Turnstone, Elk, Gadwall, Green-winged Teal, Lincoln's Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, Redhead, White-crowned Sparrow, Wood Duck | 1 Comment

Sandy River Delta

Posted on April 9, 2015 by John Rakestraw

Nala and I spent the morning at the Sandy River Delta east of Portland. Bird activity is definitely picking up, although many of the summer residents haven’t arrived yet. White-crowned Sparrows were singing as were Savannah Sparrows. Rufous Hummingbirds were … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites, seasonal movements | Tagged Common Merganser, Common Yellowthroat, Great Blue Heron, Mallard, Rufous Hummingbird, Savannah Sparrow, Spotted Sandpiper, White-crowned Sparrow, Wood Duck | Leave a comment

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, 13 November 2013

Posted on November 17, 2013 by John Rakestraw

The weather has entered its dark and dreary pattern, typical for Portland in late autumn. This makes for dark grainy photos, but here are a few shots from Crystal Springs in southeast Portland. Steller’s Jay, looking all artsy among the … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites | Tagged American Coot, American Wigeon, Bufflehead, Canada Goose, Crystal Springs, Steller's Jay, Wood Duck | Leave a comment

Dawson Creek

Posted on November 1, 2013 by John Rakestraw

Nala and I went out to Dawson Creek Park in Hillsboro to look for a Rusty Blackbird reported the day before. This site, a private park associated with the office park behind the public library, is a manicured park with … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites, rarities | Tagged American Kestrel, American Wigeon, Cackling Goose, Dawson Creek, Rusty Blackbird, Wood Duck | 2 Comments

Crystal Springs in the Spring

Posted on June 4, 2009 by John Rakestraw

I visited Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (Birding Oregon p. 69) on May 28. This site is best known as a good spot for wintering waterfowl. This late in the spring, most of the ducks and geese have moved on, leaving … Continue reading →

Posted in OR Birding Sites, seasonal movements | Tagged American Crow, Cackling Goose, Crystal Springs, Wood Duck | 1 Comment