Tag Archives: Yellow-breasted Chat

Birdathon

Posted on May 27, 2018 by John Rakestraw

Our team for the Audubon Society of Portland’s Birdathon made a 360-mile loop through the Willamette Valley, across the Cascades, and east to the high desert. We tallied 110 species for the day. Here are a few. Acorn Woodpeckers are … Continue reading →

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Sandy River Delta

Posted on May 25, 2014 by John Rakestraw

I took Nala to the Sandy River Delta this week. One of the target birds for this area is Yellow-breasted Chat, a species hard to find elsewhere in the Portland area. This was the only individual I found that day, … Continue reading →

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Sandy River Delta 7/20/12

Posted on July 22, 2012 by John Rakestraw

While late July is normally pretty slow birding in the Willamette Valley, the Sandy River Delta continues to be active. The regular nesting species that are local specialties at this site (Yellow-breasted Chat, Lazuli Bunting, Willow Flycatcher, Eastern Kingbird, etc.) … Continue reading →

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