Moody Blue’s bill
I learned something today. I learned that it is nearly impossible to capture a Great Blue Heron. No, I did not attempt this feat. And neither did anyone else. Allow me to explain. I went birding at Commonwealth Lake Park yesterday, and came across a few Great Blue Herons. As per usual, when I see these magnificent…
Lunch walk, tricked by a warbler, and Oaks Bottom
I had a pleasant walk during my lunch break yesterday. First, I spent some quality time in the parking lot with this charming White-crowned Sparrow. In my Little Brown Bird class, I learned these sparrows are common in flocks in the winter, and they frequent parking lots in summer. Rather peculiar. I checked up on the Bushtit…
Mom visit and incidental birding
Last week, my mom and her friend Carol flew in from Florida to visit me. While they were here, I had the pleasure of showing off some of Oregon’s natural wonders. I took them to see waterfalls… And we saw a Pacific Wren! I took them to the Tulip Festival in Woodburn… And saw owls.…