Tag: Western Sandpiper

Bonus Broughton

After all the driving on the coast the day before, I opted to stay close to home the following day. I got up early to check out Broughton Beach and found an intensely red sunrise. One plus to all the wildfires. There was another birder on the scene who nicely pointed out the Sanderling running…

By Audrey September 10, 2017 2

Lincoln City to the sewage ponds

So of course the following weekend I decided to practice my newfound shorebird knowledge. Especially when I saw a report of Wandering Tattlers in Lincoln City. I forgot that I’ve seen one once before on a fence post in Hawaii. Someone should really keep track of these things (Ebird). But I’d never seen one in Oregon…

By Audrey September 9, 2017 2

Shorebirds!

That is genuine enthusiasm. Not excited? Here’s an adorable Semipalmated Plover to ease some of the discomfort. Fall migration is happening and I am facing it head on. Because I went to Smith and Bybee Lakes and totally failed at identifying birds. I forgot how hard it is. There’s hundreds of shorebirds there, and I had…

By Audrey August 30, 2017 0