Tag: American Kestrel

February birds…

If January could be summed up by snow, February can be summed up by RAIN. All caps because it’s ridiculous. We can’t seem to catch a break. Luckily, birds still have stuff to do regardless of the weather. They’re out there and occasionally I joined them. Yesterday, Tomas and I went to Ridgefield NWR for…

By Audrey February 20, 2017 2

Fort Rock State Natural Area

Birding Trips

After visiting Newberry Caldera, Tomas and I continued an hour south to Fort Rock State Natural Area. About a mile wide and 200 ft tall, Fort Rock is yet another of Oregon’s magnificent geologic features. It is a tuff ring formed 50,000-100,000 years ago when magma rose up to meet water and lake mud. Fort…

By Audrey August 6, 2016 4

Vancouver Lake

Birding Trips

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a new sparrow. Certainly not for lack of trying. Since before the first of this year, I’ve looked for little brown birds with that extra bit of flair at several locations including Jackson Bottom, Fernhill Wetlands, Ridgefield NWR, Sauvie Island, and Vancouver Lake. But still no luck. So when…

By Audrey February 28, 2016 0