Tag: Great Blue Heron

2019: Resetting the tripometer

I ended 2018 having seen 325 species of birds in Oregon in a single year. It was fun, rewarding, and a ton of work. Something I’ll likely not do again for a while. This year it’s time to revisit old friends close to home. Inspired by Jen Sanford I’m resurrecting my 5MR and birding mostly…

By Audrey January 18, 2019 8

Birdiversary and honorable mentions

Fun Bird Facts Why Bird

I went back to basics this year for my birdaversary. Back to Stub Stewart State Park where it all began three years ago when I was first inspired inspired by the curiosity and wonder of birds. It was rainier and foggier this time, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying this  classic Pacific Northwest forest. Knowing…

By Audrey December 27, 2017 5

Hits and misses at Broughton Beach

Birding Trips

This summer has been rough at Broughton Beach. Early in the season, in hopes of a reported Least Sandpiper, I thought a quick stop after work would do. But when I arrived… No birds. Just big crowds of people. Big miss. Undeterred, I returned the following Saturday at 5:30am when I knew there’d be fewer people. So…

By Audrey August 25, 2017 0