Bird Eat Bird World
I originally scheduled the day after my Birdathon trip as a rest day. But the promising weather and my large cup of coffee made me to drive 3 hours southwest to Yaquina Head Lighthouse on the Oregon coast instead. There were recent reports of an active Peregrine Falcon nest and it was just too tempting to resist. I arrived…
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.…
The Coast
Last Saturday I took my first birding trip to the Oregon coast of the year! I arrived with binoculars and camera in hand and expectations high. Ecola State Park was first. The coastline views are stunning! The views of the birds? Not so much. At least during my short visit. A scope might have improved the situation. Most…