Vancouver Lake
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…
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.…