Sunday we visited Sauvie Island. All the usual suspects were accounted for. Cranes were out in full force although I didn't manage a decent photo. On Rentenaar Rd. there was the expected sparrow flock, but alas, someone dumped corn on the south side of the road. People: dump it on the north side!! So we watched the backlit birds and didn't take any sparrow photos. There were mostly Golden-crowned anyhow.
Sunshine and a hunting harrier!
A heron rookery had possibly 50 herons hanging out. And a Bald Eagle in the top middle.
At the same stop was an amazing display of soaring raptors. At one point we figured there were eagles, a Red-tailed Hawk, an accipter, and a harrier. I counted over 7 eagles later.
At Cedar Mill Wetlands this morning it was slightly ho-hum.
This sapsucker in the greenery made me happy though.
Sounds like a good trip to Sauvie! That raptor assortment is impressive.
ReplyDeleteI love the sapsucker too!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos ! Looks like a fun trip . Thanks for sharing , Have a good week !
ReplyDeleteHi Michele,
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Hi Michele,
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Cool pictures! Love that Sapsucker!!
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