Tualatin Wildlife Refuge

We went to Tualatin Wildlife Refuge a couple of weeks ago and were able to see a Western Screech Owl. He was sleeping in the tree about a mile into the refuge.

The next weekend it was Fernhill Wetlands. There were plenty of Canada Geese.

I like how the you can see the drops of water coming off of his feet in this picture.

Red Breasted Sap Sucker

This Sap-sucker is drilling holes to beat the band in our two pine trees in the backyard. It wouldn't be so bad, but we planted those trees and want them to stay alive. The trees provide shade and take so long to grow. The bird gets mad and swoops me when I go out to take his picture. It is the price he must pay for killing my trees. Later in the day I saw the Downy Woodpecker and the Northern Flicker.

It must have been a woodpecker day!

Acorn Woodpecker

The Acorn Woodpecker was located at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Thanks to Greg Gillson for posting the location on his blog, I like to find new birds to add to my life bird list and we were able to add one more today.

Birds on my Birthday in Newport

Western Meadowlark

The state bird - you would think this bird would be easier to find. We did not expect to see it at the coast. This is the bird that caused Chuck to get his hand caught in the car door. He was excited to see the bird and did not want to make noise shutting the car door and used his hand to quiet the noise (really it was the wind caught it too quickly).

Brown Pelicans

These pelicans were resting in the Yaquina Bay area.

Whimbrel

I might have seen this bird before, but this is the first time actually identifying one.

A puzzle for Kris

November birds in the morning

Cedar Waxwing showing off his colors.

There were about a dozen Golden-Crowned Kinglets in the backyard this morning. It was a treat to watch them jumping around the trees getting the water from underneath the leaves and pine needles.

A couple of Chestnut Backed Chickadees joined in the fun. This one was very curious and let me get in close for a picture.

October Autumn Colors

I think the buck would have come in the garage if it was open.