[obol] Re: Greater White-fronted Geese???
- From: Mitch Ratzlaff <mitch.ratzlaff@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "matthewghunter@xxxxxxxxx" <matthewghunter@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 07:28:30 -0700
I normally hear them migrating over our home in April too, but this year
I've heard none. However, there were at least four different small
groups (6-15 birds) at Baskett Slough on Saturday. So they're moving, but I
assume your theory of a different path or elevation is correct. In my
experience, the migrants through W Oregon primarily stay over the coast
range. Seems like more folks from parts further East in the valley have
noticed migratory flicks this year.
Mitch
Dallas
On Sunday, April 27, 2014, Matthew G Hunter <matthewghunter@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> I have not had any Greater White-fronted Geese overfly central Douglas
> County (where I live and work) at all yet this spring. Today I spent 5
> hours scanning the skies and listening--from a place I had dozens of
> observations last year--with no detections of GWFG. Last year my first
> detections were about April 18 and by the end of April I had seen/heard
> dozens of flocks. This year so far I've had none. I know a few have been
> reported up "north." I'm wondering if they are delaying a bit this year, or
> if they are taking a different route this year (i.e. not including central
> Douglas County)? Are departures delayed at all in the Klamath Basin?
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Matt Hunter
> Melrose, OR
>
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