Those who follow eBird reports may discover that I found a group if Horned
Larks at the Camas Country Mill store this afternoon. This is private
property. Visitors are welcome when the store is open, which is Tuesday
through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is not a good idea to
visit the location at other times, unless you are attending a private event.
The owners plant specific areas of their property with plants that will
provide food for wildlife. I was near one of these locations on the NW
side of the yard, near the old church, when I found the larks.
This is often a nice birdy place. Another time when I was there I found a
Peregrine Falcon in a tree along the edge of the field. If we get enough
rain, a low part in the field will flood and will host a variety of ducks.
The store has a lot of grain-based goods, and includes a restaurant that
serves a limited menu of freshly prepared foods. It is worth taking a look
while you’re there. I’m a fan. I was there to make a purrchase and got
lucky with the birding, too.
--
Barbara Combs obie '70
Lane County, OR
