Hi All,
I did not hear of anyone trying the Benton County (BC) side. Jeff F felt the BC
side had more forage for a GRYF, thus worthy of looking. While scoping to the
west into BC, I could see many eagles, hawks and others gliding high.
For those at Irish Bend Loop, Linn, a Merlin, a Violet-green Swallow and a
Turkey Vulture were honorable mentions. Horned Larks were present on nearby
David Road and Blueberry Road. Audrey and Courtney found Black-bellied Plovers,
I believe circa Lake Creek Dr and Peoria Road. The Tundra Swans (I estimate
1500) from American Drive have moved north to Blueberry Dr. just off Peoria Dr.
In the various creeks and sloughs, America Wigeon, Green-winged Teal, Pintail,
and Mallards abound. SW of Halsey, large groups of Western Bluebirds can be
found.
Thanks for the comment Rebecca. I was used to greeting cars driving up where
the words “binocs” and “Gyrfalcon” were welcome, but when this gentleman tore
off his cell headset in disgust at the word of “rare bird… birders”, I shifted
gears. In one long ago case, he mentioned seeing 2 seemingly lost people,
trying to approach them to help, but they called the sheriff to report they
were being stalked.
--tg
From: Lars Norgren <larspernorgren@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, March 2, 2019 2:27 PM
To: Rebecca Hartman <rhartman@xxxxxxx>
Cc: Thomas Gilg <tom@xxxxxxxxxxxx>; Courtney Kelly Jett
<ckjannabirds@xxxxxxxxx>; OBOL <obol@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; birding
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Subject: Re: [obol] Re: Linn Co Gyrfalcon
I am about to head south on Peoria Rd from Hwy 34
Anyone try the Benton County side of the Willamette? That's my inclination.
The river is no barrier to birds, and there's typically more Cacklers in BC
On Sat, Mar 2, 2019, 2:12 PM Rebecca Hartman <rhartman@xxxxxxx
<mailto:rhartman@xxxxxxx> > wrote:
Tom,
Thanks for being our ambassador! Connecting positively like this with property
owners is really important, and I appreciate what you did.
I couldn't make it back out today, but perhaps I'll chase a bit tomorrow....
Rebecca
On Sat, Mar 2, 2019 at 2:01 PM tom <tom@xxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:tom@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
