I don't read every post and I guess I missed where LG is coming from on this.
Since gas and other supplies can be far apart and sometimes limited out there
in that country, I try to give business to those little places when I am in the
area. On the selfish side, I want them to be there when I need them. So if I am
in the vicinity of The Narrows, Crane, Fields, or Adel, I try to spend some
money for gas and food. Some of you will remember that there used to be gas at
Frenchglen. These places operate on a tight margin and they can disappear. This
is for the good of our birding trips and for local people. Sorry, I don't know
what the BOO list is.
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From: obol@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:obol@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] ;
Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2016 10:07 PM
To: obol digest users
Subject: obol Digest V5 #52
obol Digest Sunday, February 14 2016 Volume: 05 Issue: 052
In This Issue:
#1: From: "Dan Heyerly" <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> (Redacted
sender "daheyerly" for DMARC)
Subject: [obol] GYRFALCON Wallowa co
#2: From: Zia Fukuda <zialeefukuda@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [obol] Last day to submit for February OBA Photo
Contest
#3: From: Shawneen <shawneenfinnegan@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [obol] Yamhill County GLAUCOUS GULLS
#4: From: Bill Tice <watice@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [obol] That Dark Gull
#5: From: Bill Tice <watice@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [obol] That Dark Gull
#6: From: whoffman@xxxxxxxx
Subject: [obol] Herring spawn event?
#7: From: Linda Gilbert <oregonjunco@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [obol] Re: Narrows RV Park and Restaurant
#8: From: Linda Gilbert <oregonjunco@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [obol] Re: Narrows RV Park and Restaurant
#9: From: Tori Morgan <toripony@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [obol] Snow Geese arrival on Columbia?
#10: From: Ellen Cantor <ellencantor@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [obol] Eugene Birders Night (SWOC) Monday Feb 15 with
Rick A
#11: From: Jim Leonard <photojleonard@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [obol] Photos: Northern Shrike and others Baskett
Slough Feb
#12: From: "Paul Sullivan" <paultsullivan@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [obol] Second-last call for Oregon Listing Results
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Msg: #1 in digest
Subject: [obol] GYRFALCON Wallowa co
From: "Dan Heyerly" <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> (Redacted sender "daheyerly"
for DMARC)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 09:18:19 -0800
1.3 miles north of the Imnaha Hwy at 9:00-9:15 am this am.
Dan Heyerly
daheyerly@xxxxxxxxx
Sent from me to you!
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Msg: #2 in digest
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 10:38:23 -0800
Subject: [obol] Last day to submit for February OBA Photo Contest
From: Zia Fukuda <zialeefukuda@xxxxxxxxx>
Hello all!
Just a friendly reminder that today is the last day you can submit your photo
for the February OBA photo contest.
If you have a photo but haven't done so yet, please send it my way via email no
later than 5PM TODAY!
I will be traveling part of the day, but should be able to access submissions.
Likewise, if you have submitted a photo, but haven't heard from me, please
contact me!
Thank you to all who have submitted thus far. The photos, as usual, are
amazing! To see photos submitted, head on over to the contest page on the OBA
website:
http://www.orbirds.org/contest1.html
Happy birding to all you love birds and single mingle birds!
Cheers,
Zia Fukuda
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Msg: #3 in digest
From: Shawneen <shawneenfinnegan@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [obol] Yamhill County GLAUCOUS GULLS
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 14:30:29 -0800
Nothing like spending Valentines Day out looking at gulls on a rainy Sunday,
something we both love to do :-)
There were three GLAUCOUS (1st cycle) and five WESTERN GULLS along with about
800 pink-legged gulls along Delashmutt Lane. We went looking for the apparent
LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL that Bill Tice found on February 4th. Bill was there
again this morning and hadn't seen the latter gull either. The link below has a
link to the location.
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S27539582
Shawneen Finnegan and Dave Irons
Portland
Sent from my iPhone
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Msg: #4 in digest
From: Bill Tice <watice@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [obol] That Dark Gull
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 15:07:55 -0800
Hi All,
A week ago Friday I posted about seeing a dark gull, which Paul Sullivan and I
eventually concluded was a dark California Gull, and I included one pic. A few
of you responded with doubts that this is what it was, being way too dark, and
I have to admit my conscience has bothered me. My first thoughts was it must
be a Lesser Black Backed Gull.
Since then I asked Dave Irons to look over 5 pics of it, and along with my
comments, he and Shawneen feel confident it is a Lesser BB Gull.
The main points of ID were:
1) The dark color.
2) The size is right, when compared to the pink legged gulls with which it was
photoed
3) Yellow legs
4) The right shape
We could never see that the iris was light in color, but at over 100 yards, I
am not sure this is possible, especially at 200 yards. Also, I think the
reason why Paul and I were swayed to California Gull was the bill. While we
could see the red gony, we could also see that the end, or near the end of the
upper bill was a dark area as well. But that part has haunted me because we
did discuss the likely hood of it being mud since it had been probing for
worms. It did have some darkish streaking on the neck, less so about the head,
with a smudge in the eye area.
Otherwise, I did see it fly once and the contrast between the black primaries
and the rest of the upper wing was not great, certainly not as contrasty as the
typical Californian. Also, I only saw one small white spot near/at the end of
the first primary.
With all that said, I have one question - If it was not a Lesser Black Backed
Gull, what was it?
I felt with the rain last night, the gulls might as least be in the same area
today, and they were. However, the suspect in question was not there. After
scoping the gulls for 20 minutes, who should come by but Dave and Shawneen.
After talking to them a little more, I will be sending in a report to the ORBC.
Also, in hindsight, I wish I had been a little more doubtful of calling it a
Cal Gull, as this may have prevented some from checking on it themselves. It
might still be around. The weatherman is calling for rain for this week, so
this is likely to keep the gulls in the area. I will try to add another pic
here since this is permissible now.
If Paul wants to give his thoughts, he knows he is welcome to.
Bill Tice
watice@xxxxxxx
Birding, the best excuse for getting outdoors, and, for avoiding chores!
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Msg: #5 in digest
From: Bill Tice <watice@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [obol] That Dark Gull
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2016 00:13:08 +0000
Looks like the first attempt did not come out very well, so will try agian
Hi All,
A week ago Friday I posted about seeing a dark gull, which Paul Sullivan and I
eventually concluded was a dark California Gull, and I included one pic. A few
of you responded with doubts that this is what it was, being way too dark, and
I have to admit my conscience has bothered me. My first thoughts was it must
be a Lesser Black Backed Gull.
Since then I asked Dave Irons to look over 5 pics of it, and along with my
comments, he and Shawneen feel confident it is a Lesser BB Gull.
The main points of ID were:
1) The dark color.
2) The size is right, when compared to the pink legged gulls with which it was
photoed
3) Yellow legs
4) The right shape
We could never see that the iris was light in color, but at over 100 yards, I
am not sure this is possible, especially at 200 yards. Also, I think the
reason why Paul and I were swayed to California Gull was the bill. While we
could see the red gony, we could also see that the end, or near the end of the
upper bill was a dark area as well. But that part has haunted me because we
did discuss the likely hood of it being mud since it had been probing for
worms. It did have some darkish streaking on the neck, less so about the head,
with a smudge in the eye area.
Otherwise, I did see it fly once and the contrast between the black primaries
and the rest of the upper wing was not great, certainly not as contrasty as the
typical Californian. Also, I only saw one small white spot near/at the end of
the first primary.
With all that said, I have one question - If it was not a Lesser Black Backed
Gull, what was it?
I felt with the rain last night, the gulls might as least be in the same area
today, and they were. However, the suspect in question was not there. After
scoping the gulls for 20 minutes, who should come by but Dave and Shawneen.
After talking to them a little more, I will be sending in a report to the ORBC.
Also, in hindsight, I wish I had been a little more doubtful of calling it a
Cal Gull, as this may have prevented some from checking on it themselves. It
might still be around. The weatherman is calling for rain for this week, so
this is likely to keep the gulls in the area. I will try to add another pic
here since this is permissible now.
If Paul wants to give his thoughts, he knows he is welcome to.
Bill Tice: Birding - The best excuse for getting outdoors, and avoiding chores.
------------------------------
Msg: #6 in digest
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 16:27:01 -0800 (PST)
From: whoffman@xxxxxxxx
Subject: [obol] Herring spawn event?
Hi -
It appears that a herring spawn event may be beginning at the South Jetty of
Yaquina Bay. The past 2 years these events have been incredible spectacles
involving over 1000 birds.
The sequence was as follows:
1. Adult Pacific Herring are present in the bay but mostly are staying in deep
water (dredged channel. etc.)
2. Herring move into shallows, attract attention of pinnipeds, fish-eating
birds.
3. Herring spawn in shallows, (one-two days), dropping eggs on seaweed,
eelgrass, jetty rocks. Heavy predation by birds, Sea Lions.
4. Adult herring depart, eggs attract large numbers of sea ducks, who feed for
10-15 days: Scoters, Buffleheads, Long-tailed Ducks, goldeneyes, scaup. Gulls
scavenge clumps of eggs brought to surface by ducks, and get some eggs off
rocks at low tide.
Anyway, I have been seeing bird activity indicative of herring in deeper water
for several days. Yesterday and today a group of up to 120 sea ducks has been
near the rocks along the road near the red gate. Today Sea Lions were very
active on the flats west of the first finger (groin), and I think were chasing
herring. So I think spawning may happen tonight or tomorrow. So far, it appears
fewer fish may be present than last year.
This is also happening about 1 week earlier than last year.
Last year two additional spawning events happened further up the bay at
intervals of 10 - 14 days, but were not as convenient to observe.
Wayne
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Msg: #7 in digest
From: Linda Gilbert <oregonjunco@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [obol] Re: Narrows RV Park and Restaurant
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2016 02:12:49 +0000
In my opinion, anyone who deals with the public as a professional or business
owner should tone down public expression of political viewpoints, especially in
their workplace. It's just common courtesy. If you serve people you want them
to feel comfortable with you. If you don't do that, in a capitalist country,
you should expect a certain proportion of people to take their money elsewhere.
I don't plan to boycott this business but will limit my purchases to an
occasional tank of gas and my Honda Civic doesn't hold much.
Linda Gilbert
Eugene
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Msg: #8 in digest
From: Linda Gilbert <oregonjunco@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [obol] Re: Narrows RV Park and Restaurant
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2016 02:30:30 +0000
My apologies. I meant to post to the BOO list.
Linda Gilbert
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Msg: #9 in digest
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 18:53:47 -0800
From: Tori Morgan <toripony@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [obol] Snow Geese arrival on Columbia?
There are photos on Facebook (Oregon Images group) of thousands of Snow Geese
that says they just arrived on the Columbia River near Burbank. I know nothing
about it so I hope it's an accurate report; am just passing it along for anyone
interested.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1137547262924772&set=gm.1058463390879306&type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1137591609587004&set=gm.1058497710875874&type=3&theater
Tori M.
Cottage Grove
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Msg: #10 in digest
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 19:18:20 -0800
Subject: [obol] Eugene Birders Night (SWOC) Monday Feb 15 with Rick Ahren's "So
From: Ellen Cantor <ellencantor@xxxxxxxxx>
The next Eugene Birders Night (SWOC) meeting will be held Monday February 15,
2016 at 7 pm at the McNail-Riley house, 601 W 13th Ave, Eugene. The
McNail-Riley House is the restored historic house at the NW corner of W.
13th Ave. and Jefferson St. The parking area, located immediately west of the
McNail-Riley House, can be accessed from Jefferson St. via the driveway located
immediately north of the M-R House, or from W. 13th Ave. and a driveway west of
the M-R House.
After initial introductions, we’ll share recent sightings and discuss birding
connected topics. Rick Ahrens will then present a program on “South Texas -
Butterflies (lots), Birds (a few), and Beyond (??) at the Borderâ€
If you've run out of "lifer" bird possibilities on your North American list,
why not switch to butterflies? In the lower three counties of Texas more than
300 butterfly species have been recorded, 150 of which go no farther north.
Local naturalist Rick Ahrens has attended the Texas Butterfly Festival the past
two years and will talk about the recently created National Butterfly Center in
Mission, Texas, as well as other nearby flora and fauna.
No entrance fees! All are welcome!
For more information contact Ellen Cantor (ellencantor@xxxxxxxxx)
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Msg: #11 in digest
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 20:37:48 -0800
Subject: [obol] Photos: Northern Shrike and others Baskett Slough Feb. 13th.
From: Jim Leonard <photojleonard@xxxxxxxxx>
I photographed an Immature Northern Shrike yesterday at Baskett Slough NWR.
Click on link below for that photo and other birds seen. Photography by Jim
Leonard.
https://picasaweb.google.com/108302360004365615395/BaskettSloughNWRFeb132016?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCOaWxfL27N2Kfg&feat=directlink
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Msg: #12 in digest
From: "Paul Sullivan" <paultsullivan@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [obol] Second-last call for Oregon Listing Results
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 20:45:52 -0800
Folks,
OK. It's mid-February. You've had time to add up your sightings from 2015.
Now it's time to get them on the record. Please send me your numbers.
I am compiling Oregon Listing Results for publication on the website of the
Oregon Birding Association. Thank you to the 94 people who have responded so
far. We have a new entry in the Top Ten Year Lists category. Do we have a new
lead in the Oregon Life List category? Someone has seen 500 species?
This is the second-last call for submission of your numbers as of Dec. 31,
2015. There are three ways you can submit.
1. Go to the OBA website and use the online form at
http://www.orbirds.org/2015_exported/2015/2015.html
This will automatically come to me.
2. Fill out the form at the bottom of this email and email it back to
me at paultsullivan@xxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:paultsullivan@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
3. Print the form at the bottom of this email and mail it to me at Paul
T. Sullivan, 1014 SE Rummel St., McMinnville, OR 97128
I look forward to receiving your numbers.
Thanks for participating.
Paul T. Sullivan
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Oregon Listing Results Form for 2015
Listing results will be compiled by Paul Sullivan for publication on the OBA
website. A summary will appear in the spring issue of Oregon Birds.
The deadline for submission of data is the end of February.
Use the form below to submit your lists as of December 31, 2015. Lists should
conform to the ABA Listing Rules.
The thresholds for publication are as follows:
Oregon State Life List: 300 or more
Oregon State Year List: 250 or more
Any County Life List: 100 or more
Any County Year List: 100 or more
Oregon Motorless Life List: 100 or more Oregon Motorless Year List: 100 or more
Birds Photographed in Oregon Life List: 100 or more Local Circle Life List: 100
or more Local Circle Year List: 100 or more Your Yard List: No limit Your
Favorite Refuge: 100 or more Your Favorite Spot: 100 or more
Oregon State
______ Life List as of Dec 31, 2015
______ Year List for 2015
______ Life List for 18 Western Oregon Counties as of Dec 31, 2015
______ Life List for 18 Eastern Oregon Counties as of Dec 31, 2015
Oregon Counties
Life Lists as of Dec 31, 2015
______ Baker Life List
______ Benton Life List
______ Clackamas Life List
______ Clatsop Life List
______ Columbia Life List
______ Coos Life List
______ Crook Life List
______ Curry Life List
______ Deschutes Life List
______ Douglas Life List
______ Gilliam Life List
______ Grant Life List
______ Harney Life List
______ Hood River Life List
______ Jackson Life List
______ Jefferson Life List
______ Josephine Life List
______ Klamath Life List
______ Lake Life List
______ Lane Life List
______ Lincoln Life List
______ Linn Life List
______ Malheur Life List
______ Marion Life List
______ Morrow Life List
______ Multnomah Life List
______ Polk Life List
______ Sherman Life List
______ Tillamook Life List
______ Umatilla Life List
______ Union Life List
______ Wallowa Life List
______ Wasco Life List
______ Washington Life List
______ Wheeler Life List
______ Yamhill Life List
2015 Year Lists
______ Baker 2015 list
______ Benton 2015 list
______ Clackamas 2015 list
______ Clatsop 2015 list
______ Columbia 2015 list
______ Coos 2015 list
______ Crook 2015 list
______ Curry 2015 list
______ Deschutes 2015 list
______ Douglas 2015 list
______ Gilliam 2015 list
______ Grant 2015 list
______ Harney 2015 list
______ Hood River 2015 list
______ Jackson 2015 list
______ Jefferson 2015 list
______ Josephine 2015 list
______ Klamath 2015 list
______ Lake 2015 list
______ Lane 2015 list
______ Lincoln 2015 list
______ Linn 2015 list
______ Malheur 2015 list
______ Marion 2015 list
______ Morrow 2015 list
______ Multnomah 2015 list
______ Polk 2015 list
______ Sherman 2015 list
______ Tillamook 2015 list
______ Umatilla 2015 list
______ Union 2015 list
______ Wallowa 2015 list
______ Wasco 2015 list
______ Washington 2015 list
______ Wheeler 2015 list
______ Yamhill 2015 list
Oregon Motorless Birding List
______ your Oregon motorless life list
______ your Oregon motorless 2015 list
Birds Photographed in Oregon
______ Life List
Local 15-mile diameter Circle Counts (describe your circle) ______________
(Sample descriptions: Clatsop County, from Saddle Mtn. to Haystack Rock at
Cannon Beach
Lane County, Eugene CBC circle)
______ your circle life list
______ your circle 2015 list
Your yard lists (name nearest city)
______ Yard list #1 ______________
______ Yard list #2 ______________
Your favorite Wildlife Refuge List (name the refuge)
______ Refuge #1 ______________
______ Refuge #2 ______________
Your favorite birding spot (name the spot)
______ Spot #1 ______________
______ Spot #2 ______________
Your name ________________________________________
Your email ________________________________________
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