[obol] RED KNOT flock, Douglas Co.
- From: Daniel Farrar <jdanielfarrar@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: OBOL <obol@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 9 May 2013 14:57:40 -0700
OBOL,
Today I encountered a flock of 15-20 RED KNOTS on the beach north of
Oregon Dunes Overlook and south of Carter Lake trail, Douglas co. I rarely
see more than a couple at a time. This is probably the biggest flock I
have encountered, of course, that is a small group compared to Maitreya's
sighting a few years ago on the Lane coast.
Earlier in the morning we watched a PEREGRINE FALCON in hot pursuit of a
DUNLIN. The Dunlin gave an effort worthy of the life or death situation it
was in. It stayed ahead and struggled to stay above the falcon. The
falcon made several passed, but missed each time. The Dunlin then began
flying in a large spiral and started gaining altitude. The falcon backed
off and attempted another pass, but could not get above the Dunlin. Both
birds proceeded to gain altitude until I could no longer track the
Dunlinwith my binoculars. I could still see the falcon, but when I
took my eyes
off for just a moment I could not find them again, so am not sure the
outcome. The Dunlin seemed to be doing all the right things to survive.
Yesterday on the Waxmyrtle trail at Siltcoos, Lane county we saw a BLACK
BEAR in the 250 lb range. Not bird news, but exciting for me as I had
managed to avoid them up to that point. Now just need a Cougar sighting...
Daniel Farrar
Dunes City, Oregon
jdanielfarrar@xxxxxxxxx
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