Jack,
The south coast is fun also. Right now there are lots of species
flowering- the Australian acacia is brilliant yellow and the plum trees are
just starting up. Native plant-wise I was at New River Coos yesterday-
many manzanitas flowering and the silk-tassel bush is also. Stlll no
Rufous Hummers but did see an even one dozen male Anna's displaying on the
mile and a half hike. I need to get down to Curry this time of year more
often- maybe we'll head own to Floras Lake this afternoon, it is sunny and
beautiful out!
Early February is when the Rufous Hummers show up on the south coast (and
Allen's in Curry)! Also when the Tree Swallows and VG Swallows show up in
the Coquille Valley- sounds like the Trees are in already in a few spots.
Also, BT Pigeons in by mid-month. Good time to look for kittiwakes on the
coast also- I saw 44 in about 45 from the north jetty of Coos Bay yesterday
morning. Also the Snow Bunting was still out there at the end of the spit
sitting atop a piece of discing equipment in the plover area.
Wonderful time of year on the coast particularly when the sun is out!
Tim Rodenkirk
Coos Bay
On Sat, Jan 30, 2016 at 7:58 PM, Jack Williamson <
jack.williamson.jr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I don't know about you, but my birth month is the toughest of the year for
me to find birding joy.
I would appreciate learning what others normally do this time of year to
satisfy their appetite for unique (in-state) birding observations when they
are not (deservedly) overwhelmed by the armed occupation of a beloved
wildlife refuge that will (unfortunately) end with the loss of at least one
life.
Jack Williamson
West Linn, Oregon
