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Oregon Department of Fish and WATERFOWL. At least three hundred Alaskans–no social distancing, no masks besides the white chin strap, lots of exhalations though I would not say the sounds were exactly singing. A happy group of friends, dining together in close proximity, telling tales, reminiscing. “Did I tell you the one about the eagle? Flew into a noose, not a goose. Stupid eagles can’t spell…”

Across the street from ODFW is Fairview Wetlands. Two large mammals, one painting. One tiny songbird, Bushtit in bush.

There were over three dozen red-wings visible, including some females. Mallards and GW Teal were also present, the latter being good at hiding in the cockleburrs.

I saw two dragonflies at the wetlands today, nearing the end of their season. And my wife and I admires this fine bit of civil engineering on a walk near our home:

Fairview Wetlands, Marion, Oregon, US
Oct 20, 2020
12 species

Cackling Goose  300
Canada Goose  5
Mallard  30
Green-winged Teal  2
Red-tailed Hawk  1
California Scrub-Jay  1
American Crow  X
Bushtit  2
American Goldfinch  3
White-crowned Sparrow  2
Song Sparrow  3
Lincoln’s Sparrow  1