I have now found a second Canada Goose active (inactive really, as they squat down for hours) at Fairview Wetlands here in Salem.
On alert–perhaps the mate of one of the incubators:
Females lay eggs, incubate alone and keep the nestlings warm and dry until they leave the nest. He is on guard duty–see above.
I felt sorry for the swallows fighting wind and cold (chill factor 37) over the wetlands.
In our garden, Audubon’s Warbler at suet, as seen through window and rain:
Call him “Spot”
Fairview Wetlands, Marion, Oregon, US
Mar 23, 202
18 species
Cackling Goose 200 all fly overs
Canada Goose 5 two active nests visible
Northern Shoveler 30
Mallard X
Green-winged Teal 12
Ring-necked Duck 2
Bufflehead 4
Ruddy Duck 1
American Coot 30
Wilson’s Snipe 1
Tree Swallow X
Violet-green Swallow X
American Robin 1
White-crowned Sparrow 2
Golden-crowned Sparrow 8
Song Sparrow 1
Lincoln’s Sparrow 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 4 all Audubon’s
954 Ratcliff Drive SE, Marion, Oregon, US
Mar 22, 2023
18 species
Wild Turkey 1
Mourning Dove 2
Northern Flicker 1
Steller’s Jay 1
California Scrub-Jay X
American Crow X
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Chestnut-backed Chickadee 1
Bushtit 8
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
Varied Thrush 2
American Robin 1
House Finch X
Fox Sparrow X
Dark-eyed Junco X
Golden-crowned Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow X
Nashville Warbler 1 first of year in Marion County–pics on yesterday’s blog
954 Ratcliff Drive SE, Marion, Oregon, US
Mar 23, 2023
15 species
Wild Turkey 2
Mourning Dove 2
California Scrub-Jay 4
American Crow 6
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
Bewick’s Wren 1
Hermit Thrush 1
House Finch 2
Fox Sparrow 2
Dark-eyed Junco 30
Golden-crowned Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
THE ART OF THE BIRD
Don’t be outta your gord, really get into it:
If you want to see these up close, even buy one:
Karen Hoyt’s BEAUTIFUL BIRD GOURDS will be at
Capitol Woodcarvers 2023 SHOW at the Center 50+ in Salem, Oregon.
Center 50+ is 2615 Portland Rd. NE, Salem.
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