As one who worked in the woods alone for many years, calling in the Pygmy Owl to keep me company sometimes for several hours added enjoyment to my day.
Even if I didn't find the little tyke, it was a lot of fun searching. Besides, I didn't think my chances were very good in autumn. I just enjoyed the excuse for visiting a lot of great places. I'll try again next year, but more seriously, now that I have a better idea of what I'm doing.
I've been enjoying several of your videos this evening. I'm glad you didn't know the northern pygmy owl secret, or you would have missed a great adventure all over Oregon. Here's the secret: You didn't have to leave the city limits of Portland. Pygmy Owls live in Portland's Forest Park and can be seen from the walking trails. Thanks for great birding videos.... now back to the show ;-)
Yeah, I know. I looked it up. It was fascinating. We actually visited twice. The first time, the weather was so wet and foggy, we decided to visit again on our return leg. Glad we did. Really, what I wish we had more time for was the forest around Mt. Hood. I love that kind of habitat. Oregon was loads of fun.
As an Oregonian (and very novice birder) who regularly frequents Basket Slough: the wetlands here are seasonal! As of a few weeks ago, like every winter, there's now a huge shallow pond you can park right in the middle of at the north end of the refuge. If you noticed a wide spot in the road and wondered why anyone would want to park there, that's where the water goes. Right now it's absolutely swarming with cackling geese, coots, and assorted ducks. :) Glad you had fun!
Thank you and glad you enjoyed visiting Oregon. One of the best places to be during spring migration is Frenchglen, OR south of Malheur NWR. My only rarity (reported to the Oregon birds record committee) was seen there - a Northern Parula. Maybe not rare to you, though.
We did spend some time around Frenchglen (including good morning coffee). The migrating songbirds were abundant and entertaining. I do want to return in wet season. I could have easily spent a whole week in the area. And, yes, the northern parula nests in my yard. It's one of the most common warblers in my neighborhood.
I wish I had more time to spend in each and every place we went. That was great! Although I wanted the northern pygmy-owl, truth is: the sharp-tailed sandpiper is way WAY harder to get!
While in Corvallis, were you able to visit the Jackson-Frazier Wetlands? I live a couple of blocks from it. According to the Audubon website there are quite a few bird visits throughout the year. I hope you and your wife were treated nicely in my adopted state.🧡
I don't think I've seen any warbler sit still for that long let alone a Townsend's! I wonder what it's new name will be when the Ornithological Society completes the name changes... Great video Bob!
Yeah, I was totally surprised. And...I was also thinking the same thing about a new name. Of course, it looks a lot like a magnolia warbler...which is almost never ever seen in a magnolia...
I see you had an awesome birding trip in Oregon. Your video gave me some ideas where to go on my trip to Oregon next year. I visited Klamath Falls some years ago and it was awesome but Oregon has more birding spots to offer and your video gave me some ideas. Thanks 👍
As one who worked in the woods alone for many years, calling in the Pygmy Owl to keep me company sometimes for several hours added enjoyment to my day.
Even if I didn't find the little tyke, it was a lot of fun searching. Besides, I didn't think my chances were very good in autumn. I just enjoyed the excuse for visiting a lot of great places. I'll try again next year, but more seriously, now that I have a better idea of what I'm doing.
@@Bob_Duchesne Well, good effort. You have shown us cool places that we Oregonians didn't even know about. 😏
I've been enjoying several of your videos this evening. I'm glad you didn't know the northern pygmy owl secret, or you would have missed a great adventure all over Oregon. Here's the secret: You didn't have to leave the city limits of Portland. Pygmy Owls live in Portland's Forest Park and can be seen from the walking trails. Thanks for great birding videos.... now back to the show ;-)
I know. I tried there! Absolutely loved Oregon and hope to return soon. I did get the owl in Arizona this May, but I still need flammulated owl...
Just love your videos. Makes me miss the PNW.
Just exteriors of the lodge were used for "The Shining." The interiors were the largest indoor set ever constructed.
Good video.
Yeah, I know. I looked it up. It was fascinating. We actually visited twice. The first time, the weather was so wet and foggy, we decided to visit again on our return leg. Glad we did. Really, what I wish we had more time for was the forest around Mt. Hood. I love that kind of habitat. Oregon was loads of fun.
hi bob, just found your channel. i’m a new birder, inspired by my dad who lives a state away. love your content! keep it up!
Thanks. My biggest goal is to demonstrate that birding is easier than it looks, once you know the secrets. I really enjoy doing this.
Greetings from Astoria, OR. I just got back from Malheur a couple weeks ago. Love your videos, and yes, I give the likes!
Loved it. I could have spent a whole week there. Next time.
I'm heading to the Oregon coast for some birding for my birthday in a few days! Definitely gonna check out kilchis now
Great video!! Amazing trip!!
As an Oregonian (and very novice birder) who regularly frequents Basket Slough: the wetlands here are seasonal! As of a few weeks ago, like every winter, there's now a huge shallow pond you can park right in the middle of at the north end of the refuge. If you noticed a wide spot in the road and wondered why anyone would want to park there, that's where the water goes. Right now it's absolutely swarming with cackling geese, coots, and assorted ducks. :) Glad you had fun!
Yeah, I could kinda see that. Several NWRs were like that. It made me really want to return!
I heard a pygmy owl at the Oregon Caves. In case you ever come through southern Oregon to look again
First time watching and all I can say JOB
WELL DONE!
Thank you and glad you enjoyed visiting Oregon. One of the best places to be during spring migration is Frenchglen, OR south of Malheur NWR. My only rarity (reported to the Oregon birds record committee) was seen there - a Northern Parula. Maybe not rare to you, though.
We did spend some time around Frenchglen (including good morning coffee). The migrating songbirds were abundant and entertaining. I do want to return in wet season. I could have easily spent a whole week in the area.
And, yes, the northern parula nests in my yard. It's one of the most common warblers in my neighborhood.
Absolutely cannot wait to go back to Oregon for birding. My surprise lifers last trip were sooty grouse and wandering tattler!
I wish I had more time to spend in each and every place we went. That was great! Although I wanted the northern pygmy-owl, truth is: the sharp-tailed sandpiper is way WAY harder to get!
Sure glad I found your channel. Great birder, useful tips and a wonderful sense of humor!
Thanks. Another video drops tomorrow, and this one was lots of fun to do.
While in Corvallis, were you able to visit the Jackson-Frazier Wetlands? I live a couple of blocks from it. According to the Audubon website there are quite a few bird visits throughout the year. I hope you and your wife were treated nicely in my adopted state.🧡
Sadly, there are SO many places I wanted to visit. Two weeks wasn't enough. I want to visit again, maybe in spring this time.
The tillamook creamery is a 24/7 zoo. Pre and post remodel!!
That was just plain fun! Then I was surprised to see Tillamook ice cream right in my own Maine supermarket.
I don't think I've seen any warbler sit still for that long let alone a Townsend's! I wonder what it's new name will be when the Ornithological Society completes the name changes... Great video Bob!
Yeah, I was totally surprised. And...I was also thinking the same thing about a new name. Of course, it looks a lot like a magnolia warbler...which is almost never ever seen in a magnolia...
I see you had an awesome birding trip in Oregon. Your video gave me some ideas where to go on my trip to Oregon next year. I visited Klamath Falls some years ago and it was awesome but Oregon has more birding spots to offer and your video gave me some ideas. Thanks 👍
That looks like a fun trip!
It was. I could have used another week there.
What make of binocular are you holding in the video?
Swarovski 8.5x42. Love em.
Why not do both? I’ve done a wine tasting and bird watching walk at Lemelson Vineyard in Oregon.
Of course. At one vineyard, we took a table on the porch and watched the hummingbirds.
You missed summer lake refuge!
I missed a lot of refuges! I want to go back!