Rare Bird Alert
Oregon rare bird sightings compiled by Harry Nehls and updated weekly
Compiled by Harry Nehls on July 2, 2009
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Clark’s Grebe |
Sooty Shearwater |
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Am. White Pelican |
Am. Avocet |
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Semipalmated Sandpiper |
Western Sandpiper |
| LEAST TERN |
Least Flycatcher |
| ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK |
GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE |
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Hello, this is the Audubon Society of Portland Rare Bird Report. This report was made Thursday July 2. If you have anything to add call Harry Nehls at 503-233-3976.
On June 29 an adult LEAST TERN was at Ankeny NWR. It could not be relocated the next day. The GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES near Langlois and at Fern Ridge Reservoir continue to be seen. On June 24 a male ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK was in Bend.The fall adult shorebird migration is now moving through the state. On July 1 a SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER was among WESTERN SANDPIPERS on the North Spit of Coos Bay. SOOTY SHEARWATERS are also arriving just offshore.
Two AVOCETS and a CLARK’S GREBE are still being seen at Baskett Slough NWR. Up to 44 WHITE PELICANS continue at Ankeny NWR. Up to 130 WHITE PELICANS are now at Ochoco Reservoir near Prineville. On June 26 a LEAST FLYCATCHER was calling at the Fort Klamath Cemetary.
To report: Harry Nehls (hnehls6@comcast.net), 503.233.3976.
Most current information on bird sightings in Oregon: The Oregon Birding List.
