On Tuesday and Thursday this week I saw/heard Rufous Hummingbirds: at Rocky Point and Seven-mile Guard Station. The hummingbirds are moving back into the area. Get those feeders stocked up and hopefully many other species will show up to your feeder.
Kevin Spencerrriparia@charter.netKlamath Falls, Oregon
Friday, July 17, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Wood River Wetlands
Klamath Bird News,
I was at Wood River Wetlands today. I got there when it was getting rather warm... 9 o'clock or past.
Bank Swallow: about 3 to 5. working back and forth near the bridge. Other swallows included Cliff, Barn, and Tree.
Willow Flycatcher: now mostly saying WHIT. A few Fitz Bews, but not many.Black-capped Chickadee: at least two family groups.Wood Duck: a few first year birds out in the Wocus, along with many Ring-necked Ducks.Green Heron: at least one, at the dock near the parking area.Riparian species present: Black-headed Grosbeak, Yellow Warbler, American Goldfinch, American Robin, Song Sparrow, Cedar Waxwing, Western Wood Peewee, Red-winged Blackbird, and not too many Brown-headed Cowbird.
At Wood River Day Use Area- one adult RED-SHOULDERED HAWK, which continues to avoid nesting confirmation in the county, and with so many summer observations I wonder why nesting detection or evidence hasn't shown up yet.
At Seven-mile Guard Station an American Dipper was seen near the bridge at the 3300 Road.
Other than that it was quite quiet. I also visited Jackson Kimball State Park. Quiet there. Petric Park... quiet. Looks like I need to get out earlier. Much earlier.
Kevin Spencer
rriparia@charter.net
Klamath Falls, Oregon
I was at Wood River Wetlands today. I got there when it was getting rather warm... 9 o'clock or past.
Bank Swallow: about 3 to 5. working back and forth near the bridge. Other swallows included Cliff, Barn, and Tree.
Willow Flycatcher: now mostly saying WHIT. A few Fitz Bews, but not many.Black-capped Chickadee: at least two family groups.Wood Duck: a few first year birds out in the Wocus, along with many Ring-necked Ducks.Green Heron: at least one, at the dock near the parking area.Riparian species present: Black-headed Grosbeak, Yellow Warbler, American Goldfinch, American Robin, Song Sparrow, Cedar Waxwing, Western Wood Peewee, Red-winged Blackbird, and not too many Brown-headed Cowbird.
At Wood River Day Use Area- one adult RED-SHOULDERED HAWK, which continues to avoid nesting confirmation in the county, and with so many summer observations I wonder why nesting detection or evidence hasn't shown up yet.
At Seven-mile Guard Station an American Dipper was seen near the bridge at the 3300 Road.
Other than that it was quite quiet. I also visited Jackson Kimball State Park. Quiet there. Petric Park... quiet. Looks like I need to get out earlier. Much earlier.
Kevin Spencer
rriparia@charter.net
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Crimp! On By! - True story of Unlikely Iditarod Lead Dog
Hi Everyone: Had to share this with you - Liz Parrish has Crystalwood Lodge - which is a GREAT birding site on the KBBT. Please see below about her new book to be released soon. She also had a dog sled in last years Iditarod - Enjoy! Thanks Cindy
Hi all!
I am very pleased and excited to announce that we are accepting pre-publication special orders for: Crimp! On-By!! The True Story of a Most Unlikely Iditarod Lead Dog
As Told to Liz Parrish and Jan Kelley
Book Design and Illustration by Agi Palinay
Crimp’s book tells his amazing and inspiring life story, from the puppyhood accident which gave him his name all the way to the start of the 2008 Iditarod. Jan and I faithfully helped Crimp put his story into words, and Agi has done an outstanding job with the graphic work and book design. I’ve attached the book cover so you can get a sense of the quality of the soon-to-be-finished product. Crimp is very proud of it…so are we! It is almost done – whew! So we’re offering folks making pre-publication orders the ability to get a numbered, autographed (by Crimp also) limited edition copy AND a souvenir photo of Crimp, suitable for framing.
More info is at www.crimponby.com Or, as Crimp so aptly stated in the update he emailed this week to those who have already pre-ordered:“Mom Liz and Jan have been working hard on something called editing, and all I know is that Mom Liz has had me in the house a lot to give her “moral support” while she plows through all the edits. That’s OK with me, since then I get to sleep on the carpet and stick my nose in the refrigerator. But she’s been really boring, sitting at her computer for a long, long time. Today she sent the last big round of edits to our book designer, so I helped celebrate by catching a squirrel for her!”
How can you order? Checks are preferred, made out to “Life Though Dogs”, and mailed to: Life Through DogsP.O. Box 498Ft. Klamath, OR 97626 You can also order securely on Crimp’s book website with credit cards or PayPal. www.crimponby.com
Pre-order book specials are $14.95 each including the free photo print of Crimp and are each individually autographed and numbered. Shipping is $4 for the first book and $2 for each additional book. We’re on schedule to deliver the book files to the printer later this month, and should have books in hand in August! Next month!! So order now…and get your Christmas shopping done early for a change!
J Here’s an example of the early praise for Crimp! On-By!!:Crimp may have had a handicap, but he didn't know it and beat all odds to race at the Iditarod. This is a beautiful story of an amazing dog whose “can do” spirit inspires us all to do our very best under difficult circumstances. Jackie Graham, author, Running Y Readers and Writers Group Quantity discounts are available, please contact us for details. Feel free to forward and cross-post! Just think…Crimp – house pet, goofball, sled dog extraordinaire, Iditarod leader…is about to add “author” to his list of accomplishments! And you can say, “Gee, I knew him when…”
Thanks from Crimp and all of us! --
liz Liz Parrish
Unleash Your Potential in LifeLife...Through Dogs(sm)http://www.lifethroughdogs.com
Crimp! On-By!!The True Story of a Most Unlikely Iditarod Lead Doghttp://www.crimponby.com
P.O. Box 498
Ft. Klamath, OR 97626
541-892-3639
Hi all!
I am very pleased and excited to announce that we are accepting pre-publication special orders for: Crimp! On-By!! The True Story of a Most Unlikely Iditarod Lead Dog
As Told to Liz Parrish and Jan Kelley
Book Design and Illustration by Agi Palinay
Crimp’s book tells his amazing and inspiring life story, from the puppyhood accident which gave him his name all the way to the start of the 2008 Iditarod. Jan and I faithfully helped Crimp put his story into words, and Agi has done an outstanding job with the graphic work and book design. I’ve attached the book cover so you can get a sense of the quality of the soon-to-be-finished product. Crimp is very proud of it…so are we! It is almost done – whew! So we’re offering folks making pre-publication orders the ability to get a numbered, autographed (by Crimp also) limited edition copy AND a souvenir photo of Crimp, suitable for framing.
More info is at www.crimponby.com Or, as Crimp so aptly stated in the update he emailed this week to those who have already pre-ordered:“Mom Liz and Jan have been working hard on something called editing, and all I know is that Mom Liz has had me in the house a lot to give her “moral support” while she plows through all the edits. That’s OK with me, since then I get to sleep on the carpet and stick my nose in the refrigerator. But she’s been really boring, sitting at her computer for a long, long time. Today she sent the last big round of edits to our book designer, so I helped celebrate by catching a squirrel for her!”
How can you order? Checks are preferred, made out to “Life Though Dogs”, and mailed to: Life Through DogsP.O. Box 498Ft. Klamath, OR 97626 You can also order securely on Crimp’s book website with credit cards or PayPal. www.crimponby.com
Pre-order book specials are $14.95 each including the free photo print of Crimp and are each individually autographed and numbered. Shipping is $4 for the first book and $2 for each additional book. We’re on schedule to deliver the book files to the printer later this month, and should have books in hand in August! Next month!! So order now…and get your Christmas shopping done early for a change!
J Here’s an example of the early praise for Crimp! On-By!!:Crimp may have had a handicap, but he didn't know it and beat all odds to race at the Iditarod. This is a beautiful story of an amazing dog whose “can do” spirit inspires us all to do our very best under difficult circumstances. Jackie Graham, author, Running Y Readers and Writers Group Quantity discounts are available, please contact us for details. Feel free to forward and cross-post! Just think…Crimp – house pet, goofball, sled dog extraordinaire, Iditarod leader…is about to add “author” to his list of accomplishments! And you can say, “Gee, I knew him when…”
Thanks from Crimp and all of us! --
liz Liz Parrish
Unleash Your Potential in LifeLife...Through Dogs(sm)http://www.lifethroughdogs.com
Crimp! On-By!!The True Story of a Most Unlikely Iditarod Lead Doghttp://www.crimponby.com
P.O. Box 498
Ft. Klamath, OR 97626
541-892-3639
Thursday Birding Bunch
Hi Everyone,
On Thursday, July 16, those planning to meet at Veteran's Park shouldbe there in time to leave at 7:10 a.m. to join those meeting atRunning Y [parking lot in front of the Sports Center]. We will leavethe RY at 7:30 and head for Odessa Campground and Eagle Ridge andpossibly other sites in that area, time permitting. Bring snacks/lunch, water, bug repellent, etc. We will bird to noon/earlyafternoon, depending on the wishes of the group. See you Thursday!
The Thursday Birding Bunch is sponsored by the Klamath Basin AudubonSociety [KBAS]; however, there is no need to be a member and everyoneis welcome.
Marilyn
On Thursday, July 16, those planning to meet at Veteran's Park shouldbe there in time to leave at 7:10 a.m. to join those meeting atRunning Y [parking lot in front of the Sports Center]. We will leavethe RY at 7:30 and head for Odessa Campground and Eagle Ridge andpossibly other sites in that area, time permitting. Bring snacks/lunch, water, bug repellent, etc. We will bird to noon/earlyafternoon, depending on the wishes of the group. See you Thursday!
The Thursday Birding Bunch is sponsored by the Klamath Basin AudubonSociety [KBAS]; however, there is no need to be a member and everyoneis welcome.
Marilyn
Birding the Basin
On Sunday I spent the better part of the day birding at four nearbylocations. I started at Miller Island looking for Short-eared Owls.This was the area to the southeast of the main road to the river,which I believe is the B Unit (but wouldn't swear on it). You getthere by veering left at the second 90 degree turn in the road.Anyway, I didn't find any owls but saw a pile of Harriers includingsome juveniles.
Then I went to Hamaker Mtn with faint hopes of spooking up a MountainQuail. We all know how that turned out. I did run across one SootyGrouse on the side of the road though. Other species were expectedbased on Summers's guide book, but it was an excellent morningbird-wise. Particularly large numbers of Orange-crowned Warblers (oneattacked my car window and scared the daylights out of me), FoxSparrows, and Green-tailed Towhees.
Next stop was the Klamath River Canyon. I went down below the JC Boylepowerhouse as far as 1 mile below Spring Island access. Only realhighlight was a group of three cooperative Lewis's Woodpeckers. Bestlooks I've ever had at that species. Other birds were typical andexpected, including the absence of Mountain Quail :)
Last stop was a drive to the top of Stukel Mountain. Only birdhighlight for me was a great look from close range at a GrayFlycatcher bobbing its tail. Other highlight of course was the viewfrom the top. Thanks to Mary Ellen and Julie vM for directionsconcerning the road situation. Worked out fine, but this roaddefinitely requires the clearance of a Subaru Outback or better.
Dave HewittKlamath Falls
Then I went to Hamaker Mtn with faint hopes of spooking up a MountainQuail. We all know how that turned out. I did run across one SootyGrouse on the side of the road though. Other species were expectedbased on Summers's guide book, but it was an excellent morningbird-wise. Particularly large numbers of Orange-crowned Warblers (oneattacked my car window and scared the daylights out of me), FoxSparrows, and Green-tailed Towhees.
Next stop was the Klamath River Canyon. I went down below the JC Boylepowerhouse as far as 1 mile below Spring Island access. Only realhighlight was a group of three cooperative Lewis's Woodpeckers. Bestlooks I've ever had at that species. Other birds were typical andexpected, including the absence of Mountain Quail :)
Last stop was a drive to the top of Stukel Mountain. Only birdhighlight for me was a great look from close range at a GrayFlycatcher bobbing its tail. Other highlight of course was the viewfrom the top. Thanks to Mary Ellen and Julie vM for directionsconcerning the road situation. Worked out fine, but this roaddefinitely requires the clearance of a Subaru Outback or better.
Dave HewittKlamath Falls
Birding Stukel Mtn
Virginia Bary and I birded on the way to the top of Stukel Mtn.....what a beautiful panorama of the Tulelake NWR, Lower Klamath NWR, Spring Lake, Merrill and all the agriculture and hills around.! We birded all the way up and found, generally from lower to higher altitude the following: Rock Wren, Black-billed Magpie, Loggerhead Shrike, Brewer's Sparrow, Western Kingbird, Western Meadowlark, American Robin, Mourning Dove, Tree and Barn Swallows, Western Scrub-Jay, Spotted Towhee, Northern Flicker, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Western Tanager (pair), Western Wood-pewee, Gray Flycatcher, Chipping Sparrow (families), Black -headed Grosbeak, Brown-headed Cowbird, Mountain Chickadee, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Red-tailed Hawk (very white), American Goldfinch, California Quail, Lesser Goldfinch, American Kestrel, Dark-eyed Junco. In the ponderosas, we heard the huffing calls of either male quail or grouse, but weren't sure which. Couldn't detect movement because of all the litter created by the downing of juniper (fire treatment supposedly).
For those who want to go up to the top, go early in the AM, not only for the weather (warm) and birds (birdy up to 11 AM), but also to avoid the noisy and inconsiderate ATVs that zoom up and back. On our way down, we encountered several, and they riled up the cattle that are grazing throughout the mountain, and one must have flushed a Common Poorwill then squished it.
Also, on your way up, at around mile 2.3 or so from the orange starting gate, take the left (it has some newer gravel on it for a bit to guide you), else if you go straight you wind up at the private gate and branches blocking the road and have to turn around. The alternate road joins the old road about a mile ahead, so on your way down, make sure to turn right to return on the alternate road.
Mary Ellen SargentKlamath Falls
For those who want to go up to the top, go early in the AM, not only for the weather (warm) and birds (birdy up to 11 AM), but also to avoid the noisy and inconsiderate ATVs that zoom up and back. On our way down, we encountered several, and they riled up the cattle that are grazing throughout the mountain, and one must have flushed a Common Poorwill then squished it.
Also, on your way up, at around mile 2.3 or so from the orange starting gate, take the left (it has some newer gravel on it for a bit to guide you), else if you go straight you wind up at the private gate and branches blocking the road and have to turn around. The alternate road joins the old road about a mile ahead, so on your way down, make sure to turn right to return on the alternate road.
Mary Ellen SargentKlamath Falls
Monday, July 6, 2009
Rocky Point
KBBN,
For the past two weekends I checked to see if the Red-necked Grebes were present in the Rocky Pt. area. Previous reports (Kebbe 1958 and Watkins 1988) have noted from 5-20 birds were present near the mouth of Recreation Creek. I could not find the birds in or near the mouth of the creek, but did see one pair with two young on the south side of the bay. This indicates that the birds are still breeding here but their numbers are down. It's possible they have moved, but that seems unlikely since they have occupied the Pelican Bay area for at least 60 years. If anyone has records of these birds from Pelican Bay, I would appreciate hearing about them.
Ron Larson
For the past two weekends I checked to see if the Red-necked Grebes were present in the Rocky Pt. area. Previous reports (Kebbe 1958 and Watkins 1988) have noted from 5-20 birds were present near the mouth of Recreation Creek. I could not find the birds in or near the mouth of the creek, but did see one pair with two young on the south side of the bay. This indicates that the birds are still breeding here but their numbers are down. It's possible they have moved, but that seems unlikely since they have occupied the Pelican Bay area for at least 60 years. If anyone has records of these birds from Pelican Bay, I would appreciate hearing about them.
Ron Larson
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