Birding the Basin

Hi Everyone:

See below for recent sightings.

Thank you,
Cindy Deas
KLMS/KBBT/BRBT
541-892-0596

OBOL and Klamath Basin Bird NewsAfter completing the Davis Lake BBS I stopped by the Little Deschutes River at Hwy 58. At least two singing NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH. One could be seen across the river from the closest parking area to the bridge, on the ne side of the bridge (the bird then was on the nw side). From that location look west and note a dead topped lodgepole with numerous cones. It was singing continuously there. I also heard a LEAST FLYCATCHER singing about 150 meters downstream from the bridge. Kevin Spencerrriparia@charter.net

Hi all, Yesterday, the refuge held an all-day field trip to the Klamath Marsh. Some of the highlights were Green-tailed Towhees on the hillside across the road from Hagelstein Park as well as a Green Heron at the southern part of the park. The Klamath Marsh was productive. There was a Red-naped Sapsucker below the main residence. This was the same location one was seen five years ago at the refuge's centennial celebration. Rails included Sora, Virginia and, after it got dark, at least five Yellow Rails were heard from near the six mile post. On the drier ground on the west side of the refuge, a good number of Long-billed Curlews were seen.Charlotte Ann

We saw a mockingbird yesterday in a draw just east of the O on OIT hill.Anne and Karl Wenner