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Oregon Birds V J Volume 17, Number 1, Spring 1991

C H E C K L I S T : T h e Douglas C o u n t y W e s t e r n Cascades 3 David Fix Martha Sawyer

Cooper O r n i t h o l o g i c a l Society and A m e r i c a n O r n i t h o l o g i s t s ' U n i o n Reso lut ions 12

Oregon B i r d Records C o m m i t t e e : Y o u Be T h e Judge 14 Harry Nehls

W a v e s of M i g r a n t s i n H a r n e y C o u n t y , Oregon 14 Darrel Faxon

N e w s a n d Notes 16

I n f o r m a t i o n W a n t e d on Oregon's B i r d s 21

C o l o r - m a r k e d B i r d s i n Oregon 22

F I E L D N O T E S 23

E a s t e r n Oregon , S u m m e r 1990 ....23 David A. Anderson

W e s t e r n Oregon , S u m m e r 1990 ...27 Jim Johnson

Cover photo Least Flycatcher, 28 May 1990, Malheur NWR headquarters, Oregon Bird Records Committee number 467-90-19. Photo/Karen Kearney.

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O R E G O N BIRD R E C O R D S COMMITTEE Secretary Harry Nehls, Portland (1991) Members Tom Crabtree, Bend (1989-91)

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Oregon Birds 17(1): 2, Spring 1991

C H E C K L I S T : The Douglas County Western Cascades David Fix, HC 60, Box 102-A, Idleyld Park, OR 97447 Martha Sawyer, UN. River Drive, Roseburg, OR 97470

This is the second i n a series of 3 sub-regional b i r d checklists for Douglas Coun t y , Oregon. A checkli s t for the D o u -glas County coast appeared i n OB 14(1): 93-106, S p r i n g 1988. Th is checklist covers the mounta ins of eastern Douglas County, a port ion of w h a t is commonly referred to as the Western Cascades. I t is the largest of the 3 subregions covered by this series.

The checklist we present here has been compiled by F i x d u r i n g the course of 6 seasons of outdoor w o r k w i t h the U.S. Forest Service on D i a m o n d Lake Ranger D i s t r i c t (R.D.) of the U m p q u a N a t i o n a l Forest, 1984-1990, t o t a l l i n g some 7000 hours of field t ime . Also i n cluded are 6 years o f s ightings f r o m 1978 to 1984 by local b irders . Sawyer has contributednumerous sightings, and

assisted w i t h f i n e - t u n i n g the seasonal abundance graphs.

The l i s t specifically treats D i a m o n d Lake R.D. because the b u l k of b i r d i n g i n eastern Douglas County has taken place there, therefore th is area has provided the basis for most of our recent in for mat ion . Personal experience, and conversations w i t h n a t u r a l i s t s i n other portions of the checklist area, have assured us t h a t the checklist w i l l reflect the occurrence and abundance of most species elsewhere i n the east county. Exceptions to th i s involve waterb irds wh i ch concentrate on D i a m o n d Lake , and some landbirds wh i ch are restr icted i n numbers to D iamond Lake R.D.

The west side of the southern Cascades n o r t h of Crater Lake and south of W i l l a m e t t e Pass, the area under consid-

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erat ion here, is a s p r a w l i n g region of publ ic ly -held t imber lands . I t is topographically and biologically complex, and remote f rom t r a d i t i o n a l centers of Oregon b i rd ingac t iv i ty . I t has u n t i l recently seen very l i t t l e b i r d i n g coverage, and remains essentially u n k n o w n to most Oregon birders . For these reasons, we feel i t is appropr iate to preface the checklist w i t h a synopsis of gross habi t a t types and a site guide to the better b i r d i n g spots. The fo l lowing summary accompanies the ranger d is tr i c t checkl i s t m a i n t a i n e d and updated at Toketee Ranger Stat ion (Diamond Lake R.D.), andis included here w i t h minor changes.

D i a m o n d Lake Ranger Dis t r i c t is the easternmost d is t r i c t of the U m p q u a N a t i o n a l Forest. I t extends f rom the Calapooya M o u n t a i n s south to the

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Rogue-Umpqua Div ide and Crater Lake N a t i o n a l P a r k , and f r o m Boulder Creek and Copeland Creek east to the crest o f the Cascade Range. Elevat ions on the d i s t r i c t range f r o m about 1600 feet to near ly 9200 feet. W i t h i n t h i s area, forest and b r u s h l a n d communit ies , lakes and reservoirs , a n d var ious m a n - a l t e r e d hab i tats combine to create a broad mosaic o f av ian env i ronments . T h i s checkl i s t offers i n f o r m a t i o n of the comparat i v e seasonal abundance , p r e f e r r e d hab i ta ts , and breed ing status of 235 species re l iab ly recorded by U.S.D.A. F o r e s t Service p e r s o n n e l , v i s i t i n g b irders , and local residents d u r i n g the 13 years 1978 to 1990.

N o t e s o n B i r d i n g S i t e s The m o u n t a i n e n v i r o n m e n t offers

m a n y surprises for the b i r d observer most accustomed to val ley , coastal, or d e s e r t b i r d i n g . D i v e r s i t y a m o n g landbirds is considerable, despite the common first impress ion t h a t the forest cover possesses l i t t l e v a r i a b i l i t y . Semi-open clearcuts create a s trong a t t rac t i on for seed-eating b i rds . L a w n s , yards , b i rd feeders , a n d s h r u b b e r y a r o u n d Toketee Ranger Sta t i on create an oasis

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of sorts for m a n y m i g r a n t landbirds d u r i n g the peak of m i g r a t i o n .

T o k e t e e R a n g e r S t a t i o n : Th is is an a d m i n i s t r a t i v e complex and smal l c o m m u n i t y on a po int of l a n d at the confluence of the N o r t h U m p q u a River and Clearwater River , 19 miles west of the Cascade crest a t 2550 feet. Large numbers of sparrows and other seed-eaters flock to feeding stations near the office complex d u r i n g A p r i l , M a y , and early June. Numbers o fLazul i Bunt ings , C h i p p i n g S p a r r o w s , B l a c k - h e a d e d Grosbeaks, Purple and Cassin's Finches, and Dark-eyed Juncos m a y be seen near the R.S. office bu i ld ings a t t h i s t i m e , par t i c u l a r l y d u r i n g m i d - m o r n i n g . Orchard Oriole and I n digo B u n t ingwere seen here d u r i n g the spr ing of 1988. Say's Phoebes have a p peared here 4 times i n spr ing m i g r a t i o n .

T o k e t e e L a k e : A 75-acre impoundmentedgedon the ups t ream side by lowl a n d r i p a r i a n vegetat ion , T o k e t e e L a k e is w o r t h

b i r d i n g any t i m e o f year. Passerine numbers peak d u r i n g l a t e A p r i l and the f i r s t h a l f of M a y . Breed ing b irds here inc lude Canada Geese, Common M e r ganser , Wood Duck: , W i l l o w Flycatcher, Y e l l o w W a r b l e r , a n d Black -headed Grosbeak. Double-crested Cormorants summer here and have at tempted to nest. Peregrine Falcons occasionally make an appearance and i t is possible they breed somewhere i n the area. F r o m November t h r o u g h J a n u a r y , a mixed water fowl fl ock of mode st si ze reside s on the lake , w i t h most b irds generally us-

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The bestlocation f r o m w h i c h to v iew th i s flock is at the South Shore Picnic Area at the south end o f the lake , accessible by paved road f r o m the D i a m o n d Lake loop road. E a r l y m o r n i n g i s best, as h u m a n interference and heat d is tor t ion is m i n i m a l .

The sheltered nor thwes t corner of the lake supports a smal ler flock of b irds concurrent ly , ch ie f ly Barrow 's Go ld -eneyes, Buffleheads, E a r e d Grebes, and an occasional loon. A flock o f 50 Redheads l ingered here d u r i n g November 1987. N u m b e r s of E a r e d Grebes, never common elsewhere i n Western Oregon,

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reached 100 d u r i n g early October 1989. accompanied by 11 S u r f Scoters. A Pacific Loon was seen here on 16 October 1989. Reach t h i s spot v ia the D iamond Lake loop, p u l l i n g out at the Lake Creek out let p a r k i n g lo t short ly east of the nor thwest corner of the lake .

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vegetation offers a s t rong a t t rac t i on for these b i rds , and they feed heav i ly i n preparat ion for the f l i g h t to w i n t e r i n g g r o u n d s e l s e w h e r e . T h o u s a n d s o f Amer i can Coots, hundreds of Amer i can Wigeon and Lesser Scaup, and dozens of Common and Hooded Mergansers dot the lake at t h i s t i m e . Common and Red-t h r o a t e d L o o n , Red -necked Grebe , Clark 's Grebe, W h i t e - w i n g e d Scoter, Red-breasted M e r g a n s e r , E u r a s i a n Wigeon, and H e r r i n g and Bonaparte 's Gulls have been seen among this flock. Other possibil ities w i l l be obvious for the eager b irder .

The bestlocation f r o m w h i c h to v iew th i s flock is at the South Shore Picnic Area at the south end o f the lake , accessible by paved road f r o m the D i a m o n d Lake loop road. E a r l y m o r n i n g i s best, as h u m a n interference and heat d is tor t ion is m i n i m a l .

The sheltered nor thwes t corner of the lake supports a smal ler flock of b irds concurrent ly , ch ie f ly Barrow 's Go ld -eneyes, Buffleheads, E a r e d Grebes, and an occasional loon. A flock o f 50 Redheads l ingered here d u r i n g November 1987. N u m b e r s of E a r e d Grebes, never common elsewhere i n Western Oregon,

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Thelake is s l o w b i r d i n g d u r i n g m u c h of the rest of the year. Smal l numbers of m i g r a n t water fowl appear on the lake d u r i n g m i d - and late spr ing . Common Loons and H o r n e d Grebes are probably regular at th i s t ime . Barrow's Golden-eye is by far the most common nest ing duck, and f a m i l y groups m a y be encountered anywhere along the lakeshore f r o m June into September. N i n e broods of Barrow's Goldeneyes were raised on D i a m o n d Lake d u r i n g 1989.

The lake generally remains open u n t i l early December, then remains ice-covered u n t i l about m i d - A p r i l .

D i a m o n d L a k e s e w a g e p o n d s : These ponds serve the D iamond Lake resort and campgrounds. Access is re str icted , and the ponds are surrounded by a cyclone fence w i t h a locked gate. Satisfactory views w i t h spot t ing scope m a y be enj oyed f r o m around the edges of the fenced enclosure. There are 4 t rea t -

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high — • — l o c a t i o n (5400 feet), and value as an undis turbed oasis for w a terfowl make them avaluable andunique habi tat w i t h i n th i s area. Recent checks of th i s site have indicated an exc i t ing potent ia l for unusua l f inds. To reach the D iamond Lake sewage ponds, t u r n west from the nor thern accessroadfromHwy. 138 to D i a m o n d Lake about hal fway f rom the lodge to the h ighway , across the intersect ion f r o m the boldly signed Howlock M o u n t a i n t r a i l h e a d and horse corrals. One-tenth m i l e down this road, t u r n right onto a red cinder road near a large warehouse and w i n t e r sports area. The ponds l ie at the end of th is road.

The best t imes to b i r d the sewage ponds are f rom late A p r i l in to late M a y , and from about the middle of September u n t i l the end of October. A wide assortment of ducks m a y be found here on most vis i ts . Barrow's Goldeneye is the most common duck d u r i n g June and

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J u l y , and a few broods appear on the ponds a t t h i s t i m e . N e a r l y a l l o f the goldeneyes occurr ing here d u r i n g s u m mer are inbasicp lumage. M a l l a r d , Wood D u c k , a n d Buf f lehead have also nested here. N o r t h e r n Shoveler, Green-winged Teal , Lesser Scaup, Ring-necked Duck , and Buf f l ehead predominate d u r i n g periods of peak w a t e r f o w l m i g r a t i o n . Snowy E g r e t has been here i n late M a y , and S u r f Scoter twice i n mid-October. Flocks of "Cack l ing" Canada Geese have overf lown the ponds twice d u r i n g October.

The grassy m a r s h on the southwest side of the enclosure contains a very smal l pond u n t i l the end of J u l y . Greater and Lesser Yel lowlegs, So l i tary Sandpiper, Long-b i l led Dowitcher , and Weste r n and Least Sandpipers have stopped here, w i t h a d u l t L e a s t Sandpipers be ing regular d u r i n g J u l y and n u m b e r i n g as m a n y as 150 b i rds . Baird ' s Sandpiper and Semipalmated Sandpiper have been noted on one occasion each. T h i s parcel of semi-open h a b i t a t is a magnet for Savannah Sparrows, Western M e a d -owlarks , W a t e r P ip i t s , and blackbirds . Ye l low-headed B l a c k b i r d s are occasionally seen d u r i n g late s p r i n g and

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ear ly summer , though t h e y are not k n o w n to nest here.

A Grasshopper Sparrow was seen here i n A u g u s t 1987. Single Ches tnut -collared Longspurs were encountered i n ear ly October 1987, mid -September 1989, and ear ly October 1989. A Swamp Sparrow t u r n e d u p i n the cat ta i l patch on 20 Oct 1989. Brewer 's Sparrow has been seen twice i n late summer . Vesper Sparrows are regu lar here i n very smal l numbers . Rough-legged H a w k , N o r t h e r n H a r r i e r , A m e r i c a n K e s t r e l , and N o r t h e r n Goshawk have been seen a t the ponds. A Loggerhead Shr ike ap-peared in early M a y 1989. Black-backed Woodpeckers are heard or seen fre quent ly a t the forest edge. Th is site promises to provide m a n y i n t e r e s t i n g records i n coming seasons.

L e m o l o L a k e : T h i s hydropower forebay is a contrast to D i a m o n d Lake , i n t h a t i t s b i r d i n g potent ia l fails to l ive up to i n i t i a l expectations. A n apparent lack of adequate submergent vegetat ion appears to be the factor w h i c h l i m i t s waterfowl numbers and variety. No large flocks assemble at Lemolo, and only a n occasional loon, grebe, or shorebird enl ivens the lake at most t imes. A Red-

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necked Grebe was seen here i n November 1987, three Red-breasted M e r g a n sers i n November 1988, and a r e m a r k able Black-necked S t i l t appearedin June 1986. S t i l l , i t is w o r t h a check d u r i n g f a l l m i g r a t i o n , as i t i s easily b irded i n near-e n t i r e t y f r o m the lake shore j u s t below Lemolo L a k e Lodge, or f r o m the boat l a n d i n g a t Poole Creek C.G. Reach Lemolo L a k e f r o m the w e l l - m a r k e d j u n c t i o n on H w y . 138, t r a v e l l i n g n o r t h 5 mi les to the lodge.

T h o r n P r a i r i e : A n extensive semi-n a t u r a l b rush f i e ld , w i t h a flavor more l i k e C e n t r a l Oregon t h a n the Western Cascades. Accessed v ia T h o r n Prair ie Road, FS 3401-700. I t is about 7 miles east of Toketee Ranger Stat ion . T h o r n P r a i r i e looks formidable , w i t h i t s b lan k e t of spiny M o u n t a i n W h i t e t h o r n and p r i c k l y c u r r e n t , b u t is actual ly not diff i cu l t to wander t h r o u g h i n search of the M o u n t a i n Q u a i l , Calliope H u m m i n g b i rds , D u s k y Flycatchers, and Green-ta i l ed Towhees t h a t occur here f rom early M a y t h r o u g h mid -summer . Cattle are to be encountered d u r i n g most months of the year.

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of conifer species common to b o t h the Cascade Range a n d to the n o r t h e r n S i e r ra Nevada. Shor t side t r i p s f r o m H w y . 138 up m a i n logg ing roads, such as Copeland Creek (FS Rd. #28/3701), Slide Creek (FS 4775), F i s h Creek (FS 37), and Toketee-Rigdon (FS 34) offer experiences i n b i r d i n g roadside o ld -growth stands ofDouglas-f ir , Western Hemlock, Sugar Pine , Ponderosa P ine , a n d I n cense-cedar. A t h igher elevations, F i s h Creek Rd. (FS 37), Three Lakes Rd . (FS 3703), Bear Creek Rd. (4785) and other 1 -lane roads w i t h pul louts transect lower subalpine forests ofDouglas-fir, Western Whi te Pine, Shasta Red F i r , Pacific Silver F i r , and E n g e l m a n n Spruce. M i l e s o f west-side Lodgepole Pine stands are easily b i rded f r o m roads i n the v i c i n i t y of Lemolo L a k e a n d D i a m o n d Lake .

Characteristic summer birds of older conifer forest on the D i s t r i c t are B lue Grouse, N o r t h e r n P y g m y - O w l , Pi leated Woodpecker, Red-breasted Sapsucker (perhaps t h e most abundant woodpecker d u r i n g the nest ing season), Hammond 's Flycatcher, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, M o u n t a i n C h i c k a d e e ( r e s t r i c t e d t o lodgepole stands, where abundant) , Red-breasted N u t h a t c h , A m e r i c a n Robin ,

H e r m i t T h r u s h , Golden-crowned K i n g le t , Ye l l ow- rumped ("Audubon's") W a r bler, H e r m i t Warb ler ( themostabundant w a r b l e r i n D o u g l a s - f i r f o r e s t s ) , MacGi l l i v ray ' s Warb ler , Red Crossbi l l , a n d Dark-eyed Junco.

D u r i n g the f a l l o f1985 and again i n la te s u m m e r 1989, s m a l l numbers o f W h i t e - w i n g e d Crossbills were found up F S #4786 i n the v i c i n i t y of O l d M a n Camp. I t is not k n o w n whether the b irds nested i n the area.

Spotted Owls are uncommon on the D i s t r i c t , and m a y be dec l in ing due to h a b i t a t loss, b u t intensive surveys have suggested t h a t they r e m a i n well -scattered i n very smal l numbers i n large blocks of older t i m b e r across the lower and midd le elevations. A t th i s w r i t i n g there is b u t one k n o w n B a r r e d O w l pa i r on the D i s t r i c t .

C l e a r c u t t i m b e r s a l e u n i t s : A l t h o u g h the hundreds of clearcuts scattered across the D i s t r i c t m a y be considered v i sua l ly d i s rupt ive , they are oft e n very in te res t ing b i r d i n g . D i f f e r i n g elevation, slope, exposure, and regro w t h vegetation cause no 2 clearcuts to be q u i t e a l i k e . M o s t c learcuts can be sampled f r o m roadside or centra l l a n d -

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i n g . The qu ie t o f the mounta ins allows b i r d song to carry a greater distance t h a n is often t r u e of l o w l a n d b i r d i n g . The n u m b e r a n d var i e ty of songbirds i n m a n y clearcuts demands t h a t one h ike i n t o t h e m for best views of nest ing and territorial behavior .

Typ i ca l species o f younger clearcut u n i t s on the D i s t r i c t are M o u n t a i n Qua i l (local), N o r t h e r n F l i cker , D u s k y F l y catcher, House W r e n , B u s h t i t (local), A m e r i c a n Rob in , W e s t e r n B l u e b i r d , M o u n t a i n B l u e b i r d (higher elevations), Townsend's Sol i ta ire , Nashv i l l e W a r bler (most abundant w a r b l e r i n such habitats ) , Lazul i B u n t i n g , Purple Finch, Cassin's F i n c h (large clearcuts which leave trees), Whi te - c rowned Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, and Song Sparrow.

K e y to p r e f e r r e d h a b i t a t s The hab i ta ts i n w h i c h each species

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ings, most ly above 4000 feet on E o n e - t h i r d of d i s t r i c t . Forest / t imber h a r v e s t - u n i t edge, most ly a t lower and midd le elevations. Ponderosa P ine forest or p i n e -dominated forest, and forest edge. M o s t l y below 4000 feet on western o n e - t h i r d o f d i s t r i c t , b u t local ly a r o u n d Kelsay V a l l e y and elsewhere. Temperate r i p a r i a : B lack Cot ton -wood/wi l low/Red A lder / shrub associates, around lakes and streams, most ly below 3500 feet. M o n t a n e r i p a r i a : w i l l o w s / S i t k a A lder /Red -Os ie r Dogwood /shrub and forb associates, around lakes

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4. Clearcuts or s i m i l a r semi-open ar eas w i t h i n the forest; no m a r k e d preference to type.

4a. C learcuts o n d r i e r sites, o f t en s o u t h e r n exposures , g r o w n t o Snowbrush (Sl ickleaf Ceanothus) , c u r r a n t , G r e e n l e a f M a n z a n i t a , M o u n t a i n W h i t e t h o r n , etc., w i t h or w i t h o u t scattered conifer saplings.

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5. W a t e r ; no m a r k e d preference to type.

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6. Large ver t i ca l rock outcrops or heads; most ly below 3500 feet i n canyons of Clearwater and N o r t h U m p q u a Rivers .

7. A t or about h u m a n habitat ions or constructions.

7a. Fields, meadows, lawns, spi l lways, sewage-pond dikes, powerl ine corr idors , etc.

8. T imber l ine and alpine areas,mostly above 7000 feet along Cascade crest at E edge of d i s t r i c t , locally westw a r d .

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relat ive abundance for m a n y species; however, most of the uncommon species maybe encountered only at Diamond Lake and sparingly elsewhere. E a r l i e s t a n d l a t e s t a r r i v a l a n d d e p a r t u r e d a t e s .

M i g r a n t s are selected for w h i c h there is m e a n i n g f u l data . K e y to s e a s o n a l a b u n d a n c e

The 4 seasons o f the year have been used to categorize b i r d a c t i v i t y i n t i m e . General ly , the f o l l ow ing guidel ine applies: M a r c h t h r o u g h M a y is Spr ing ; J u n e t h r o u g h A u g u s t i s Summer ; September t h r o u g h November is F a l l ; and December t h r o u g h F e b r u a r y is W i n t e r . B i r d s do not , however, m i g r a t e or reside i n a n area i n s t r i c t accordance w i t h such arb i t rary designations. Spr ingmigra t i on for w a t e r f o w l commences as ear ly as February , b u t some t r o p i c a l - w i n t e r i n g songbirds do not ar r ive u n t i l m i d - M a y , or even June . S i m i l a r l y , w h i l e most songbirds d e p a r t s o u t h w a r d d u r i n g A u g u s t and September, the f a l l passage of w a t e r f o w l a n d some b i r d s o f prey usua l ly does not peak u n t i l October or even November . Shorebirds w h i c h nest i n the h i g h la t i tudes beg in appear ing

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numbers throughout preferred habitats . C common. Less numerous t h a n

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U uncommon. Occurs either i n l o w density over a large area, or is restr ic ted to hab i ta ts covering only a smal l po r t i on of the d is t r i c t .

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Better Birds and Gardens Days are g r o w i n g longer and now is

the t ime to s t a r t t h i n k i n g about t u r n i n g your garden in to a haven for b irds . Y o u can receive a free copy of an art ic le f rom Living Bird magazine t h a t tells you how to get started. Living Bird is the quar ter ly publ icat ion o f the Cornel l Laboratory of Orni tho logy , a membership organizat ion for the study, appreciat ion, and conservation of b irds , located on a 200-acre w i ld l i f e sanctuary i n I thaca , N e w Y o r k .

The Lab recently remodeled i ts b i r d feeding area to create a state-of-the-art garden t h a t exemplifies the techniques you can use to a t t r a c t b irds to your own property.

U s i n g a design by Cornel l landscape architect M a r v i n A d e l m a n , funds f rom generous sponsors, bulldozers, and a lo t of thought and sweat, Lab staf f t r a n s formed a glor i f ied mudpuddle behind the Observatory in to a ver i table av ian mecca.

F irs t theyrep lacedthe straight-edge

shore of the pond w i t h a more attract ive and accessible c u r v i n g l ine . Then they p l a n t e d t r e e s , v i n e s , s h r u b s , a n d groundcover to a t t rac t and feed birds year round : conifers, Juneberry , bush honeysuckle, w i n terberry , t r u m p e t v i n e . F i n a l l y , they added new, squirrel -resist a n t feeders, a b i r d b a t h , and a w a t e r f a l l .

The garden now contains a l l the elements of an ideal b i r d a t t r a c t i n g garden. I t provides a range of elevations for perching and nest ing. I t produces a va riety of seeds, gra ins , and f r u i t . Food is present every m o n t h of the year. Edges between dif ferent types of plants and between water and l a n d are extensive, and the curved edge attracts b irds and gives the best v i e w i n g for observers. Already they have noticed an increase i n the number and var ie ty of birds v i s i t i n g the garden — a waste land has become a treat for Lab staff and v is i tors . I n fact, at least 1 pa i r of Amer i can Robins took advantage of the renovations before they were even completed: i t b u i l t a nest i n an

u n p l a n t e d conifer. Y o u r budget m a y not p e r m i t you to

h ire a b u l l dozer, b u t for a self-addressed, stamped envelope you can l earn more about landscaping for b i rds , inc lud ing suggestions o f p lants , b irds they w i l l a t t rac t , and sources for detailed p lant l ists and gardening ideas. W r i t e to:

Cornel l Laboratory of Ornithology E I S Dept. N l 159 Sapsucker Woods Road I thaca , N Y 14850

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Cooper Ornithological Society and American Ornithologists' Union resolutions

The COS and AOU met jointly on 25-30 June 1990 at Los Angeles, California. The followingjoint resolutions may be of interest to Oregon birders: R E S O L U T I O N S U P P O R T I N G F U N D I N G F O R T H E F I S H A N D W I L D L I F E C O N S E R V A T I O N A C T O F 1980

Whereas the U.S. Congress enacted the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980 to accelerate preparation offish and wildlife conservation plans, to execute management actions, to maintain and perpetuate non-game wildlife and fish habitats and populations, and to

provide grants to the states for these purposes, and

Whereas by directing attention to non-game species, populations and habitats and by integrating all vertebrate fish and wildlife under a single management concept, the Act represents a keystone in the system of federal grants to the states for the conservation of all unconfined vertebrates, and

Whereas the Congress has never appropriated funds for the Act,

Therefore be i t resolved that the American Ornithologists' Union and the Cooper Ornithological Society urge the

Congress to provide a continuing and adequate source of funds to permit the Act to become fully operational, and that at least $25 million be authorized and appropriated annually, starting with fiscal year 1991 (October 1,1990), unti l funds from an identified and approved continuing source become available for allocation to the States. C O M M E N D A T I O N O F T H E C O N S E R V A T I O N S T R A T E G Y F O R T H E N O R T H E R N S P O T T E D O W L

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coniferous forests in the Pacific Northwest, and

Whereas continued loggingof these forests withoutregard to theirbiological integrity wi l l likely lead to the rapid extinction of the Northern Spotted Owl, and

Recognizing that an Interagency Scientific Committee (representing the USDA Forest Service, the USDI Bureau of Land Management, the USDI Fish and Wildlife Service, and the USDI National Park Service) has prepared a responsible and scientifically credible plan for the conservation of the Northern Spotted Owl,

Therefore be i t resolved that the Cooper Ornithological Society and American Ornithologists' Union urge that the conservation plan be adopted and implemented by the appropriate federal and state agencies. S U P P O R T F O R T H E C O N S E R V A T I O N O F E C O S Y S T E M S

Whereas the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service currently lists over 1,000 plant and animal species as endangered or threatened, and

Whereas efforts to save some indi vidual species have been effective, other species continue to go extinct as a result of human activities, and

Whereas a broad-based ecosystem approach aimed at preventing species from becoming endangered would minimize our total species loss, and

Whereas hundreds of natural communities are as threatened as are indi vidual species,

Therefore be i t resolved that the Cooper Ornithological Society and the American Ornithologists'Union ask the Congress of the United States to take a proactive approach to the conservation of plants and animals by appropriating money for the assessment of all habitat types and to approve legislation emphasizing the protection of representative samples on entire ecosystems through the creation of an Ecosystem Conservation Act. R E S O L U T I O N U R G I N G S U P P O R T O F L E G I S L A T I O N T O C A L L U P O N T H E N A T I O N A L A C A D E M Y O F S C I E N C E S T O A S S E S S T H E F E A S I B I L I T Y O F C R E A T I N G A N A T I O N A L I N S T I T U T E F O R T H E E N V I R O N M E N T (NIE)

Whereas the environment of the earth is deterioratingunder the stress of the growing human population and its increasing demand for resources, and

Whereas this degradation of the environment threatens the health and quality of life of all human beings, and

Whereas human activities are reducing the diversity of plant and animal species and potentially changing the climate of the planet, and

Whereas solutions to many of these environmental problems wi l l require a great deal of additional basic and applied research in the physical, biological, and social sciences, and

Whereas improved education at all levels wi l l be needed to train the environmental scientists who must do this research and also to educate citizens about environmental problems, and

Whereas a single government agency could most efficiently coordinate the research and educational programs that wi l l be needed to solve these problems, and

Whereas legislation is currently pendingbefore the U.S. Congress calling upon the National Academy of Science to study the feasibility and organization of a new government agency, the National Institute for the Environment (NIE), which would provide urgently needed coordination and funding for basic research, applied research, and education in the environmental sciences,

Therefore be i t resolved that the American Ornithologists'Union and the Cooper Ornithological Society urge all members of Congress to support the ending legislation calling upon the National Academy of Sciences to study the feasibility of establishing a National Institute for the Environment. S U P P O R T F O R P E R M A N E N T P R O T E C T I O N O F T H E S N A K E R I V E R B I R D S O F P R E Y A R E A

Whereas the Snake River plain in southwestern Idaho supports the highest density of breeding birds of prey in the world, and

Whereas much of this area is publicly owned land used i n many ways by humans, and

Whereas some of the present and potential human uses of this land are detrimental to the health of the raptor assemblage, and

Whereas this important raptor habitat has no permanent protection,

Therefore be i t resolved t h a t American Ornithologists' Union and the Cooper Ornithological Society urge the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the Congress of the United States to grant permanent protection to this area.

S U P P O R T F O R T H E W E S T E R N H E M I S P H E R E S H O R E B I R D R E S E R V E N E T W O R K

Whereas migratory shorebirds concentrate in large numbers in a few strategic and indispensable stopover locations along their migratory pathways, and

Whereas much of the wetland and grassland habitat essential for shore-birds has been degraded or converted from its natural state for construction, commerce, agriculture, and recreation, and

Whereas the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies established the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network to identify and promote the protection of sites essential to migratory shorebirds through a voluntary collaboration of government and private organizations and to educate and train biologists and policy makers about shorebird conservation issues,

Therefore be i t resolved that the Cooper Ornithological Society and the American Ornithologists'Union support the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network by urging conservation and land management agencies to recognize the ecological significance of wetland and grassland habitats for shorebirds and to fund and implement conservation and education programs to protect these habitats for shorebirds throughout the western hemisphere. E N C O U R A G E M E N T O F W I L D L I F E E D U C A T I O N

Whereas the public needs to understand ecological principles to evaluate environmental issues that wil l arise in upcoming decades, and

Whereas people rely on public agencies for opportunities to learn about wildlife and wildlife-habitat relationships,

Therefore be i t resolved that the Cooper Ornithological Society and the American Ornithologists' Union commend the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, and the National Park Service for creating wildlife viewing opportunities and wildlife education programs, and

Therefore be i t further resolved th at the Cooper Ornithological Society and the American Ornithologists'Union urge the Congress of the United States to encourage and support future efforts by these agencies through adequate appropriations.

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Oregon Bird Records Committee: You Be The Judge Harry Nehls, 2736 S.E. 20th. Ave., Portland, OR 97202

On 24 January 1976, two birders driving through the willow thickets and grasslands along the south shore of Tillamook Bay observed a bird flying and resting i n the low brush. I t flew right over the car as i t moved from one log to another. They identified i t as an adult Hawk Owl! Seven years later they sent a report to the Oregon Bird Records Committee, based on the written notes taken at the time of the sighting.

The bird was viewed from the south in sunlight using a 20x scope and 7x35 binoculars. I t was watched for 20 minutes at a distance of 20 feet to 100 yards.

The observers described the bird as: "Long tailed, yellow eyed owl wi th flight

pattern suggestive of a Northern Harrier. We have also watched this in Brook's Range, Alaska. Size of a Marsh Hawk. Large headed; squarish facial disk. Barred breast."

I n separating i t from similar species: "Hawk-like behavior, typical owl face, yellow eyes, long tail .First thought i t might be a Marsh Hawk, but didn't have white rump. When i t turned and faced us we could see i t was a Hawk Owl."

The observers noted that they had one i n their camp in the Brooks Range, and saw many others. They used Robbins' Birds of North America as reference duringthe observations, and they

were positive of their identification. The Oregon Bird Records Commit

tee voted on this record, based on the above information, and came to its conclusion. Now i t is your turn. YOU BE THE JUDGE.

You vote on the report, putting down in wri t ing the comments why you voted the way you did. I n the next issue of Oregon Birds we wi l l discuss the vote of the OBRC and the comments of the Committee members on reaching their decision. You can then compare your comments with those of the Committee members.

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Waves of Migrants in Harney County, Oregon Barrel Faxon, 1192 Thornton Creek Road, Toledo, OR 97391

I t has been a long-held belief among those who watch birds i n North America that the West is inferior to the East i n pro vidingopportuni ties toobserve waves ofmigratingsongbirds,notably warblers. I t has been further proposed by some that such waves, w i t h hundreds or thousands of birds present i n one location, do not occur i n the West.

The first statement is, i n large measure, the t ru th . The geographical layout of much of the area east of the Great Plains is conducive to the observance of such waves. Migrants using the interior flyway tend to use the Mississippi and other river valleys as corridors for migration. Thus,duringproper seasons many birds can sometimes be found i n a small area along these corridors. Farther to the east narrow prom-ontoriesjuttingoutinto the GreatLakes or the Atlantic Ocean serve as piling-up points for birds await ing favorable weather to cross major bodies of water. Pt. Pelee, Ontario, and Cape May, New Jersey, are famous for their concentrations of migrating songbirds.

West of the Great Plains the terrain is considerably more rugged. There is no north-south river drainage comparable

to the Mississippi River, no body of water similar to the Great Lakes, and few promontories that serve as concentration points along the West Coast. Thus there are fewer opportunities to observe any such bird concentration s as are taken for granted i n the East.

However, i t should not be automatically assumed that such waves of migrants do not occur i n the West. Observations i n Harney County have long suggested that such massive movements of passerines do indeed occur here i n Oregon. I n late May 1920, while working i n Harney County, biologists Ira N . Gabrielson and Stanley G. Jewett observed a fallout of Western Tanagers, Hermit Warblers, and Gray Flycatchers during a snowstorm. (Gabrielson, I .N . & S.G. Jewett, 1940, Birds of Oregon, Oregon State College).

Since that time the oasis atMalheur NWRheadquarters and the one atFields have been favorite spots for birders looking for migrants in the southeast corner of the state. Quite often the greatest number of birds and the most unusual species showed up at these locations during or just following periods of inclement weather.

I t should be remembered that however good the birding has been at these hotspots, they are nevertheless very small areas. As such, they may not have the capacity to harbor the huge numbers of birds sometimes found in some of the traditional migrant traps east of the Great Plains. I t also follows that i f larger areas of isolated trees i n Harney County could be checked during periods of stormy weather the chances of finding greater numbers of migrants would i n crease proportionately.

An experience I had in the Trout Creek Mountains duringthe fall migration of1980 tends to bear out this theory. On 25 August 1980 I camped at about 7000 feet about 1 mile south ofMahogany Ridge, not far from the headwaters of Rock Cabin Creek, a small tributary of Big Trout Creek. The vegetation i n the surrounding area was mostly sagebrush and grass. A small clump of mountain mahogany (or curlleaf cercocarpus) grew on a rock outcrop near the very top of the ridge. Below me i n the basin that headed the small creek was an aspen grove covering roughly 40 acres. Farther down the creek were more aspen groves of similar size. I t was a beautiful setting.


At dark I crawled into a sleeping bag under a tarp stretched over the bed of my pickup, and settled down to sleep.

Sleep was not soon to come. About 8:15 pm the sky grew very black. Soon lightning was flashing, thunder was resounding all around, and rain was fal l ing heavily. My apprehension was heightened by the can of gasoline on the groundnear the pickup. Fortunatelyno fireworks ensued. After about an hour the storm passed. The rest of the night passed peacefully.

The morning of the 26th broke clear and calm. Just at sunrise I started down toward the trees, intending to follow Rock Cabin Creek all the way to Big Trout Creek. I was unprepared for what I was about to see. Upon reaching the aspen grove I was suddenly in the presence of hundreds, possibly thousands, of warblers. Every aspen tree i n the grove seemed to harbor 15 or 20 of them. They were everywhere—Yellow Warblers, Yellow-rumped Warblers, MacGillivray's Warblers, and Wilson's Warblers. Keeping company wi th them were large numbers of Warbling Vireos, 1 Solitary Vireo, and the prize of the day, an adult male Bay-breasted Warbler still i n nearly full breeding plumage.

As the air began to warm wi th the sunrise, the activity level of the birds became as impressive as their numbers. I t was a frenzy. Seldom did anindividual bird stay i n one place for more than a few seconds. This maelstrom continued for about 15 minutes. As soon as the sun came far enough over the horizon to shine fully on the aspen grove the birds were gone.

I spent the rest of the day as planned, working along Rock Cabin and BigTrout Creeks (note: this area is private property; permission must be obtained from the landowner), returning to the aspen grove under again-threatening skies at 6:00 pm. For the next hour I wandered spellbound through the grove, watching i t f i l l up w i t h hundreds and hundreds of birds. Yellow-rumped Warblers far outnumbered other species. Yellow and Townsend's Warblers were also plentiful , as were Lazuli Buntings and Western Tanagers. Smaller numbers of Orange-crowned Warblers, Nashvil le Warblers, and Warbling Vireos completed the mixed flock.

The early hours of darkness on the 26th were a repeat performance of the night before — minus the gas can. And the next morning was a repeat performance of the day before — minus the rare warbler. The number of birds was overwhelming. My notes say simply, "Same birds — tremendous numbers."

One experience does not a pattern make. Neither is i t wi th in the scope of this paper, based on 1 event, to draw firm conclusions about waves ofmigrants i n the Great Basin. But I strongly suspect that what I observed i n the aspen grove at the head of Rock Cabin Creek is a regularly-occurring event, under similar weather conditions. Since waves of migrants i n these numbers are seldom reported i n Oregon, i t seems worthwhile to speculate a bit as to why they are not.

I t is well-known that a great many songbirds migrate at heights ranging around 500 feet above the surrounding terrain. Since a large portion of the Great Basin is mountainous, i t may be that the bulk of migrating passerines cross from one range to another, w i t h little change i n elevation. This would mean that they would pass far overhead of the basins, w i th only smaller numbers of birds dropping down into the trees at scattered locationsin the basins or along the base of the ranges.

Certainly as a feeding strategy sufficient to meet the demands of mi gration, this would make sense. I t is obvious that an aspen grove of 40 acres is going to offer more food than an oasis of 2 acres. There may be other advantages as well.

I f this hypothesisis correct, that the bulk of passerines are migrating w i th in 500 feet of the ground only i n the mountains, i t means that such mass groundings are taking place where birders seldom go. Practically all of the birding i n Harney County takes place i n the basins, at some oases, or along the base of a mountain range.

I t may also be that these mass groundings occur primarily at a time when few birders are expecting them. Everybody knows that i n late August the only place to be is on the coast, lookingforrareshorebirds.right? Maybe not. My years of birding at Thornton Creek, Lincoln County, have shown repeatedly that the heaviest migration of

passerines i n the Coast Range occurs in the last 2 weeks of August, wi th a sharp dropoff after the first few days of September. I t may be that thi s is true i n the Great B asin as well. Most intensive fall birding i n Harney County traditionally does notbeginuntil mid-folate September.

Obviously there are many variables present i n looking for waves ofmigrants i n the mountains of the Great Basin. The most important is probably the occurrence of evening thunderstorms. Those who would be wi l l ing to forego a coastal tr ip to check high elevation aspen groves under such conditions i n 1 ate August just might be i n for a pleasant surprise ... and another... and another

O F O a n d WFO Joint Meeting 7- 9 June 1991—Bend, Oregon

Oregon Field Ornithologists and Western Field Ornithologists w i l l hold a j o int meeting7-9 Junel 991, at Bend, Oregon. Birding trips to area hotspots include Indian Ford and Cold Springs Campgrounds, Davis Lake and other lakes off Century Drive, Salt Creek Falls, Gold Lake, Pinyon Jay habitat around Bend, the Gilcrest area and Sunriver, sagebrush areaseastof Bend— and an all-day trip to Malheur NWR on Sunday the 9th.

Howard Sands, 10655 Agate Road, Eagle Point, OR 97524, (503)826-5246.


News and Notes

• O F O Annual Meeting. Oregon Field Ornithologists needs field t r ip leaders at the Annual Meeting, 7-9 June 1991. This is the first joint meeting of OFO and WFO — Western Field Ornithologists. Field tr ip leaders are needed for the Bend area, the Oregon Cascades, and the high desert. Birding hotspots include Indian Ford and Cold Springs Campgrounds, Davis Lake and other lakes off Century Drive, Salt CreekFalls, Gold Lake, Pinyon Jay habitat around Bend, the Gilcrest area and Sunriver, sagebrush areas east of Bend — and an all-day tr ip to Malheur NWR on Sunday the 9th. You do not need to be a "hot" birder to help lead trips. Just be wil l ing to help our Annual Meeting guests see some birds and enjoy themselves. Howard Sands, 10655 Agate Road, Eagle Point, OR 97524, (503)826-5246.

• O F O Board nominations. Please help uncover potential OFO Board members. Although Oregon Field Ornithologists has a membership of over 400, only a very few members have been actively involved on the OFO Board of Directors. Certainly there are OFO members who could make substantial contributions. I f only you would step forward, both you and the organization would benefit. The Board consists of a President, Treasurer, and Secretary serving 1-year terms, and 4 Directors serving staggered 2-year terms. The Board usually meets 3 to 4 times per year in various locations across Oregon. Major activities for the Board include the Annual Meeting and merchandising through the "OFO Bookcase." The Board works with the Editor on the direction of Oregon Birds. And the Board is looking for ways to better serve OFO members. I t i s here more than anywhere that "new blood" is needed. Any Board member wil l be happy to answer questions about the Board and its activities. I f you are interested, or know someone who may be, please contact any OFO Board member by 31 March. B i l l Stotz, OFO Nominating Committee Chair and OFO Secretary, 1305 Laurel, Florence, OR 97439, (503)997-8978.

• O B R C members and alternates. Members appointed to 3-year terms on the Oregon Bird Records Committee

were Owen Schmidt (Portland), Larry McQueen (Eugene), and Nick Lethaby (Beaverton). Alternates appointed to a 1-year term were Linda Weiland (Portland) and Craig Roberts (Tillamook). The full roster of OBRC members and alternates appears on the inside front cover of each issue of Oregon Birds. A new procedure for reviewing records has been started by the OBRC. Packets of rare bird records wi l l be circulated to alternates for their comments as well as to members for their votes. Packets had been sent to an alternate in the past only when an alternate was substituting for an absent member. Thus, alternates had seldom seen packets of bird records. From now on, alternates wil l have a chance to see all the records and add their comments during the voting process — but wi l l only vote on records when standing in for absent members. Members wi l l be able to consider the comments of alternates when voting. Harry Nehls, Secretary, Oregon Bird Records Committee, P.O. Box 10373, Eugene, OR 97440.

• Tenth Annual John Scharff Migratory Waterfowl Festival. 5 - 6 April 1991 atBurns High School, Burns, Oregon. Artexhibits,workshops,tours, banquet. Slated for the important staging period in northward migration, the festival provides an excellent opportunity to see migrating geese and ducks. Greater Sandhill Cranes, which nest at Malheur NWR, wi l l be dancing. There wi l l be tours to Sage Grouse leks. "The male birds assemble early each spring, and strut around the lek puffing out their chests and sparring for the best spot to attract a female." Harney County Chamber of Commerce, John Scharff Waterfowl Festival, 18 West "D" Street, Burns, OR 97720, (503)573-2636.

• Malheur Fie ld Station grant. Malheur Field Station announced a dol-lar-for-dollar matching grant made available in December 1990, for each dollar donated before 1 March 1991. "This is a great opportunity to make donations pay double." Funds wil l be used to make basic uti l i ty payments and meet operating costs. The Field Station recently had to bear unexpected costs for kitchen equipment and water heaters. I n addition to appealingfor donated funds, the Field Station is attempting to increase its membership base and is applying for foundation grants. Lucile A. Housley, Executive Director,Malheur Field Station, HC 72 Box260,Princeton, OR 97721, (503)493-2629.

• Malheur Fie ld Station birding courses. Malheur Field Station announced its 1991 schedule of classes, including an introduction to birding and field techniques for studying waterfowl and marsh birds. Oregon birders may also be interested in a course on nature photography and avian ecology. Lucile A. Housley, Executive Director, Malheur Field Station,HC 72 Box260,Princeton, OR 97721,(503)493-2629.

• NestuccaBayNWR. TheU.S.Fish and Wildlife Service "proposes to establish the Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge by initially acquiring 374 acres of land, further seeking to acquire partial or whole interestin up to 3,926 acres of land, and cooperatively managing 40 acres of tidelands with the State of Oregon. The primary need for the Service acquisition is to protect high quality

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coastal habitats for dusky Canada geese and endangered Aleutian Canada geese, a variety of other migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, songbirds, anadro-mous fish, and other wildlife while pre-


serving part of Oregon's biodiversity." This according to the environmental assessment issued i n December 1990. The environmental review process was expected to be complete by January 1991, after which actions may be taken. W i l l iam E. Mart in , Acting Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 911 N.E. 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-4181,(503)231-2231.

• Hells Canyon National P a r k ? The Hells Canyon Preservation Council has recently reactivated wi th a proposal to convert the National Recreation Area, administered by the U.S. Forest Service, into a National Park, to be administered by the U.S. Park Service. The proposed National Park would include the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area i n northeastern Oregon. "Litt le less than a travesty is the agency's maltreatment of the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Oregon's largest wilderness area. The Eagle Cap is an expanse of spectacular mountain peaks and lush mountain meadows which borders the high rimrock and basalt cliffs of Hells Canyon to the southwest. Bighorn sheep dieoffs tied to poorly managed domestic sheep grazing and plans for placement of radio transmitters on peaks with in the wilderness area are among the major problems there." Membership i n HCPC is $20; a half-hour videotape The Hells Canyon Country: America's Next National Park or a Lost Legacy? is available for the member price of $19.50. HCPC, P.O. Box 908, Joseph, OR 97846.

• Coquille Point. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to add 45 acres of Coquille Point i n Coos County to Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge itself "consists of over 1,400 coastal islands, rocks, and reefs scattered along 300 miles of the Oregon coastline from Tillamook Head, near Seaside, to the California border." Coquille Point is needed to provide a buffer between mainland development and the offshore islands, which are al ready part of the Refuge. Coquille Point provides "one of the best opportunities along the Oregon coast for wildlife observation." Close of comment for an Environmental Assessment on the proposed acquisition was 14 January 1991.

For more information, write to Richard B. Moore, Regional Supervisor, Division of Realty, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 911 N.E. 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-4181.

• Twilight Eagle Sanctuary. The Twilight Eagle Sanctuary opened to public viewing on 31 October 1990. I n 1988 the Oregon Eagle Foundation started a fund-raising drive to purchase the 15.3-acre parcel i n Clatsop County between the Columbia River, Highway 30, and the Twilight Swamp wetlands. The land was bought from Cavenham Forest Industries i n December 1989, and a viewing area was built by fall 1990. To get to the viewing area from Astoria, travel easton Highway 30, turn north on Burnside Road between mile markers 88 and 87, travel 1/2 mile on Burnside Road to the viewing area on the river side of the road. Clatsop County added 12 acres of county-owned wetland to the Sanctuary. "That 12-acre parcel made the Bald Eagle sanctuary concept complete. The trees providing places for perching, roosting, and future nesting, and the wetlands providing a place for the eagles to hunt." A $10 contribution to the Oregon Eagle Foundation wi l l ensure 2 issues of their newsletter; larger contributions w i l l help protect Oregon's Bald Eagles. Oregon Eagle Foundation, 5873 Estate Drive, Klamath Falls, OR 97603.

• We're number 2! "Feeding birds is the number two pastime i n the United States. According to information collected by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 82.5 million Americans feed wild birds (yes, that's 82.5 nnllipn!). That means nearly one-half of the total population over 16 years of age feed birds as a hobby. The data indicates that over 20 million new people were initiated to feeding wi ld birds between 1980 and 1985." Most bird feeders buy their bird feed at the supermarket (30 percent), while others go to a grain store (26 percent), garden store (20 percent), nature store (4 percent), hardware store (4 percent), or order by mail (2 percent), and the rest use a variety of retail outlets (14 percent). Feeders make their seed purchases based primarily on the contents of the bag, then on price. Mixed

seed is most popular. Sunflower seed and thistle seed are next. Cracked corn, hulled sunflower, and safflower are least purchased. This information appeared at WildBird 5(2): 8, February 1991. WildBird, 3 Burroughs, Irvine, CA 92718, (714)855-8822.

• Cyanide kills birds. Horizon Gold Shares reported 274 birds, 22 bats, and 42 small mammals killed i n cyanide leach ponds at their Tuscarora Mine i n Nevada duringthe third quarter o f l 990. Since 1985, over 6700 birds and mammals have died from cyanide poisoning in Nevada. Horizon Gold Shares also has claims near Vale, Oregon—at Hope Butte — and proposes to set up a cyanide heap-leach operation here. This i n f o r m a t i o n appeared i n Desert Ramblings 4(1): 7, January-February 1991, the publication of the Oregon Natural Desert Association. Regular membership i n ONDA is $15. ONDA, P.O. Box 1005, Bend, OR 97709.

• Harlequin nest boxes. The Cedar River Watershed, Seattle, Washington, intends to place nesting boxes for wild Harlequin Ducks for the 1991 nesting season. Information is sought on box placement, dimensions, and materials. Dwayne K Paige, Cedar River Watershed, 19901 Cedar Falls Road, S.E., North Bend, WA 98045.

• S H A R E Host. " I f you have a motorhome trailer or large camper and a few weeks or months available in 1991, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife provides free, full hookups at most sites i n exchange for part-time volunteer assistance wi th a variety of fish and wildlife activities." Called a SHARE Host, each volunteer is involved at a fish hatchery or wildlife area. To get on the list, contact SHARE Host Volunteer Program, P. O. Box 59, Portland, OR 97207, (503)229-5410 extension 409.

• Xerces Society. Many of Oregon's birders enjoy butterflies and other i n vertebrates while out birding. Those birders may be interestedin the Oregon-based Xerces Society, dedicated to " in vertebrates — the l i tt le things that run the world." One of their projects is protecting monarch butterfly overwin-


tering sites along the California coast. Their advisors include noted ornithologists Roger Tory Peterson and S. Dillon Ripley. Members receive a newsletter 3 times a year, discounts on the book Butterfly Gardening, and an opportunity to purchase their scientific journal and results of the annual 4th of July Butterfly Count. Regular membership is $25. Xerces Society, 10 S.W. Ash Street, Portland, OR 97204, (503)222-2788.

• Oregon wildlife i n the future. What wi l l Oregon's wildlife populations look like i n 30 years or 50 years? "Al l of us f rom i n d u s t r y , a g r i c u l t u r e , downtowners, suburbanites, hunters, non-hunters, and just plain folks have an investment i n Oregon's wildlife. Wildlife represents the best of Oregon; its natural values from coastal tide pools to aspen pockets tucked up canyons i n uplifted desert mountains. We all care about these values for lots of reasons; but most importantly, we all care." These words are from Geoff Pampush, President of the Oregon Chapter of The Wildlife Society in their Newsletter, Winter 1990. The Oregon Chapter has retained a lobbyist to become involved wi th wi ldlife issues in the Oregon legislature. The Oregon Chapter is also floating an idea to supplement Oregon's nongame wildlife funds wi th a "Biodiversity or Nongame Protection Stamp." The idea is patterned after the federal migratory bird hunting stamp. Proceeds would be used for land acquisition, wetlands rehabilitation, purchase of grazing allotments, pertinent research, etc. Oregon Chapter, The Wildlife Society, Oregon State Univers i ty , Nash H a l l 104, Corvallis, OR 97331-3803.

• Peregrine Symposium. A symposium on Peregrine Falcons i n the Pacific Northwest was held 16-17 January 1991, at Ashland, Oregon. Topics included pollution affecting eggshell thickness and other "factors affecting the recovering population of Peregrine Falcons i n California, Oregon, and Washington." Proceedings of the symposium were available for $12. For more information, contact Joel E. Pagel, Peregrine Falcon Symposium Coordinator, P.O. Box 520, Rogue River National


Forest, Medford, OR 97501, (503)776-3915.

• Species accounts. The American Ornithologists' Union has received a $60,000 matching grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to fund the production of modern, authoritative accounts of the biology of North American birds. The accounts are needed by government and conservation agencies to maintain viable populations of native bird species. Frank Gill w i l l serve as Executive Director of the project; Peter Stettenheim wi l l continue as Editor. The goal is to produce 60-70 accounts a year i n both printed and computer accessible formats. The entire ornithological community is requested and encouraged to participate. A ful l time managing director wi l l be hired as soon as possible. To volunteer to do accounts or for more information, write Frank B. Gil l , Academy of Natural Sciences, 19th and The Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

• Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve. Many shorebirds migrate vast distances each year, stopping briefly at a few specialized areas to rest and refuel before continuing their long journeys to or from their breeding grounds. Their unique migratory strategy — gathering i n high concentrations simultaneously at each site — renders them particul a r l y vulnerable to habitat destruction. I f a key site disappears, a l ink in the chain is broken and whole populations, not just individuals, face devastating c o n s e q u e n c e s . WHSRN's strategy i n protecting shorebirds is to i dent i f y c r i t i c a l

shorebird areas and encourage their protection. To achieve this, WHSRN depends upon scientists, managers, and conservationists throughout the hemisphere to carry out these objectives in each country. The WHSRN staff and council help to set hemispheric priorities among sites, and to facilitate the process. Injust5years WHSRNhas sprung from a hopeful idea into a burgeoning reality. WHSRN's success has come from uniting governmental and private organizations, wildlife agencies, biologists and land owners throughout the Americas i n a collaborative effort to sustain natural resources. Shorebirds are the symbolic l ink between nations, f l y i n g f rom country to country , throughout the hemisphere. This approach—the protection of habitat, linked by animal movements and carried out through international cooperation on a local level —is being used as a model by other conservation groups striving to protect other species and areas. Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve Network, Manomet Bird Observatory, P.O. Box 936, Manomet, MA 02345.

• P a n American Shorebird Program. PASP is a clearing house for information on shorebird movements in the Western Hemisphere. PASP pro

motes research on migratory shorebirds through color banding of i n d i viduals and resightings of marked birds. For field researchers, PASP provides a list of color band combinations for researchers in every country of the hemisphere to minimize confusion from unregulated, repetitive use of color band combinations. PASP welcomes any and all sightings of color marked shorebirds,

even i f the observer is unable to get a complete record of the bird's bands. We wi l l send observations directly to the bander and wi l l send the observer the name and address of the bander. Pan American Shorebird Program, WHSRN, Manomet Bird Observatory, P.O. Box 936, Manomet, M A 02345.

• International Shorebird Surveys. Over 800 volunteers from the Americas have participated in the past 18 years i n the International Shorebird Survey, a project to identify key sites used by shorebirds i n the Western Hemisphere. ISS data have documented critical migration stopover areas for shorebirds — essential information for the WHSRN and other conservation programs. Drastic declines i n some species (Sanderlings, Short-billed Dowitch-ers, and Whimbrels) have been documented by ISS. I f you live in the U.S. and would be wi l l ing to spend an hour answering a questionnaire about shore-birds and their habitats at a site you know well, or i f you spend time in areas of the Western Hemisphere where there are shorebirds and would like to census for the ISS, please contact ISS at WHSRN, Manomet Bird Observatory, P.O. Box 936, Manomet, M A 02345.

• Association of F i e l d Ornithologists. The Association of Field Ornithologists offers a quarterly Journal, which includes articles on field research techniques and on the life history, ecology, behavior, migration, and zoogeography of birds — and includes Spanish abstracts, reviews of scientific articles published i n other journals, and an annual supplement tit led Resident Bird Counts. AFO also offers an annual meeting and discounts on mist nets. Membership is $21 for individuals, $45

for i n s t i t u tions, and $15 for students. Association of F i e l d O r n i thologists, do Allen Press, Inc., P.O. Box 1 8 9 7 , L a w r e n c e , KS 66044.

• Oregon b i r d n u m bers. This information comes from Oregon Wildlife, September-October 1990, the publication of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife:

• Dusky Canada Geese had a nesting success of 44 percent this year, compared to just 4 percent last year. The Dusky population should be up 2-4000 birds. Bag limits on Duskies will not be increased this year, however, for goose hunters.

• Over 3100 ducks were banded at Ladd Marsh, Summer Lake, and Klamath Wildlife Areas in a Pacific Flyway study approved by the Pacific Flyway Council, a coordinated management body of Pacific Flyway states. The objective is to study exactly how many ducks are being produced in this area.

• In 1990, ODF& W released 26 young Peregrine Falcons in Oregon, in addition to the 16 natural Peregrine nests known in Oregon.

• Sichuan Pheasants may soon join the birds of Oregon. Planning is underway for experimental introduction of this subspecies of Ring-necked Pheasant. The bird has apparently been successfully in troduced in Michigan. It prefers brushy, non-agricultural areas such as hills bordering farming valleys.

• Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse will be imported from British Columbia for reintroduction into northeastern Oregon. Birds will be reintroduced at a lek — a mating area — complete with decoys and recorded sounds.

• Upland Bird Stamps purchased by game bird hunters may raise $250,000, with another $550,000 in sales of artwork, over the biennium 1989-90. Revenues will be used for upland game bird habitat improvement and hunter access.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, P.O. Box 59, Portland, OR 97207.

B i r d photos. I have a collection of photographs of birds taken from magazines, etc., numbering 7843 species and would like to make i t as complete as possible. I can send a list of the species most wanted, which of course are the

m o s t rare. The

collection i dedicated to the State

University of New York. I f you would like to help me com

plete this collection, please write. Arnolds Grava, 47 N . Main, Apt. 7c, East Granby, CT 06026.

• Half of wetlands gone. Fifty percent of North American wetlands have been lost since colonial times, according to a U.S. Fish and Wildlife report to Congress. Wetlands have been lost at the rate of more than 60 acres per hour forthe past200years. However, 360,000 acres of threatened wetlands and surrounding habitats for wildlife wi l l be acquired, improved, and restored under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act of 1989. Wetland Losses in the United States—1780s to 1980s. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Publications Unit , 1849 C Street, N.W., Mailstop 130 ARLSQ, Washington, D.C. 20240.

• O N D A The Oregon Natural Desert Association is calling for "a nationwide boycott of livestock grazed on public lands." I n their November-December 1990 newsletter Desert Ramblings, ONDA asserts that only 3 percent of the Nation's beef is produced by grazing on public lands, while "Countless small streams have been turned into dry and lifeless skeletons." ONDA proposes the boycott strategy to reach the goal of eliminating livestock grazing on public lands and to restoration of public lands damaged by livestock grazing to their natural condition. ONDA, P.O. Box 1005, Bend, OR 97709.

• National Institute for the E n v i ronment. Analogous to the National Institute for Health, the National Institute for the Environmentwould attempt to increase the amount of federal funds available for environmental research, and attempt to redirect the available funds to solve environmental problems through an interdisciplinary approach. The U.S. Congress has appropriated $400,000 to the National Academy of Sciences to study federal support of en-


vironmental research and training. A committee has been formed to spearhead formation of this new Institute. David E. Blockstein, Director of the Washington Office of the N I E Committee, 730 11th Street N.W., Washington D.C. 20001-4521, (202)628-4303.

• Adopt a raptor. HawkWatch I n ternational, Inc., invites birders or groups to to sponsor a wild banded raptor through their "Adopt-A-Hawk" program. An adoption package includes a 1-year membership in HawkWatch I n ternational, a certificate describing the banded raptor, and "periodic updates on the activities and whereabouts of your species." Adoption rates start at $25 for a Sharp-shinned Hawk through $300 for a Bald Eagle. HawkWatch International, Inc., P.O. Box 35706, Albuquerque, N M 87176-5706, (505)255-7622 or (505)265-5393.

• B i r d Conservat ion I n t e r n a tional. The International Council for Bird Preservation started a new quarterly journal, Bird Conservation International. "Whether you are a professional or an amateur, BCI w i l l expand your knowledge and understanding of the conservation status of imperiled bird species. Original papers i n BCI wi l l keep you informed about endangered bird species, habitat destruction, wi ldlife trade and recent scientific research findings." Charter subscriptions are offered at a reduced rate to qualified individuals. Cambridge University Press, 40 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011.

• Using wildlife. Agroupofoverl25 representatives from conservation, agriculture, biomedical, industry, and outdoor groups met i n New Orleans on 7 September 1990, and formed a national group to support responsible resource management and campaign against animal rights extremism. Discussion during the meeting revealed that str i dent animal rights extremism is interfering wi th hunters and fishers, hampering food and fiber production and disrupting medical research. The group seeks membership from other interested organizations and individuals that support humane, legitimate use of fish,

wildlife, and other natural resources. Larry Jahn, Wildlife Management I n stitute, 1101 14th Street, Suite 725, Washington,D.C.20005,(202)371-1808.

• Serious bird recordists. Cornell University's Library of Natural Sounds wi l l conduct a workshop on recording bird sounds 8-15 June 1991, at San Francisco State University's Sierra Ne-vada Field Research Station. The course wi l l consist of field recording and lecture sessions, and wi l l use microcomputer-based software to analyze recordings and performance of equipment. Other topics include selection of recorders and microphones, recording theory and techniques, metering, and documentation for sound recordings. The fee of $550 includes tuition, class materials, ground transportation, food, and rustic lodging. Participants must have their own recordingequipment. College credits are available. Firstcome,firstserved; a $100 deposit reserves a space. Greg Budney, Library of Natural Sounds, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, (607)254-2404.

• Birds across Oregon. The Nature Conservancy's Oregon Chapter sponsors a week-long birding trip across Oregon 19-25 May 1991. From coastal headlands to the Cascades, across the desert to Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, the tr ip encompasses 2 Nature Conservancy preserves. The group is limited to 9; $950. The Nature Conservancy, 1205 N.W. 25th Avenue, Portland, OR 97210.

• County Big Days. I am interested i n record County Big Days. I f you have participated in a County Big Day — or i f you know someone who has — please send this information: county, date, observers, total species, main areas covered on route, any special comments, and highlight species. Joe Evanich, 5026 N.E. Clackamas, Portland, OR 97213, (503)284-4153.

• B i r d trip to the Amazon. Oregon birder Bob Crites, a counselor at Briggs Middle School i n Springfield, Oregon, wi l l be leading a group of educators, naturalists, and adventurers on a semi-

scientifically oriented expedition of the Amazon 3-14 July 1991, on the 14-pas-senger MTV Alyson. Bob was a Peace Corps volunteer in Brazil and associate Peace Corps director i n Guatemala. The expedit ion w i l l be conducted by Amazonia Expeditions, Ltd. and wi l l include visits to Amazonian lakes as well as exploration of both the Amazon and Rio Negro rivers. The trip down a 300-mile stretch of the river is a journey into enchantment. You are surrounded on both sides by a thick 40-foot-high green jungle. During the day, you wil l sail past crocodiles, pink dolphins, li ly pads as large as a man, and flocks of brill iantly colored parakeets. There will be an emphasis on birdwatching, astronomy, canoe tr ips , and meeting caboclos, Amazonian people of mixed Portuguese, Indian, and African descent. Because of the daily forays in canoes to explore the tributaries and side channels of the main river, experiences that would normally require months of travel can be compressed into a short period of time. Total cost, including roundtrip airfare from Miami is $2,276. Arrangements are being made to offer three graduate or undergraduate credit hours through an Oregon university. There would be extra cost for academic credit. Bob Crites, 4001 Potter St., #55, Eugene, OR 97405, (503)686-1396.

• It happens. But i t doesn't just happen. Oregon Birds is put together with i the help of a number of birders. J im Carlson compiled the Christmas Bird Count information i n the last issue of OB. A difficult job, considering the time crunch between OB press time and the time for CBCs. Thanks, J im. Everyone planning their Christmas Count activities appreciated your help.

• Rare birds. Running tally of the birds of the Oregon rare bird phone network (and a few we learned about too late for the phone network):

- Blue Jays, 10 November 1990 and following, a group of 3-5 birds at Vale, Malheur County, by Rob Johnson;

- Orchard Oriole, 11 November 1990 to at least 23 November1990, abird coming to a backyard in Brookings, Curry Co., by Colin Dillingham;


- Common Black-headed Gull, 26 November 1990, a fly-by at Boiler Bay, Lincoln Co., by Tom Love;

- Clay-colored Sparrow, 16 December 1990, at Racetrack hunting unit parking lot, Sauvie Island, Columbia Co., by Anthony Floyd;

- Brown Thrasher, 17 December 1990, at Frenchglen, Harney Co., by Steve Summers and Jim Carlson;

- Thick-billed Murres, 30 December 1990, 4 birds off Yachats, Lincoln Co., by Kathy Merrifield;

- Tufted Duck, 26 January 1991, adult male at the Sheridan sewage ponds, Yamhill Co., by Bob Barnes;

- Smew, 27 January 1991, an adult male on the Columbia River east of Cascade Locks, Hood River Co., by John Biewener, after being found across the river the day before near Stevenson, Washington, by Wilson Cady; and

- Great Black-backed Gull, 30 January 1991, a first-year bird at Moolack Beach, Lincoln Co., by Craig Roberts.

Meetings & events • 1 March 1991, deadline for dollar-

for-dollar matching fund donations to the Malheur Field Station. Lucile A. Housley, Executive Director, Malheur Field Station, HC 72 Box 260, Princeton, OR 97721, (503)493-2629.

• 21-24 March 1991, "Avian Conservation: Problems and Solutions," Associa

tion of Field Ornithologists, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio. Edward H. Burtt, Jr., Department of Biology, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH 43015.

• 5 - 6 April 1991, Tenth Annual John Scharff Migratory Waterfowl Festival, Burns High School, Burns, Oregon. Art exhibits, workshops, tours, banquet. John Scharff Waterfowl Festival, 18 West T>" Street, Burns, OR 97720.

• 25-28 April 1991, "Spreading the Word,"Desert Conference X I I I , atMalheur Field Station. "Topics to be explored in clude land-use issues, desert photography, writing, natural history of the area, and environmental protection strategies. There will be field trips, workshops, and presentations offered by scientists, artists, historians, writers, and others devoted to the desert." Registration forms are due by 8 April 1991. Desert Conference X I I I , P.O. Box 15115, Portland, OR 97215, (503)245-3658.

• 15 -19 May 1991, Cooper and Wil son Ornithological Societies, joint annual meeting, Univers i ty of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. Richard N. Conner, U.S. Forest Service, P.O. Box 7600, S.F.A. Sta

tion, Nacogdoches, TX 75962. • 19-25 May 1991, Birds Across Or

egon; group is limited to 9. The Nature Conservancy, 1205 N W . 25th Avenue, Portland, OR 97210.

• 7-9 June 1991, OFO Annual Meeting, Bend, Oregon. Joint meeting with Western Field Ornithologists. All OFO and WFO members willbe sent individual information packets.

• 13-17 August 1991, 109th stated meeting of the American Ornithologists' Union, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

• 27-29Septemberl991,OFO Birding Weekend atMalheur Field Station. Sheran Jones, 5561 SW. Multnomah Boulevard, Portland, OR 97219,246-5594.

• 24-30 November 1991, Neotropical Ornithology Congress, Quito, Ecuador. Nancy Hilgert de Benavides, Secretary, Organization Committee, IV Neotropical Ornithology Congress, Casilla 9068 S-7, Quito, Ecuador.

• 14December 1991 - 2 January 1992, inclusive, 92nd Christmas Bird Count, National Audubon Society, 950 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

• 17 December 1992 - 3 January 1993, inclusive, 93rd Christmas Bird Count, National Audubon Society, 950 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

• 17 December 1993-3 January 1994, inclusive, 94th Christmas Bird Count, National Audubon Society, 950 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

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Information Wanted on Oregon's Birds Coastal geese and swans. The

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is attempting to determine Canada Goose use areas along the Oregon coast. Observations of any subspecies of Canada Goose including the introduced Great Basin Canada Goose are needed, but especially of Aleutian and Dusky Canada Geese. Record date, location, time of day, and subspecies. I f you are not sure of the subspecies, note the relative size of the birds, color of the breast, presence or absence of a neck ring, etc. On all geese, look for neck collars and legbands. Reports of Brant, and Trumpeter and Tundra Swans are also wanted. [OB

13(1); 14(4); 17(1)] Roy Lowe, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marine Science Center, Newport, OR 97365, 867-0270.

Note to OB readers: OB publishes information requests that may be of interest to Oregon's birders. The ending notation i n brackets shows the first issue of OB i n which the request appeared. The last comprehensive listing of all known and outstanding requests for information that have been made known to Oregon Birds appeared at OB 16(2): 127-130, Summer 1990.


Color-marked Birds in Oregon Note to OB readers: OB keeps a

running tab of color-marked birds that may be seen by Oregon's birders. The ending notation i n brackets shows the first issue of OB i n which the notice appeared. Any banded or color-marked bird, including those w i t h the standard aluminum U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service band, may be reported directly to the Bird Banding Laboratory, Laurel, MD 20708. This is an update of recent and revised notices. Thelastcomprehensive listing of requests for information appeared at Oregon Birds 16(2): 131-138, Summer 1990.

RECENT OR REVISED ENTRIES

Black Brant. Several thousand Black Brant have been color-marked i n the Soviet Union, Alaska, and Canada during the last 5 years. Individuals are marked with colored plastic tarsus bands containing 3-character alpahnumeric codes, read from bottom to top. These bands have the following color combinations: red background w i t h white characters, green w i th white characters, blue w i t h white, yellow w i th black, and white w i th blue characters. A small number of yellow and black bands contain 2-character codes that are read top to bottom. Send band color, alphanumeric code, location, and date. [OB 17(1)] James S. Sedinger, Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, A K 99775.

Bald Eagles. Over the past 5 years we have released 37 eaglets from our hack site i n the Ventana Wilderness Area about 2300 feet above Big Sur i n central California. The last Bald Eagle that bred i n central California was i n 1934. We now have one pair that seems firmly established at one of our local reservoirs. Many of our eagles eventually fly north out of the region. The right leg has a metal U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service band, and the left leg has a black band with a white number and letter. Our birds also carry radio transmitters. Any information would be appreciated. [OB 17(1)] Cra ig Hohenberger, Ventana Wilderness Sanctuary, P.O. Box 894, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, (408)626-8348.

Pacific Golden-Plovers. Pacific Golden-Plovers have been banded on Oahu, Hawaii, and near Nome, Alaska. Each bird wears a FWS band on one leg (some w i t h a color band) and 1 or more color bands on the other. Color band combinations are 2 of the same color, 2 of different colors, 3 of 2 colors, and 3 of 3 colors. Please note which leg is color banded and the exact sequence of colors. " I t is important that we know which leg carries the particular color(s) and, where used together, whether the color band is above or below the metal band." A yellow dye wi l l be applied to the white plumage of Pacific Golden-Plovers on Oahu i n Apri l 1991. Recent findings:

the population consists ofboth territorial and non-territorial birds, w i t h one or the other behavior apparently fixed for life after the first wintering season; survival rates are high (over 80 percent from year to year); and the birds exhibit strong site fidelity, wi th territorial i n dividuals occupying the same territories from year to year. [OB 15(2); 16(1); OB 16(4); OB 17(1)]. Oscar W.Johnson, Department of Biology, Montana State U n i v e r s i t y , Bozeman, M T 59717, (406)994-4548, or Phillip Bruner, Nat. Sri. Div., BYU-Hawaii, Laie, H I 96762, (808)293-3820.

American White Pelicans. American White Pelicans are being banded i n a study of their feeding ecology and dispersal i n the Klamath Basin area, California. I n 1990, birds were banded on the left tarsus with a red streamer attached and 10 birds were fitted withbackpack radio transmitters. Birds w i t h radios have a purple plastic streamer opposite the red streamer. Streamer and tag colors wi l l vary in future years. Please send band and tag position and numbers, location of sighting, date, and any other comments. Leopold A. Moreno, Wildlife & Fisheries Biology, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, (916)752-3576.

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Oregon Birds is available in finer bookstores, including: Flora & Fauna Books 121 First Avenue South Seattle WA 98104 (206)623-4727

Hatfield Marine Science Center 2030 South Marine Science Drive Newport OR 97365

Northwest Nature Shop 54 Oak Street Ashland OR 97520

Oregon State University Bookstores, Inc.

2301 S.W. Jefferson Avenue CorvallisOR 97330

University Bookstore 4326 University Way N.E. Seattle WA 98105

Schedule of summer and fall pelagic trips Portland Audubon Society

8 June 1991 —12-hour tr ip (Murphy's Petrel, Leach's Petrel, etc.) 24 August 1991 — 8-hour tr ip (Long-tailed Jaeger, etc.) 21 September 1991 —12-hour trip 26 October — 8-hour tr ip

Pricing—$69 for 12-hour trips, $49 for 8-hour trips. The boat goes out of Ilwaco the first 3-trips, but immediately goes to Oregon waters. The October boat goes out of Garibaldi.

For more information, call or write Nick Lethaby, 3280 S.W. 170th #1714, Beaverton,OR 97006,(503)591-7170.

For reservations, contact Portland Audubon Society, 5151 N.W. Cornell Road, Portland, OR 97210,(503)292-6855.

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F I E L D N O T E S : Eastern Oregon, Summer 1990 David A. Anderson, 6203 S.E. 92nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97266

Eared Grebe nesting success was mixed this year. At MNWR only 1 colony of about 75 nests was located at Boca Lake (GI). The Boardman sewage ponds had 9 nests which failed due to fluctuating water levels (CC). Eared Grebes also nested at Davis Lake (LBM), but the number of nests was not determined. Western Grebes did not nest again this year in the Harney Basin (GI). Four Western Grebes were at

Mosier 7 July (DL), an unusual location for this time of year. At least 24 Western Grebes were noted on Ochoco Res. in July (LR, E.E. 9/90). A Clark's Grebe was on Chickahominy Res. 10 June (MLF).

American White Pelicans were noted along the Columbia River in July as follows: 150 on the 4th in the Irrigon-Boardman area (CC); 3 in the Heppner Junction area on the 18th (RH); and 1 on

the 24th east of Willow Creek (DF). This year 940 pairs of Pelicans nested on 3 islands in Malheur Lake. Only 75 young were produced which is down from the 910 produced last year (GI). Unfortunately the die-off which began in late May continued with about 250 birds dying of unknown causes. Pesticide poisoning from their wintering grounds in Mexico is thought to be a possible cause. Double-crested Cormorants had 1100 nests at 6 sites in Harney Basin this year (GI).

A Tundra Swan spent the summer in the southern Blitzen Valley (GI). Thirty-five Trumpeter Swans were noted north of Burns 10 June (RH). Only 4 nests were found at MNWR this season with 9 cygnets observed (GI). Two pairs of Redheads were noted at Davis Lake 13-17 June (LBM). Afemale Barrow's Goldeneye with a brood was noted on Wickiup Res. in mid-June (LBM). No reports of Harlequin Ducks were received this season.

An Osprey was noted along the south side of Malheur Lake 29 June (T&BB, fide GI). Another was noted at Irrigon 28 July (CC) where they are also uncommon. This species was frequently noted in the Columbia River Gorge where they nest. An adult Bald Eagle was at Davis Lake 13 June (MLF, LBM), an adult and immature were noted on the Deschutes River so. of Hosmer Lake in mid-June (LBM) and an adult was noted at Delintment Lake n.w. of Burns on 19 July (DAA). As is usual several reports ofNorthern Goshawks were received as follows: a male 2 mi. no. of Gilchrist and a fern ale no. of Crane Prairie in mid-June (LBM); and an adult with 2 juv. were noted near Frog Lake, Wasco Co. (BB, fide HN) on 28 July. An adult Red-shouldered Hawk was at Page Springs 19-22 July (WC, fide HN). Details of a report of 2 Red-shouldered Hawks along the Herman Creek trail , Hood River Co., were extremely sketchy (fide HN). Seven Swainsons Hawks were noted in the northern Morrow Co. area 24 July (DF) andl was nearSeneca6June(MLF).Nine nestling Ferruginous Hawks in 3 nests were banded in the Bend area in early June (JA, E.E. 9/90). There were at least 8 other reports received of this species mostly concentrated in the Brothers-Burns areas (mob). An extremely late Merlin was reported at the O-O Ranch 20 June (RV, fide GI).

Four Gray Partridge were noted and include singles at Rosebush 10 June and

FIELDNOTES Oregon Birds and American Birds have synchronized reporting areas, periods, and deadlines. Field reports for eastern and western Oregon are due to the OB Regional Editor and AB Regional Editor at the same time.

Season Fall Winter Spring Summer

Months August—November

December—February March—May June—July

Due date 10 December 10 March 10 June 10 August

Oregon Birds Regional Editors Western Oregon Eastern Oregon Steve Heinl (Spring/Fall) David A. Anderson 356 West 8th 6203 S.E. 92nd Ave. Eugene, OR 97401 Portland, OR 97266

Jim Johnson (Winter/Summer) 3244 N.E. Brazee Street Portland, OR 97212

American Birds Regional Editors Western Oregon Eastern Oregon Bil l Tweit Bi l l Tweit P.O. Box 1271 P.O. Box 1271 Olympia, WA 98507 Olympia, WA 98507

American Birds Sub-Regional Editor Tom Crabtree 1667 N.W. Iowa Bend, OR 97701


Numbers of ibis and various herons from Harney Basin 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986

Great Blue Heron 164 494 §22 600+ §22 425 1817

Great Egret 125 675 - - "stable" §21 1417

Snowy Egret 30 35 no nests decline m

Black-crowned Night-Heron 105 315 45 stable 1123

White-faced Ibis 2860 4110 1875 2500 2095 Individuals

Italics nests Bold young Underline pairs

a t W o l f H o l l o w R d . , G i l l i a m Co., 17 J u n e ( L W , P M ) ; 2 w e r e n o t e d b e t w e e n R o c k C r . a n d M a c D o n a l d 2 4 J u l y ( D F ) . C h u k a r c o n t i n u e t o b e w e l l - n o t e d t h i s season.

A Sor a w a s h e a r d a t t h e B e a r S p r i n g s R a n g e r S t a t i o n 3 J u n e ( D A A , D L , e t a l . ) . S e v e r a l r e p o r t s o f S a n d h i l l C r a n e s f r o m h i g h m o u n t a i n m e a d o w s i n t h e r e g i o n w e r e r e c e i v e d a n d i n c l u d e : a p a i r a t D a v i s L a k e 13 -17 J u n e ( L B M ) ; C a m a s P r a i r i e , Wasco Co., a p a i r w i t h 2 y o u n g o n 2 J u n e ( D L , D A A ) ; 5 i n B i g V a l l e y i n t h e W a r n e r M t s o n 12 J u l y ( D M ) ; a n d 4 o n B i g S u m m i t P r a i r i e 1 6 J u l y ( E . E . 9 /90) .

S i n g l e S e m i p a l m a t e d P l o v e r s w e r e n o t e d 6 m i l e s s o . o f B u r n s l 4 J u n e ( R J , f i d e G I ) a n d a t S u m m e r L a k e 20 J u l y ( C M , E . E . 9/90) . A n A m e r i c a n A v o c e t w a s n e a r D a y v i l l e 17 J u n e ( C O ' L , U . S . 7 /90 )and 3 w e r e o n Ochoco L a k e 1 8 J u l y ( L R , E . E . 9/ 90) . T w o G r e a t e r Y e l l o w l e g s o n M i l l e r I s . 28 J u l y w e r e t h e f i r s t r e p o r t e d t h i s season ( D L ) . A s i n g l e L e s s e r Y e l l o w l e g s a t Ochoco L a k e 22 J u l y w a s t h e f i r s t n o t e d f o r t h i s species t h i s season. U p l a n d S a n d p i p e r s w e r e , as u s u a l , r e p o r t e d f r o m B e a r V a l l e y . A f l o c k o f 76 L o n g - b i l l e d C u r l e w w a s n o t e d w . o f B o a r d m a n 2 8 J u l y ( C C ) . A R u d d y T u r n s t o n e w a s n o t e d 2 J u n e a t S t i n k i n g L a k e , M N W R ( V M , fide G I ) . T h e p e a k n u m b e r s f o r W e s t e r n S a n d p i p e r s a t B o a r d m a n sewage p o n d s t h i s season w a s 300 o n 4 J u l y ( C C ) . L e a s t S a n d p i p e r s w e r e n o t e d a t t h e L a G r a n d e sewage p o n d s 18 J u l y ( R H ) . T h e first f a l l m i g r a n t B a i r d ' s S a n d p i p e r s a t B o a r d m a n sewage p o n d s w e r e 2 o n 2 8 J u l y ( C C ) . T h e r e w a s a r e p o r t o f a B R O A D - B I L L E D S A N D P I P E R l e f t i n t h e m u s e u m a t M N W R - h q n o t e d o n 23 J u n e a l o n g H u r r i c a n e C r e e k R o a d , n e a r E n t e r p r i s e . T h i s r e c o r d w a s n o t a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n y d e t a i l s . I f a n y o n e k n o w s J a n e t N e l l i s p lease h a v e h e r s u p p l y d e t a i l s t o t h e O r e g o n B i r d Records C o m m i t t e e . A n e a r l y R e d - n e c k e d P h a l a r o p e w a s n o t e d a t H a t f i e l d L a k e 1 4 J u l y ( C M , E . E . 9/90) . S ing l e s w e r e a lso n o t e d a t t h e L a G r a n d e sewage p o n d s 1 8 J u l y ( R H ) a n d a t t h e B o a r d m a n sewage p o n d s 2 8 J u l y ( C C ) . A F r a n k l i n ' s G u l l w a s w e s t o f B o a r d m a n 28


J u l y ( C C ) . U p to 4 B o n a p a r t e ' s G u l l s w e r e n o t e d a l o n g t h e s o u t h e r n edge o f M a l h e u r L a k e t h r o u g h J u n e ( f ide G I ) . A s ing le b i r d w a s also n o t e d a t C r a n e P r a i r i e 21 J u l y ( B T , fide H N ) . E l e v e n C a s p i a n T e r n s w e r e n o t e d a t D a v i s L a k e 13 -17 J u n e ( L B M ) a n d 2 w e r e n o t e d a t B o a r d m a n 1 J u l y ( M L F ) . T h e r e w e r e o n l y a b o u t 6 Fors te r ' s T e r n s a t D a v i s L a k e i n m i d - J u n e t h i s y e a r ( L B M ) .

A s i n g l e B a n d - t a i l e d P i g e o n w a s c o m i n g t o a f e e d e r i n E l g i n i n J u n e ( R . 0 . 6 / 90 ) . A c o n c e n t r a t i o n o f a b o u t 1 0 0 M o u r n i n g Doves w a s n o t e d a t t h e I n n a t S e v e n t h M o u n t a i n 7 J u l y ( M L F ) . I n r e c e n t years t h e Y E L L O W - B D L L E D C U C K O O h a s b e e n e x t r e m e l y scarce a n y w h e r e i n t h e s t a t e . T h e r e f o r e n o less t h a n 4 r e p o r t s t h i s season a r e o f spec ia l i n t e r e s t . S i n g l e b i r d s w e r e n o t e d a l o n g V a n H o r n C r e e k , P u e b l o M t s . , 5 J u n e ( P P , fide H N ) ; a t M N W R - h q 23 t h r u 28 J u n e ( L H , m o b , fide G I ) ; s.w. o f L a G r a n d e 23 J u n e ( C C ) ; a n d o n 1 8 J u n e i n B e n d ( f ide T C ) . T h e l a t t e r b i r d u n f o r t u n a t e l y w a s f o u n d dead a f t e r i t h i t a w i n d o w .

A F l a m m u l a t e d O w l w a s n o t e d a t C a m a s P r a i r i e , M o r r o w Co. 8-9 J u n e (CC) . T h e B u r r o w i n g O w l s n o t e d a t Sod H o u s e Schoo l l a s t season w e r e seen f e e d i n g 3 y o u n g o n 9 J u n e ( M L F ) . A n a d u l t B a r r e d O w l w a s seen w i t h 3 i m m a t u r e s a t K l a m a t h A g e n c y 8 J u l y ( N L , fide H N ) , t h i s species w a s f i r s t r e c o r d e d i n t h e s t a t e 16 y e a r s ago. G r e a t G r a y O w l s w e r e also n o t e d a t K l a m a t h A g e n c y 7 J u n e ( H N ) . A t l e a s t 6 S h o r t - e a r e d O w l s w e r e n o t e d s .w. o f H e p p n e r 8 J u n e ( C C ) .

C o m m o n P o o r w i l l s w e r e n o t e d s o u t h o f C a m a s P r a i r i e 8 J u n e (CC) a n d n e a r K i m b e r l y o n 2 4 J u n e ( T W , U . S . 7/90). W h i t e - t h r o a t e d S w i f t s w e r e a g a i n n o t e d a t P e t e r O g d e n W a y s i d e , C r o o k e d R i v e r , so. o f P r i n e v i l l e a n d a l o n g t h e B u r n t R i v e r t h i s season ( m o b ) .

T w o f e m a l e B l a c k - c h i n n e d H u m m i n g b i r d s w e r e n o t e d b y O F O field t r i p p e r s s.e. o f H o o d R i v e r 17 J u n e ( D A A ) a n d a n o t h e r w a s i n L o n e r o c k 23 J u l y ( D F ) . A n A n n a ' s H u m m i n g b i r d w a s i n M o s i e r 9 J u n e ( D L ) . C a l l i o p e H u m m i n g b i r d s w e r e

m o r e n u m e r o u s t h i s y e a r t h a n t h e y h a v e b e e n i n t h e p a s t i n t h e r e g i o n . S i n g l e B r o a d - t a i l e d H u m m i n g b i r d s w e r e n o t e d o n S t u k e l M t . , e. s ide o f t h e K l a m a t h B a s i n , 1 6 J u l y ( M R ) a n d a t L o n e r o c k 23 J u l y ( D F ) .

A t l e a s t 9 r e p o r t s o f T h r e e - t o e d W o o d p e c k e r s w e r e r e c e i v e d t h i s season i n v o l v i n g 1 1 + b i r d s . M o s t w e r e i n areas w h e r e t h e y a r e t o b e expected . A f e m a l e a t C a m a s P r a i r i e , W a s c o Co., o n 3 J u n e ( D L , e t a l . ) w a s one o f t h e f e w c o u n t y records . A t l eas t 1 1 r e p o r t s o f a t l e a s t 40 B l a c k - b a c k e d W o o d p e c k e r s w e r e r e c e i v e d t h i s season ( m o b ) . W i l l o w F l y c a t c h e r s finally a r r i v e d i n good n u m b e r s i n t h e r e g i o n i n J u n e a f t e r b e i n g scarce i n M a y . T w o L E A S T F L Y C A T C H E R S w e r e n o t e d i n e a r l y J u n e . T h e f i r s t a t F i e l d s 3-4 J u n e ( R H , J G , e t a l . , fide G I ) , a n d a t M N W R - h q 4 J u n e (PP) . T w o G r a y F l y c a t c h e r s w e r e i n t h e F o x C e m e t e r y 25 M a y ( M D ) . B o t h t h e Pac i f i c - s lope a n d C o r d i l l e r a n F l y c a t c h e r s v i s i t e d M N W R - h q t h i s season. T h e Paci f ic -s lope o n 10 J u n e ( M L F ) a n d a C o r d i l l e r a n o n 12 J u n e ( H N , f i d e G I ) . A p a i r o f E as t e r n K i n g b i r d s w a s n o t e d n e s t i n g a t W i l l o w C r e e k Res., 2 4 J u n e ( M L F ) a n d a n o t h e r w a s a t D a v i s L a k e 1 4 J u n e ( L B M ) . T h i s species w a s also n o t e d a t H e r e f o r d o n 9 J u n e ( T W , U . S . 7/90).

A l a r g e c o n c e n t r a t i o n o f B a n k S w a l l o w s , e s t i m a t e d a t 300 b i r d s , w a s n o t e d a t I r r i g o n 2 8 J u l y ( C C ) . A r o u n d 5 G r a y J a y s w e r e n o t e d a t Deep C r e e k C a m p g r o u n d i n t h e W a r n e r M t s . 1 1 J u l y ( D M ) . S i n g l e S c r u b J a y s w e r e n o t e d b e t w e e n B i g g s a n d R u f u s 1 2 J u n e ( P P ) a n d 6 m i l e s w e s t o f B l y , K l a m a t h Co. 8 J u l y ( D M ) . C l a r k ' s N u t c r a c k e r s w e r e a g a i n n o t e d a t l o w e r t h a n n o r m a l e l e v a t i o n s f o r t h i s t i m e o f y e a r i n e a r l y - m i d J u n e . A f l o c k w a s n o t e d a l o n g H o o d R i v e r a t t h e Dee M i l l on 9 J u n e ( m o b ) a n d a s i n g l e b i r d w a s n o t e d i n t h e B l i t z e n V a l l e y 1 4 J u n e ( C C , fide G I ) . A B e w i c k ' s W r e n w a s n o t e d a t D y e r S t a t e P a r k 23 J u l y ( D F ) . A t l e a s t 3 B l u e - g r a y G n a t c a t c h e r s w e r e n o t e d o n S t u k e l M t . 28 J u l y ( D L ) .

S i n g l e V e e r y s w e r e n o t e d a t F i e l d s 2 J u n e a n d o n P i k e C r e e k 4 J u n e ( f ide G I ) . T h r e e w e r e a lso r e c o r d e d i n t h e G a l e n a a r e a 8 J u n e ( P T S , U . S . 7 / 9 0 ) . A S w a i n s o n ' s T h r u s h v i s i t e d M N W R - h q 4 J u n e ( A M , fide G I ) . A G r a y C a t b i r d w a s n o t e d a t P i k e C r e e k 6 J u n e ( P P ) . T h r e e N o r t h e r n M o c k i n g b i r d s w e r e seen t h i s season as f o l l o w s : a t M N W R - h q 3 J u n e ( B T ) ; F i e l d s o n 3-4 J u n e ( J G , f i d e G I ) ; a n d 6 m i l e s n o r t h o f F r e n c h g l e n 1 1 J u n e ( R G , fide G I ) . T w o A m e r i c a n P i p i t s w e r e n o t e d i n t h e G r e e n L a k e s a r e a o f t h e Cascades 21 J u l y ( B T , fide H N ) . A c o n c e n t r a t i o n o f a r o u n d 12 L o g g e r h e a d S h r i k e s w a s i n t h e E i g h t m i l e C a n y o n a r e a 2 4 J u l y ( D F ) .

S i n g l e R e d - e y e d V i r e o s w e r e a t M N W R - h q 9-10 J u n e ( R H ) a n d a t L a v a L a k e i n S a n t i a m Pass 22 J u n e ( T L , fide

Blackburnian Warbler, 1 June 1990, Page Springs Campground, Harney Co., OBRC record number 662-90-05. Photos left I Owen Schmidt. Photos right /Bill Tiee.

H N ) . N a s h v i l l e W a r b l e r s w e r e r e p o r t e d t o be n o t as c o m m o n as i n t h e p a s t i n t h e Cascade L a k e s a r e a 13 -17 J u n e ( L B M ) . A N O R T H E R N P A R U L A w a s i n F r e n c h g l e n 5 J u n e ( P P , fide G I ) . T h i s species, w h e n r e c o r d e d , t y p i c a l l y i s seen i n t h e s t a t e d u r i n g t h e l a s t w e e k i n M a y a n d t h e f i r s t 2 w e e k s i n J u n e . A t l e a s t 4 C H E S T N U T - S I D E D W A R B L E R S w e r e r e p o r t e d , a l l r e p o r t s w e r e o f s i n g l e b i r d s f r o m : Page S p r i n g s 3 J u n e ( B T ) ; M N W R -h q ( f ide G I ) ; F r e n c h g l e n o n 4 J u n e ( J G , fide G I ) ; a n d a t F i e l d s 13 J u n e ( D I , fide H N ) . S i n g l e M A G N O L I A W A R B L E R S w e r e n o t e d a t M N W R - h q 3 J u n e ( B T ) ; B e n s o n P o n d 5 J u n e ( P P , J J ) ; a n d a t Fie lds 4 J u n e ( J J , J G , fide H N ) . A B L A C K -T H R O A T E D B L U E W A R B L E R a t M N W R - h q 4-5 J u n e ( D B , G I ) w a s t h e o n l y r e p o r t t h i s s e a s o n . T h r e e h y b r i d T o w n s e n d ' s / H e r m i t W a r b l e r s w e r e i n t h e Cascade L a k e s r e g i o n i n m i d - J u n e ( L B M ) . T h e s tate ' s 4 t h B L A C K - T H R O A T E D G R E E N W A R B L E R w a s n o t e d a t M N W H - h q 4-5 J u n e ( J G , fide G I ) . A b e a u t i f u l l y - p l u m a g e d m a l e B L A C K B U R N I A N W A R B L E R w a s a t P a g e S p r i n g s 1-2 J u n e ( B T , R H ) . A m a l e B A Y -B R E A S T E D W A R B L E R w a s conve n i e n t l y seen i n one o f s e v e r a l t r e e s a t Page S p r i n g s b y m a n y observers o n 2 7 M a y ( R & J K ) . A f e m a l e B L A C K - A N D - W H T T E W A R B L E R w a s i n F i e l d s 6 J u n e (PP) . T h e l a s t m i g r a n t A m e r i c a n R e d s t a r t s i n t h e M a l h e u r N W R a r e a w e r e n o t e d o n 14 J u n e a t Page S p r i n g s ( T L , fide H N ) . O n e

w a s also n o t e d a t t h e M P 180 b r i d g e over t h e L i t t l e D e s c h u t e s R i v e r ( L B M ) i n m i d -J u n e . A t l e a s t 9 N o r t h e r n W a t e r t h r u s h e s w e r e i n t h e C r e s c e n t C r e e k - L i t t l e D e s c h u t e s R i v e r a r e a i n J u n e t h i s y e a r ( L B M , mob) . S ing le O V E N B I R D S were a t M N W R - h q 3-4 J u n e ( B T , PP) a n d a t Fie lds 4 J u n e (PP, JG) . A super r a r e K E N T U C K Y W A R B L E R w a s seen b y 2 l u c k y observ ers 8 J u n e a t F r e n c h g l e n ( J C , SS). A n o t h e r s u p e r r a r e w a r b l e r , a M O U R N I N G W A R B L E R w a s n o t e d i n B r o t h e r s 3 J u n e ( T C , E . E . S u m m e r 1990) . T h i s w a s one o f t h e b e s t s p r i n g s f o r v a g r a n t w a r b l e r s o n t h e east s ide ! W i l s o n ' s W a r b l e r s w e r e v i r t u a l l y a b s e n t i n t h e Cascade L a k e s a r e a i n m i d - J u n e ( L B M ) . O b s e r v e r s a r e a s k e d t o m a k e n o t e o f t h i s species a n d t h e N a s h v i l l e W a r b l e r n e x t y e a r t o see i f a d e c l i n e h a s b e g u n f o r e i t h e r o f these species.

A R O S E - B R E A S T E D G R O S B E A K w a s a t I n d i a n F o r d R a n c h 4 J u n e ( M S ) . A B l a c k - h e a d e d G r o s b e a k v i s i t e d M N W R -h q 2 4 J u l y ( G I ) . T h e r e w a s a r e p o r t e d A m e r i c a n T r e e S p a r r o w f r o m U m a t i l l a N W R 3 J u n e ( A . W . 8/90). T h i s species w o u l d be h i g h l y u n u s u a l t h i s t i m e o f y e a r i n t h e s t a t e , so i n i t i a l r e a c t i o n w o u l d be t h a t t h i s b i r d w a s p r o b a b l y a m i s i d e n t i f i e d C h i p p i n g S p a r r o w . N e s t i n g o f t h e r a r e B L A C K - C H I N N E D S P A R R O W w a s c o n f i r m e d f r o m S t u k e l M t . , K l a m a t h Co. t h i s season w h e n a f a m i l y g r o u p w a s n o t e d 1 7 - 2 8 J u l y (SS, m o b , fide H N ) . T w o L A R K B U N T I N G S w e r e f o u n d 7 m i l e e. o f

M N W R - h q 17 J u n e ( T N , fide G I ) . F o u r m a l e B o b o l i n k s w e r e n o t e d n e a r E n t e r p r i s e 5 J u l y ( M L F ) a n d a m a l e a n d f e m a l e w e r e a t M t . V e r n o n 8 J u n e ( M L F ) . A first y e a r m a l e O r c h a r d O r i o l e w a s also r e p o r t e d f r o m U m a t i l l a N W R 3 J u n e ( A . W . 8/90) , a g a i n , as w i t h t h e A m e r i c a n T r e e S p a r r o w r e p o r t , s ince n o de ta i l s w e r e n o t e d w i t h t h i s r e c o r d , w e c a n o n l y a s s u m e t h a t t h i s is p r o b a b l y a m i s i d e n t i f i c a t i o n . A single P i n e G r o s b e a k w a s n o t e d a l o n g S p r i n g C r e e k 14 J u l y ( J G , fide H N ) . F i v e R e d C r o s s b i l l s w e r e n o t e d a t M N W R - h q 10 J u n e ( f i d e G I ) .

C i t e d O b s e r v e r s : D . A . A n d e r s o n , J . A n d e r s o n , T & B B a l d r i n g e r , B . B u r l e y ( B B u ) , D . B y s t r a c k , W . C a d y , J . C a r l s o n , S. C l a r k , C. C o r d e r , T . C r a b t r e e , M . D e n n y , D . F a x o n , K . G e r i g , J . G i l l i g a n , L . H a m m o n d , R. H o y e r , D . I r o n s , G . I v e y , J . J o h n s o n , R . J o h n s o n , R & J K r a b b e , M . L a F a i v e , N . L e t h a b y , T . Love , D . L u s t h o f f , V . M a r r , D . M a r s h a l l , A . M c G e e , L . B . M c Q u e e n , C. M i l l e r , P . M u l l e r , H . N e h l s , C & M O ' L e a r y , P . P i c k e r i n g , L . R e m s , M . R o b b i n s , P . T . S u l l i v a n , S. S u m m e r s , M . S m i t h , B . T i ce , R . Voss , L . W e l l a n d , T . W i n t e r s .

N e w s l e t t e r s : Audubon Warbler ( P o r t l a n d ) , Eagle Eye ( B e n d ) , RavOn ( L a G r a n d e ) , a n d Upland Sandpiper ( J o h n D a y ) .

A b b r e v i a t i o n s : f: fide; M N W R - h q : M a l h e u r N a t i o n a l W i l d l i f e Re fuge , h e a d q u a r t e r s .


FEELDNOTES: Western Oregon, Summer 1990 Jim Johnson, 3244 N.E. Brazee Street, Portland, OR 97212

T h e o n l y l a r g e f l o c k o f s u m m e r i n g Pac i f i c L o o n s w a s r e p o r t e d f r o m S J C R 1 8 -22 J u l y ( M P ) . T h i s i s a t r a d i t i o n a l s u m m e r i n g l o c a t i o n f o r t h e species. C l a r k ' s Grebes w e r e r e p o r t e d as f o l l o w s : 2 o n F i s h L . , J a c k s o n Co. , 1 4 J u n e ( M M ) ; 1 a t G a r i b a l d i 15 J u l y ( D A ) ; 1 a t S J C R 1 6 J u l y ( M P ) ; a n d 1 o n S t u r g e o n L . , S a u v i e I . 27 J u l y ( J J , N L , D B a ) .

T h e e l u s i v e L A Y S A N A L B A T R O S S w a s r e p o r t e d t h i s season w i t h a n i n d i v i d u a l 12 m i . o f f T i l l a m o o k H e a d J u n e 23 ( T T ) . Tubenoses r e p o r t e d f r o m a J u l y 27 pe lag i c t r i p o u t o f C h a r l e s t o n o f a n u n spec i f ied d i s t a n c e i n c l u d e d 9 B l a c k - f o o t e d A l b a t r o s s e s , 8 N o r t h e r n F u l m a r s , 5 P i n k -f oo ted S h e a r w a t e r s , " s m a l l n u m b e r s " o f Soo ty S h e a r w a t e r s , a n d 2 F o r k - t a i l e d S t o r m - P e t r e l s (TS ) . E l s e w h e r e tubenoses w e r e r e p o r t e d as f o l l o w s : 50 N o r t h e r n F u l m a r s o f f Paci f i c C i t y 19 J u n e ( T T ) ; 900 Sooty S h e a r w a t e r s 13 m i . o f f Cape L o o k o u t 5 J u l y ( T T ) ; a n d 60 Sooty S h e a r w a t e r s o f f G a r i b a l d i 15 J u l y ( D A ) .

N u m b e r s o f n o n - b r e e d i n g A m e r i c a n W h i t e P e l i c a n s on H o w a r d P r a i r i e L . a n d H y a t t Res . rose f r o m 1 4 on 1 J u n e t o 50 on 8 J u l y ( M M ) . T h e s e n u m b e r s are t y p i c a l o f t h e l a s t f e w y e a r s . I t i s b e l i e v e d t h a t these b i r d s a r e a t t r a c t e d t o h i g h b u l l f i s h p o p u l a t i o n s c u r r e n t l y i n t h e l a k e s . T h e o n l y A m e r i c a n B i t t e r n s r e p o r t e d w e r e 1 a t O a k I s l a n d o n S a u v i e I . 2 J u n e ( J J ) , a n d 1 a t M y r t l e P o i n t m a r s h 10 J u n e ( D F i ) .

A f a m i l y o f W o o d D u c k s i n c l u d i n g a m a l e , a f e m a l e , a n d 2 y o u n g w a s a t D i a m o n d L . s.p. 25 J u n e ( D F i ) . T h i s i s t h e h i g h e s t n e s t i n g l o c a t i o n o f t h e species k n o w n t o t h e observer i n t h a t r e g i o n o f t h e Cascades . A f e m a l e N o r t h e r n P i n t a i l w a s a t W a r r e n t o n 25 J u n e ( M P ) ; a n o t h e r f e m a l e w i t h 8 y o u n g w a s a t t h e N e h a l e m s.p. 23 J u l y ( H N ) ; a n d a f e m a l e G a d w a l l w i t h 7 y o u n g w a s a t S m i t h L . , C l a t s o p Co. 1 J u l y ( H N ) . T h e s e d a b b l e r s a r e v e r y r a r e b r e e d e r s / s u m m e r e r s i n w e s t e r n O r e g o n . A p a i r o f R e d h e a d s , a lso v e r y r a r e i n w e s t e r n O r e g o n d u r i n g t h e b r e e d i n g season , was a t t h e B a y C i t y s.p. 23 J u n e ( H N ) . A Lesser Scaup i n t h e N o r t h U n i t o f S a u v i e I . 14 J u n e w a s m o s t l i k e l y a l a t e s p r i n g m i g r a n t (JJ ) . A b r e e d i n g - p l u m a g e d f e m a l e O l d s q u a w o n Y a q u i n a B a y 3 J u n e w a s a b o u t as l a t e as t h e y a r e ever seen i n t h e s t a t e ( K M ) . A f e m a l e B u f f l e h e a d w i t h 4 y o u n g w a s a t D i a m o n d L . s.p. 2 5 J u n e - 2 8 J u l y w h e r e t h e species i s k n o w n t o b r e e d r e g u l a r l y .

T h e 2 B l a c k - s h o u l d e r e d K i t e n e s t s

d i s covered i n M e d f o r d l a s t s p r i n g w e r e a p p a r e n t l y u n p r o d u c t i v e ( f ide M M ) . K i t e s w e r e n o t r e p o r t e d f r o m outs ide o f t h e Rogue V a l l e y . A R e d - s h o u l d e r e d H a w k n e s t w a s r e p o r t e d f r o m t h e S u m n e r a r e a o f Coos Co. 4 J u l y w i t h o u t d e t a i l s ( G K ) . B r e e d i n g h a s l o n g been suspec ted i n t h e s o u t h coast r e g i o n b u t , i f c o n f i r m e d , t h e r e p o r t e d n e s t w o u l d be t h e first i n O r e g o n s ince t h e l a t e 1800s .

Arrival dates of southward migrating shorebirds were reported as follows:

Lesser Golden-Plover 18 July Bandon Semipalmated Plover 5 July Warrenton Greater Yellowlegs 25 June Warrenton Lesser Yellowlegs 27 June Warrenton Solitary Sandpiper 2 July Seaside Wandering Tattler 15 July Yaquina Bay Ruddy Turnstone 11 July Bandon Black Turnstone 15 July SJCR&Yachats Surfbird 8 July Yachats(110) Semipalmated Sand. 2 July Warrenton Western Sandpiper 24 June Yaquina Bay Least Sandpiper 25 June Brownsmeade Baird's Sandpiper 21 July Sauvie I. Short-billed Dowitcher 25 June Warrenton Long-billed Dowitcher 1 July Warrenton

T h e o n l y r e p o r t o f S n o w y P l o v e r w a s o f 2 p a i r s o n B a y o c e a n s a n d s p i t 30 J u n e (m.ob . ) . B r e e d i n g p o p u l a t i o n s o f t h i s species s h o u l d be c losely m o n i t o r e d b y b i r d e r s as i t is a c a n d i d a t e f o r f e d e r a l l i s t i n g as a t h r e a t e n e d species, p a r t i c u l a r l y c oas ta l p o p u l a t i o n s . A n a d u l t S t i l t S a n d p i p e r a t S J C R 22-23 J u l y w a s t h e o n l y one r e p o r t e d ( M P ) . A b r e e d i n g - p l u m a g e d f e m a l e R U F F w a s p h o t o g r a p h e d a t S J C R 25 J u l y ( M P ) , a n d a m a l e i n m o s t l y b r e e d i n g - p l u m a g e w a s seen o f f - a n d - o n a t Coon P o i n t , S a u v i e 1 . 2 6 J u l y + ( N L , m . o b . ) . T h e m a l e r e m a i n e d f o r o n l y a f e w d a y s . T w o W i l s o n ' s P h a l a r -opes w e r e r e p o r t e d : 1 a t W a r r e n t o n 15 J u l y ( M P ) ; a n d 1 o n S a u v i e 1.18 J u l y ( N L ) .

H e e r m a n n ' s G u l l s w e r e first r e p o r t e d f r o m C a p e M e a r e s 23 J u n e ( H N ) . R i n g -b i l l e d a n d C a l i f o r n i a G u l l s r e t u r n e d t o B a n d o n b y 25 J u l y ( L T ) . T h i r t y E L E G A N T T E R N S w e r e a t t h e m o u t h o f t h e Rogue R i n m i d - J u l y , a n d n u m b e r s w e r e a t Y a c h a t s a n d W a l d p o r t b y 2 2 J u l y ( f i d e D F a ) . These r e p o r t s w e r e o n l y a p r e c u r s o r t o t h e l a r g est p o s t - b r e e d i n g i n f l u x o f E l e g a n t T e r n s n o r t h o f C a l i f o r n i a s ince t h e species first a p p e a r e d i n Oregon i n 1983 . E l e g a n t T e r n s a p p e a r t o be o c c u r r i n g w i t h g r e a t e r f r e q u e n c y i n O r e g o n , a n d w e m a y come t o

expec t t h i s species d u r i n g t h e pos t -breed i n g m o v e m e n t o f B r o w n Pe l i cans a n d H e e r m a n n ' s G u l l s o n a n a n n u a l basis . T w o A r c t i c T e r n s w e r e q u i t e unexpec ted o n S a u v i e 1.19 J u l y ( N L ) . T h i s species is v e r y r a r e a n y w h e r e i n t h e s t a t e d u r inig t r. s s u m m e r m o n t h s i n c l u d i n g t h e coast.

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species is f o u n d o n l y o c cas i ona l ly f r o m t h e R o g u e V a l l e y , b u t i t i s m o s t l i k e l y a r e g u l a r b r e e d e r i n t h e p o n d e r o s a p i n e forests o f t h a t r e g i o n . A n o t h e r F l a m m u l a t e d O w l w a s h e a r d c a l l i n g a t t h e s o u t h e r n base o f D r e a d A n d T e r r o r R i d g e o n t h e D i a m o n d L . R a n g e r D i s t r i c t 16 J u l y ( D F i ) . T h i s is t h e first w e s t e r n O r e g o n r e c o r d o u t s i d e o f t h e R o g u e V a l l e y s i n c e a p a i r o f F l a m m u l a t e d O w l s s u m m e r e d a t P e r r y B u t t e n . w . o f T o k e t e e i n 1985 .

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D i s t r i c t d u r i n g t h e season, b r i n g i n g t h e t o t a l n u m b e r o f k n o w n p a i r s t o 3 i n t h a t r e g i o n . A f l y i n g j u v e n i l e w a s a c c o m p a n i e d b y a p a i r f u r n i s h i n g t h e first b r e e d i n g r e c o r d f or t h e a r e a ( D F i ) . A j u v e n i l e w i t h 2 a d u l t s w e r e f o u n d i n t h e C o l u m b i a R. Gorge a b o u t 2 m i . east o f L a r c h M t n . f u r n i s h i n g t h e first b r e e d i n g r e c o r d f o r M u l t n o m a h Co. ( J J , D B a ) . A S p o t t e d X B a r r e d O w l h y b r i d i n O r e g o n w a s discove r e d 1 A u g . a b o u t 5 m i . s o u t h o f B u t t e F a l l s , J a c k s o n Co. H y b r i d i z a t i o n w i t h t h e B a r r e d O w l m a y e v e n t u a l l y prove t o be as d e t r i m e n t a l t o t h e S p o t t e d O w l as deforest a t i o n a n d f r a g m e n t a t i o n o f t h e a n c i e n t D o u g l a s - f i r f o res ts .

W h a t a p p e a r s t o be a s m a l l co lony o f C o m m o n P o o r w i l l s w a s d i s covered i n t h e m o u n t a i n s o f n.e . D o u g l a s Co. o n D i a m o n d L . R a n g e r D i s t r i c t a b o u t 8 m i . n .e . o f Toketee R a n g e r S t a t i o n a n d 12 m i . w e s t o f t h e Cascade crest , 16 & 17 J u l y ( D F i ) . F o u r b i r d s w e r e h e a r d c a l l i n g f r o m n a t u r a l b r u s h f i e l d s o n D r e a d A n d T e r r o r R idge , T .26S , R . 5 E , S E / 4 S.6 a t a b o u t 4000 -4400 feet e l e v a t i o n . T h e observer n o t e d t h a t t h e b i r d s s o u n d e d l i k e P.n. californicus, t h e race o c c u r r i n g i n t h e Rogue V a l l e y .

T y p i c a l n u m b e r s o f B l a c k S w i f t s a g a i n s u m m e r e d a t S a l t C r k . F a l l s , L a n e Co. ( m . o b . ) . F o u r B l a c k S w i f t s w e r e a t M u l t n o m a h F a l l s , M u l t n o m a h Co. 9 J u n e ( G G ) , s u g g e s t i n g t h a t B l a c k S w i f t s n e s t a t t h a t l o c a t i o n o r s o m e w h e r e else i n t h e C o l u m b i a R. Gorge w h i c h i s c e r t a i n l y n o t u n r e a s o n a b l e g i v e n t h e p l e n t i t u d e o f w a t e r f a l l s . T h e m a l e C O S T A ' S H U M

M I N G B I R D u s i n g a n A s h l a n d feeder since l a s t s p r i n g w a s l a s t seen 20 J u n e ( f ide M M ) . A n o t h e r m a l e v i s i t e d a Phoen i x , J a c k s o n Co. 14 J u n e + . These i n d i v i d u a l s w e r e v i s u a l l y d i f f e r e n t ( f ide M M ) .

A R e d - n a p e d S a p s u c k e r h i t a L a k e Oswego , C l a c k a m a s Co. w i n d o w 2 1 J u l y . T h i s species i s o n l y occas ional ly r e c o r d e d i n w e s t e r n O r e g o n . A p a i r o f T h r e e - t o e d W o o d p e c k e r s w a s n e a r H o w a r d P r a i r i e L . 1 1 J u n e ( J B ) , a n d a n o t h e r p a i r w a s n e a r G o l d L . , L a n e Co. 17 J u n e ( J J , D B a ) . O u t -o f - range A s h - t h r o a t e d F l y c a t c h e r s w e r e a t Y a q u i n a B a y 3 J u n e ( K M ) , a n d a t N o r t h B e n d 4 J u n e ( B G ) . T h r e e S c r u b J a y s w e r e o u t s i d e o f t h e i r k n o w n r a n g e a t W e s t p o r t , C l a t s o p Co. a b o u t 20 m i . u p s t r e a m f r o m t h e m o u t h o f t h e C o l u m b i a R. A M o u n t a i n C h i c k a d e e w a s r e p o r t e d f r o m S.W. P o r t l a n d 21 J u l y a n d a n o t h e r i n d i v i d u a l , a p p a r e n t l y , w a s d iscovered on t h e o t h e r side o f t o w n i n N . W . P o r t l a n d 29 J u l y ( f ide H N ) . T h e r e w e r e n o o t h e r r e p o r t s a w a y f r o m t h e Cascades or S i s k i y o u s .

S ing l e N o r t h e r n M o c k i n g b i r d s w e r e r e p o r t e d f r o m D e n m a n W i l d l i f e M a n a g e m e n t A r e a i n e a r l y J u n e ( H S ) , a n d N e t a r t s 17 J u l y (CR) . U p t o 5 s i n g i n g m a l e R e d -eyed V i r e o s w e r e i n t h e V i r g i n i a L . a r e a o f S a u v i e I . t h r o u g h o u t t h e p e r i o d (m.ob. ) . A s i n g i n g N o r t h e r n W a t e r t h r u s h w a s a t L o s t L . , L i n n Co. 19 J u n e - 3 J u l y ( P P , D I ) , p r o v i d i n g t h e first ev idence o f n e s t i n g i n t h e Cascades a w a y f r o m t h e S a l t C r . -Crescent C r . - L i t t l e Deschutes R. a r e a o f L a n e a n d K l a m a t h Cos. A m a l e R O S E -B R E A S T E D G R O S B E A K w a s i n L a k e

Oswego 7 J u n e , b u t a p p a r e n t l y d i d n o t s t i c k a r o u n d ( f ide H N ) . A m a l e I N D I G O B U N T I N G s p e n t m o s t o f t h e s u m m e r i n G r a n t s Pass f o r t h e fifth o r s i x t h w e s t e r n O r e g o n r e c o r d ( R & A B ) . A L a r k S p a r r o w w a s a t D i a m o n d L . s.p. 28 J u l y f o r t h e f o u r t h D i a m o n d L . R a n g e r D i s t r i c t s i g h t i n g ( D F i ) . A G o l d e n - c r o w n e d S p a r r o w a t I n d i a n F o r d C a m p g r o u n d 19 J u n e e i t h e r s u m m e r e d or w a s a n i n c r e d i b l y l a t e s p r i n g m i g r a n t ( D B y ) .

T r i c o l o r e d B l a c k b i r d s c o n t i n u e d to occupy t h e N . E . P o r t l a n d co lony t h r o u g h t h e p e r i o d (m.ob . ) . I t r e m a i n s t o be seen h o w t h e b i r d s w i l l t a k e t o d e v e l o p m e n t a d j a c e n t t o t h e b r e e d i n g s i te . R e d Crossb i l l s w e r e u n u s u a l l y a b u n d a n t o n t h e v a l l e y f loor i n t h e P o r t l a n d / S a u v i e I . a r e a t h r o u g h l a t e J u n e . N o r m a l l y , t h e species i s o n l y o c c a s i o n a l l y e n c o u n t e r e d i n P o r t l a n d . T h e r e w a s a s ing le r e p o r t o f 16 W h i t e -w i n g e d Crossb i l l s a t G o l d L . 12 J u n e (PS). B G r e p o r t s t h a t t h e r e are n o w young-o f -t h e - y e a r E u r a s i a n T r e e S p a r r o w s v i s i t i n g h e r feeder i n N o r t h B e n d .

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