[obol] RE: Fewer goldfinches

Thu Oct 12 12:28:55 PDT 2006

I have had a different 'problem' this summer with goldfinches. I have had 
almost exclusively LESSER GOLDFINCHES at my thistle and sunflower seed 
feeders in NE Portland. I had American Goldfinches all last summer, but have 
only seen immatures this year and the Lessers, usually 2-4 pairs. I've been 
missing those bright yellow males.

Nancy Brown
NE Portland

----Original Message Follows----
From: obol-request at lists.oregonstate.edu
Reply-To: obol at lists.oregonstate.edu
To: obol at lists.oregonstate.edu
Subject: obol Digest, Vol 36, Issue 12
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:00:19 -0700 (PDT)

Send obol mailing list submissions to
	obol at lists.oregonstate.edu

To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
	http://lists.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/obol
or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
	obol-request at lists.oregonstate.edu

You can reach the person managing the list at
	obol-owner at lists.oregonstate.edu

When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
than "Re: Contents of obol digest..."

Today's Topics:

    1. Atlapetes seen by OFO board  members (Harding, Jeff)
    2. 10/11/06 - Union County : BLUE JAY (AVITOURS at aol.com)
    3. Birding by MAX (kirkpat at charter.net)
    4. re: birding by MAX (Greg Gillson)
    5. Re: re: birding by MAX (kirkpat at charter.net)
    6. RE: birding by MAX (Vern DiPietro)
    7. Tillamook birds (Harry Nehls)
    8. cascade head (Phil Pickering)
    9. Vortex scope (Alan Contreras)
   10. Wed morning, Mt.Pisgah (Larry Mcqueen)
   11. Re: Fewer Goldfinchs (Brandon Green)
   12. TV roadkill (Barbara Millikan)
   13. Re: Fewer Goldfinchs (Peter J. McClosky)
   14. Greenridge Hawkwatch this weekend 10/14 and 10/15 (Final
       survey for the year) (khanh tran)
   15. Greenridge Hawkwatch this weekend 10/14 and 10/15 (Final
       survey for the year) (khanh tran)
   16. Yellow-Shafted form of Northern Flicker sightings wanted
       (Lee and Lori Cain)
   17. Birding by Public Transportation (Karan & Jim Fairchild)
   18. RBA: Portland, OR 10-12-06 (Harry Nehls)
   19. Broad-winged Hawk - Mt Scott Clackamas County - 11 Oct
       (John  & L. S. Allinger)
   20. Pittock, NW Portland, week ending 10/11/06 (Wink Gross)
   21. Re:  Birding by Public Transportation (Joseph Blowers)
   22. Re: Birding by Public Transportation (Scott Carpenter)
   23. fewer Starlings? (STEVE JAGGERS)

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Message: 1
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:34:53 -0700
From: "Harding, Jeff" <jeff_harding at mentor.com>
Subject: [obol] Atlapetes seen by OFO board  members
To: <obol at lists.oregonstate.edu>
Message-ID:
	<FA3699EC1503674791979B26ED1B9C6B015A1622 at SVR-ORW-EXC-06.mgc.mentorg.com>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Obolonians,

Okay, I am not sure which sub-species we had, but three OFO board
members, Judy Meredith, Sheran Wright, and I were in Santander, Colombia
just last August, not far from where the new subspecies was found. We
listed the Rufous-napped Brush-Finch, but my notes do not contain
details as to subspecies. (Judy or Sheran may have more detail, though)
We found other limited range endemics there, including the Mountain
Grackle and Chestnut-bellied Emerald, thanks to the guidance of Oswaldo
Cortes, a talented young ornithologist doing his field work with those
species. Oswaldo wore binoculars tagged with the ABA Birder's Exchange
(BEX) sticker.

That sticker inspired us to support the ABA BEX, and we volunteered to
spearhead an official Oregon Field Ornithologists equipment drive. I
think that Sheran and Judy have already announced the drive on OBOL; the
bit about the new Atlapedes made me think I could put in a reminder.

We are not entirely altruistic with this. We hope to be rewarded in two
ways: our old equipment will encourage and support birders in Latin
America, and improve the chance for conservation of our own neotropical
migrants. Where do you think our beloved Olive-sided Flycatchers are
headed right now? Their decline may well be tied to events in the Andes,
and we need help from Andean birders to understand and stem the decline.
In addition, birding in Latin America is a wonderful experience, made
all the better with knowledgeable, enthusiastic local birders. We need
more of them!

The three of us had a fantastic three week trip to Colombia, by the way.
You should know that Colombia is enjoying much improved security, and we
felt safe the whole time. The key was that we went with a knowledgeable
Colombian bird guide, Sergio Ocampo, who also connected us with local
birders at every stop. I don't know that we saw the new brush-finch
subspecies, but we did find the Chestnut-capped Piha, a full species
that was discovered in 2001. (Actually, Judy saw it; I think Sheran
glimpsed it and heard it, and I sort of heard it) Diego Calderon-Franco
took us to that location, near Amalfi in eastern Antioquia.

If anyone wants information about our trip, including photos or even a
presentation to your bird club, feel free to contact me. For information
about the OFO - ABA BEX equipment drive, contact Sheran at sheranwr 'at'
earthlink.net <BLOCKED::mailto:sheranwr at earthlink.net> .

Contopus borealis forever!

Jeff Harding
pjh 'at' centurytel.net <BLOCKED::mailto:pjh at centurytel.net>

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: 
http://lists.oregonstate.edu/mailman/private/obol/attachments/20061011/8de592ca/attachment-0001.htm

------------------------------

Message: 2
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:32:00 EDT
From: AVITOURS at aol.com
Subject: [obol] 10/11/06 - Union County : BLUE JAY
To: obol at lists.oregonstate.edu
Message-ID: <3fc.40119e2.325ebcd0 at aol.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Birders -

This morning (10/11) at 10:00 AM, I was following up on a reported  sighting
of a BLUE JAY in La Grande, near the corner of Modelaire and Allum  Streets.
Apparently, it is hanging with two STELLER'S JAYS.  I saw  two STELLER'S, 
but
did not see the BLUE JAY, I did however hear it's distinctive  call numerous
times.  Maybe we are going to have another good Blue Jay  season.?.

Good Birding,

- Trent

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: 
http://lists.oregonstate.edu/mailman/private/obol/attachments/20061011/c2ff1a71/attachment.html

------------------------------

Message: 3
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:59:25 -0700
From: <kirkpat at charter.net>
Subject: [obol] Birding by MAX
To: Oregon Birders OnLine <obol at lists.oregonstate.edu>
Message-ID: <255673579.1160603965515.JavaMail.root at fepweb12>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8

Hi, Obolonians,

Periodically I have to come to Portland on business and end up with several 
free hours but no car. Does anyone have suggested good birding sites that 
could be reached by MAX? If so I might bring my bino's along.

Thanks much.

Doug Kirkpatrick
Medford

------------------------------

Message: 4
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:12:25 -0700
From: Greg Gillson <greg at thebirdguide.com>
Subject: [obol] re: birding by MAX
To: OBOL <obol at lists.oregonstate.edu>
Message-ID: <20061011151225.vkm26koyw4sc80wc at webmail.thebirdguide.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;	charset=ISO-8859-1;	DelSp="Yes";
	format="flowed"

On the West Side, get off in Beaverton at the
Merlo Road/SW 158th Ave
stop. This drops you right at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park, with
several miles of paved, graveled, and barked trails, with mixed woods,
mature Douglas-fir, oaks, and swamps.

See:
http://www.thprd.org/parks/thnp.cfm

Site guide:
http://thebirdguide.com/washington/site_guides/tualatin_hills/tualatin_hills.htm

Greg Gillson
Hillsboro, Oregon
greg at thebirdguide.com
http://thebirdguide.com

------------------------------

Message: 5
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:23:28 -0700
From: <kirkpat at charter.net>
Subject: Re: [obol] re: birding by MAX
To: Greg Gillson <greg at thebirdguide.com>,	OBOL
	<obol at lists.oregonstate.edu>
Message-ID: <1585723840.1160605409219.JavaMail.root at fepweb12>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8

Thanks, Greg! I'm out the door. It's too beautiful to stay in the hotel...

Doug K

---- Greg Gillson <greg at thebirdguide.com> wrote:
 > On the West Side, get off in Beaverton at the
 > Merlo Road/SW 158th Ave
 > stop. This drops you right at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park, with
 > several miles of paved, graveled, and barked trails, with mixed woods,
 > mature Douglas-fir, oaks, and swamps.
 >
 > See:
 > http://www.thprd.org/parks/thnp.cfm
 >
 > Site guide:
 > 
http://thebirdguide.com/washington/site_guides/tualatin_hills/tualatin_hills.htm
 >
 >
 > Greg Gillson
 > Hillsboro, Oregon
 > greg at thebirdguide.com
 > http://thebirdguide.com
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 > _______________________________________________
 > obol mailing list
 > obol at lists.oregonstate.edu
 > http://lists.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/obol
 >
 > To unsubscribe, send a message to:
 > obol-leave at lists.oregonstate.edu.

------------------------------

Message: 6
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:52:00 -0700
From: "Vern DiPietro" <vernd at oregonfast.net>
Subject: [obol] RE: birding by MAX
To: <obol at lists.oregonstate.edu>
Message-ID: <002501c6ed87$dd74e030$6a01a8c0 at VERNDa1250n>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

   Take MAX (sp) to the Expo center (yellow line) and nearby is a wetland. I
don't recall the name, but it's between the  Raceway and the Expo center.
(Perhaps it's Vanport??)
   If you're in the mood to hoof it, you can hike to Smith and Bybee lakes.
Check out: http://www.metro-region.org/article.cfm?ArticleID=153
Vern
----- Original Message -----
From: <kirkpat at charter.net>
To: "Greg Gillson" <greg at thebirdguide.com>; "OBOL"
<obol at lists.oregonstate.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 3:23 PM
Subject: Re: [obol] re: birding by MAX

 > Thanks, Greg! I'm out the door. It's too beautiful to stay in the 
hotel...
 >
 > Doug K
 >
 >
 >
 > ---- Greg Gillson <greg at thebirdguide.com> wrote:
 >> On the West Side, get off in Beaverton at the
 >> Merlo Road/SW 158th Ave
 >> stop. This drops you right at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park, with
 >> several miles of paved, graveled, and barked trails, with mixed woods,
 >> mature Douglas-fir, oaks, and swamps.
 >>
 >> See:
 >> http://www.thprd.org/parks/thnp.cfm
 >>
 >> Site guide:
 >> 
http://thebirdguide.com/washington/site_guides/tualatin_hills/tualatin_hills.htm
 >>
 >>
 >> Greg Gillson
 >> Hillsboro, Oregon
 >> greg at thebirdguide.com
 >> http://thebirdguide.com
 >>
 >>
 >>
 >>
 >>
 >> _______________________________________________
 >> obol mailing list
 >> obol at lists.oregonstate.edu
 >> http://lists.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/obol
 >>
 >> To unsubscribe, send a message to:
 >> obol-leave at lists.oregonstate.edu.
 > _______________________________________________
 > obol mailing list
 > obol at lists.oregonstate.edu
 > http://lists.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/obol
 >
 > To unsubscribe, send a message to:
 > obol-leave at lists.oregonstate.edu.
 >
 >

_________________________________

Vern  DiPietro

Ada Oregon-Portland Oregon

www.vernondipietrophotographer.com
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: 
http://lists.oregonstate.edu/mailman/private/obol/attachments/20061011/14635861/attachment-0001.htm

------------------------------

Message: 7
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:37:42 -0700
From: Harry Nehls <hnehls at teleport.com>
Subject: [obol] Tillamook birds
To: obol <obol at lists.oregonstate.edu>
Message-ID: <C152CE56.E7BB%hnehls at teleport.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

OBOLers,

Richard Smith called this afternoon to report 4 Palm Warblers and 3 Pacific
Golden-Plovers in the tillamook area. One Palm was at Bayocean, 3 were along
Boquist Road in Tillamook. Also along Boquist were 3 Pacific Golden-Plovers.
Another Golden was at Nehalem Meadows.

Harry Nehls
Portland, Oregon

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: 
http://lists.oregonstate.edu/mailman/private/obol/attachments/20061011/394586c0/attachment.html

------------------------------

Message: 8
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:59:19 -0700
From: "Phil Pickering" <philliplc at charter.net>
Subject: [obol] cascade head
To: <obol at lists.orst.edu>
Message-ID: <01f201c6ed91$454c0a90$6501a8c0 at phil>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
	reply-type=original

10/11 AM:

dragonflies:  only saw 3 un-id distant
tortoiseshells:  8
gnats and other small flying insects:  millions

2 Sharp-shinned
1 Coopers Hawk
1 Merlin
2 Northern Harriers
10 Winter Wrens
10 Golden-crowned Kinglets
50 Ruby-crowned Kinglets
2 American Robins
8 Varied Thrushes
3 Hermit Thrushes
5 American Pipits
3 Yellow-rumped Warblers
3 Townsend's Warblers
3 Spotted Towhees
2 Golden-crowned Sparrows (sparrow flock seen yest. was gonzo)
2 White-crowned Sparrows
6 Fox Sparrows
25 Dark-eyed Juncos
1 LAPLAND LONGSPUR
25 Red Crossbills
120 Pine Siskins (most in one big southbound flock)
7 American Goldfinches

Also didn't look like there was nearly as much going on offshore today
as yesterday.

Phil
philliplc at charter.net

------------------------------

Message: 9
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:17:26 -0700
From: Alan Contreras <acontrer at MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject: [obol] Vortex scope
To: obol <obol at lists.oregonstate.edu>
Message-ID: <C152D7A6.9C22%acontrer at MINDSPRING.COM>
Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="US-ASCII"

Has anyone out there used the compact Vortex 25-75 power scope?  It seems to
be a hybrid of a standard scope and a catadioptric scope, with a built-in
zoom eyepiece.

--
Alan Contreras
EUGENE, OREGON
acontrer at mindspring.com

"As soon as the fraction of the population attending college equaled the
fraction fit to attend, the only way to expand further was to lower
standards. ... If you want to send half the population to college, then you
must make college into something that half the population can grasp." -
Stephen Corwin, Radford University, in Academic Questions, Fall 2005

------------------------------

Message: 10
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:17:56 -0700
From: "Larry Mcqueen" <larmcqueen at msn.com>
Subject: [obol] Wed morning, Mt.Pisgah
To: <obol at lists.oregonstate.edu>
Message-ID: <BAY109-DAV15413557B6F8DE73B0E970DE150 at phx.gbl>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

The group spent the morning on the east side of Mt. Pisgah (south of
Eugene).  We parked two cars in the lot that has access to the main trails
on the east side, and upon our return, we found that my car had a smashed
window and missing contents.  So the police have another statistic.

We found bird activity in bunches, typical of the season.  Best birds were
N. SHRIKE and WHITE-BREASTED NUTHATCH.

1    Turkey Vulture

4    Red-tailed Hawk

1    A. Kestrel

4    N. Harrier

1    Killdeer

8+  N. Flicker

1    Pileated Woodpecker

1    R-b Sapsucker

5    Downy Woodpecker

250 V-g Swallow

2    Steller's Jay

10+Scrub Jay

3    C. Crow

25+B-c Chickadee

2    White-breasted Nuthatch

2    Winter Wren

8    Bewick's Wren

6    Wrentit

9    A. Robin

2    Varied Thrush

3    Hermit Thrush

4    A. Pipit

1    Golden-crowned Kinglet

25+Ruby-crowned Kinglet

1    Northern Shrike

6+  Cedar Waxwing

10  E. Starling

1    Hutton's Vireo

100 Yellow-rumped Warbler

1    Black-throated Gray / Townsend's Warbler (heard)

1    C. Yellowthroat

2    W. Meadowlark

7    Evening Grosbeak

1    Purple Finch

2    A. Goldfinch

4    Lesser Goldfinch

12+Spotted Towhee

6    Savannah Sparrow

60+Dark-e. Junco

1    White-crowned Sparrow

150 Golden-crowned Sparrow

35  Fox Sparrow

50  Lincoln's Sparrow

20  Song Sparrow

George Grier, Kit Larsen, Dave Irons, Don Schrouder, Paul Sherrell, Dennis
Arendt, Roger Robb, and Larry McQueen

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: 
http://lists.oregonstate.edu/mailman/private/obol/attachments/20061011/f842905a/attachment.htm

------------------------------

Message: 11
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:14:11 -0700 (PDT)
From: Brandon Green <bjgreen34 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [obol] Fewer Goldfinchs
To: obol at lists.oregonstate.edu
Message-ID: <20061012021411.36014.qmail at web60813.mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Peter,

I may have inadvertently "stolen" some of them from you a couple of days 
ago.  I live in a wooded area and have struggled to get them to come to my 
feeder all summer.  I moved the feeder to a slightly more open area on the 
other side of my property this past weekend and - voila! - flocks of 8-12 
have been eating away (and making a huge mess) since Tuesday.

-Brandon
Eugene (north side)

------------------------------

Message: 6
Date: Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:55:05 -0700
From: "Peter J. McClosky" <pmcclosky at earthlink.net>
Subject: [obol] Fewer Goldfinchs
Cc: obol at lists.oregonstate.edu
Message-ID: <452AD349.80304 at earthlink.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed

Hello OBOL'ers

For the last few weeks I have had about 200 GOLDFINCHES at my back yard
feeders.

Yesterday I noticed a large reduction in numbers of these birds, and
today I am only getting about 50 come and go to the feeders.

Peter,
In the Santa Clara region of Eugene

--
Peter J. McClosky
Formerly of Los Angeles, CA
Now Living in Eugene, Oregon
http://home.earthlink.net/~pmcclosky
pmcclosky at earthlink.net

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: 
http://lists.oregonstate.edu/mailman/private/obol/attachments/20061011/7f2d8efc/attachment.html

------------------------------

Message: 12
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:11:53 -0700
From: Barbara Millikan <millikan at viclink.com>
Subject: [obol] TV roadkill
To: obol at lists.oregonstate.edu
Message-ID: <6.2.1.2.0.20061011200600.021be0d8 at mail.viclink.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed;
	x-avg-checked=avg-ok-4B456615

Monday 10 a.m. as I was passing the sewer lagoons on Hwy 18 S of Sheridan I
saw a dead TURKEY VULTURE by the side of the road. It had been hit,
apparently while feeding on roadkill. Curiously, my first thought on seeing
the carcass was that it was a turkey, not a TV, but my U turn showed me the
hooked beak and heavy black feet. I had never thought before that they
looked much like turkeys, but then when I see them they are usually
circling overhead, something that a turkey would never do. It was
fascinating to see one up close. When I returned later in the day, the body
was gone. Food for other TVs? or did someone collect it?
Yrs,
Barbara

--
No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG Free Edition.
Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.2/472 - Release Date: 10/11/2006

------------------------------

Message: 13
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 21:36:06 -0700
From: "Peter J. McClosky" <pmcclosky at earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [obol] Fewer Goldfinchs
To: Brandon Green <bjgreen34 at yahoo.com>
Cc: obol at lists.oregonstate.edu
Message-ID: <452DC636.5030901 at earthlink.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Hello Brandon,

I  am still getting groups of about 50 at a time, but the are coming
less frequently, and staying a shorter period of time each time they
come.

Small "birds of prey" have discovered my back yard. Since 10/1/06 I have
had at the following in the yard: MERLIN (3 times), COOPER's HAWK
(2 times), AMERICAN KESTREL (2 times), plus two unidentified small
falcons or hawks.

I have 11 bird feeders in the back yard, and by far the most used, are
the ones out in the open. These feeders use about twice the amount of
thistle & black oil sunflower seeds than the ones I have hanging in two
trees.

I also have a bird bath that is used a lot.

<>Peter
In the Santa Clara region of Eugene
===========
Brandon Green wrote:

 >
 > Peter,
 >
 > I may have inadvertently "stolen" some of them from you a couple of
 > days ago.  I live in a wooded area and have struggled to get them to
 > come to my feeder all summer.  I moved the feeder to a slightly more
 > open area on the other side of my property this past weekend and -
 > voila! - flocks of 8-12 have been eating away (and making a huge mess)
 > since Tuesday.
 >
 > -Brandon
 > Eugene (north side)
 >
 > ------------------------------
 >
 > Message: 6
 > Date: Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:55:05 -0700
 > From: "Peter J. McClosky" <pmcclosky at earthlink.net>
 > Subject: [obol] Fewer Goldfinchs
 > Cc: obol at lists.oregonstate.edu
 > Message-ID: <452AD349.80304 at earthlink.net>
 > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed
 >
 > Hello OBOL'ers
 >
 > For the last few weeks I have had about 200 GOLDFINCHES at my back yard
 > feeders.
 >
 > Yesterday I noticed a large reduction in numbers of these birds, and
 > today I am only getting about 50 come and go to the feeders.
 >
 > Peter,
 > In the Santa Clara region of Eugene
 >
 > --
 > Peter J. McClosky
 > Formerly of Los Angeles, CA
 > Now Living in Eugene, Oregon
 > http://home.earthlink.net/~pmcclosky
 > <http://home.earthlink.net/%7Epmcclosky>
 > pmcclosky at earthlink.net
 >
 >
 >
 >------------------------------------------------------------------------
 >
 >_______________________________________________
 >obol mailing list
 >obol at lists.oregonstate.edu
 >http://lists.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/obol
 >
 >To unsubscribe, send a message to:
 >obol-leave at lists.oregonstate.edu.
 >

--
Peter J. McClosky
http://home.earthlink.net/~pmcclosky
pmcclosky at earthlink.net

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: 
http://lists.oregonstate.edu/mailman/private/obol/attachments/20061011/a129019a/attachment.htm

------------------------------

Message: 14
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 05:31:28 +0000
From: "khanh tran" <khanhbatran at hotmail.com>
Subject: [obol] Greenridge Hawkwatch this weekend 10/14 and 10/15
	(Final	survey for the year)
To: obol at lists.oregonstate.edu
Message-ID: <BAY107-F199DA4D6505E00C61772CCA1150 at phx.gbl>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed

Hi Obolers!

Please join us for the last weekend of the fall raptor migration at Green
Ridge just north of Sisters, Oregon.

Last year, we had over 600 birds during the same time frame. It is a great
way to some spectacular birds, and help out a wonderful non-profit
organization with its bird conservation mission. You can sign up in advance
or just show up.  See below for meeting time and location.

Volunteers join up with experienced surveyors and everyone carpools to the
official location. No experience is required and it is great fun!  Learn how
to identify various hawks in flight.

Rugged Mt. Jefferson is our beautiful backdrop as these majestic and
spectacular birds migrate south along the 15 mile ridge.  It is also a great
area for Ponderosa species such as PYGMY NUTHATCH, WHITE HEADED WOODPECKER,
and WILLIAMSON'S SAPSUCKER. SOOTY GROUSE, and NORTHERN GOSHAWK have also
been seen right at the survey location!  The driveup to the ridge is smooth
and scenic.

ECBC (non-profit organization) goal is to propagate an appreciation for the
avian world.  We gather local data and participate in projects that will
help protect local bird populations.  Current projects include breeding
surveys with gray flycatchers, Lewis’s woodpeckers, and future surveys with
tricolor blackbirds.  Much of this success is through the outreach of
engaging the public to volunteer in these valuable field studies and to
support projects that will further the knowledge and appreciation of birds
and their habitats.

Every September and October, Hawkwatch International coordinates a team
(supported by the US Forest Service and Bridger Bowl Ski Area) to monitor
the autumn migration, counting and identifying.  Nationally, there are
another two dozen sites devoted to counting these hunters of the sky.

I hope you will join us!  The more eyes we have, the better.  You never know
what may show up such as a kettle of BROAD WING HAWKS.

Here is the volunteer information with ECBC Fall Raptor Migration.

WHY: Raptors help us by acting as ecological barometers.  They feed at the
top of the biological food chain, occupying grasslands, forests, deserts,
arctic tundra, and wetlands all over our planet.  They are sensitive
indicators of changes in the ecosystems, not only within our country but
across political borders.   As do many predators, raptors play a critical
role in maintaining ecosystem health. The yearly trends in data various hawk
watch sites point out rises or declines in species numbers.  This
information is useful to biologists and conservationists.

WHEN: Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15.  Survey officially starts
at 10AM and ending at 4:00 PM.

WHERE:  Meeting place is at Indian Ford Campground near Sisters, Oregon.  We
meet at 8:00 AM and bird along the way as we head upward to the official
location.  The survey site is approximately 18 miles from Indian Ford
Campground.
Carpooling is strongly encouraged.

DIRECTIONS TO MEETING SITE: To reach Indian Ford Campground, Take Hwy 126/20
west out of Sisters following signs to Salem.  Travel on this road and look
for a tall, tree covered Butte to the NW.  This is Black Butte.  Before you
get to Black Butte, look off to the north for Indian Ford Rd.  The
campground is near the junction of Indian Ford Rd and Hwy 20.

SURVEY SITE LOCATION: For those who want to join us at a later time and not
at Indian Ford CG, here are the directions.  From Indian Ford take Forest
Rd. north to pavement end (approx 10 miles) Take the left fork (FR1150) for
approximately 6 miles(follow signs to Green Ridge Lookout).  Turn left on
Forest Rd 1154 and go approximately 1 mile (Look out sign). Turn Left on
FR1140 and go approx. 300 yards (lookout sign).  Turn right on Road 600
(gravel single lane) and follow 600 for a little over a 1/2 mile.  Park
where road makes a 90 degree trun to left in clearcut near ridge top. Look
for blue ribbon on north sideof road at corner and follow ribbon north
across clearcut, through narrow leave strip and into top of next clearcut.
This the place.  You should see some cars park along the way and if you
listen carefully, you will hear us in the distance.  It takes about 5
minutes to walk to the survey site. A very easy walk with no elevation gain.

WHAT TO BRING: Binoculars, scope (optional), warm clothes, rain gear,
foldable chair, lunch, good spirit, and humor.  Good reference book: Hawks
from Every Angle by Jerry, Liguori, and David Sibley.

HOW: Please email khanhbatran at hotmail.com or call 503-936-6636 for sign up
of dates or for more information.  Any one from Portland Metro area is more
than welcome to carpool with me to Sisters.

Good birding,

Khanh Tran (ECBC fall raptor migration coordinator

------------------------------

Message: 15
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 05:31:42 +0000
From: "khanh tran" <khanhbatran at hotmail.com>
Subject: [obol] Greenridge Hawkwatch this weekend 10/14 and 10/15
	(Final	survey for the year)
To: obol at lists.oregonstate.edu
Message-ID: <BAY107-F21AF8F71330B39E4CDA2EFA1150 at phx.gbl>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed