[obol] North Portland sightings

[Andy Frank]

This morning at Smith-Bybee there was a male REDHEAD on Smith Lake.  Though 
I didn't stop at nearby Force Lake today, last week there were 5 male 
REDHEADS there.  There is also an interesting, and I think very positive, 
enhancement of the habitat with the placement of several "rafts" on the 
lakes.  These appear to be anchored large logs which today were occupied by 
RING-BILLED GULLS, DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANTS, and CANADA GEESE.

At Vanport, the water level has dropped significantly and now there is good 
shorebird habitat.  There were 13 DOWITCHERS, presumably all LONG-BILLED, 
along with KILLDEER..

Andy Frank