[obol] Merganser ducklings (Yamhill Co. Coast Range)

[Carol Karlen]

OBOL:

Carol & I saw 2-3 broods of HOODED MERGANSERS at the shallow south end of
McGuire Reservoir, west of Carlton in Yamhill county on Sat. May 31.  The
youngest were fist-size, the oldest almost full grown.  There was also an
adult BALD EAGLE across the reservoir.

We heard PILEATED WOODPECKER, PYGMY OWL, RED CROSSBILLS, GRAY JAYS and
MOUNTAIN QUAIL at one location each.

We found YELLOW-BREASTED CHATS on both Thompson Mill Rd. and Eagle Point
Rds.  Carol saw the regular chat on Muddy Valley Rd. the day before.  We
also found one on Moore's Valley Rd. 2 weeks ago.

Legions of EVENING GROSBEAKS were everywhere on our route.

We struck out on our quest for grouse.

Paul Sullivan & Carol Karlen
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Subject: Jos Co common merganser chicks
From: Romain Cooper <romain AT frontiernet.net>
Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 20:53:42 -0700

Hello,

Today (May 31) Christie spotted a female Common Merganser w/ 13 (she
counted but could be off by one or so) very young (looked newly
hatched) chicks on the river at our place.  Location: Takilma area
(southern Josephine County); East Fork Illinois River.

best,   Romain

Siskiyou Biological Services LLC
Romain Cooper
10398 Takilma Road
Cave Junction, OR 97523
home office 541-592-2311
cell 541-415-1490