[obol] PURPLE MARTIN KLAMATH FALLS OR

[Kevin Spencer]

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Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 14:17:00 -0700
From: Kevin Spencer <rriparia at charter.net>

Subject: PURPLE MARTIN KLAMATH FALLS OR


OBOL,

I observed a female PURPLE MARTIN this morning as it was foraging on a hillside near the A Canal and not far from the Link River. It was seen from the USF&WS office parking lot in Klamath Falls. This is the first sighting of a Purple Martin in Klamath County in more than 20 years. Previously, they were known to nest in Chiloquin. None however, have been seen since the mid to early 1980's.  

I, unfortunately was the only person in the group to see the bird. Others were excited enought that they vowed to get home and get a martin box up ASAP. Also at that same location was a CALIFORNIA TOWHEE. They have been regular at that location for more than a year now.

I'll report other sightings from a trip to Wood River Wetlands, later.

Kevin Spencer
rriparia at charter.net=============