[obol] Recommended winter birding spot and updated photos

[khanh tran]

Hi Obolers, 
 
I know it is quite banal to just post my photos but I have generated alot of interests for winter birding in the Okanogan area in North Central Washington. Centralized location to stay would be Omak, Washington (about 100 miles north of Wentachee). Below is a sample list of birds that I have seen from November 2007 to present.  With patience, most of these species can be seen almost every winter with regularity.  
 
The Okanogan is a very amazing place with plenty of interesting habitat and species. I suggest reading the Tweeters postings for my detailed trip report.  The Washington ABA birders guide is another excellent resource.  In my opinion, it has more potential for wintering species than Sax Zim Bog and you will likely not freeze your behind.  
 
I have added 17 new images from my weekend trip including White winged and red x-bills, rosyfinches, spruce grouse and such.....
 
http://www.pbase.com/spruce_grouse/recent_photos&page=all
 
Black headed Gull
Snowy Owl
Great Gray Owl
Barred Owl
Northern Saw-Whet Owl
Long eared Owl
Northern Pygmy Owl
Northern Hawk Owl
Rough Legged Hawk 
Gyrfalcon
Ruffed grouse
Spruce Grouse  
Sharp-tailed Grouse
Sage Grouse
Northern Shrike
American Three toed Woodpecker
Bohemian Waxwings
Snow Buntings
Lapland Longspur    
Gray-crowned Rosyfinch (both forms)White-winged Crossbill
Common Redpoll
Hoary RedpollPine GrosbeakBohemian WaxwingAmerican 3 Toe Woodpecker 
American Tree Sparrow

Harris Sparrow
Enjoy, 
 
Khanh Tran (Portland, Oregon)
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