Birding Report August 15
Here’s a note from Kristen Vale who led the August 15th 3rd Saturday Outing: I had a lovely morning with everyone yesterday! The attendance count was 15. Richard, thank you so much for hosting and for being my wingman ;)…
Report 3rd Sat. Birding Mar 21
Our Third Saturday Bird Walk in March took place at Mt. Pisgah Arboretum, led by Rachel Glaeser and Bryan Ribelin, who are long-time, active Arboretum volunteers. We were also joined by Patrick Wegner, Habitat and Trails Manager. The Arboretum is…
3rd Saturday Birding 2/21/26
Our 3rd Saturday Bird Walk in February was at Fern Ridge and was led by John Sullivan. The weather was cool and cloudy. Our group of 20 made its way to the observation platform on pond 6. On the way…
3rd Saturday Birding March 15
Our 3rd Saturday walk took place at the UO Natural Areas. Our walk was co-led by Emily Hamblen, the UO Natural Areas Steward, and Rachel Glaeser, UO Transportation and birding enthusiast. Fifteen of us met near the Millrace Path on…
3rd Sat. 1/18/25 Birding Report
Saturday January 18, 2025–Despite a freezing and foggy morning, 17 folks joined our guide, Tim Griffith, for a 3 hour walk in the South Eugene Meadows Natural Area off Blanton Road. Tim heard duetting Great horned owls before the group…
3rd Sat. 11/16/24 Bird Outing Report
Our November Third Saturday outing on 11/16 led by Vjera Thompson began at the Mill Race Path-Booth Kelly Trailhead on a cold, cloudy morning. Our group of 23 crossed the small bridge where Mallards and Green-winged Teal floated in the…
3rd Saturday Birding Sept 21 2024
John Sullivan led our walk on this perfect fall-like morning. Our group of 20, equipped with binoculars and cameras, met at Heron Playground in Springfield. Canada Geese flew in and landed on the lawn to help get our bird list…
Third Saturday Birding Report, August 17 2024
We met at the so-called Walterville Ponds, which were essentially dry. Nevertheless, we had a nice morning under almost clear skies. At the outset we heard an Osprey calling. Soon we also heard Wrentits among the willows. A Black-throated Gray…