Nov.-Dec. 2002Our "Field Notes" documents significant bird sightings in Lane County for historical and educational purposes. Reports are welcome, and significant sightings will appear, space permitted.
To report a sighting, contact Tom and Allison Mickel, 485-7112 or tamickel (at) rio.com.
Waterbirds & Vultures
Horned Grebe (14) Dec. 1; NJSR; AC
Eared Grebe Dec. 7; NJSR; B&ZS,DP
Eared Grebe Dec. 13; Creswell; NS
Clark’s Grebe (2) Dec. 21; FRR; DI
Northern Fulmar Dec. 21; Siuslaw; DF,NS,VA
Double-crested Cormorant (300+) Dec. 21; FRR; DI
Great Egret (40) Dec. 19; Santa Clara area; JS
Turkey Vulture (4) Dec. 6; Greenhill & Royal; NS
Turkey Vulture (9) Dec. 11; Cantrell Rd.; PS
Waterfowl
Snow Goose (3-5) December; FRR area; m.ob.
Ross’s Goose December; FRR area; m.ob.
Brant Dec. 5; Cantrell Rd.; NS
Green-winged Teal (Eurasian) Dec. 20; Creswell; NS
Redhead Dec. 6; west Eugene; AP, BH
Long-tailed Duck (2) Dec. 7; NJSR; B&ZS,DP
Long-tailed Duck (3) Dec. 21; SJSR; B&ZS
Common Goldeneye Dec. 13; Creswell; NS
Common Goldeneye Dec. 18; Dexter Reservoir; NS
Hooded Merganser (50-60) Dec. 30; Florence area; AC
Raptors
Osprey Dec. 14; River Rd/Santa Clara; HR
White-tailed Kite (4+) December; Florence area; B&ZS
Red-shouldered Hawk Dec. 1; Baker Beach; AC
Golden Eagle Dec. 13; FRR – Royal Ave.; PS
Prairie Falcon Dec. 6; K.R. Nielson Rd; AP,BH
Cranes & Shorebirds
California Quail (20) Dec. 16; Lowell; HR
Black-bellied Plover (6) Dec. 18; FRR; DA,PS,DD
Black-bellied Plover (17) Dec. 28; Santa Clara area; JS
Lesser Yellowlegs (2) Dec. 21; Stewart Pond; A&TM
Dunlin (1500) Dec. 18; FRR; DA,PS,DD
Ruff (2) Dec. 20; Stewart Pond; NS
Red Phalarope (15) Dec. 18; FRR; DA,PS,DD
Red Phalarope (12) Dec. 21; Siuslaw; DF,NS,VA
Red Phalarope Dec. 31; Meadowlard Prairie; NS
Gulls, Alcids & Owls
Bonaparte’s Gull Dec. 18; FRR; DA,PS,DD
Herring Gull (150) Dec. 30; Crab Dock; AC
Thayer’s Gull Dec. 19; NJSR; B&ZS
Glaucous Gull Dec. 7; NJSR; B&ZS,DP
Ancient Murrelet Dec. 21; Siuslaw; DF,NS,VA
Cassin’s Auklet Dec. 21; SJSR; B&ZS
Barn Owl Dec. 5; Merryman Ln.; NS
Barn Owl Dec. 15; Mapleton area; DD,DA
Short-eared Owl Dec. 19; Santa Clara area; JS
Short-eared Owl Dec. 23; K.R. Nielson Rd; JE
Passerines
Anna’s Hummingbird (9) Dec. 28; Skinner Butte; HL
Rufous Hummingbird Dec. 3; Leaburg; KC
Red-breasted Sapsucker (4) Dec. 17; SW Eugene; DI
Ash-throated Flycatcher Dec. 5; Lily Lake; B&ZS
Northern Shrike Dec. 13; Creswell; NS
Northern Shrike Dec. 23; K.R. Nielson Rd; JE
Blue Jay December; Springfield; m.ob.
Blue Jay Dec. 28-31; N. Santa Clara area; JS
White-breasted Nuthatch Dec. 17; SW Eugene; DD
Western Bluebird Dec. 2; S. Canary Rd.; B&ZS
Palm Warbler Dec. 6; Stewart Pond; DS,DD
Swamp Sparrow Dec. 5; Stewart Pond; NS
White-throated Sparrow (8) Dec. 17; SW Eugene; DI
Abbreviations:
FRR Fern Ridge Reservoir, m.ob. many observers, NJSR North Jetty of the Siuslaw River, Siuslaw Siuslaw River mouth, SJSR South Jetty of the Siuslaw River, Crab Dock South Jetty of the Siuslaw River Crab Dock.
Thank you, contributors!
DA Dennis Arendt, VA Vjera Arnold, AC Alan Contreras, KC Kurt Cox, DD Don DeWitt, JE John Emerson, DF Daniel Farrar, BH Bill Hunter, DI Dave Irons, HL Hydie Lown, A&TM Allison & Tom Mickel, DP Diane Pettey, AP Al Prigge, HR Holly Reinhard, DR Doug Robinson, PS Paul Sherrell, DS Dave Smith, B&ZS Bill & Zanah Stotz, NS Noah Strycker, JS John Sullivan.