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We’re pleased to report that nesting conditions this spring have been very good and that nesting success appears to be excellent. On Sunday, June 14, we (Sharon and Jack Simons) counted 31 out of 32 nest boxes (97%) with Bluebird nesting activity. This includes the nest box that reared three baby chipmunks, which ...Full Story_______________________________________________________________________________ Illegal Shooting of Birds
According to Lynn Tompkins, Executive Director of Blue Mountain Wildlife at Pendleton, OR, where injured birds are treated and released when possible, there are 15 to 20 birds brought to this facility annually that have gunshot wounds. Of these birds only a very small number, 1 or 2, survive and are releasable. There are also birds brought in that are dead or dying that are probably gunshot victims; however, as is the case with the Ferruginous Hawk at Coombs Canyon, there is no definite proof. The persons responsible for the shootings..Full Story |
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Bird Species Sighted in Umatilla County From Jun 23
– Jun 29, 2009: R Olive-sided Flycatcher 229 species recorded since January 1, 2009. Way To Go Club Members! View 2009 County Comp List |
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Bird Club Picnic Saturday, July 11, 2009 Tollgate Area Meet at Woodward Campground (Langdon Lake) at 9 a.m.
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Bird Club Meeting 7:00 p.m., October 8, 2009 PROGRAM TBD Pendleton First Christian Church |
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Favorite Club Member Photos...
Western Wood Pewee in nest, Dave Herr, Wenix Springs, June 2009
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Ferruginous Hawk lies dead on the nest.