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O R E G O N B I R D S is a quarterly publication of Oregon Field Ornithol-ogists. Oregon Birds is printed at the University of Oregon Press. Member-ship in Oregon Field Ornithologists is on an annual basis and includes a sub-scription to Oregon Birds. ISSN 0890-2313

E d i t o r O w e n S c h m i d t Associate Editor Jim Johnson

Assistant Editor Sharon K. Blair

OREGON FIELD ORNITHOLOGISTS President Bill Stotz, Florence (1990)) Secretary Donna J. Lusthoff, Beaverton (1990)) Treasurer Kit Larsen, Eugene (1990)

Past President Larry Thornburgh, North Bend Directors David A. Anderson, Portland (1988-90)

David Irons, Beaverton (1989-91) Tom Mickel, Eugene (1988-90) Tim Shelmerdine, Lake Oswego (1989-91)

OREGON BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE Secretary Harry Nehls, Portland (1991) Members Tom Crabtree, Bend (1989-91)

Jim Carlson, Eugene (1990-92) Jeff Gilligan, Portland (1990-92) David Irons, Beaverton (1990-91) Jim Johnson, Portland (1990-92) Larry McQueen, Eugene 1988-90) Harry Nehls, Portland (1988-90) Owen Schmidt, Portland (1988-90) Steve Summers, Klamath Falls (1989-91)

Alternates Nick Lethaby, Portland (1990) Alan McGie, Corvallis (1990) Jim Rogers, Port Orford (1990) Tom Staudt, Portland (1990) Linda Weiland, Portland (1990)

O r e g o n B i i d s OREGON BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE

© 1990

OREGON FIELD ORNITHOLOGISTS P.O. Box 10373

Eugene, OR 97440

Oregon Field Ornithologists

15 -16 -17 June 1990

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American Dipper

• Harlequin Duck • Calliope Hummingbird • Williamson's Sapsucker • Black-backed Woodpecker • Purple Martin •

American Dipper • Rosy Finch •

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15 -16 -17 June 1990

Hood River, Oregon

lag ® ¥ ® P o i n i i , IS JOT® 199©' • Registration — 4:30 - 7:00 pm, The Inn at Hood River Village Resort • Evening Programs — 7:00 - 9:00 pm

- Scenes of Hood River County, a slide program by David A. Anderson - Columbia River Gorge Geology, by Bill Shelmerdine - Lewis'Woodpeckers, Wasco County, by Christy Galen

SafafltrdtaiB, IS JOT© 1990 All field trips leave at 7:00 am. Meet at the parking lot at The Inn. • Dufur Mill Road, Hood River Valley • Columbia River Gorge

• Big Day style birding for serious county listers

Saturday afternoon,The Inn • 4:00 pm, Business Meeting, OFO Board and OFO Members • 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Social Hour Saturday evening. The Inn • 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Banquet •7:30 - 9:30 pm, Programs

- Mt. Hood Wetlands and Wildlife Watch, Char Corcoran - Ponderosa and Lodgepole Pine Old-Growth Indicator Species, Rebecca

Goggins

Smdl€)|, IT? JOT® 199© All field trips leave at 7:00 am. Meet at the parking lot at The Inn. • Dufur Mill Road, Hood River Valley • Columbia River Gorge

Detailed agenda will be available at registration

OFO's llth Annual Meeting REGISTRATION FORM • Registration deadline 10 June 1990

• No Saturday banquet registrations accepted after 10 June • All registrations received by I June will get written confirmation; later

registrants should call David A Anderson for confirmation • See reverse side for field trip sign up

Call David A. Anderson with your questions — (503J775-5963

Fl in for each participant Name Phone

Address City State Zip

Name Phone


Name Phone


USE ADOmOtWl SWTS IF USDS)

EACH NUMBER TOTAL

Registration OFO member $12.00

non-OFO member $15.00

Buffet dinner (with tip) $13.75

Vegetarian dinner $13.75

Box lunch Saturday $7.50

• Turkey • Ham It Cheese • Roast Beef Sunday $7.50

• Turkey • Ham it Cheese • Roast Beef 1990 OFO Membership Individual $16.00

Family $18.00

TOTAL ENCLOSED

Make checks payable to OFO or Oregon Held Ornithologists Mail this form by 10 June 1990 to

David A. Anderson 6203 S.E. 92nd Avenue

Portland, OR 97266


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Columbia River Gorge Hood River Valley Dufur Mill Road Big Day style Wahtum Lake (easy hike) Cloud Cap (strenuous hike)

M E M B E R S H I P I N O F O B R I N G S Y O U • Oregon Birds — OFO's quarterly journal with news briefs of interest to Oregon birders • short notes and articles on status and identification of Oregon's birds • bird-finding guides to Oregon's better birding spots and rarer species • reviews of printed material of interest to Oregon's birders.

• Proceedings of the Oregon Bird Records Committee — OFO members stay current on the rare birds of Oregon.

• Annual meetings — As a member, you are invited to participate in OFO's birding meetings, held at some of Oregon's top birding spots.

• Publications — OFO pub-lishes useful field cards and other field checklists accurate according to the checklist of Oregon birds pre-pared by the Oregon Bird Records Committee.

FOR USE IN 1990 ONLY

OREGON FIELD ORNITHOLOGISTS APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP &

1.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

2. Name

3. Address

4. City State Zip

Telephone

5. • $16.00 • $18.00 • $25.00 • $

Individual 6. • Renewal Family • New member Sustaining Oregon Fund tor Ornithology

7. Make check payable to Oregon Field Ornithologists or OFO, and mail to the Treasurer, P.O. Box 10373, Eugene, OR 97440

Describe your reasons for your identification: your familiarity with the species, field guides used, similar species that were eliminated, references that were consulted, etc.

Describe the circumstances of the observation: light conditions, position of the sun, distance to the bird, duration of observation, equipment used, time of day, time of tide, etc.

Add the names (and addresses and phone numbers if known) of other observers who may have identified the bird.

6. PHOTOS, RECORDINGS. Stale whetherphotos were taken or video or sound recordings were made. O B R C w i l l duplicate and return original slides and tapes promptly. Donations of slide duplicates ( O B R C prefers a double set) and copies of recordings may be considered a tax-deductible expense!

7. SIGNATURE, DATE. Sign this form, and date it for when it was filled out.

Oregon Riids Volume 16 Number 2, Summer 1990

Nows and Notes 119

I nfbrmation Wanted on Oregon's Birds 127

< !olor-marked Birds in Oregon 131

FEATURES

1989 Oregon Listing Results 139 Steve Summers

Bird Surveys of the Little Blitzen River in Southeast Oregon, Summer 1987 147

CD. Littlefield

P I E L D N O T E S 170

Eastern Oregon, Fal l 1989 171 David A. Anderson

Western Oregon, Fal l 1989 180 Jim Johnson

Announcement Portland Audubon Society 118

(!over Little Gull, 26 November 1989, John Day Dam, Sherman Co. Photo I Gerard Lillie.

OREGON BIRDS 16(2): 117, Summer 1990

I T ' S H E R E !

T h e book O r e g o n B i r d e r s have been wait ing for!

After two y e a r s , Joe E v a n i c h ' s Birder's Guide to Oregon is off the press a n d onto the r e q u i r e d reading list.

• Up- to -date l is t ings of over 100 o f

Oregon 's top b ird ing sites • 36 page B i r d f inding guide • E x h a u s t i v e B i b l i o g r a p h y • C o m p l e t e l ist o f Oregon 's B i r d i n g

O r g a n i z a t i o n s

• C o m p l e t e c h e c k l i s t o f O r e g o n birds • W i r e - o bound for easy use • C o a t e d for weather resistance

THE BIRDER'S

GUIDE TO

OREGON Joseph t. Evanich, Jr.

B o o k s are avai lable in y o u r local Bookstore , or they m a y be ordered direct ly from the Portland A u d u b o n S o c i e t y . T o order , send $12 .95 plus $ 2 . 0 0 for postage and h a n d l i n g to:

B i r d e r ' s G u i d e P o r t l a n d A u d u b o n S o c i e t y 5 1 5 1 N . W . C o r n e l l R o a d P o r t l a n d , O R 9 7 2 1 0

V I S A or M a s t e r C a r d orders m a y be placed by phone at ( 5 0 3 ) 2 9 2 - 6 8 5 5 .

S P E C I A L N O T E ! Joe E v a n i c h w i l l be at the P o r t l a n d A u d u b o n Society to

talk b i r d i n g and sign books on S u n d a y afternoon, J u n e 24 , from 2 p m to

4 p m . B e sure to stop by for an autographed c o p y .


News and Notes • OFO's 11th annual meeting is scheduled for

II) 17 June 1990, at The Inn at Hood River. Speak-er s a re scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings with field trips Saturday and Sunday morning. The annual banquet will be held on Saturday evening after a late afternoon membership/board meeting and cocktail hour. Field trips will explore various areas of Hood River County in order to acquaint birders with the variety of birds to be found there. ()ther field trips will be offered for those birders who arc hard-core county listers. Since Hood River is a popular wind surfing area, anyone who is interested in attending the annual meeting should make plans H o o n . Registration materials and further informa-tion will be sent to all O F O members in March. David A. Anderson, 6203 S . E . 92nd Avenue, Port-land, O R 97266.

OFO's 11th annual

meeting, 15-17 June 1990,

Hood River

• The Oregon Shorebird Festival returns to the I Iregon Institute of Marine Biology 7-9 September l!)90. Keynote speaker will be Larry Mangan from

the Bureau of Land Management, who will talk about the New River area of

Coos County. Terrestrial field trips will include the New

River as well as Bandon M a r s h and Cape Arago. Pelagic trips will

be scheduled. O F O members will get a flyer

^ * in the mail this summer. [ Larry Thornburgh, 2058 Cedar

I Court, North Bend, OR 97459, y U j j * » (503)756-4281.

• Portland Audubon Society announced its newest publication, The Birder's Guide to Oregon, by Joe Evanich . The 288-page durable-bound book is the first state-wide bird finding guide published CorOregon since Fred Ramsey's 1978Birding Oregon. It is sure to be on every Oregon birder's shelf, i f not o n the dash or under the front seat. Over 100 birding

Oregon Shorebird

Festival, 7-9 September

1990

The Birder's

Guide to Oregon


Birding in Corvallis

OBRC highlights

sites are detailed. Individual copies may be ordered for $14.95 postpaid. Birder's Guide, Portland Audubon Society, 5151 N.W. Cornell Road, Port-land, O R 97210, (503)292-6855.

• The Audubon Society of Corvallis announced its newest publication, Birding in Corvallis, by Elzy Eltzroth. "This attractive 5-1/2 by 8-12 inch, 11-page booklet provides detailed maps of the 6 largest city parks, the Oregon State University campus, and the Waste Water Treatment Plant. It lists over 130 species of birds which may be found in the proper habitat and season, as well as the rare birds found within the Urban Growth Boundary since 1973." Individual copies may be ordered for $3.00 postpaid. Karan Fairchild, Audubon Society of Corvallis, 31540 Homestead Road, Philomath, OR 97370.

• The Oregon Bird Records Committee met in Portland on 14 April 1990. Harry Nehls was ap-pointed Secretary after Tom Staudt declined to be renominated. Recent American Ornithologists' Union name changes (for example, California Tow-hee for Brown Towhee) and splits (Western Fly-catcher into Cordilleran and Pacific-slope Flycatch-ers) were adopted for the Oregon checklist. Barred Owl was removed from the Review List, so reports of this species are no longer solicited. The Committee voted not to republish the category of "species not on the checklist" — a list of species for which reports have been received but no records have been ac-cepted. A number of records were voted on. The next O B R C meeting will be held at the time and place of the 1991 O F O annual meeting. Oregon birders may continue to send their rare bird reports to the O B R C at OFO's address in Eugene — P.O. Box 10373, Eugene, OR 97440, or directly to Harry Nehls, O B R C Secretary, 2736 S . E . 20th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202.

Oregon • ASanderlingbandedatClatsopSpitinOregon Sanderling in m May 1984 was seen on an Earthwatch expedition f j j e on 6 March 1986. The bird was seen by Margery Galapagos Plymire near Villamil, Isabela Island, Galapagos.

" s This information appeared in Network News 3(1): 2, May 1990, the publication of the Western Hemi-


sphere Shorebird Reserve Net-work. For more information, wri te W H S R N , N a t i o n a l Audubon Society, 550 South Bay Avenue, Islip, N Y 11751, (516)224-3731.

• Progress continues on "construction and mainte-nance of a statewide data base for Oregon's fish and wildlife,

itiid marine mammals." "The species informational system will incorporate information on about 650 species following the 'Procedures for Describing F i s h Mid Wildlife'format." For more information, contact l.nrry Bright, Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, P.O. Box 59, Portland, OR 97207, (503)229-5463.

• PAS announced several trips of interest to Oregon birders. "Birds and Natural History of Southeast Arizona" 4-11 August 1990, led by David I.uke and E r i c Horvath; "Rogue River" 24-27 June 1990, led by James Davis; and "Grande Ronde River" 28-28 June 1990, led by Peter Paquet. For more i nformation contact Portland Audubon Society, 5151 N.W. Cornell Road, Portland, OR 97210, (503)292-6855.

• The U .S . Fish and Wildlife Service has an-nounced a decision to review the status of Bald Kagles " in preparation of a proposal to either reclas-sify or delist the species." Bald Eagles are now listed as threatened in Oregon, and endangered elsewhere (except Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan). "Whereas the results of the 1989 breed-i ng season are not yet fully reported, the Service can nevertheless account for a minimum of 2,660 occu-pied bald eagle breeding territories in the lower 48 states, with reproduction of approximately 1.0 young per active territory nationwide." The official com-ment period ended in March 1990, but for more i nformation contact Daniel L . James, Wildlife Biolo-gist, F i s h and Wildlife Enhancement, U.S. F i s h and Wildlife Service, Federal Building, Fort Snelling, Twin Cities, MN 55111. Reference: 55 Federal Register 4209-4212, 7 February 1990.

Oregon bird data base

Portland Audubon

Society birding trips

Bald Eagle status review


Oregon's threatened and endangered species

Malheur Field Station bookstore

Malheur Field Station birdathon

Still a few left!

New Upland Bird Stamp

• The Oregon Endangered Species Act is in-tended to keep state agencies from adversely affect-ing species listed as endangered or threatened by the Oregon Department of F ish and Wildlife. The status of every listed species is reviewed every 5 years. Oregon's endangered bird species are: Short-tailed Albatross, Brown Pelican, Aleutian Canada Goose, American Peregrine Falcon, and California Least Tern. Oregon's threatened species are: Bald Eagle, Arctic Peregrine Falcon, Western Snowy Plover, and Northern Spotted Owl. Oregon Depart-ment of F i s h and Wildlife, Nongame and Watchable Wildlife Programs, P.O. Box 59, Portland, O R 97207.

• Malheur Field Station announced an expanded bookstore, with a new bookshelf built during Volun-teer Work Week. Be sure to stop in while birding Malheur NWR this spring and summer. Annemarie Housley, Special Services Manager, Malheur Field Station, H C 72 Box 260, Princeton, OR 97721, (503)493-2629.

• Thanks to O F O members who supported Mark Smith's birdathon to raise money for Malheur Field Station in December 1989. See OB 15(4): 262, Winter 1989. Mark spotted 293 birds during the birdathon in Costa Rica, including plenty oftoucans, parrots, and antbirds. The donations came to Malheur at a crucial time and helped the Field Station through a tough winter. Remember to make your reservations early for summer and fall birding in the area. Malheur Field Station, H C 72 Box 260, Princeton, OR 97721, (503)493-2629.

• The Minnesota Prairie Chicken Society still has a few 1987 commemorative belt buckles free to donors. The impressive pewter buckle is suitable for gift-giving or pants-wearing. Your $10 donation will net you a serially-numbered hunk of metal (one of only 250) and a year's membership. Minnesota Prairie Chicken Society, P.O. Box 823, Detroit Lakes, MN 56502.

• A $5 Upland Bird Stamp will be required of Oregon hunters pursuing upland birds in 1990. Proceeds from the new stamp will be used for man


n i • i 111 c n t and habitat im-provement from upland In ids. This year's stamp will feature a Ruffed (! rouse. Sales of 53,500 stamps are expected, yielding $267,500, and I he sale of prints should cenerate another $175,000. KenDurbin , Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, P.O. Box 59, Portland, O R

Birding in developing countries

Lane guides

Run a breeding bird survey

$130 for non-members. Adam Liberman, Annual Field Workshop, 1846 Spruce Street #21, Berkeley, CA 94709, (415)549-9364.

• "Books for Nature" is a grassroots organiza-tion that sends field guides, technical literature, and basic field research equipment to libraries, teachers, and field biologists in developing countries. "Our goal is to encourage the growth of conservation biology as a science and an ethic by increasing knowledge of the natural world. We try to get our books and field equipment free or at considerable discounts and send them where they are needed with visiting researchers or by post." Please contact by letter before sending more than 1 box of material. Books for Nature, do Bernie Tershy, Neurobiology and Behavior, Seeley G. Mudd Hall , Cornell Univer-sity, Ithaca, N Y 14853, (607)255-2255, ext. 370.

• The American Birding Association (ABA) has assumed ownership of the 7 titles in the well-known Lane guide series (Southern California, Texas Coast, Rio Grande, Florida, Churchill , Southeast Arizona, Eastern Colorado). Titles will be added to the series using the Lane format of loop trips, specialties of the region, and bar graphs showing seasonal occur-rence. Potential authors of new titles are solicited. A B A Sales, P.O. Box 6599, Colorado Springs, C O 80934, (800)634-7736.

• For the past 25 year s the Breeding Bird Survey has remained the only program in the world that provides continental information, within a statisti-cally reliable framework, for populations of any group of vertebrates. We have surveys in every state, province, and territory in North America. However, the program exists only through an inter-national network of volunteer surveyors. To qualify, an observer must have good hearing and know all the songs and calls of the local birds. Surely you can spare one morning during the breeding season to run a roadside count. Breeding Bird Survey, U .S . F i s h and Wildlife Service, Laurel , MD 20708, (301)498-0330.


• "Cleaning Binocular Lenses" is a free reprint Free reprint from Birding June 1988. Even though you saw it In-re, please say you saw it in Ornithological News-letter 75: 7, April 1990. Mr. Birding Equipment, LSI] North L Street, Lake Worth, F L 33460.

• Running tally of the birds of the Oregon rare Rare birds bird phone network (and afew we learned about too late for the phone network):

Tufted Duck, 17 February 1990, Cave Junction and K i rby sewage ponds, Josephine Co., by June Babcock;

- Yellow-billed Loon, 19 February 1990, Netarts Bay, Tillamook Co., by Tim and Bi l l Shelmerdine; and

- Little Blue Heron, 11 March 1990, near Brownsmead, < Matsop Co., by Mike Patterson and Harry Nehls.

• 15-17 June 1990, Oregon Field Ornithologists, 11th annual meeting, The Inn at Hood River, Hood River, Oregon. David A. Anderson, 6203 S.E. 92nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97266.

• 1 8 - 2 4 June 1990, American Birding Association BOD vention, Fort Collins Marriot Hotel, Fort Collins, Colo-rado. Lectures, workshops, field trips (Rocky Mountain National Park, the Pawnee National Grasslands, and the ArnpahoeNationalWildlifeRefuge). A B A P.O. Box 6599, (Jolorado Springs, CO 80934-6599, (800)634-7736.

• 25 June - 30 June 1990, American Ornithologists' 11 tiion and Cooper Ornithological Society joint meeting in I />s Angeles, CA. AOU/COS Local Committee, Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, 1100 Glen don Avenue, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90024.

• 24-26 August 1990, Western Bird Banding Associa-tion, Edmonton, Alberta. Brian Hornby, 202 5008-86 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5S2 Canada, (403)468-L602.

• 7-9 September 1990, Oregon Shorebird Festival. Larry Thornburgh, 2058 Cedar Court, North Bend, OR 97459, (503)756-4281.

• 11-14 November 1990, a national symposium on in ban wildlife, Stouffer Five Seasons Hotel, Cedar Rap-ida, Iowa. Lowell Adams, Symposium Program Chair-man, National Institute for Urban Wildlife, 10921 Trot-ting Ridge Way, Columbia, M D 21044, (301)596-3311.

• 21-27 November 1990, 20th World Conference of the International Council for Bird Preservation, Hamilton, New Zealand. Conference Makers Limited, P.O. Box !> 12(i, Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand.

Meetings & events


• 2-9 December 1990, XX International Ornithologi-cal Congress in Christchurch, New Zealand. "This impor-tant scientific occasion wil l provide the focus for a wide range of international events celebrating aspects of The World of Birds — a Southern Perspective.'" Dr. Ben D. Bell, Secretary-General, XX International Ornithological Congress, Department of Zoology, Victoria University, Private Bag, Wellington, New Zealand.

• 15 December 1990 - 2 January 1991, inclusive, 91st Christmas Bird Count, National Audubon Society, 950 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

• 15 -19 May 1991, Cooper and Wilson Ornithological Societies, joint annual meeting, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.

• 13-17 August 1991, 109th stated meeting of the American Ornithologists' Union, Montreal, Quebec, Can-ada.

• 24-30 November 1991, Neotropical Ornithology Con-gress, Quito, Ecuador. Nancy Hilgert de Benavides, Sec-retary, Organization Committee, IV Neotropical Orni-thology Congress, Casilla 9068 S-7, Quito, Ecuador.

• 14 December 1991 - 2 January 1992, inclusive, 92nd Christmas Bird Count, National Audubon Society, 950 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

• 17 December 1992 - 3 January 1993, inclusive, 93rd Christmas Bird Count, National Audubon Society, 950 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

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Information Wanted on Oregon's Birds

Note to OB readers: OB publishes information requests that may be of interest to Oregon's birders. The ending notation i n brackets shows the first issue of OB in which the request appeared. This is a comprehensive listing of all known and outstanding requests for information that have been m ade known to Oregon Birds.

Sensitive species

Common Loons

I am preparing short accounts of the status of 100 sensitive species of Oregon vertebrates under a contract with the nongame program of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Portland Audubon Society. Unpublished information is needed on the status of the following bird species: Horned Grebe (breeding population); Least Bittern, Harlequin Duck (breeding population); Spruce Grouse; Barn Owl (in northeast-ern Oregon); Horned Lark (in the Willamette Valley); Bank Swallow (breeding population); Western Bluebird (popula-tions outside those using nesting boxes); Grasshopper Spar-row; Bobolink; Tricolored Blackbird (breeding colonies); and Western Meadowlark (in the Willamette Valley). Credit wil l be given for information used. [OB 15(4)1 David B. Marshall, 4265S.W. Chesapeake Avenue, Portland, OR 97201, (503)244-3837.

Information is requested on sightings of Common Loons in Oregon. The Northwest Ecological Institute is studying pre-breeding behavior and possible nesting in Oregon. Sightings of Common Loons on freshwater lakes in Oregon from May through August are needed. Any observations of pairs, fights, or gatherings from spring or summer anywhere in Oregon (including offshore), would be appreciated. [OB 13(1); OB 14(3)] Char Corkran, Vice President I Treasurer, Northwest Ecological Research Institute, 13640 N.W. Laid law Road, Portland, OR 97229, 643-1349.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is attempting to deter-mine Tundra and Trumpeter Swan use areas on the Oregon coast. Information needed is good location data, date, time of day, behavior, and age i f possible. Look for neck and leg bands. [OB 13(1); 14(4)] Roy Lowe, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marine Science Center, Newport, OR 97365,867-3011 ext. 270.

The Trumpeter Swan Society is looking for sightings of Trumpeter Swans anywhere in Oregon outside the usual nesting area in Harney Co. Information needed is good location data, date, time of day, and behavior — and your name, address, and phone number. Please note neck collar in -formation, date of sighting, location of sighting, and the pres-ence of other swans. [OB 13(1)] DavidPaullin, P.O. Box 113, Burns, OR 97720.


Coastal swans

Trumpeter Swans

Coastal Geese

Oregon birds of prey

Raptor survey

Bald Eagles in Lincoln County

Bald Eagles in Oregon

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is attempting to deter-mine Canada Goose use areas along the Oregon coast. Obser-vations of any subspecies of Canada Goose including the introduced Great Basin Canada Goose are needed, but espe-cially of Aleutian and Dusky Canada Geese. Record date, location, time of day, and subspecies. I f you are not sure of the subspecies, note the relative size of the birds, color of the breast, presence or absence of a neck ring, etc. Reports of Brant are also wanted. On all geese, look for neck collars and leg bands. [OB 13(1); 14(4)] Roy Lowe, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marine Science Center, Newport, OR 97365,867-3011 ext. 270.

A future issue of Oregon Birds wi l l focus on Oregon's birds of prey, which may include shrikes and ravens in addition to hawks and owls — depending on the amount of material available. I am interested in information in these categories: status and distribution of particular species or groups of species (Gyrfalcon, accipiters, etc.); an historic account of the status of a particular species from the time of earliest records up to the present; the status of falconry in Oregon; individual observations of raptor behavior, food habits, etc.; and good photos of Oregon raptors. I f you have material or an observa-tion, please contact me for developing a note or article. [OB 14(4)] Bob O'Brien, 19251 S.E. Highway 224, Clackamas, OR 97015.

A seasonal raptor inventory and survey is being conducted throughout the United States. Anyone with interest in raptors and experience with raptor identification may participate. Results from surveys wil l be submitted periodically to federal and state wildlife agencies and wildlife-oriented societies. To be a cooperator, submit a brief description of your raptor iden-tification experience and interests. "Only sincere cooperators should apply." [OB 13(3)] Douglas E. Trapp, President, Midwest Raptor Rehabilitation Society, P.O. Box 1812, Sioux City, IA 51102-1812.

I f you see Bald Eagles in Lincoln County—especially any at Devils Lake or any away from Siletz Bay, Yaquina Bay, or Alsea Bay — please note the age of the eagle, the date, the bird's activity, and the location of the sighting. [OB 15(1)] Gloria Sullivan, 3121 N.E. 30th Drive, Lincoln City, OR97367, (H) 994-3759.

The Oregon Eagle Foundation asks for reports of sightings of Bald Eagles anywhere in Oregon. OEF maintains an extensive Regional Reporter Network, consisting of reporters for each Oregon county. Reports are summarized annually in Report of Bald Eagle Observations, which is available to anyone involved in projects that may affect Bald Eagles. Ob-servations sent to OEF will be forwarded to the appropriate person. [OB 14(4)] Oregon Eagle Foundation, 5873 Estate Drive, Klamath Falls, OR 97603.


I am interested in locating all specimens of Sandhill Cranes (skins, skeletons, egg sets) from California, Oregon, Washing-ton, British Columbia, and Alaska. I have been studying the distribution, abundance, and population status of cranes in these areas and want to evaluate the body size/egg size rela-tionships from the Pacific r im of North America. Please send a list of specimens, includingmuseum number, collection date, and locality. [OB 16(2)] Tom Pogson, Biology and Wildlife, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK99775-1780.

Information is requested on inland and at-sea records of Marbled Murrelets in Oregon. Recent and dated observations are needed of murrelets along rivers or creeks, in forested areas, in bays, at river mouths, and off shore. Details should include date, time of day, specific location, number of birds, age, plumage, andbehavior. [OB 15(4)] S.KimNelson, Oregon Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, Oregon State University, 104 Nash Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331-3803, (503)737-4531. Mark A. Stern, Oregon Natural Heritage Data Base, 1205N.W. 25th Avenue, Portland, OR 97210, (503)229-5078.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists are interested in Yellow-billed Cuckoo sightings. See OB 12(2): 70 for an interest announcement. I f you located a Yellow-billed Cuckoo in Oregon, please be aware that this species is also a "review species" and the Oregon Bird Records Committee asks forreports. [OB 12(2)] BillHaight, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, 506 S.W. Mill Street, P.O. Box 59, Portland, OR 97207.

I am researching the population status and health of Snowy Owls in North America, and request help in obtaining field observations. I need the following for each sighting: date, location, number seen, age and sex, what the birds were feeding on, and any other available information. Please include your name, address, and telephone number. Age and sex determining characteristics wi l l be sent on request. [OB 14(2)] Ursula C. Petersen, 436 Birge Hall, Department of Zoology, UniversityofWisconsin, Madison, WI53706, (608)262-3159.

We would like information on roost sites used by Vaux's Swifts in pre-migration in Oregon. Send location (town, street, address, description), name, address and phone number of resident, and your name, address and phone number. [OB 13(4)] Portland Audubon Society, 5151 N.W. Cornell Road, Portland, OR 97210.

I am conducting a research project for the Oregon Depart-ment of Fish and Wildlife on Lewis' Woodpeckers in Oregon. My study area is the Pine Oak Zone just east of Mt . Hood where Lewis' Woodpeckers breed and winter. I am interested in finding out where the nesting birds go in July-October and where the non-resident population goes in winter. Any fall and winter sightings with specific locations, dates, and number of birds would be useful. Seasonal and behavioral field notes

Sandhill Crane

specimens

Marbled Murrelet sightings

Yellow-billed

Cuckoos

Snowy Owl

sightings

Vaux's Swift

migratory staging

Lewis ' Woodpecker


would also be of interest: locations of breeding and wintering populations, isolated orchards that attract flocks in the late summer, etc. [OB 14(3)] Christie Galen, 17585S.W. Chippewa Trail, Tualatin, OR 97062, (503)692-8212.

Three-toed * a m conducting a research project, funded by the Oregon W r w l n P f W Nongame Checkoff Program and the U.S. Forest Service, on W OUUpeCJUJT Three-toed Woodpeckers in Oregon. Please notify me of (1) any nest nests located during 1982-1987, and (2) any sightings during locations the winter months (October-March) of any year. Information

should be as specific as possible. [OB 13(2)] Rebecca Goggans, WildlifeBiologist,c/oODF&W,61374ParrellRoad,Bend,OR 97702, (503)388-6363.

Migrating * a m interested in field notes and other records of migrant ™ . passerines, particularly large movements of migrating war-

passerines ^ vireos, and sparrows or vagrants, in Clatsop County.

Any records would ideally include location of sightings (includ-inghabitat details), weather conditions (including wind direc-tion and speed i f possible), time of day and non-migrants seen in association with these species. Of particular interest are records from the South Jetty/Ft. Stevens area, but any Clatsop County records would be useful. [OB 14(4)] Mike Patterson, 384 Altadena Avenue, Astoria, OR 97103.

I am looking for recordings of single-note whistle calls—not songs — of both Eastern and Western Wood-Pewees. The sounds are needed for possible use by the California Bird Records Committee. [OB 14(1)] Dr. StevenBailey, Department of Birds and Mammals, California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA94118, (415)750-7177.

The Purple Martin Colony Registry Program of the newly-formed Purple Martin Conservation Association is attempting to locate and register a majority of the martin colonies in North America. You can further assist us by attempting to find m artin colonies on your travels. I f you have or know of a colony, or are interested in starting one, please let us know. [OB 13(2)] Purple Martin Conservation Association, P.O. Box 178, Edin-boro, PA 16412.

Individuals with single nest boxes or active with a bluebird t ra i l are asked to send the following information: (1) total number of nest boxes, (2) number of nest boxes used by bluebirds, (3) total number of bluebird eggs, (4) number of bluebirds fledged, (5) general area where the boxes are located, and (6) approximate elevation above sea level. Results will be published. [OB 13( 1)] Earl Gillis, 14125 N.E. Cullen Road, Newberg, OR 97132.

Tricolored * n C 0 O P e r a t i ° n the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, I am . ||~. *| summarizing the published literature and unpublished infor-

r J l a c k b i r d S mation on the historical and current status and distribution of Tricolored Blackbirds. I f you have unpublished field notes on historical or recent colonies, please contact me. [OB 15(2)] Edward C. Beedy, Jones & Stokes Associates, Inc., 1725 23rd Street, Sacramento, CA95816, (916)444-5638.

Eastern/ Western Wood-Pewee Purple Martin colonies

Western Bluebirds


Color-marked Birds in Oregon

Note to OB readers: OB keeps a running tab of color-marked birds that may be seen by Oregon's birders. The ending notation in brackets shows the first issue of OB in which the notice appeared. Any banded or color-marked bird, including those with the standard aluminum U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service band, may be reported directly to the Bird Banding Laboratory, Laurel, MD 20708. This is a comprehensive listing of all known and outstanding requests for information that have been made known to Oregon Birds.

American White

Pelicans

Brown Pelicans

The Canadian Wildlife Service has color-marked Pelicans with blue wing tags on the left wing. The birds were captured at Stum Lake in central British Columbia, the only pelican nesting colony in that province. [OB 14(1)] Doug Wilson, Vancouver, British Columbia, (604)584-8822.

Brown Pelicans have been color-marked by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The tags vary from plain aluminum bands to bands plus plastic leg markers of various colors. Each configuration has a meaning, so good accurate descriptions are needed. You may see a green, yellow, or orange plastic taghangingoff a green legband. Note the date and location, the color configuration, numbers (i f possible), and include any other comments about the situation or condition of the bird. [OB 15(1)] Pelican Research Project, Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, University of California, Davis, CA95616, or Roy Lowe, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marine Science Center, Newport, OR 97365, 867-3011 ext. 270

Tundra Swans breeding in northwestern Alaska have been marked since 1984 with blue plastic neck collars bearing white alphanumeric codes prefixed with the letter U. A total of 102 birds have been marked, over 90 of which are probably still alive. The numbers, in the sequence 000-300, are read vertically from the bottom up. Some birds were fitted with backpack harness telemetry transmitters. Al l have FWS bands. Most birds are expected to pass through Pacific or Intermountain flyways. [OB 13(4); 14(4)] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bird Banding Office, Laurel, MD 20708 and Selawik National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box270, Kotzebue.AK 99752, (907)442-3799.

The Canadian Wildlife Servicehas neck-collared Trumpeter Trumpeter Swans during the summer of 1986 in southern Mackenzie -District, Northwest Territories. Look for red collars with white alpha-numeric markings. Please note neck collar information, date of sighting, location of sighting, and the presence of other swans. [OB 13(1)] David Paullin, P.O. Box 113, Burns, OR 97720

Tundra Swans

Swans


Lesser Snow Geese

Lesser Snow Geese

Pacific Black Brant

Pacific Black Brant

Pacific Black Brant

Canada Geese

The small breeding population of Lesser Snow Geese in the Prudhoe Bay area of Alaska has been studied for the past 7 years. Several thousand birds have been tarsus-banded and neck-collared with blue and white alphanumeric bands. [OB 13(1)] Snowgoose Project, Attn.: D.M. Troy, LGL Alaska Research Associates, 505 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite 501, Anchorage, AK99503

Look for Lesser Snow Geese wearing a green collar with a 2-letter, 2-digit code (example: "FA21"). In addition, collared geese wil l be painted either green or red on tops and bottoms of wings. Note the wing color (green or red) and usual location and habitat information. [OB 13(1)] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office, Migratory Bird Coordinator, P.O. Box 1306, Albuquerque, NM 87103, (505)766-8052, or Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 1246, Socorro, NM 87801, (505)835-1828

During the summer of1986, Brant on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska, were color banded yellow w i th a single black digit (number or letter) repeated 3 times around the band. Each bird is carrying 2 color bands on the same leg producing a 2-digit code. Any sighting wil l be appreciated. Include a description of the code. [OB 13(1)] James S.Sedinger, Institute of Arctic Biology, 211 Irving Building, UAF, Fairbanks, AK 99775-1780.

I f you see a Pacific Black Brant with a color leg band, please note the color of the band, which leg the band was on, and the lettering on the band. Note the color of the band, the color of the lettering on the band, letter code (2 or 3 letters or numer-als), and whether read from body to foot or vice versa. Also note date and locality, and look to see whether a whip antenna is hanging down from the Brant's tail , because some have been fitted with radio transmitters. [OB 14(1)] Roy Lowe, U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service, Marine Science Center, Newport, OR 97365,867-3011 ext. 270

Black Brant in Alaska have been marked with colored leg bands and colored nasal tabs. Note the color of the band, the color of the lettering on the band, letter code (2 or 3 letters or numerals), and whether read from body to foot or vice versa. Also note date and locality, and look to see whether a whip antenna is hanging down from the Brant's ta i l , because 53 have been fitted with radio transmitters. I n 1989, 8 radio-tagged birds were either heard or recovered by hunters at wintering areas in California and Mexico. [OB 15(1); 16(1)] Roy Lowe, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marine Science Center, Newport, OR 97365, 867-3011 ext. 270.

Wildlife agencies in Washington and Oregon have marked a segment of the Canada Goose population along the lower Columbia River with light gray neck collars. Black alphanu-meric codes on the collars begin with 2 numbers followed by 2 letters (for example, 01CA). Please record the following infor-mation: collar code, exact location, and date and time of


sighting. Include your name, address, and phone number. [OB 15(2)] Pat Miller, Washington Department of Wildlife, 5405 N.E. HazelDell, Vancouver, WA98663, (206)696-6211, or Don Kraege, Washington Department of Wildlife, 600 N. Capitol Way, Olympia, WA 98504, (206)753-5728.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is collecting information on Dusky Canada Geese in an attempt to understand winter-ing requirements of this troubled subspecies. Any Canada Goose in Oregon with a red collar is a Dusky. A Canada Goose with a yellow collar is either a Dusky marked several years ago or a Cackler. Note the following: characteristics of fields they are found in, numbers of Duskys and numbers of other subspecies of Canadas, collar numbers, etc. There are several avenues of reporting your findings. Any marked bird can be reported directly to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Portland Audubon Society wi l l take your information and translate i t to special Fish and Wildlife forms. [OB 13(1)] Maurita Smyth, Portland Audubon Society, 5151N. W. Cornell Road, Portland, OR 97210, (W)238-0667.

A population of Harlequin Ducks in northern Idahohasbeen marked with nasal discs of various shapes and colors: blue, red, gray, white, orange, green, yellow, and black discs in the shape of acircle, square, oval, triangle, and cross. Marking wil l continue in 1990. Forarecentand similar study in Grand Teton National Park, 50 percent of marked Harlequin Ducks returned the next year. Please note sex and number of duck, color and shape of nasal marker, and exact location of sighting. I f possible, try to take a photograph. [OB 16(1)] Craig Groves, Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, P.O. Box25, Boise, ID 83707, (208)334-3402.

In a cooperative study of the ecology of wintering Redheads in south Texas, Redheads have been banded with U.S. FWS aluminum bands and nasal discs. Yellow, white, red, blue, and green discs were used. Discs attached in 1987-88 were blank, while those attached in 1988-89 are alpha-numerically coded. "Please report location, date, sex, nasal disc color, alpha-numeric code, and condition of observed birds. [OB 15(2)] Joe Moore, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sci-ences, 302NagleHall, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-2258.

Osprey nestlings were color-banded in interior Alaska. Bands on the right leg are red aluminum bands inscribed with 2 alphabetical symbols. Report sightings, along with characters on the bands i f possible. [OB 14(4)] Jeff Hughes, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, 333 Raspberry Road, Anchor-age, AK 99502, (907)267-2201.

Dusky-Canada

Geese

Harlequin Ducks

Redheads

Osprey


Manitoba Raptors

Greater Sandhill Cranes

Australasian waders

Pacific Golden-Plovers

Burrowing Owls were marked with FWS aluminum bands, black leg jesses in 1988, and red, white, or blue numbered plastic bands in 1989. Ferruginous Hawks were marked with FWS aluminum bands, andblack anodized aluminum bands with 2-digit alpha-numeric codes on the opposite leg in 1988 and 1989. Loggerhead Shrikes were marked with FWS alumi-num bands, red plastic bands on the opposite leg in 1988, and red and white plastic bands on the opposite leg in 1989. [OB 16(2)] Ken de Smet or Mike Conrad, Manitoba Department of Natural Resources, Box 14,1495 St. James Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3H0W9, (204)945-6301.

Since 1983, The Nature Conservancy has color-marked approximately 90 Greater Sandhill Cranes at Sycan Marsh and surrounding breeding sites in Lake Co., Oregon. Al l marked cranes have a 3-inch tall orange band with a 1/2-inch wide piece of white tape wrapped around the middle. Often this tall orange band is reported as "orange/white/orange." Additional bands are 1-1/2 inches tall and are colored yellow, white, blue, red, and green. Typically, each crane has a tali orange band on one leg and 2 smaller colored bands on the other. All bands occur on the upper leg. Banded cranes have been reported from Langell Valley east of Klamath Falls, Camas Prairie, Summer Lake Wildlife Management Area, Paulina Marsh, Chewaucan Marsh, and near Greaser Reser-voir in the Warner Basin. [OB 15(4)] Report sightings to Mark Stern, Oregon Natural Heritage Program, 1205 N.W. 25th, Portland, OR 97210, (503)228-9561.

The Australasian Wader Studies Group has been applying colored plastic leg flags to migratory shorebirds in Victoria, Australia. Pieces of PVC adhesive tape are stuck on the outside of metal bands so that the overlap of tape forms a flag that sticks out from the leg. Rufous-necked Stint (300 birds, red flags), Curlew Sandpiper (271 birds, yellow flags), Sharp-tailed Sandpiper (297 birds, green flags), Lesser Golden-Plover (22 birds, white flags), have been marked. [OB 14(3)] K.W. Lowe, Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service, G.P.O. Box8, Canberra, ACT. 2601, Australia.

As part of a study on their winteringbiology, Pacific Golden-Plovers have been banded on Oahu, Hawaii, and near Nome, Alaska. Each bird wears a Fish & Wildlife Service band on one leg and 1 or more color bands on the other. Color band combinations are 2 of the same color, 2 of different colors, 3 of 2 colors, and 3 of 3 colors. Please note which leg is color banded and the exact sequence of colors. " I t is important that we know which leg carries the particular color(s) and, where used together, whether the color band is above or below the metal band." A yellow dye was applied to the white plumage of 88 Pacific Golden-Plovers on Oahu in April 1989. The project is expected to continue several more years. Recent findings: the population consists ofboth territorial and non-territorial birds, with one or the other behavior apparently fixed for life after the first wintering season; survival rates are high (over 80%


Snowy Plovers

from year to year); and the birds exhibit strong site fidelity, with territorial individuals occupying the same territories from year to year. [OB 15(2); 16(1)] Oscar W. Johnson, Department of Biology, Moorhead State University, Moor head, MN56560, (218)236-2360.

In 1987-88, in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Nongame Program, we color-marked 372 Snowy Plovers at Abert Lake, Lake Co., Oregon. Each plover has 2 bands on each leg, which may include either 3 colored bands and an aluminum Federal band, or 4 colored bands. Bandcolors include white, yellow, red, dark blue, lime, and the a l u m i n u m Federal band. Banded plovers have been re-sighted at Abert Lake, and may likely occur at other alkaline lakes in Lake and Harney Cos. These banded plovers have been resighted frequently along the California and Baja Cali-fornia coasts during fall/winter, and should be watched for along the Oregon coast during both the fall/winter and spring/ summer seasons. [OB 15(4)] Report sightings to Mark Stern, Oregon Natural Heritage Program, 1205 N.W. 25th, Portland, OR 97210, (503)229-5078.

About 800 shorebirds of several species were banded at Shorebirds Cheyenne Bottoms in Kansas during the 1989 spring and fall migrations. Al l birds carry an orange band over a band of another color on their left leg, and a green flag over a band of another color on their right leg. [OB 16(1)] Nellie Tsipoura, Pan American Shorebird Program, PASP/WHSRN, 550 S. Bay Avenue, Islip, NY 11751.

Bristle-thighed Curlews were color banded in Alaska and on the northwest Hawaiian Islands as part of a study of their breeding and population ecology. All birds were banded on the tibia and some on the metatarsus with a stainless steel band and either 1 light blue band or 4 colored plastic bands in combinations of red, green, light blue, yellow, orange, and mauve. Note the colors, sequence and position (above or below the ankle joint) of bands on each leg. [OB 15(1)] Brian McCaffery, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 346, Bethel, AK 99559 (907)543-3151; Robert Gill, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1011 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907)786-3514.

Ruddy Turnstones have been color banded on the Colville River Delta on the central arctic coast of Alaska. Breeding birds have been marked with unique combinations of dark blue, dark green, red, orange, yellow, brown, gray, pink, mauve, and white bands. A l l birds carry a white station code band. [OB 16(2)] Jim Helmericks, Colville Village via Pouch 340109, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska 99734.

The Sanderling Project has mist-netted and color-banded Sanderlings along the West Coast. The only colors used were green, orange, red, yellow, and white. No blue. Some juvenile Sanderiings have been transplanted to other parts of the coast in an attempt to determine how a young bird selects

Bristle-thighed

Curlews

Ruddy Turnstones

Sanderlings and

Western Sandpipers


Semi-palmated Sandpipers, Stilt Sandpipers, and Hudsonian Godwits

Semi-palmated and White-rumped Sandpipers

Ring-billed and California Gulls

California Gulls

a given site along the coast as its winter home. Each trans-planted bird carries a color combination of bands, and a green flag on its right leg. Please try to record the com plete color com -bination. Western Sandpipers have also been color banded. For both species, note which legthe aluminum FWS band is on. [OB 15(1)] TheSanderlingProject,P.O.Box247,BodegaBay, CA 94923, or Roy Lowe, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marine Science Center, Newport, OR 97365, 867-3011 ext. 270. Re-ports of banded Sanderlings can be sent to Barbara Kus, De-partment of Biology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, or Suzanne Fellows, Bodega Marine Lab, P.O. Box 247, Bodega Bay, CA 94923

The Canadian Wildlife Service banded 700 Semipalmated Sandpipers, 500 Stilt Sandpipers, and 100 Hudsonian Godwits on Little Quill Lake, Saskatchewan, during the 1988 south-bound migration. These were the first Hudsonian Godwits ever banded in prairie Canada. [OB 15(1)] Send obser-vations to H. Loney Dickson, Wildlife Biologist, Canadian Wildlife Service, Second Floor, 4999 98th Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T6B 2X3, Canada.

While unlikely to appear in Oregon, Semipalmated and White-rumped Sand-pipers were color-marked in Brazil in 1986-87. Look for a numbered blue flag with an orange or yellow band over i t . [OB 13(3)] Susana Lara Resende, Corson Building E227, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853

For a long-term study on post-breeding dispersal, wintering locations, and nest site fidelity, Ring-billed and California Gulls were banded in 1987 and 1988 at Lake Lahontan, Nevada. In 1987, each bird has an FWS aluminum bandon the right leg, and either a green or red plastic band with black numbers on the left or right leg. In 1988, each bird was banded with a yellow plastic band on either the r ight or left leg. Each plastic band bears a prominent black number. In future years, blue, white, and orange color bands may be used—probably a different color each year. Please record the date, time, and location of sighting, which leg the plastic band is on, color of plastic band, and number on plastic band i f possible. [OB 13(4); OB 14(4)] Alan Gubanich, Department of Biology, University of Nevada, Reno, NV89557, (702)784-6652. Hugh Judd, 2325 Jessie, Sparks, NV89431, (702)356-7485.

San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory has been color banding California Gull chicks in a colony near San Francisco. We would appreciate any information on sightings. Reports should include name and address of observer, date and location of


sighting, and color band order (right leg, yellow over green, etc.). Reports will aid in our continuing study of the colony, especially movements outside the breedingseason. [OB 15(2)] Don Starks, Executive Director, San Francisco Bay Bird Obser-vatory, P.O. Box247, Alviso, CA 95002, (408)946-6548.

Sabines's Gulls have been color banded on the Colville River Delta on the central arctic coast of Alaska. Breeding birds have been marked with unique combinations of dark blue, dark green, red, orange, yellow, brown, gray, pink, mauve, and white bands. Al l birds carry a white station code band. [OB 16(2)] JimHelmericks, Colville Village viaPouch340109, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska 99734.

Banded adult Common Terns from Minnesota have a dark green plastic band with white stripe over the FWS band on the right leg. The left leg may be banded with light green, light blue, or white. Common Terns from Wisconsin have a yellow band over the FWS band on the right leg, no band on the left. Common Terns from Vermont are banded with 3 (unstated) colors in addition to the FWS band, and yellow dye on on the breast, belly, undertail, underwings, and/or rump. [OB 14(4)] (Minnesota and Wisconsin) Sherman L.Burson III, Department of Ecology, 109 Zoology, 318 Church Street, Min-neapolis, MN55455; (Vermont) ChrisRimmer, Vermont Insti-tute of Natural Science, Woodstock, VT 05091.

During the spring of1989,75juvenile Common Ravens were marked in Douglas County, Washington. A bright yellow marker with a number was placed on each wing of nestlings. Information from returns wi l l be used to determine timing, route, andrapidity of migration, and winteringhabitat. Please note date of sighting, number of ravens seen, number on wing tags i f possible, and your name, address, and phone number. [OB 15(4)] George Brady, Washington Department ofWildlife, Box 535, Pateros, Washington 98846, (509)923-2326.

The Northwest Ecological Research Institute is conducting a long-term study in the Portland west hills, Cedar Mi l l , and Catlin Gabel School areas. Black-capped and Chestnut-backed Chickadees have been marked with from 1 to 3 colored plastic bands on their legs. Please contact us i f you see marked chickadees at your feeder, or i f you regularly see House Finches with an aluminum U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service band. [OB 13( 1)] Philip Gaddis, 13640 N. W. Laidlaw Road, Portland, OR 97229, 645-4751, or Char Corkran, 130 N.W. 114th Street, Portland, OR 97229, 643-1349.

During the 1988 breeding season, 250 color-banded Western Bluebirds (Sialia mexicana) fledged from nest boxes on the Audubon Society of Corvallis Bluebird Trail . Aluminum USF&WS numbered bands were placed on the left leg, and 2 colors were placed on the r ight leg to indicate fledging sites. In addition, a few birds have a single plastic color band over the USF&WS band to indicate special circumstances. In 1989 the position of the bands wil l be reversed. Please note and report

Sabine's Gulls

Common Terns

Common Ravens

Black-capped

and Chestnut-

backed Chickadees

Western Bluebirds


American Robins

Loggerhead Shrikes

Dark-eyed Juncos

Common Redpolls

any sightings of these birds with as much of the following information as possible: the positions and colors of the bands, date, place, activity, and number and sex of the birds. I f the bird is in hand, the number of the band is important whether color-banded or not. I f the bird is dead, I would like to examine the carcass i f possible. Bluebirds were last color-banded in 1983 and 1984 when a total of 354 were ringed. At the beginning of 1988, only 4 males — 1 color-banded in 1983 and 3 color-banded in 1984—returned to nest at boxes on the trai l . A l l 4 were unsuccessful in their first attempts. Later, the male from 1983 successfully raised 2 broods with his mate. The other 3 disappeared from their sites and did not nest in any other boxes being monitored. [OB 14(4)] Elsie Eltzroth, 3595 N.W. Roosevelt Drive, Corvallis, OR 97330, (503)752-0666.

Robins have been marked with the standard aluminum U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service bands plus colored bands (combina-tions of red, light blue, dark blue, silver, gold, and green). These birds are part of a study concerned with diet choice and information on where they are seen feeding is of particular interest. Please note the following: band colors (in their order down the leg), where the band is seen, i f the bird is feeding (what on), and the date and time of sighting. [OB 15(1)] Rex Sallabanks, Department of Biology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403.

Loggerhead Shrikes in east central Alberta have been color banded in 1989 with white split plastic rings. I t is expected that banding wil l continue at least the next several years. [OB 15(4)] Doug Collister, 3426 Lane Crescent S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T3E 5X2, Canada.

A 5-year "Oregon" Junco color leg banding project has been undertaken to determine the winter movements, spring-fall migration routes, and summer nesting locations of the Dark-eyed Junco population that winters in the Rogue River Valley. Marked individuals have 2 color bands (red, yellow, blue, or orange) of the same color on the left leg, with a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service numbered band on the right leg. The color of the band wil l indicate the original banding location. The following information is requested: date, accurate location description, color of bands, number of marked and unmarked juncos seen together at any time, and the number of consecu-tive days marked individuals were seen at the same location. [OB 16(1)] Dennis P. Vroman, 1106 N.W. A Street, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526, (H) (503)479-4619 (W) (503)476-3830.

Redpolls were color banded in the Canadian arctic in the summer of 1988. Each bird has an individual combination of 3 plastic color bands plus a standard FWS metal band. Please report the exact band combination (note light or dark for blue). [OB 15(1)] Giles Seutin, Department of Biology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6, Canada.

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1989 Oregon Listing Results Steve Summers, 1400-A Arthur Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97603

Starting right in with the highlights for 1989, Dave Irons has reached the 400 mark for his Oregon state list. This brings the total of Oregon 400 birders to five. Congratulations, Dave!

Elsewhere among the following lists you'll find two new 200 counties (Grant and Wasco) and a new 300 county (Lane). Phil Pickering and Linda Weiland have joined Dennis Rogers and Barbara Combs in the exclusive 100 Club (county life lists of 100+ in every Oregon county). Now 100 Club members shall I do this? Okay, I wi l l—the "Total T i c k y " — t h e addition of all your 100 counties. Here goes in alphabetical order: Combs (4797), Pickering (5969), Rogers (5289), and Weiland (4823).

I n the county year lists department there were 8 new record highs and 1 tie. As I challenged last year, the threshold would be lowered to 100 for the 6 remaining counties that had not recorded a year list yet and 4 were turned in — Crook, Gilliam, Morrow, and Sherman. That leaves only L i n n and Wheeler Counties with no recorded year list, so next year I'll take anything for those 2 counties and the threshold for the above mentioned 4 will be this year's records. That ought to be easy enough.

This brings me to a question that several people noted on their listing forms this year. That is "Why is the county year list threshold (150) higher than the county life list threshold (100)?" People who wonder about this, thinking that it doesn't make sense, are right. But my answer would be that (and I know it's not really a good one but it's the only one I have) it's not that the county year list threshold is too high, it's that the county life list threshold is probably too low for most counties. Since we started this game out by trying to get our county lists over 100 (and most of us are still striving for that mark), I think it's best to keep it that way for now. The county year listing business came after county life listing and at the time I arbitrarily set the threshold at 150. I thought that to be a respectable mark for most counties to start at. Also, I was trying to keep the sheer length of an additional list down to help conserve space in Oregon Birds. A few modifications have now been made to that as noted in the preceding paragraph. At any rate I hope this satisfies all the people out there who may have pondered this question.

Totals marked with an asterisk (*) are previously submitted totals as an updated total was not received this year. The only exception is for county year lists where an asterisk means a new county year list record high. As I threatened last year, minimum carry through totals have been


raised. Only totals of 375 or more for the state are carried through. County totals are now only carried through if they are still leading in a county.

Last, I'd like to say to all the people (and there were several) who noted that they appreciate my doing listing results that I really do appreciate your appreciation.

1989 County Lists Oregon State List (300)

431 Jeff Gilligan 412 Tom Crabtree

*408 Owen Schmidt *404 Richard Smith 400 Dave Irons 392 Jim Johnson 391 Larry Thornburgh 386 Steve Heinl 386 Donna Lusthoff 386 Phil Pickering 386 Linda Weiland 381 Jim Carlson

*381 Joe Evanich *379 Alan Contreras 379 Sheran Jones 377 Patrick Muller 376 Jan & Rick Krabbe 372 Judy Carlson 369 Barbara Combs 369 Steve Summers 366 Alan McGie 366 Dennis Rogers 363 Barb Bellin 363 Paul Sullivan 361 Tom Love 357 Karen Kearney 356 Clarice Watson 355 Jerry Kearney 355 Gerard Lillie 352 Craig Corder 352 Ken Knittle 351 Craig Miller 350 Richard Palmer 350 Mike Patterson 349 Paul Sherrell 348 ElzyEltzroth 347 Elsie Eltzroth 346 Merle Archie 345 Marion Corder 344 David Anderson 344 Jack Corbett 344 Tim Shelmerdine 344 Walter Yungen 342 Kamal Islam

341 Ron Maertz 341 Tom Staudt 340 RoyGerig 335 Marshall Beretta 333 Elmer Miller 332 Anne Archie 332 Alice Parker 327 EvaSchultz 326 Ben Fawver 325 Greg Gillson 324 Don Pederson 322 Floyd Schrock 320 Dave Copeiand 318 Fred Parker 316 Fred Zeillemaker 311 Paul Osburn 310 Jon Anderson 307 June Babcock 301 Hendrik Herlyn

1989 Oregon Year List (250) 333 Jim Johnson 315 Phil Pickering 308 Larry Thornburgh 306 Paul Sullivan 302 Walter Yungen 299 Steve Heinl 299 Gerard Lillie 299 Tom Staudt 295 Hendrik Herlyn 292 Donna Lusthoff 286 Tom Crabtree 283 Don Pederson 282 Dave Copeiand 281 Jack Corbett 280 Alan McGie 275 Richard Hoyer 274 RoyGerig 272 Paul Sherrell 267 Howard Sands 266 Tim Shelmerdine 265 Mike Patterson

Baker 231 Ann Ward 214 Craig Corder 206 Marion Corder 124 Linda Weiland 114 Dennis Rogers 112 Merle Archie 110 Phil Pickering 107 Barbara Combs 106 Anne Archie 104 Paul Sullivan

Benton 223 Jan & Rick Krabbe 207 Elsie Eltzroth 207 ElzyEltzroth 192 Fred Zeillemaker 187 Alan McGie 182 Greg Gillson 167 RoyGerig 161 Barb Bellin 159 Richard Hoyer 158 Dave Irons 152 Phil Pickering 150 Hendrik Herlyn 149 Barbara Combs 144 Mike Patterson 144 Clarice Watson 137 Jim Carlson 136 Jon Anderson 134 Dennis Rogers 133 Steve Heinl 133 Richard Palmer 130 Walter Yungen 128 Don Pederson 121 Jack Corbett 104 Linda Weiland

Clackamas 193 Phil Pickering 136 Tim Shelmerdine


135 Dave Irons 134 Donna Lusthoff 133 Aaron Tegerdine 115 Tom Love 115 Dennis Rogers 110 Walter Yungen 107 David Anderson 107 Linda Weiland 103 Barbara Combs

Clatsop •257 Jeff Gilligan 246 Phil Pickering 243 Mike Patterson 235 Dave Irons 212 Jim Johnson 210 Tom Crabtree 202 Donna Lusthoff 194 David Anderson 188 Linda Weiland 179 Tom Love 176 Greg Gillson 175 Tim Shelmerdine 164 Steve Heinl 164 Dennis Rogers 157 Barb Bellin 157 Paul Sullivan 153 Barbara Combs 148 Craig Corder 147 Aaron Tegerdine 143 Richard Palmer 137 Jim Carlson 130 Don Pederson 127 Walter Yungen 122 Marion Corder 118 Craig Miller 118 Clarice Watson 115 Floyd Schrock 104 Fred Zeillemaker 101 Dave Copeiand

Columbia 214 Phil Pickering 169 Jim Johnson 165 Dave Irons 130 Linda Weiland 129 Dennis Rogers 125 Donna Lusthoff 122 Tim Shelmerdine 117 David Anderson 108 Barbara Combs 104 Aaron Tegerdine 104 Walter Yungen 102 Craig Corder

101 Greg Gillson 101 Tom Love

Coos 296 Larry Thornburgh 289 Ben Fawver 283 Alan McGie 224 Dave Irons 219 Dennis Rogers 215 Phil Pickering 212 Steve Heinl 209 Paul Sullivan 195 Alice Parker 184 Jim Carlson 184 Fred Parker 183 Jan & Rick Krabbe 176 Barbara Combs 176 Ron Maertz 171 Donna Lusthoff 167 Steve Summers 166 Jim Johnson 166 Richard Palmer 165 Tom Crabtree 161 Clarice Watson 160 Walter Yungen . 158 Barb Bellin 154 Mike Patterson 144 Merle Archie 144 Elsie Eltzroth 144 Elzy Eltzroth 136 Anne Archie 131 Dave Copeiand 131 Jack Corbett 125 David Anderson 125 Eva Schultz 121 Greg Gillson 121 Linda Weiland 111 Don Pederson 104 Paul Sherrell

Crook 181 Tom Crabtree 155 Craig Miller 111 Barbara Combs 111 Paul Sullivan 107 Dennis Rogers 105 Jim Johnson 104 Phil Pickering 104 Walter Yungen 103 Linda Weiland 101 Steve Heinl

*279 Jim Rogers 257 Dennis Rogers 221 Steve Summers 211 Dave Irons 205 Steve Heinl 200 Jim Carlson 183 Phil Pickering 159 Ray Ekstrom 152 Howard Sands 151 Jim Johnson 147 Paul Sullivan 141 Alice Parker 138 Barbara Combs 128 Fred Parker 126 Jan & Rick Krabbe 119 Clarice Watson 112 Jack Corbett 111 Linda Weiland 109 Alan McGie 109 Walter Yungen

Deschutes 254 Tom Crabtree 239 Craig Miller 188 Karen Theodore 173 Jan & Rick Krabbe 162 Jim Carlson 160 Steve Heinl 157 Greg Gillson 152 Eva Schultz 146 Donna Lusthoff 146 Richard Palmer 139 Walter Yungen 138 Phil Pickering 136 Marion Corder 133 Barb Bellin 132 Alan McGie 131 Tim Shelmerdine 130 Merle Archie 127 Dennis Rogers 127 Paul Sherrell 127 Linda Weiland 125 Barbara Combs 122 Steve Summers 119 Tom Love 113 Jim Johnson 112 Jack Corbett 111 Elsie Eltzroth 111 Elzy Eltzroth 108 Craig Corder 108 Hendrik Herlyn 108 Clarice Watson

: 141, Summer 1990 OREGON BIRDS 16(2)

107 Paul Sullivan 111 105 Dave Copeiand 111 104 Don Pederson 109

Douglas 107

Douglas 107 *287 Martha Sawyer 104 272 Ron Maertz 103 271 Ken Knittle 102 257 Alice Parker 101 238 Fred Parker

101

232 Dennis Rogers Harney 231 Dave Irons 272 227 Steve Heinl 261 210 Paul Sullivan 260 191 Merle Archie 251 181 Phil Pickering 250 169 Steve Summers 249 168 Howard Sands 244 160 Jim Carlson 239 158 Barbara Combs 228 155 Anne Archie 223 146 Linda Weiland 222 132 Jim Johnson 222 132 Donna Lusthoff 220 131 Mike Patterson 210 131 Eva Schultz 208 116 Ray Ekstrom 208 116 Clarice Watson 208 113 Walter Yungen 198

198 Gilliam 197

147 Linda Weiland 193 140 Phil Pickering 184 130 Craig Corder 184 115 Roy Gerig 183 103 Barbara Combs 180 101 Dennis Rogers 178 100 Dave Irons 177

Grant 204 Paul Sullivan

174 174 173 171 171 166 165 164 163 162 159 158 155 150 150

195 Merle Archie

174 174 173 171 171 166 165 164 163 162 159 158 155 150 150

159 Walter Yungen

174 174 173 171 171 166 165 164 163 162 159 158 155 150 150

148 Anne Archie

174 174 173 171 171 166 165 164 163 162 159 158 155 150 150

145 Jan & Rick Krabbe

174 174 173 171 171 166 165 164 163 162 159 158 155 150 150

139 Dave Irons

174 174 173 171 171 166 165 164 163 162 159 158 155 150 150

136 Steve Heinl

174 174 173 171 171 166 165 164 163 162 159 158 155 150 150

127 Donna Lusthoff

174 174 173 171 171 166 165 164 163 162 159 158 155 150 150

123 Richard Palmer

174 174 173 171 171 166 165 164 163 162 159 158 155 150 150

122 Barbara Combs

174 174 173 171 171 166 165 164 163 162 159 158 155 150 150

122 Linda Weiland

174 174 173 171 171 166 165 164 163 162 159 158 155 150 150

117 Dennis Rogers

174 174 173 171 171 166 165 164 163 162 159 158 155 150 150 116 Barb Bellin

174 174 173 171 171 166 165 164 163 162 159 158 155 150 150 112 Phil Pickering

174 174 173 171 171 166 165 164 163 162 159 158 155 150 150

David Anderson Jim Johnson Alan McGie Jack Corbett Clarice Watson Craig Corder Paul Sherrell Dave Copeiand Jim Carlson

Merle Archie Tom Crabtree Anne Archie Phil Pickering Dave Irons Jim Johnson Steve Heinl Jim Carlson Steve Summers Craig Miller Paul Sullivan Linda Weiland Larry Hammond Donna Lusthoff Jan & Rick Krabbe Alan McGie Dennis Rogers Jon Anderson Shelba Hammond Tom Love Fred Zeillemaker Barbara Combs Karen Kearney Jerry Kearney Jack Corbett RoyGerig Paul Sherrell Craig Corder Clarice Watson Richard Palmer Elsie Eltzroth ElzyEltzroth Mike Patterson Eva Schultz Walter Yungen Marion Corder David Anderson Barb Bellin Greg Gillson Bill Tice Dave Copeiand Don Pederson

149 Ron Maertz 148 Tim Shelmerdine 147 Floyd Schrock 135 Hendrik Herlyn 107 Ray Ekstrom 106 Jamie Simmons

Hood River 212 David Anderson 195 Donna Lusthoff 159 Phil Pickering 143 Linda Weiland 134 Tim Shelmerdine 127 Dave Irons 122 Jim Johnson 112 Barbara Combs 103 Dennis Rogers

Jackson 254 241 217 216 216 165 155 152 149 146 139 139 136 133 124 124 122 121 118 118 118 114 114 112 111 109 107 106 105 105

Marjorie Moore Howard Sands Steve Summers June Babcock Ray Ekstrom Dave Irons Steve Heinl Jim Johnson Jan & Rick Krabbe Barbara Combs Dennis Rogers Linda Weiland Paul Sullivan Phil Pickering Tom Love Walter Yungen Donna Lusthoff Paul Sherrell Elsie Eltzroth ElzyEltzroth Richard Palmer Barb Bellin Clarice Watson Alice Parker Jack Corbett Merle Archie Fred Parker Jim Carlson Anne Archie Dave Copeiand

Jefferson 185 Tom Crabtree 168 Barb Bellin 162 Craig Miller


145 RoyGerig 130 Floyd Schrock 124 Dave Irons 118 Walter Yungen 116 Dennis Rogers 112 Barbara Combs 107 Steve Heinl 107 Jim Johnson 105 Phil Pickering 104 Donna Lusthoff 104 Richard Palmer 104 Linda Weiland

Josephine 198 Steve Summers 143 Ray Ekstrom 123 Dennis Rogers 106 Barbara Combs 105 Linda Weiland 103 Phil Pickering

Klamath 288 255 249 212 205 203 196 193 187 181 177 177 176 176 176 174 173 167 161 159 152 152 150 150 148 146 145 145 139 137 124 122

Steve Summers Jim Carlson Ray Ekstrom Marjorie Moore Dennis Rogers Paul Sherrell Steve Heinl Howard Sands Dave Irons Ron Maertz Jon Anderson Clarice Watson Barbara Combs Jan & Rick Krabbe Richard Palmer Paul Sullivan Merle Archie Anne Archie Linda Weiland Alan McGie Barb Bellin Donna Lusthoff Dave Copeiand Walter Yungen Marion Corder Jack Corbett Craig Corder Jim Johnson Eva Schultz Phil Pickering David Anderson Hendrik Herlyn

103 Jamie Simmons

Lake 244 241 240 230 225 211 187 178 175 175 164 152 150 144 143 139 138 137 136 134 133 125 125 124 113 108 104

Lane 305 295 290 277 267 255 252 250 246 243 241 240 197 171 169 166 166 159 146 146 133 130

Craig Miller Steve Summers Merle Archie Anne Archie Priscilla Summers Jim Carlson Dennis Rogers Dave Irons Ray Ekstrom Phil Pickering Karen Theodore Tom Crabtree Jan & Rick Krabbe Barbara Combs Paul Sullivan Richard Palmer Alan McGie Linda Weiland Steve Heinl ElzyEltzroth Barb Bellin Tim Shelmerdine Paul Sherrell Jack Corbett Jim Johnson Walter Yungen Donna Lusthoff

Steve Heinl Jim Carlson Clarice Watson Paul Sherrell Barbara Combs Phil Pickering Dennis Rogers Jan & Rick Krabbe Mike Patterson Steve Summers Dave Irons Eva Schultz Paul Sullivan Jim Johnson Richard Palmer Elsie Eltzroth ElzyEltzroth Walter Yungen Barb Bellin Ron Maertz Alice Parker Fred Parker

122 Hendrik Herlyn 122 Don Pederson 121 Jack Corbett 121 Floyd Schrock 121 Linda Weiland 118 Donna Lusthoff 107 Dave Copeiand

Lincoln *300 Darrel Faxon 270 Phil Pickering 247 Jan & Rick Krabbe 245 Dave Irons 236 Floyd Schrock 221 Steve Heinl 213 Greg Gillson 207 Barb Bellin 203 Roy Gerig 198 Jim Carlson 193 Jim Johnson 189 Clarice Watson 183 Tom Crabtree 181 Barbara Combs 179 Dennis Rogers 179 Paul Sullivan 175 Donna Lusthoff 175 Richard Palmer 173 Eva Schultz 172 Elsie Eltzroth 172 ElzyEltzroth 171 Walter Yungen 168 Jack Corbett 162 Jon Anderson 160 Mike Patteron 158 Linda Weiland 154 Don Pederson 148 Alan McGie 144 Hendrik Herlyn 140 Craig Corder 138 Steve Summers 136 Paul Sherrell 134 David Anderson 131 Merle Archie 131 Tom Love 129 Fred Zeillemaker 126 Tim Shelmerdine 124 Dave Copeiand 118 Anne Archie 118 Craig Miller 111 Bill Tice 100 Aaron Tegerdine


Linn 172 168 149 139 132 132 129 126 126 124 122 119 114 111 109 105 103 100

Greg Gillson Jan & Rick Krabbe RoyGerig Barbara Combs Elsie Eltzroth ElzyEltzroth Dave Irons Jon Anderson Steve Heinl Walter Yungen Dennis Rogers Phil Pickering Richard Palmer Barb Bellin Jim Carlson Don Pederson Linda Weiland Floyd Schrock

Malheur 211 Craig Corder 204 Marion Corder 129 Merle Archie 118 Dennis Rogers 111 Dave Irons 109 Phil Pickering 104 Linda Weiland 100 Barbara Combs

Marion 226 200 194 191 182 176 174 172 165 159 144 142 141 138 134 108 105 105

Barb Bellin Jack Corbett Jon Anderson Don Pederson RoyGerig Walter Yungen Phil Pickering Floyd Schrock Richard Palmer Tom Crabtree Barbara Combs Paul Sullivan Dave Irons Greg Gillson Dave Copeiand Dennis Rogers Donna Lusthoff Linda Weiland

Morrow 203 Craig Corder 199 Marion Corder 142 Jammie Simmons

125 Dennis Rogers 123 Steve Heinl 115 Linda Weiland 112 Paul Sullivan 107 Barbara Combs 102 Phil Pickering

Multnomah *244 Jeff Gilligan 225 Jim Johnson 219 Dave Irons 199 Tom Love 198 Tom Crabtree 193 Phil Pickering 179 Donna Lusthoff 179 Linda Weiland 170 Paul Osburn 163 Aaron Tegerdine 161 Dennis Rogers 158 David Anderson 143 Greg Gillson 142 Tim Shelmerdine 136 Steve Heinl 134 Mike Patterson 126 Craig Corder 118 Paul Osburn 114 Barbara Combs 113 Walter Yungen 109 Barb Bellin 102 Richard Palmer 101 Fred Zeillemaker

Polk 225 210 195 184 178 177 175 171 164 152 140 134 126 125 124 124 123 121 114 110 105

RoyGerig Barb Bellin Floyd Schrock Jack Corbett Don Pederson Walter Yungen Richard Palmer Bill Tice Phil Pickering Tom Crabtree Barbara Combs Dave Irons Fred Zeillemaker Jon Anderson Jan & Rick Krabbe Paul Sullivan Steve Heinl Donna Lusthoff Dennis Rogers Dave Copeiand Mike Patterson

103 Linda Weiland

Sherman 183 Phil Pickering 146 Linda Weiland 142 Dave Irons 131 RoyGerig 124 Craig Miller 120 Jim Johnson 110 Dennis Rogers 103 Donna Lusthoff 100 Barbara Combs

Tillamook *288 Jeff Gilligan 264 Phil Pickering 263 Dave Irons 251 Jim Johnson 247 Tom Crabtree 246 Jan & Rick Krabbe 239 Linda Weiland 226 Donna Lusthoff 220 RoyGerig 218 Jack Corbett 210 Steve Heinl 208 Tom Love 207 Walter Yungen 204 Mike Patterson 204 Dennis Rogers 202 Richard Palmer 201 Barbara Combs 201 Greg Gillson 198 Karen Kearney 194 Tim Shelmerdine 193 Jerry Kearney 191 David Anderson 186 Don Pederson 184 Barb Bellin 174 Craig Miller 173 Floyd Schrock 171 Paul Sullivan 170 Aaron Tegerdine 167 Craig Corder 164 Dave Copeiand 162 Clarice Watson 154 Elsie Eltzroth 154 ElzyEltzroth 151 Merle Archie 147 Jim Carlson 136 Bill Tice 131 Alan McGie 127 Hendrik Herlyn 114 Steve Summers 112 Marion Corder


111 Jon Anderson 107 Anne Archie 106 Jammie Simmons

Umatilla 254 Craig Corder 254 Marion Corder 190 Paul Sullivan 169 Ken Knittle 159 Donna Lusthoff 148 Jim Carlson 147 Jan & Rick Krabbe 144 Dave Irons 144 Linda Weiland 141 Phil Pickering 121 Dennis Rogers 117 Steve Heinl 114 Jim Johnson 110 Walter Yungen 105 Barbara Combs 100 Jammie Simmons

Union *252 187 176 171 167 167 158 157 154 151 150 142 132 132 131 128 123 12.1 112 109 ioy 108 107 106

Wallowa *240 Frank Conley 212 Paul Sullivan 171 Phil Pickering 155 Craig Corder 152 Marion Corder

Joe Evanich Craig Corder Phil Pickering Donna Lusthoff Barb Bellin Dennis Rogers Paul Sullivan Jan & Rick Krabbe Steve Heinl Dave Irons Marion Corder Richard Palmer Barbara Combs Walter Yungen David Anderson Tom Love Jim Carlson Linda Weiland Jack Corbett Elsie Eltzroth >"lzy Eltzroth Paul Sherrell Jim Johnson Richard Palmer

133 124 124 119 117 114 111 110 108 100

Wasco 214 205 192 167 163 162 153 152 142 137 128 126 120 106 104 101 100

Steve Heinl Dave Irons Linda Weiland Richard Palmer Jack Corbett Barb Bellin Jammie Simmons Barbara Combs Dave Copeiand Dennis Rogers

Donna Lusthoff Craig Corder Marion Corder Phil Pickering David Anderson RoyGerig Dave Irons Jim Johnson Dennis Rogers Steve Heinl Linda Weiland Tim Shelmerdine Don Pederson Walter Yungen Jack Corbett Richard Palmer Barbara Combs

Washington *230 Joe Evanich 210 Donna Lusthoff 194 Dave Irons 188 Phil Pickering 179 Jim Johnson 177 Linda Weiland 169 Tom Love 153 Greg Gillson 145 Dennis Rogers 144 Tom Crabtree 137 Walter Yungen 136 David Anderson 134 Barb Bellin 117 Craig Corder 114 Richard Palmer 113 Tim Shelmerdine 109 Barbara Combs 107 Don Pederson 106 Steve Heinl 101 Mike Patterson

Wheeler 142 Paul Sullivan 117 Dennis Rogers 115 Steve Heinl 103 Barbara Combs 103 Linda Weiland 100 Phil Pickering

Yamhill 186 167 152 146 142 138 138 127 115 112 112 111 110 108 103

Tom Love Roy Gerig Dave Irons Walter Yungen Phil Pickering Floyd Schrock Bill Tice Greg Gillson Barb Bellin Barbara Combs Richard Palmer Jim Johnson Linda Weiland Dennis Rogers Donna Lusthoff


1989 County Year Lists 247 Lane (Steve Heinl) 245 Coos (Larry Thornburgh)

*225 Clatsop (Mike Patterson) 222 Lane (Paul Sherrell) 212 Coos (Ben Fawver)

*212 Jackson (Howard Sands) 206 Douglas (Ron Maertz) 206 Harney (Larry Hammond) 206 Lake (Merle Archie) 204 Jackson (Marjorie Moore) 199 Lincoln (Phil Pickering) 198 Harney (Shelba Hammond) 195 Lake (Anne Archie)

*190 Polk (Roy Gerig) Tie 189 Jackson (June Babcock)

' 188 Wasco (Donna Lusthoff) *181 Sherman (Phil Pickering) 177 Deschutes (Karen Theodore) 177 Umatilla (Paul Sullivan)

*170 Hood River (David Anderson) 164 Lake (Karen Theodore) 154 Marion (Don Anderson) 151 Grant (Paul Sullivan)

'146 Gilliam (Linda Weiland) 145 Sherman (Linda Weiland)

*140 Morrow (Jammie Simmons) 138 Gilliam (Phil Pickering) 117 Sherman (Dave Irons)

*111 Crook (Tom Crabtree)

Previous County Record High Year Lists 204 Baker (1988) Craig Corder 178 Benton (1982/83) Jan & Rick Krabbe/Matt Hunter 191 Clackamas (1988) Phil Pickering 196 Columbia (1988) Phil Pickering 250 Coos (1988) Larry Thornburgh 218 Curry (1985) Jim Rogers 201 Deschutes (1988) Tom Crabtree 247 Douglas (1983) Martha Sawyer 185 Grant (1988) Paul Sullivan 237 Harney (1986) Phil Pickering 152 Jefferson (1988) Tom Crabtree 160 Josephine (1987) Romain Cooper 234 Klamath (1983) Steve Summers 225 Lake (1988) Merle Archie 257 Lane (1985) Steve Heinl 241 Lincoln (1986) Phil Pickering 211 Malheur (1987) Craig Corder 181 Marion (1986) Barb Bellin 196 Multnomah (1988) Jim Johnson 190 Polk (1984) Roy Gerig 234 Tillamook (1985) Phil Pickering 218 Umatilla (1982) Craig Corder 207 Union (1983) Joe Evanich 209 Wallowa (1985) Frank Conley 188 Washington (1984) John F. Gatchet 150 Yamhill(1985)RoyGerig


Bird Surveys of the Little Blitzen River in Southeast Oregon, Summer 1987 Carroll D. Littlefield, Malheur Field Station, HC72 Box 260, Princeton,

OR 97721

Riparian ecosystems have been described as the most important habitat in North America for nesting bird species (Carothers and Johnson 1975). This is particularly evident in the arid regions of the western United States, where riparian zones are linear deciduous landscape communities surrounded by contrasting desert, shrub, and wooded uplands (Johnson and Lowe 1985). Wildlife use in riparian zones has been described as greater than in any other type (Gaines 1977, Hubbard 1977, Wauer 1977). Thomas et al. (1980) reported that of the 363 terrestrial species known to occur in southeast Oregon, 288 were either directly dependent upon or used riparian zones more than any other type. Even in coniferous forested regions, Bull and Skovlin (1982) reported bird diversity and species composition increased with an increased amount of deciduous vegetation. Adding to the importance of riparian zones, Szaro and Jakle (1985) found that in central Arizona 23 to 33 percent of the birds in adjacent dry washes and 7 to 15 percent of those found in adjacent desert uplands were birds of neighboring riparian communities.

Unfortunately, many riparian systems in the western United States have been severely degraded since the mid-1800's, and in a few instances the 1700's. Present estimates are that 70 to 90 percent of the natural riparian ecosystems in the United States have been lost to human activities (Ohmart and Anderson 1986). Ohmart and Anderson (1986) also summarized regional losses from the literature. In the California Sacramento Valley losses exceed 98 percent, in Arizona 95 percent, and in the Rocky Mountain-Great Plains region 90 to 95 percent of the willow-cottonwood riparian ecosystems of the plains and lower foothills have been lost. As much as 80 percent of the remaining riparian ecosystems in the United States (both privately and publicly owned) are in unsatisfactory condition (cf. Ohmart and Anderson 1986).

Livestock grazing, activities of recreationists, logging, impound-ments, ground water withdrawals, channeling, mining, and road con-struction have had an alarming negative impact on riparian ecosystems


throughout the United States, particularly in the west. Most studies concerning the impacts on local avifaunas have been conducted in the desert southwest by Carothers and Johnson (1975), Anderson and Ohmart (1977), Szaro (1980), Szaro and Jakle (1985), with few in the northern Great Basin (cf. Taylor 1984, Duff 1979, Winegar 1977). In an effort to begin collecting baseline information for this important habitat in southeast Oregon, this study was initiated in early June 1987. Although time constraints and limited funds prevented extensive sur-veys in portions of the riparian zone and surrounding uplands, a principle study area of ca. 3.0 km was chosen for more intensive investigations. The major objective of the study was to examine bird use within the Little Blitzen River riparian zone and surrounding uplands. Should management regimes change in the future, information obtained during this study could be used for comparative purposes. Hopefully, similar and expanded surveys will continue in this unique area of Steens Mountain in the future.

Study Area The study area was located on the western slope of Steens Mountain,

ca. 16 km southeast of Frenchglen, Harney Co., Oregon. From the confluence of the Little Blitzen and Blitzen Rivers, bird populations were examined along the Little Blitzen River and surrounding uplands for a distance of ca. 6.4 km east and south. Within this area riparian habitat along the stream consists primarily of alders (Alnus incana), with small groves of willows (Salix sp.), and isolated large black cottonwoods (Populus trichocarpus). Irrigated meadows surround the alder zone from the Riddle Ranch, southeast for ca. 4.0 km. On adjacent uplands bordering the system, western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) occur in scattered to moderate stands. South of the stream, junipers have an understory of desert shrubs, primarily big sagebrush (Artemesia triden-tata), while on the north the understory consists primarily of native grasses. A few chokecherry (Prunus virginianus) groves are present within the area.

Summer livestock grazing occurs from west of the Riddle Ranch homesite to the Blitzen River, while autumn grazing occurs east of the homesite. Riparian vegetation is degraded in the western portion of the study area, while in the eastern portion riparian habitat is in much better condition; however, some bank erosion and few young alders and cottonwoods presently exist. Willows appear to have become recently established in a few depressions where the river channel once existed.

Three small diversion structures divert water from the river channel into lateral ditches. These provide irrigation water for the meadow habitat which surrounds the riparian zone. Within this meadow habitat several upland islands are vegetated with junipers and basin wildrye (Elymus cinereus). Meadow vegetation contains a combination of native grasses and sedges (Carex spp.), and several exotic species. One


diversion dam had recently been repaired with a newly-felled cotton-wood and bulldozed rocks, while another had been reconstructed with bulldozed rocks.

Only walking transects were conducted in the uplands and summer grazed riparian areas, while point transects were conducted in the autumn grazed riparian zone.

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Methods A total of 16 days was spent in the study area between 3 June and

4 August 1987. Of these, 5 days were in June, 9 days in July, and 2 days in August. Most bird activity had been drastically reduced by early August and no additional visits were made, except for 1 brief 1-hour check in late August. The purpose of the late August visit was to determine if the Little Blitzen River was being used by migrants. Little activity was noted; therefore, it was assumed most migrants were using the north-south Blitzen River Canyon instead of diverting eastward up the Little Blitzen drainage.

The principle study area was in riparian habitat beginning ca. 1.2 km south-southeast of the Riddle Ranch homesite. Twenty permanent stations, 150 m apart, were established on 3 June. Beginning ca. 50 m south of a cross-fence, the transect extended for ca. 3.0 km southeast (Transect O; Figure 1). Along this transect, 8 minutes were spent at each


of the 20 points. Point transect surveys were initiated between 05:10 and 05:30, on 12 June, 24 June, and 2 July. All birds seen and heard at these points were recorded. An attempt to complete a transect survey on 13 July was unsuccessful as virtually all bird activity had ceased. Consid-ering the narrow band of riparian habitat being surveyed, this method of censusing was believed to the the most accurate (D. Taylor, pers. comm.). The purpose of this survey was to provide baseline information and no effort was made to determine the number of birds/ha. Further-more, recent studies of methodology for ascertaining bird densities are proving that past methods do have flaws (D. Taylor, pers. comm.). Therefore, it was decided at the onset of this study to only record numbers of birds and not their densities.

To provide information of bird species composition and number of individuals in surrounding upland and summer livestock grazed ripar-ian habitats, walking transects were conducted (Transects 1-4; Figure 1). Most birds within 20 m on each side of these transects were believed to have been seen or heard. Metho

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