Of course the SNOWY OWL invasion that's been going on since mid-November is the big news of the month. There are three at the South Jetty of the Columbia River and possibly one on Sand Island. One was also reported at Logan Rd near the Natel Grange. Elsewhere in the Region owls have been reported in Coos Bay, Newport, Portland and way too many places in Western Washington to list.
A TROPICAL KINGBIRD made an appearance toward the end of the month near Wireless Rd. It hasn't been seen since Dec 1. A Tropical Kingbird was also reported across the river near Naselle.
It looks like the male BULLOCK'S ORIOLE first seen two years ago has returned for another winter to a feeder in Astoria. A RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD has claimed a feeder across town, possibly for the second winter in a row.
An OVENBIRD is coming to a feeder on Puget Island just up river. I received photos, but not permission to post them (or give out the exact location).
Posted by mbalame at December 4, 2005 5:43 PM