Willard (Bill )E. Nelson oral history interview as conducted by Jerry Grover. Worked in following locations in Oregon in either the field or in the office: Bend, Portland, Coos Bay, Vanport, Columbia River, Klamath River. Also spent some time in...
animals; aves;Birds; Birds; Deschutes National Forests; Oregon
Found throughout the United States now, the red-breasted nuthatch has expanded its range southward. Gives a call that sounds high pitched and is said to be similar to a toy tin horn.
animals;aves; Birds; Birds; Deschutes National Forests; Oregon
Lewis' woodpecker is found primarily in the west, and rarely on the coast. It eats insects, mostly caught in the air, fruits and nuts. Lewis' woodpecker also shells and stores acorns in the bark of trees.
animals; aves; Birds; Birds; Deschutes National Forests;Oregon; passerines;
Clark's nutcracker feeds on conifer seeds year-round; also insects and spiders, small animals, and has been known to occasionally feed on carrion. Its long, sharp, beak enables it to open pine cones and forage for insects. For more information on...
Close view of bird standing on broken end of dead branch in Lake County, Deschutes National Forest. For more information about migratory birds visit http://www.fws.gov/birds/.
Close view of bird standing on rock in Lake County, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon.
For more information about migratory birds visit http://www.fws.gov/birds/.
Close-up of dove standing on rock in Lake County, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon.
For more information about game birds visit
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Close view of male bluebird sitting on end of dead branch at Cabin Lake R.S. in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon. For more information about birds visit http://www.fws.gov/birds/.
Bird standing on end of vertical dead branch in Lake County, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon.
For more information about birds visit http://www.fws.gov/birds/.
Close view of western bluebird sitting on end of dried wildflower seed head at Cabin Lake R.S. in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon. For more information about migratory birds visit http://www.fws.gov/birds/.
