June 7, 2024 D River Open Space & Devils Lake

On a gorgeous sunny day, 16 people joined the ASLC bird walk through the D River Open Space to Devils Lake. While Song Sparrows and Red-winged Blackbirds rejoiced in the good weather, Barn Swallows gathered mud for their nests, and Cedar Waxwings flocked in abundance. Spotted Towhees watched us carefully, while a Mallard gathered her spring brood. After the walk, volunteers helped cut invasive ivy from the trees that provide a Lincoln City forest respite. 

Sightings of the day:

Cedar Waxwing, photo by Ruth Shelly

Barn Swallow collecting mud, photo by Ruth Shelly

Barn Swallow
American Crow
Song Sparrow
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Warbling Vireo
Red-winged Blackbird
Osprey
Cedar Waxwing
Spotted Towhee
Anna’s Hummingbird
Hawk
American Robin
Steller’s Jay
Bewick’s Wren
Tree Swallow
Mallard
Turkey Vulture
Black-headed Grosbeak

Volunteer pulling ivy, photo by Tom Rice

June 12, 2015 Devil's Lake State Park/D River Open Space

A group of 16 birders gathered together to participate in our morning walk. It was a sunny morning with a slight breeze. The sound of birds was promising as we started down the boardwalk and through Devil’s Lake State Park. This area has a variety of habitat and we weren't disappointed during our walk.

Sightings of the Day
Cedar Waxwing
Song Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Barn Swallow
American Crow
Spotted Towhee
Rufus Hummingbird
Black-headed Grosbeak
American Robin
Turkey Vulture
Red-winged Blackbird
Steller's Jay
Brown-headed Cowbird
Eurasian-collared Dove
Common Loon
Osprey
Western Gull
Violet-green Swallow
Warbling Vireo
European Starling
Wilson's Warbler
White-crowned Sparrow