The Dennys and the Shoemakes drove our 100 mile raptor route east, south and west of Milton-Freewater on Sunday, January 18. Fog conditions were much better for observing birds. However most of the raptors seen were perched or on the ground. We found our first pygmy owl of the count - the highlight of the trip. Here are the results:
Red-tailed hawk - 189
American kestrel - 27
Northern harrier - 1 (lowest number in four years)
Bald eagle - 1 (adult)
Rough-legged hawk - 2
Ferruginous hawk - 3
Prairie falcon - 1
Cooper's hawk - 2
Northern pygmy owl - 1
Other interesting sightings were 1 northern shrike, about 35 wild turkeys, and only one great blue heron.
Ginger
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