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Week 30: We return to Summer Lake

10,000 Birds

Imagine waking up to the call of thousands of ducks, geese, and every kind of marsh bird you can imagine. By the time we left, I had recorded one new Lifer, 12 New Year Birds, and a total of 76 species. In addition to the birds, we saw Mule Deer, Beaver, Muskrat , and Mink. US species – 175. eBird reports – 265.

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A visit to Dog Lake

10,000 Birds

Located about 20 miles from Lakeview, Oregon, and sitting at an elevation of 5100 feet, this 208 acre lake is home to many species of fish, including Largemouth Bass, Crappie and Bluegill. Lets see what fun species I can find over there? It was good to be back!

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Winter Wanderland

10,000 Birds

Late summer 2023 the lakes and ponds had been empty, presumably because the ducks and geese were moulting. My hosts could confidently tick off the species on their life list. We got at least three sub-species but the highlight was a Wilson’s Snipe we flushed. We were happy enough for we were getting reasonable views.

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