Washington County Bird Highlights: 2007
were at Fernhill Wetlands on July 21 (Greg Gillson). There were also several other older juveniles or eclipse adults. Some broods were seen in June, but many chicks aren't noted until August. Now annual, these first began breeding in Washington County here in 2001, and every year since 2003, with a maximum of 8 broods seen at once here at Fernhill Wetlands in mid July 2005. Hens with chicks were also noted this summer at Jackson Bottom Wetlands and Tualatin River NWR.
Wilson's Phalarope
was spotted at Jackson Bottom Wetlands on July 21 (Dennis Manzer). This is an unusual "fall" record, and the third report of the year, which seems a typical number of sightings of this rather rare annual migrant. (See May and June reports.) [See August report.]
Double-crested Cormorant summering at Fernhill Wetlands, July 4, by
Greg Gillson
For the first time known in the county, a
Double-crested Cormorant
is summering at Fernhill Wetlands. It was seen again July 4 by Greg Gillson (See May report).
The only reliable location for
Cassin's Vireo
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