Thanks for the reply John. I've already discovered that anywhere along the
Columbia river is out of the question.
I might head out toward the Deschutes if the sun pops out.
Thanks for the link. I'll give that a shot.
Cheers,
Danny
On Nov 11, 2010, at 12:56 PM, hartogj wrote:
> Hi Danny,
> The lower Columbia River is a prime destination for wintering waterfowl,
> shorebirds, and gulls. There are many song birds that winter in your area
> that might not be singing, but still make plenty of sounds while foraging.
> Also there are many many year-round species making all sorts of sounds out
> there. I think the main reason people notice less birds this time of year, is
> because the people are spending more time indoors, and less chance of having
> free time on the nice days.
>
> The challenge for you will not be to find birds, but to find locations with
> limited intrusions of anthropogenic noise. For this you may want to head away
> from the Columbia River's freeway traffic, and don't come any closer to
> Portland than you already are - it is very noisy here. Sorry, I don't have
> any specific locations in mind, but maybe try contacting one of the birding
> groups in your area.
> Perhaps: http://www.ecbcbirds.org/
>
> The weather looks relatively nice for this Sunday.
>
> John Hartog
>
> --- In Danny McCarty <> wrote:
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone knew of a good place to capture bird sounds east
> > of Portland this time of year.
> > It seems most of the feathered friends have headed south..... ;-)
> >
> > Danny McCarty
> > Monolith Media, Inc.
> > 4183 Summit View
> > Hood River, Or 97031
> >
> > 415-331-7628
> > 541-399-0089 Cell
> >
> > http://www.monolithmedia.net/
> >
> > http://www.danielmccarty.com/
> >
>
>
Danny McCarty
Monolith Media, Inc.
4183 Summit View
Hood River, Or 97031
415-331-7628
541-399-0089 Cell
http://www.monolithmedia.net/
http://www.danielmccarty.com/
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