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Re: Locations east of Portland

Subject: Re: Locations east of Portland
From: "Danny McCarty" sr71mcd
Date: Thu Nov 11, 2010 1:35 pm ((PST))
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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