Hi Tweets,

Just got the Summer 1996 issue of Oregon Birds, the quarterly journal of =
the Oregon Field Ornithologists. Until I keyed this in, I didn't =
realize I'd been getting this publication for 18 years (where does time =
go?...) Thought that some of you might be interested in doings south of =
the Columbia.

Jon. Anderson
Olympia, Washington
festuca at olywa.net

1995 Oregon Listing Results. Jim Johnson pp 35-39. The folks down in =
Oregon are really into county listing, and this lists the 1995 "scores".

Commentary: The "New" Baskett Slough. Dave Marshall. pg 39. Dave's a =
former USFWS regional refuge biologist who was instrumental in the =
acquisition of the 3 Willamette Valley NWRs, and gives a perspective of =
the effort involved in developing the new ponds (which have greatly =
enhanced birding for waterfowl, shorebirds, etc) - including the =
contributions of Ducks Unlimited of $60K of the $220K costs!

Solitary Sandpiper Nesting in Marion County, Oregon? John Lundsten. pp =
40-41. Description and photos of sandpiper at Olallie Meadows - adult =
agitated and acting like it was defending a nest site.

The Breeding Status and Distribution of Harlequin Ducks in Oregon. A =
summary of Observations and Survey Efforts. Stephen Dowlan. pp 42-47. =
A fairly comprehensive short report on surveys and findings since 1992, =
including information on 24 nests found. "The 1993 survey efforts =
proved that Harlequin Ducks are more widespread and numerous than =
land-management agencies had previously thought."

Site Guide: Pixieland in North Lincoln County, Oregon. John Lundsten. =
pg 48. US Forest Service acquired this former amusement park site in =
1991. Map of area.

It's not over 'til the oriole sings. Craig Roberts. pg 49. One long =
paragraph on the AOU splits.

A life bird in Oregon? Close doesn't count. Craig Roberts. pg 49 =
Lamenting how hard it is to get new life birds in your home State after =
you've become an 'expert'....

A message from your President. Mike Patterson. pp 50-52.

Proposed Changes in Oregon Field Ornithologists' Bylaws. Mike Patterson. =
pg 51. Update of original 1979 bylaws to reflect non-profit rules, =
communications, etc.

News and Notes pp 52-55

Year 2 of the atlas project fledges. Paul Adamus. pg 56-57 Notes on =
the Statewide atlasing project.

Fieldnotes: Eastern Oregon, Fall 1995 pp 59-63. Highlights were a pair =
of Fulvous Whistling-ducks in the Warner Valley, a Whooper Swan at =
Summer Lake, the Common Pochard at Hat Rock, a Broad-winged Hawk at the =
summit of the Steens Mtn, Tropical Kingbird at Malheur NWR, a Blue Jay =
at the Oxbow on the Snake R, and a Great-tailed Grackle at Malheur.

Long-tailed Jaeger in Klamath Falls. Harry Nehls. pg 64.

Fieldnotes: Western Oregon, Fall 1995 pp 66-68. Highlights were a =
Little Stint at the south jetty of the Columbia River, a White-winged =
Dove at Brookings, and a N Wheatear near Tillamook.