I would like to add that views of falcons are often distant and fleeting. We saw at least 3 Peregrines (maybe 4), a Merlin & male American Kestrel. Raptor ID skills are to be tested, so be prepared.

From: namitzr at hotmail.com
To: obol at freelists.org
Subject: WA: Eurasian Hobby - Go Fish
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 23:03:30 -0700




Tim Shelmerdine and I waited from 10am to 330pm for the bird to make an appearance, but were disappointed. We kept ourselves busy meeting WA birders and seeing some of the other local rarities like ORCHARD ORIOLE, TROPICAL KINGBIRD & COMMON TERN.

There was a reported sighting before we arrived, but I believe the verdict was still out pending review of photos.

Good birding,
Russ Namitz
Medford, OR