Sauvie Island (Birding Oregon p.55) is best known for wintering waterfowl and raptors. While the summer birding seems quiet compared to the multiple thousands of geese and Sandhill Cranes seen on winter visits, there is always something to see.
Ospreys nest on platforms provided for them, as well as on utility poles and dead trees.
This California Quail was surveying his domain from a fence.
It seemed odd to see this Black-headed Grosbeak feeding in weeds along the roadside, a considerable distance from the nearest tree.
Ethical Birder 