Wintering waterfowl are returning to Fernhill Wetlands (Birding Oregon p. 61). Cackling Geese started arriving this week, and will soon be joined by a few thousand more.
a former waterfowl
Most shorebirds have moved on by now. This Lesser Yellowlegs was feeding by himself.
The Lesser Yellowlegs was eventually joined by a small flock of Long-billed Dowitchers.
One of the paths at Fernhill has recently been extended around the back side of Dabblers Marsh. This brushy area hosted a large flock of Bushtits (a female above), along with Mourning Doves, Northern Flickers, Black-capped Chickadees, and my first-of-season Golden-crowned Sparrow.
male Bushtit
Ethical Birder 