Bighorn Sheep – Ethical Birder

My team for the Portland Audubon Birdathon visited Cottonwood Canyon State Park in late May. Birding was a little slow that day, but it is always a treat for me to get to the east side of Oregon.

Chukars were introduced to Oregon from Asia, but they are a stunning addition to the local avifauna.

This Say’s Phoebe was perched on the entrance sign to the state park.

Brewer’s Blackbirds were common along the John Day River.

High above the canyon were several Bighorn Sheep. This one had a baby at her feet.

The sheep were almost half a mile away, so this is as close a view as we could get.

Western Fence Lizard, on a fence. Below is a Western Fence Lizard on a rock, defying your labels.

Happy Summer