hi bob, just found your channel. i’m a new birder, inspired by my dad who lives a state away. love your content! keep it up!

@Bob_Duchesne

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. My biggest goal is to demonstrate that birding is easier than it looks, once you know the secrets. I really enjoy doing this.

First time watching and all I can say JOB WELL DONE!

As one who worked in the woods alone for many years, calling in the Pygmy Owl to keep me company sometimes for several hours added enjoyment to my day.

@Bob_Duchesne

6 ай бұрын

Even if I didn't find the little tyke, it was a lot of fun searching. Besides, I didn't think my chances were very good in autumn. I just enjoyed the excuse for visiting a lot of great places. I'll try again next year, but more seriously, now that I have a better idea of what I'm doing.

@notsohandytim5090

6 ай бұрын

@@Bob_Duchesne Well, good effort. You have shown us cool places that we Oregonians didn't even know about. 😏

I heard a pygmy owl at the Oregon Caves. In case you ever come through southern Oregon to look again

Greetings from Astoria, OR. I just got back from Malheur a couple weeks ago. Love your videos, and yes, I give the likes!

@Bob_Duchesne

3 күн бұрын

Loved it. I could have spent a whole week there. Next time.

Sure glad I found your channel. Great birder, useful tips and a wonderful sense of humor!

@Bob_Duchesne

5 ай бұрын

Thanks. Another video drops tomorrow, and this one was lots of fun to do.

Just exteriors of the lodge were used for "The Shining." The interiors were the largest indoor set ever constructed. Good video.

@Bob_Duchesne

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, I know. I looked it up. It was fascinating. We actually visited twice. The first time, the weather was so wet and foggy, we decided to visit again on our return leg. Glad we did. Really, what I wish we had more time for was the forest around Mt. Hood. I love that kind of habitat. Oregon was loads of fun.

I'm heading to the Oregon coast for some birding for my birthday in a few days! Definitely gonna check out kilchis now

Absolutely cannot wait to go back to Oregon for birding. My surprise lifers last trip were sooty grouse and wandering tattler!

@Bob_Duchesne

6 ай бұрын

I wish I had more time to spend in each and every place we went. That was great! Although I wanted the northern pygmy-owl, truth is: the sharp-tailed sandpiper is way WAY harder to get!

Thank you and glad you enjoyed visiting Oregon. One of the best places to be during spring migration is Frenchglen, OR south of Malheur NWR. My only rarity (reported to the Oregon birds record committee) was seen there - a Northern Parula. Maybe not rare to you, though.

@Bob_Duchesne

3 ай бұрын

We did spend some time around Frenchglen (including good morning coffee). The migrating songbirds were abundant and entertaining. I do want to return in wet season. I could have easily spent a whole week in the area. And, yes, the northern parula nests in my yard. It's one of the most common warblers in my neighborhood.

As an Oregonian (and very novice birder) who regularly frequents Basket Slough: the wetlands here are seasonal! As of a few weeks ago, like every winter, there's now a huge shallow pond you can park right in the middle of at the north end of the refuge. If you noticed a wide spot in the road and wondered why anyone would want to park there, that's where the water goes. Right now it's absolutely swarming with cackling geese, coots, and assorted ducks. :) Glad you had fun!

@Bob_Duchesne

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, I could kinda see that. Several NWRs were like that. It made me really want to return!

Great video!! Amazing trip!!

The tillamook creamery is a 24/7 zoo. Pre and post remodel!!

@Bob_Duchesne

2 ай бұрын

That was just plain fun! Then I was surprised to see Tillamook ice cream right in my own Maine supermarket.

That looks like a fun trip!

@Bob_Duchesne

7 ай бұрын

It was. I could have used another week there.

I don't think I've seen any warbler sit still for that long let alone a Townsend's! I wonder what it's new name will be when the Ornithological Society completes the name changes... Great video Bob!

@Bob_Duchesne

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, I was totally surprised. And...I was also thinking the same thing about a new name. Of course, it looks a lot like a magnolia warbler...which is almost never ever seen in a magnolia...

What make of binocular are you holding in the video?

@Bob_Duchesne

6 ай бұрын

Swarovski 8.5x42. Love em.

I see you had an awesome birding trip in Oregon. Your video gave me some ideas where to go on my trip to Oregon next year. I visited Klamath Falls some years ago and it was awesome but Oregon has more birding spots to offer and your video gave me some ideas. Thanks 👍

You missed summer lake refuge!

@Bob_Duchesne

5 ай бұрын

I missed a lot of refuges! I want to go back!