Neotropic Cormorant in LKNWR area

[rrip...@charter.net]

Hello all,

 

A bit busy, and  have added some new members interested in Klamath Basin bird news. Sorry about the delay.

 

A Neotropic Cormorant is still in the area of the Lower Klamath NWR, in the Straits Drain Area on the Oregon side, and reported recently from the original reported site on some sticks in the water along the large willow row on the California side. Check this species out to see the differences it has from the regular Double-crested Cormorant.

 

Shorebirds: a good location is at the 90 degree turn and pull out at Miller Island Road in the Miller Island unit of the Klamath WMA south of Klamath Falls.  Scan from that overlook spot.

 

Township Road has some permanent pastures that are being irrigated,especially on the eastern end which may attract shorebirds.

 

Water on the California side at Lower Klamath NWR still  has an abundance of waterfowl, including Greater White-fronted Geese. They will be slowly leaving the Klamath Basin over the next month. 

 

Kevin Spencer

Klamath Falls

rrip...@charter.net