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Welcome to Mid-Valley Nature!
This is a forum for nature lovers in the mid-Willamette Valley, Oregon, to share their field observations. Our group's main focus is the Corvallis & Albany vicinity.
We'll discuss local plants, fungi, mammals, birds, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, fish, geology, climate and more. Please include date and location.
Identification questions are welcome. If you want to post a photo with your message, you can post it to the list as an e-mail attachment. Send your message to mid-valley-nature@googlegroups.com.
The philosophy behind Mid-Valley Nature is one of appreciation and respect for all living things and the land around us.

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Apr 24

FOY Black Headed Grosbeak and an unusual junco

Forgot to add, at same location, a FOY Painted Lady. From: mid-vall...@googlegroups.com <mid

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FOY Black Headed Grosbeak and an unusual junco

Forgot to add, at same location, a FOY Painted Lady. From: mid-vall...@googlegroups.com <mid

Apr 24

Apr 24

cacklers on the move

In just a couple of minutes this morning there were five skeins of cackling goose flyovers heading

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cacklers on the move

In just a couple of minutes this morning there were five skeins of cackling goose flyovers heading

Apr 24

Carma Sue Henry

Apr 23

Black-headed Grosbeak

FOY BHG on the sunflower feeder today, NE of Corvallis.

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Black-headed Grosbeak

FOY BHG on the sunflower feeder today, NE of Corvallis.

Apr 23

Mary Garrard, … Joel Geier3

Apr 23

Wilson's Warbler FOY...

A few Wilson's Warblers were also singing in Soap Creek Valley this morning, nice to have them

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Wilson's Warbler FOY...

A few Wilson's Warblers were also singing in Soap Creek Valley this morning, nice to have them

Apr 23

Carma Sue Henry

Apr 22

Acorn Woodpeckers

A crow came in today, an unusual visitor. They fly by sometimes but seldom land. Five Acorns (which

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Acorn Woodpeckers

A crow came in today, an unusual visitor. They fly by sometimes but seldom land. Five Acorns (which

Apr 22

Mary Garrard, Marge Alig3

Apr 22

FOY House Wrens....

Yes, I forgot to mention my FOY Vaux's Swifts two nights ago! I finally remembered to check in

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FOY House Wrens....

Yes, I forgot to mention my FOY Vaux's Swifts two nights ago! I finally remembered to check in

Apr 22

Apr 22

On Saturday we were surprised to hear a red-tailed hawk calling from our backyard. They typically sit

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On Saturday we were surprised to hear a red-tailed hawk calling from our backyard. They typically sit

Apr 22

ung...@gmail.com

Apr 21

SAS Ankeny NWR Field Trip Report

SAS ANKENY NWR FIELD TRIP SUMMARY April 21, 2024 Tim, and I led today's Salem Audubon's

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SAS Ankeny NWR Field Trip Report

SAS ANKENY NWR FIELD TRIP SUMMARY April 21, 2024 Tim, and I led today's Salem Audubon's

Apr 21

Carma Sue Henry

Apr 19

Acorn Woodpeckrs

Mating activity!

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Acorn Woodpeckrs

Mating activity!

Apr 19

Carma Sue Henry

Apr 18

Band-tailed Pigeon

The Band-tailed Pigeons have been back for a couple of days. This one took up a perch at about the

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Band-tailed Pigeon

The Band-tailed Pigeons have been back for a couple of days. This one took up a perch at about the

Apr 18

Joel Geier, Jeanie Taylor3

Apr 18

Early Western Tanager north of Corvallis, pipits migrating in Coast Range

I heard a black-throated grey up here in Yamhill county outside Sheridan today. I may have heard a

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Early Western Tanager north of Corvallis, pipits migrating in Coast Range

I heard a black-throated grey up here in Yamhill county outside Sheridan today. I may have heard a

Apr 18

Joel Geier, Carma Sue Henry2

Apr 17

Warbler movement, Chippin Sparrows ... and cowbirds!

Meant to send this to the group a couple of days ago but mistakenly it only only went to Joel. ------

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Warbler movement, Chippin Sparrows ... and cowbirds!

Meant to send this to the group a couple of days ago but mistakenly it only only went to Joel. ------

Apr 17

Carma Sue Henry

Apr 15

Back to birds... This fellow and some of his rivals have been buzzing like mad for the last few days.

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Back to birds... This fellow and some of his rivals have been buzzing like mad for the last few days.

Apr 15

Michel, … Carma Sue Henry9

Apr 14

Very thorny tree/shrub id needed

I agree. I think most people on this list are aware of the potential problems caused by invasive

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Very thorny tree/shrub id needed

I agree. I think most people on this list are aware of the potential problems caused by invasive

Apr 14

Randy and Pam Comeleo, C H2

Apr 13

a gruesome citizen science opportunity

Be sure to pay attention to that last sentence by ODFW. Safety first. We live on a 2 lane, mostly

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a gruesome citizen science opportunity

Be sure to pay attention to that last sentence by ODFW. Safety first. We live on a 2 lane, mostly

Apr 13

Apr 11

Chip Ross shooting stars, hospital owl clover

Hello, I ran up the Quercus Trail (part of McDonald Forest) and through Chip Ross Park, and then back

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Chip Ross shooting stars, hospital owl clover

Hello, I ran up the Quercus Trail (part of McDonald Forest) and through Chip Ross Park, and then back

Apr 11

Apr 10

Finley Prairie flowers and meadowlarks

Hello, Yesterday morning I visited the Prairie Overlook on Finley Rd., (William L. Finley NWR). The

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Finley Prairie flowers and meadowlarks

Hello, Yesterday morning I visited the Prairie Overlook on Finley Rd., (William L. Finley NWR). The

Apr 10

Don Boucher, Owen Dell2

Apr 10

Bald Hill weasel and wildflowers

A few more photos at https://owendell.smugmug.com/Bald-Hill-240407/n-VCqbhD. On Monday, April 8, 2024

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Bald Hill weasel and wildflowers

A few more photos at https://owendell.smugmug.com/Bald-Hill-240407/n-VCqbhD. On Monday, April 8, 2024

Apr 10

ung...@gmail.com

Apr 8

SAS Minto-Brown Island Park Bird Walk Report

SAS Minto-Brown Island Park Bird Walk Report April 8, 2024 This morning, I led the Salem Audubon

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SAS Minto-Brown Island Park Bird Walk Report

SAS Minto-Brown Island Park Bird Walk Report April 8, 2024 This morning, I led the Salem Audubon

Apr 8

Joel Geier, Mary Garrard2

Apr 8

Orange-crowned warbler (finally!)

Like Joel I'd been trying to turn juncos into OC warblers on my morning point counts but not

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Orange-crowned warbler (finally!)

Like Joel I'd been trying to turn juncos into OC warblers on my morning point counts but not

Apr 8

Apr 7

Salem's Dark Sky Proclamation

Thought some would be interested in this, as light pollution affects so much. However, Salem's

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Salem's Dark Sky Proclamation

Thought some would be interested in this, as light pollution affects so much. However, Salem's

Apr 7

Carma Sue Henry

Apr 7

More woodpeckers

As long as I'm on this Woodpecker jag... here's a male Hairy Woodpecker. He went to this bird

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More woodpeckers

As long as I'm on this Woodpecker jag... here's a male Hairy Woodpecker. He went to this bird

Apr 7

Carma Sue Henry, Gayle7

Apr 5

Acorn Woodpeckers

Thanks to Don and Marge for the help id'ing the Golden Crowned sparrow song. I've watched

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Acorn Woodpeckers

Thanks to Don and Marge for the help id'ing the Golden Crowned sparrow song. I've watched

Apr 5

Carma Sue Henry, Don Boucher2

Apr 5

bird call I'd question

Hi Carma, That sounds like a Golden-crowned Sparrow. I think their songs are very endearing and

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bird call I'd question

Hi Carma, That sounds like a Golden-crowned Sparrow. I think their songs are very endearing and

Apr 5

Carma Sue Henry

Apr 3

Toweling off against the tree trunk.

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Toweling off against the tree trunk.

Apr 3

Carma Sue Henry, Gayle2

Mar 31

Acorn Woodpecker

Thanks so much for sharing this lovely little bits. Gayle Peterson From: mid-valley-nature@

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Acorn Woodpecker

Thanks so much for sharing this lovely little bits. Gayle Peterson From: mid-valley-nature@

Mar 31

Don Boucher, Mary Garrard2

Mar 21

Wildflowers around the valley

Sweet! Fawn lilies are starting to bloom on Bald Hill. In another week or so they will be spectacular

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Wildflowers around the valley

Sweet! Fawn lilies are starting to bloom on Bald Hill. In another week or so they will be spectacular

Mar 21

Mar 14

signs of spring in Bushtits

During a visit to Talking Water Gardens yesterday afternoon, we encountered a few isolated pairs of

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signs of spring in Bushtits

During a visit to Talking Water Gardens yesterday afternoon, we encountered a few isolated pairs of

Mar 14

Mar 12

Prospecting Acorn Woodpecker

For only the second time since we moved here 21 years ago, an Acorn Woodpecker showed up in our yard.

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Prospecting Acorn Woodpecker

For only the second time since we moved here 21 years ago, an Acorn Woodpecker showed up in our yard.

Mar 12

ung...@gmail.com

Mar 12

SAS Ankeny NWR Field Trip Report

SAS ANKENY NWR FIELD TRIP SUMMARY March 12, 2024 Today Tim and I led our Salem Audubon monthly

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SAS Ankeny NWR Field Trip Report

SAS ANKENY NWR FIELD TRIP SUMMARY March 12, 2024 Today Tim and I led our Salem Audubon monthly

Mar 12

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