I’ve been out scouting south end of Lake Cascade what I might be 5 white-winged scoters last night. Did not find them there this morning but went to the other side of the lake at Campbell Creek boat launch and found a group of 25 scoters and I believe the bulk are surf and there may be two white-winged in there. Too far out for me to get decent photos. Maybe folks that are in this area can find them and get some better pictures. They’re staying out in the middle of the lake and not far from them is a group of 12 to 15 mixed loons. Again, I can’t identify these yet from my photos until I get on a big screen. There is definitely a surf scoter right now at the park by the marina and boat launch in Cascade.
Got word that Linda Wentz and Pat McGrane saw the bird around 10:30ish. It didn’t stick around long. This big front coming in may push it out so today and maybe tomorrow may be the last opportunities to see it. —
Thank you very much for expressing interest in the surveys :). Unfortunately, I gave out both the Parma and New Plymouth routes yesterday so at this point all my SW ID routes are now covered :(. There is one other option and it may be a long shot, but depending on where you live and the deadhead driving associated with it, I do have a route in the Jordan Valley area of OR that could work, again, depending on where you live. That route is about 50 miles long to survey. If you are interested, please let me know. My apologies for not having anything closer to offer you and thanks again for reaching out 🙁
Thanks to Cheryl &louisa we found the ponds but not the sharp tail it would have been a lifer for my friend. I seen& got a photo several years ago indian crk.resivior
I can commit to the survey requirements. I live in Boise and Donnelly, depending on season and family. Fruitland-New Plymouth would be my first choice. I know the area and have led field trips in that area in the past with Golden Eagle Audubon Society. Parma would be my second choice.
