Oregon Field Guide — Sea Lion Study, Elk Rock in Willamette River, Birdwatching at Sewage Ponds

Episode 1011

Sea Lion Study: California Sea Lions are invading Oregon's bays and estuaries. There is mounting concern the growing sea lion population is putting the survival of some endangered salmon and steelhead at risk. Oregon Fish and Wildlife is studying the Sea Lion population in an effort to better understand if certain individual's are more problematic.; Read More and Watch this story

Elk Rock in Willamette River: Millions of years ago, the Pacific Ocean covered the area where Portland now stands. An underwater volcano grew to a mountain the size of Mount Hood. That mountain is now the small outcropping known as Elk Rock Island — nearly all of its mass is buried in sediment and later lava flows.; Read More and Watch this story

Birdwatching at Sewage Ponds: Birdwatchers have long known that wastewater treatment plants can be prime sites for viewing migrating and wintering waterfowl. The nutrient-rich waters of the treatment ponds provide ideal habitat for dozens of species. At a facility near Nahalem, Bill Tice shows us what attracts both birds and birders to these areas.; Read More and Watch this story

Field Journal Blog: Bald Eagle Recovery Changes Nature’s Balance; by Vince Patton | 02/04/2010; Bald eagles are back. They’ve been removed from the endangered species list since June, 2007. From just 417 nesting pairs in 1963 to 9,789 breeding pairs now, eagles have recovered well in the lower 48 states. More eagles need more food. Naturally, they eat other animals. In Oregon, coastal eagles are having a profound impact on [...]; More Field Journal Posts »
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