View Related Episode: Sea Lion Study, Elk Rock in Willamette River, Sewage Ponds of Portland

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.

First Broadcast: 1999
Producer: Eric Cain

Appeared in episode: Sea Lion Study, Elk Rock in Willamette River, Sewage Ponds of Portland

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Wolves return to Oregon in packs
by Ed Jahn | 11/20/2009
It seems like just yesterday I went to eastern ORegon to report on the “potential” for wolves to return to Oregon. That was in 2006 (episode 1607). Well, there have been reports all throughout the last year of wolves showing up, with a few videos offered as proof, followed by a wolf attack on livestock [...]
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