Category Archives: wildlife in the canyon

Heron in the afternoon

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Tony Moreno

Here's a shot of a heron in the lake by Reed employee Paige Balter, taken March 6. While she was watching the crane, it had a little afternoon lunch of something in the water (hopefully not any spawning fish!)…. Continue reading →

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Bald Eagles Visit the Canyon

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Tony Moreno

Two bald eagles stopped by to perch outside of Eliot Hall on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Photos by Aimee Sisco and Raymond Rodriguez…. Continue reading →

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Nutria

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Tony Moreno

What I originally thought was a beaver turned out to be an North American River Otter a nutria (thanks to Matt, our sharp-eyed worker in Reed College's mLab)…. Continue reading →

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Videos! Canyon Field Notes

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Tony Moreno

Find out what's happening in the canyon with Zac Perry, canyon guru, as he brings you info about bees, canyon restoration, and more. View videos in iTunes U, or on the Reed canyon video webpage…. Continue reading →

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Reed Canyon Polygonia sighting

Posted on May 30, 2006 by Tony Moreno

This email came in from Larry Gooding:On May 29, 2006, I saw an anglewing butterfly, likely the Satyr Anglewing, Polygonia satyrus, near the first boardwalk in from the SE 37th Ave entrance. It was visiting some low herbs.This is a… Continue reading →

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Blue Heron pictures

Posted on May 16, 2006 by Tony Moreno

Here's some wonderful pictures of a canyon friend, taken Saturday March 25, 2006 by Beth Keegan…. Continue reading →

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Woodpecker sightings

Posted on December 19, 2005 by Tony Moreno

Zac took these pictures 12.8.05 of a pair of pileated woodpeckers that have been around the canyon:… Continue reading →

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Barn Swallows in Eliot Doorway

Posted on June 30, 2004 by Tony Moreno

Some of the most common birds you'll see flying around in the canyon at this time of year are the barn swallows. For most of the daylight hours, they seem to be constantly in motion, circling above the lake and… Continue reading →

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Cormorant sighting

Posted on March 19, 2004 by Tony Moreno

We have noticed an injured Cormorant, close to the amphitheater. The bird appears to have something attached to its neck. The Audubon Society has received a few calls, and has suggested watching it until it can be caught. Caution should… Continue reading →

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Garden Hawk II

Posted on October 4, 2003 by Tony Moreno

More people continue to report seeing the juvenile sharp-shinned hawk in the community garden. Youth is all about discovery, and our bird is in the process of discovering that even predators have their limits. Yesterday evening, the ten-inch-long hawk apparently… Continue reading →

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