`Black, relatively long sharp-pointed bill
`Black legs
`Contrasting reddish-brown markings on shoulder
`Reddish brown on crown and ear patch
`Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, worms and aquatic insects
`Nests on moist tundra or mossy slopes
Fishing
Western Sandpiper Art
New one! – #372
Photos taken at Bullards Beach State Park, Bandon, Oregon
Bullards Beach State Park
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A Cloudy Day at Face RockA little colorHome to manyWestern GullFound along a trail in Bullards Beach State ParkPath to the oceanThe beach at Bullards Beach State ParkEnjoying the DayDirty face SibeWind Shaped SculpturesI believe this is a Double-crested Cormorant
Chipmunk, A campsite visitorMt. Bachelor“Yuck, I am so tired of having to pose for these photos!”
Deschutes River
Sheila and Howard
Deschutes River
A nice fence!
LaPine State Park is located between LaPine and Bend, Oregon. It is a beautiful state park offering miles of hiking, biking and walking trails. And, of course all the river activities one would ever want. There are three RV loops for camping; we would recommend the south loop. We were in site six, which was a very nice pull-through overlooking a large, grassy area.
Three Island Crossing State Park in Glenns Ferry, Idaho
Glenns Ferry, Idaho
Glenns Ferry was one of the most famous and treacherous river crossings on the Oregon Trail. Pioneers forded the Snake River at the Three Island Crossing until 1869, when Gustavus “Gus” Glenn constructed a ferry about two miles upstream, primarily to expedite freight but also for emigrants. His boat, which could hold two wagons, cut nearly twenty miles from the former route. In 1871 the city of Glenns Ferry was established. Construction of the Oregon Short Line Railroad through the town in 1883 gave the city its first major employer.
Three Island Crossing State Park, opened in 1971, is home to The Oregon Trail History and Education Center, where visitors can learn about pioneer emigrants and Native American history. The Glenns Ferry community sponsors a crossing commemoration the second Saturday of each August. The townsite was platted in 1871, just downstream from the ferry site. (taken from Web)
I captured the following photos walking around Three Island Crossing State Park. What a truly beautiful state park, with its lush grass, tall trees, numerous species of birds and the Snake River meandering along its boundary.
Snake RiverCommon Nighthawk
 There appears to be a baby sitting next to the adult. I didn’t realize it was there until I looked at these photos.
With a baby?
Yellow Warblers were everywhere.
Yellow WarblerYellow Warbler
 Our site, too bad we were only there one night.
It was very hot, so we used window shades along with our regular shades.
Lots of green!
Cabins for rent
Wildflowers
Berries
Sunlight shinning on bugs. Lots of bugs, lots of birds!
Bugs
The four of us sat on a park bench, for the longest time, simply enjoying the setting sun and watching the fading, sunlight dance across the  mountains.
Saying goodbye, with some final photos, from the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Great Blue Heron
As part of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem, the Refuge now hosts the largest colony of White-faced ibis in Northern America. The wet meadows and mudflats on and surrounding the Refuge are excellent feeding habitat and bring the ibis in from April through October, and the deep emergent marshes provide nesting habitat for the colony throughout the summer. (taken from their web-site)
White-faced Ibis
Colors of a Summer Marsh
White-faced Ibis
Great Blue Heron
White-faced Ibis
Except for a few Grebe photos, which I will post later, these are the final grouping of photos from Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.  I mentioned, in a previous post, the film we watched at the visitor center. This film showed Grebes doing their mating ritual. It was amazing; I will never again gaze upon a Grebe without thinking of their beautiful dance!
We spent two nights, last Sunday and Monday at Willard Bay State Park and a few hours at the refuge. I took over 200 photos of this beautiful area. Hopefully, one day we will visit again.
Moving on:
Tuesday we arrived at Three Island Crossing State Park in Idaho and camped along the Snake River. Photos of this beautiful area coming up next.
We are currently at LaPine State Park to the south of Bend and north of LaPine, Oregon camped along the Deschutes River. Another gorgeous river. We have been camped here since Wednesday. In the morning we head to Bullards Beach State Park near Bandon, Oregon.
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