BirdNote Daily Winter on the Columbia
Dec 24, 2024
The podcast immerses listeners in the winter landscapes of the Columbia River. With a brisk December breeze, a scene unfolds of Bald Eagles surveying a vibrant mix of coots and ducks. The drama of survival unfolds as the eagle watches its potential prey below. It captures the beauty and challenges of winter birdlife, showcasing nature's delicate balance in colder months.
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Winter Haven
- Dams on the Columbia River in north-central Washington create large lakes.
- These lakes become a haven for thousands of water birds in winter.
Eagle's Banquet
- A bald eagle perched above the Columbia River watches a mass of coots, ducks, and other water birds.
- The eagle dives, causing the birds to scatter, a frequent winter scene on the river.
Diverse Waterfowl
- The Columbia River in winter teems with diverse water birds.
- Coots, loons, grebes, diving ducks, geese, and mallards are among the species present.