OREGON COAST – A rare sighting at the Oregon Coast says the world of birding captivated.
The Bird Alliance of Oregon says Vancouver resident Michael Sanchez saw and photographed a bright blue bird at Hug Point, Oregon. It’s between Cannon Beach and Manzanita.
Little did Sanchez know he managed to catch a Blue Rock thrush. It’s a common species in Europe and Asia, but its presence on our coast is sending shockwaves through the bird watching community.
Since his sighting, a Blue Rock Thrush was also spotted near San Francisco just a couple of days later. It’s unknown if it’s the same bird or a different one.
So next time you’re at the beach, snap a few pics, you never know what you might see.
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