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Events What’s happening this week around Central Oregon. More at bendbulletin.com/events Tuesday: Eric Leadbetter will perform at Silver Moon Brewery. Calendar E-Edition styles Monday • November 21, 2022 Bend author’s ‘Halcyon Journey’ dives into world of the belted kingfisher BY DAVID JASPER The Bulletin A fter observing them in the wild since 2008, Bend nature writer Marina Richie knows her way around the solitary, colorful belted kingfisher. There are 120 species of kingfishers worldwide, but her concern is the belted king- fisher, which is located all over North America, Richie said. “They are ubiquitous. They’re a bird of waterways all across our country. They are found along the coast of Oregon. They’re on this river,” she said, referring to the De- schutes, a minute’s walk from where we sit in the sun out- side an Old Mill coffee shop. “They’re on lakes and ponds, so many habitats.” Yet because the birds, which are just a bit bigger than rob- ins, are solitary, “They’re often overlooked,” she said. “Kingfishers don’t like to be in a crowd (other than) with their mate of the season,” Richie said. “Sometimes the young of the year will hang together for a little while, but otherwise … they’re quite ter- ritorial.” The belted kingfisher dives in headfirst to spear small fish with its sharp beak. Comparing their fishing tal- ents to fly fishermen, Richie said the birds “can read the current. They know what fish are where. They’re at the good fishing spots.” When not angling for fish, they make their nests in mud banks above rivers, away from vegetation that would make their nests easier to access for snakes or tenacious mammals such as mink. The entrance- Oregon State University Press ways stretch several feet back to their football-sized nests. And belted kingfishers are among the rare bird species in which the female, which has a small band across its chest, is more colorful than the males of the species. Those are just a few of the facts she unspooled during a recent interview about her new book from Oregon State University Press, “Halcyon Journey: In Search of the Belted Kingfisher,” a book that “threads natural history, mem- oir, and myth,” as it says on its back cover. Richie will be on hand at Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe in Bend Sunday to read from and sign “Halcyon Journey,” which she learned on Thursday is the winner of the 2022 National BUILDING Outdoor Book Award in the category of Journeys. When you put in the kind of time that she has studying just one critter, you just might make the kind of discovery she and friends made during hours spent in a blind on Rat- tlesnake Creek, which runs through Missoula, Montana, where she lived prior to mov- ing to Bend in 2017. Though it was already known kingfishers dig their nest holes mostly with their tiny feet, Richie and her nat- uralist friends made a new citizen science discovery. A pair of nesting kingfishers took turns flying at the ver- tical bank from 12 feet away — ramming the bank to start a hole. Inspiration for the book ART Tuesday 11/22 Charles Wheeler Eric Leadbetter & Friends: The rock musician will perform; 6-8 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331. A male belted kingfisher perches on a branch. It’s the rare species of bird where females have the more colorful plumage, according to “Halcyon Journey” author Marina Richie. came about in a few ways, in- cluding seeing the word “hal- cyon” as a dictionary word of the day, and the fact that her father, David Richie, was a national park employee who could identify unseen birds by their calls. But Richie also wanted the stillness of a daily nature es- cape. Her thinking: “What if I found a bird — I didn’t know which one at first — that would allow me a reason to spend and immerse as much time as pos- sible in nearby nature?” After our interview about the book over coffee in the Old Mill District, Richie and this reporter walked over to the nearby Deschutes River and upstream toward Farewell Bend Park, the footbridge, then back downstream on the opposite bank. Like the sub- title of her book, we were in search of the belted kingfisher. Alas, we didn’t spot any, though we did see a variety of ducks and geese on the river’s cold waters. And now, thanks to Richie, I know what belted kingfishers look and sound like. “They have these gorgeous crests. They’re super-charis- matic. They’ve got this bra- vado about them — small, cocky, charismatic, bravado,” she said. “They have this call that’s just a ringing, unforget- table staccato that can really vary. … They also just like to talk to themselves. It will be on this perch, looking down at the water … just enjoying life. “I guess one of the things about them that I love is they bring me to the places I want to be,” Richie said. “Who doesn’t want to be by a beau- tiful river, creek or stream. There’s so much rich life along the water.” █ NaNoWriMo Evening Write-in: NaNoWriMo helps you track your writing progress, set milestones, connect with other writ- ers in a vast community, and participate in events that are de- signed to make sure you finish your novel; 5-7 p.m.; free; Round- about Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive Suite 110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564. THEATER & DANCE Monday 11/21 Bend Ecstatic Dance: Join once or weekly for a group dance experience that has no choreographed moves and allows for freedom of movement to the sound of the music; 7:15-9:15 p.m.; $12-$22 sliding scale, ages 12+; Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend; ecstaticbend.com. Wednesday 11/23 Argentine Tango Class and Práctica: Learn the Argentine Tango in our beginner’s class from 6:30-7:30pm and an interme- diate lesson from 7:45-8:30 p.m., followed by dancing, no part- ner needed; 6:30-10 p.m.; $5-$10 drop-in, must show proof of vaccination; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend; CentralOregonTango.com. Soul in Motion Conscious Dance: Each dance night event will have some guidance and intention, the rest is up to you; 6-7:15 p.m.; $20, open to supporting those who would bene- fit; Terpsichorean Dance Studio, 1601 NW Newport Ave., Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015. CONTINUED » A5 Civic Calendar What’s happening in local government this week This week in Bend and surrounding areas, most local governing bodies are taking the week off due to the Thanksgiving holiday. However, on Monday, the Deschutes County Commission will hold a hearing about psilocybin restrictions for rural parts of Deschutes County, and commissioners could approve zoning changes for land west of Terrebonne. Deschutes County Monday, Nov. 21: The Deschutes County Commission will meet at 1 p.m. Around 3:15 p.m., commissioners will hold a pub- lic hearing to discuss possible restrictions on psilocybin manu- facturing and services in rural parts of Deschutes County after a majority of voters in the November general election were in favor of allowing psilocybin-related services. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, most city and county offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25. Reporter: 541-383-0349, djasper@bendbulletin.com Data Center PERMITS Construction, health inspections and property transactions — stay up to date on what is happening in your neighborhood and Deschutes County. For complete listings, updated regularly, visit bendbulletin.com/datacenter DATE ADDRESS OWNER CONTRACTOR DESCRIPTION 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 11/16/22 64670 STRICKLER AVE, BEND, OR 97703 18475 PINEHURST RD, BEND, OR 97703 52318 BARBERRY CIR, LA PINE, OR 97739 61601 GRIBBLING RD, BEND, OR 97701 516 NUTCRACKER DR, REDMOND, OR 97756 17820 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD, SISTERS, OR 97759 2702 NW WILLIAMS LOOP, REDMOND, OR 97756 55396 BIG RIVER DR, BEND, OR 97707 15395 DEER AVE, LA PINE, OR 97739 1010 NW ODEM AVE, TERREBONNE, OR 97760 1010 NW ODEM AVE, TERREBONNE, OR 97760 1410 NW 74TH ST, REDMOND, OR 97756 57708 SPLITROCK LN, SUNRIVER, OR 97707 65120 COLLINS RD, BEND, OR 97703 55410 BIG RIVER DR, BEND, OR 97707 17656 PALADIN DR, BEND, OR 97703 64653 BRUCE AVE, BEND, OR 97703 70776 GOLDENROD, BLACK BUTTE RANCH, OR 97759 17856 PRO STAFF LN, SUNRIVER, OR 97707 56148 SOLAR DR, BEND, OR 97707 18102 DIXIE MOUNTAIN LN, SUNRIVER, OR 97707 64604 OLD BEND REDMOND HWY, BEND, OR 97703 64643 RIVERVIEW AVE, BEND, OR 97703 69749 PINE ST, SISTERS, OR 97759 17860 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD, SISTERS, OR 97759 15069 BRIDLE, SISTERS, OR 97759 57384 LANDRISE LN, SUNRIVER, OR 97707 JONES, KELLY & SHARI HAYNER, DEREK & MARGARET RINGSAGE, ROBIN & CECILIA BLOODWORTH, CRYSTAL & RYAN LEWELLEN, WILLIAM R & TERRY W HARRISON INVESTMENTS LLC SCHMIDT, LELAND BRUCE & GERALDINE CAROL CALICE, JAMES DANIEL & SHARYL LOUISE RICK WIRFS REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST POWELL RVOC LIVING TRUST POWELL RVOC LIVING TRUST DAHRENS, SUSAN MARY HARPER, THOMAS W & JODY C MCLEAN FAMILY TRUST JACOBS, RICKY ALLEN COLLINS STACY & JOHN MURPHY BOND LLC BARTH, GARY M & LESLIE DOREEN BLUE HEAVEN ENTERPRISES LLC VAN WAGNER,NICHOLAS C & GARNER,TERESA R REED, MICHAEL & MICHELLE NICHOLS, JOSEPH M & MELINDA C HALLIDAY, JAMES J REMO & PATRICIA MELCHIORI TRUST JANSEN FAMILY TRUST ELIZABETH S JOHNSON TRUST ET AL BRODEUR INVESTMENTS LLC CARLSON SIGN COMPANY CASCADE CHIMNEY SERVICE LLC SCHANTZ CONSTRUCTION LLC LOTUS ELECTRIC LLC CENTRAL OREGON HEATING & COOLING INC Remove existing tenant monument sign for ODOT ROW. Replacing when road work is finished in new location. WOOD STOVE IN AG BUILDING SFD WITH ATTACHED GARAGE 200A FEEDER AND 1 BC FOR UNPERMITTED BARN Gas furnace in garage replacement for dwelling Install new 320 Amp service. 200 Amp sub panel. Temp plugs for construction power. install feeders to new house. 4 CIRCUITS IN DETACHED SHOP CIRCUIT FOR GENERATOR 200 AMP PERMENANT POWER BEING RELOCATED ON DWL 200 AMP SERVICE ON PEDISTAL FOR DETACHED SHOP new humidifier circuit & service outlet Gas furnace replacement, add Ac for residence Install Wood Fireplace/Venting, into residence. Install Pellet Stove/Venting, into residence. Install LP Freestanding Stove/Venting, into existing gas lines. REPLACE MINI SPLIT Replace single-head Minisplit. Head is in the living room. REPLACE GAS FURNACE AND AC. REPLACE ELECTRIC FURNACE Replace gas furnace in home Propane tank and gas heater installation on our Quonset building on the property Replace ductless mini split system in home MAHO replacing an electric furnace and heat pump Run two 50’ runs of gas pipe for backup generator — 1 for main house/ 1 for well and detached garage. REPLACE ELECTRIC FURNACE AND HEAT PUMP IN DWL Install Interior Gas piping and Log set in residence ASPEN RIDGE ELECTRIC INC SEE PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION WIRFS ELECTRIC INC EARTHLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES LLC DR HVAC/R LLC BEND FIRESIDE INC BEND FIRESIDE INC BEND FIRESIDE INC MOUNTAIN VIEW HEATING INC CENTRAL OREGON HEATING & COOLING INC MOUNTAIN VIEW HEATING INC CASCADE HEATING & SPECIALTIES INC DIVERSIFIED HEATING & COOLING INC BRYAN YOUNG PLUMBING INC DIVERSIFIED HEATING & COOLING INC ROTH ZACHRY HEATING INC CENTRAL OREGON HEATING & COOLING INC BEND FIRESIDE INC MORE FROM THE BULLETIN’S DATA CENTER » A5 VALUE $17,000 $2,303 $301,959 $0 $0 $5,500 $1,300 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,000 $12,700 $6,100 $5,100 $0 $7,846 $0 $3,988 $14,698 $500 $7,709 $17,921 $2,000 $15,350 $3,100
