Fossil (Town)
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Location
Coming from the west, Fossil is 48 miles from Hwy 97. From Hwy 97 near Willowdale, take Hwy 293 to Antelope and then Hwy 218 to Fossil. Coming from the Columbia River, and I-84, take exit 137 at Arlington. Travel on Hwy 19 south for 58 miles to Fossil (most of this route is in Gilliam County so check the Gilliam page for all the good spots to bird along the way).
DirectionsHabitat and Birds
Look for both Eurasian Collared-Dove and Western Scrub-Jay in this little town. Harris’s Sparrow, Evening Grosbeak, and Blue Jay have also been seen in town. Things as different as Mountain Quail and Solitary Sandpiper have been found here.
Nearby Birding Locations
- Hoover Creek Road/Hoover Creek Reservoir
- Pine Creek Conservation Area
- Shelton Wayside Park
- Fossil Sewage Ponds
- Girds Creek Road
- Julia Henderson Pioneer Park
- Kahler Basin Road
- Bear Hollow
- John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Clarno Unit
- Butte Creek Road
- Fossil Sewage Ponds - Farm Pond
- Butte Creek Summit
- Robinson Canyon - Pine Creek Conservation Area
- Twickenham Area
- Shady Grove Rest Area
- Service Creek
- Umatilla National Forest
- Kimberly Area
- Cottonwood Creek Road
- Winlock Road
- Bear Hollow County Park
- Rowe Creek Road
- Spray (Town)
- Burnt Ranch Campground
- Clarno BLM Boat Ramp
- Muleshoe Recreation Area
- Rowe Creek Reservoir
- Hancock Field Station
- Priest Hole
- Clarno Road
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