Hwy 206 Mountain Overlook

Home » Birding Locations » Gilliam County » Middle County

Rock Creek (north) from Olex

More Info Directions

Olex/Hwy. 19

More Info Directions

Cottonwood Canyon/JS Burres State Parks

More Info Directions

Condon to Olex via Wolf Hollow and Upper Rock Cr. Roads

More Info Directions

Whyte Park Rest Area (Rock Creek Crossing)

More Info Directions

Seasons

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Location

Just over 8.5 miles east (still on 206) of the intersection of 206 and the John Day River, you will find a mountain overlook and identifier. .07 miles east from the Mountain Identifier is Ajax Lane. Make a right and pull into a wide spot on the right hand side just past the turn. This has been a good spot for Sage Thrasher.

Directions

Habitat and Birds

This is an open sage area where sage species like Brewer’s Sparrow, Sage Thrasher, and Vesper Sparrow can be found. Also look for Horned Lark especially large flocks in winter, Western Meadowlark and hunting raptors.

Discussion