At this location the Crooked River cuts through an impressive gorge providing habitat for Nesting Golden Eagles, Prairie Falcons, Rock & Canyon Wrens, and White-throated Swifts. The riparian habitat is good for migrants and sparrows in the win...

The main access to the area is through the Interlakes Trail which is about 0.2 miles west of the main parking area.  This leads to blinds overlooking both lakes, with Smith Lake off a short loop trail on one’s left  ff the main interlakes ...

There are few reports from this area so please report your findings so we can build a species list for this site.

Make stops along the river and survey for gulls, waterfowl, migrants, waders, and a whole host of other species. This is the most consistent place to find American White Pelican in the county. Scan the gull flocks for unusual gulls. You might be a...

Follow the common sense rules for birding in a community setting. Walk or drive the streets, checking for migrants in spring and fall and residents in summer and winter. Look for rafts of loafing ducks along the river in all seasons except summ...

Birds you might expect to see along this stretch would include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Tundra Swan, Eurasian Wigeon, a dozen other duck species, Chukar, Gray Partridge, Ruffed Grouse, Dusky Grouse, Wild Turkey, Pied-billed Grebe,...

There are three attractions here: the river, the rocky canyon, and the green seeps that are scattered among the canyons. Birds you might expect to see along this stretch would include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Tundra Swan, Eurasian...

This route, taken in the spring, summer or fall, will offer some of the best birding in the county. The river is lined with vegetation and the steep, dry slopes offer more diverse habitats. Look for migrants of all kinds, waterfowl in the river an...

Like the other roads that follow the Snake River, extreme canyons are bordered by open water. Birds you might expect to see along this stretch would include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Tundra Swan, Eurasian Wigeon, a dozen other duck...

Here you will find Sodhouse Ranch and a few short trails around the compound. Check the taller trees on the east side for passerines. Sever...

In May, this is often the best shorebirding location in the area. It’s a fair shorebird spot in spring and fall. Snowy Plovers (Dec-Mar) are often found here along with mixed peep flocks that can include Least Sandpipers, We...

This is a trail through forest and/or recently burnt forest.  So, there would be two completely different habitats.

If conditions are safe, one can venture out on the jetty to look for Shearwaters, Black-legged Kittiwakes, Scoters, Loons, Red-necked & Western Grebes as well as many gull species. Many of the aforementioned species can be observed from the ob...

This road will go west for a while but just before it bends to the right, turn off at the dog pond and park. Especially if no one else is in the area, this can be a good place to find interesting shorebirds, passerines, and raptors. After the road...

Traveling north on 395 one descends from the forested mountains of Malheur National Forest into the Trout Creek and Silvies River Valleys. The road follows the Silvies River for 20 miles to the town of Seneca. The northern half of the

Walking through the woodlands you may find woodpeckers, wrens, Wrentit, Bandtailed Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Spotted Towhee, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Song Sparrow, Violet-green Swallow, Rufous Hummingbird, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Red Crossb...

Small valley in S Umpqua River canyon; mixed pine and Douglas-fir forest with riparian along river; resident Steller’s Jay, Common Raven, American Dipper, Pileated Woodpecker, Spotted Sandpiper Mountain Quail, Sooty and Ruffed Grouse, Nashville&...

The area is a mixed forest with a grassy bald area at the top of the butte. Owling is usually productive on this butte. Western-Screech, N. Saw-whet, Barred, Great Horned, and N. Pygmy-Owl can all be found here. Vaux’s Swift can be overhead ...

The river runs through a canyon at 4,500′ elevation.  There are numerous picnic sites with tables, a covered group area, vault toilets and drinking water.  There is a half-mile riverside trail through the riparian area that includes cotton...

In the town and in the surrounding farmland, lots of good birds can show up. Greater White-fronted Geese have been recorded here along with Common Merganser, Barrow’s Goldeneye and Bald Eagle. Others include Say’s Phoebe, Townsend̵...

Open stands of ponderosa pine, denser stands of Douglas fir, and riparian areas. As many as 8 pairs of Great Gray Owls nest in a relatively small area managed by the USFS. Originally, the owls nested in old Northern Goshawk nests but now most nest...

A 2.5 mile trail takes you through a young forest to a small lake. Expect to find typical forest birds such as Northern Flicker, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Pacific Wren, Robin, Stellar’s Jay, and Wilson Warbler.

This 177 acre park has a mix of forests and fields along the Willamette River. There are 5 miles of trails to explore, which are fairly under-birded considering its proximity to Salem. The trails can be muddy in winter and spring, so bring boots i...

Small ponds which attract waterfowl, mostly in winter. Raptors and songbirds can also be found.

Milton Creek flows through the park so watch for riparian species. This is a top migrant location in the spring. If possible, avoid the weekends because the frisbee golf course is very popular. Warblers, vireos, flycatchers and other migrants can ...

The main attraction is the water works ponds for ducks and gulls in winter. Mew Gulls can number in the 100’s in winter. The edges of the impounded water can have an irregular shore bird in the rip rap… Rarities include Heerman’s Gull an...

St Josef’s is a traditional Willamette Valley winery. Birding habitats include a large pond and bottomland riparian woods, and Bear Creek, which runs through the property. Scan for waterfowl and wading birds on the pond. Watch for Osprey and haw...

In fall and winter the lake attracts large numbers of waterfowl and gulls, including many rarities. Over 120 species have been reported.

Wet or flooded pastures (especially in spring), ponds, and dry grasslands. In spring, Mann’s Pond is on both sides of Stanfield Meadows Road. Waterfowl are common here, especially in early spring. The large flocks of Cackling Geese in March ...

The range of forest ages host a good variety of bird species, including Hairy Woodpecker in the mature stands, and Hermit Warbler during migration.

This road travels from the valley floor to the top of Steens Mountain. You enter and exit several life zones along the way so the birding can be very productive and interesting. Make sure you stop at several locations along the way. Most of the ca...

Habitat: two ponds, river, riparian, paths, grassy parkland, golf course, mixed hardwood/conifer. Several trails are present including a small nature trail behind the north pond. A three mile loop path ( many walkers on trail during main part of d...

This site is wetland habitat with seasonal ponds.  It was a good birding site in the 1990’s and early 2000’s, but has become “weedy” and overgrown, so the open mud habitat that was good for shorebirds has disappeared.  It...

This route can be run in the daytime for passerines and raptors,  but the main draw here is the nighttime owling. The best time to bird is late winter or early spring.  Listen for Saw-whet, Western Screech, N. Pygmy, and Great Horned Owls along ...

Strawberry Mountain rises over 9000’ in this wilderness, and the main east/west ridge averages about 8000’ in elevation. The 1640 road off of the 16 road (that terminates in Seneca) takes you to two trailheads: Road’s End and High Lake. ...

Check for Bank and N. Rough-winged Swallows in the quarry before you reach the BLM gate. The surrounding sage habitat is good for sage species like Sage Thrasher and Brewer’s Sparrow. As you enter the wooded regions, check the mountain mahog...

mid-elevation mixed conifer forest with lodgepole pine; open water and riparian habitat, brush habitat

Ruffed and Sooty grouse, nesting Barrow’s Goldeneye Spotted Sandpiper ; Olive-sided Flycatcher, Yellow-rumped, Nashville and Hermit War...

This road begins in grassland habitat, then becomes dominated by sagebrush, then canyon-lands, and finally some farmland. Western Meadowlarks and Savan- nah Sparrows give way to Sage Thrashers and Brewer’s Sparrows which, in turn, give way t...

Summer Lake is one of the premier birding locations in the state of Oregon. Its remote location keeps it from being overrun with birders but it truly is a birder’s paradise. The tour loop takes you through a marshy lake bed with plenty of ca...

This high elevation meadow can be good for forest species and meadow lovers alike. Long-billed Curlew often can be found in spring and Sandhill Cranes have nested in the past. Bobolink is a possibility.

Mixed forest of pine, fir, and spruce along with some meadows and rocky areas. Species that can be found along this route include Ruffed Grouse, Dusky Grouse, Cooper’s Hawk, Golden Eagle, Spotted Sandpiper, Belted Kingfisher, Black-backed Woodpe...

Conifer Forests and cottonwood-willow riparian areas along the Powder River. Species that can be seen here include Black-headed Grosbeaks, Gray Catbirds, swallows, vireos, and forest finches. There are some ponds in the area that may contain catta...

Several species of gulls can be found on the beach here.  A network of hiking trails up to Cape Arago has forest species such as woodpecker, wrens and sparrows as well as views of cliffs and rocks supporting Oystercatchers and Turnstones. In wint...