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...

This whole area was burned in 2020 with probably 90% of the large trees killed.

Snags and early successional plants will be the normal habitat for many years to come

Woodpecker species should increase; Osprey, Harlequin Duck has been...

Large Lake surrounded by forest. Key Species: Common Loon, Horned Grebe, Eared Grebe, Western Grebe, Common Goldeneye, Barrow’s Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, Bald Eagle, Black-backed Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Canada Jay, Chestnut-backe...

Below is a commentary from Dave Irons about his visit to this location in the winter of 2024-25:

Check Salishan Spit for Western, Glaucous-winged, Thayer’s, Herring, California, Ring-billed, or Heermann’s Gulls. Caspian Terns are pretty common here as well in summer. In the bay look for Common, Pacific, and Red-throated Loons (Yel...

Conifer: Sitka spruce and Lodgepole pine; foredune; beach

6.5-mile loop trail meanders past Butterfly, Elbow, and Threemile Lakes on the way to the ocean. Birds: Watch for Western, Glaucous-winged and California gulls; Rufous Hummingbird, V...

This Park is located near the Willamette River and the associated forested area can be very productive. Migrating passerines use the Willamette as a highway north and south. Waterfowl use these ponds extensively and the vegetation around each pond...

Birds in these ponds include Cinnamon Teal, Pintail, Redhead, Surf Scoter, Ruddy Duck, Greater Yellowlegs, peeps, Bonaparte’s Gull, Western Kingbird, Common Yellowthroat, and American Goldfinch.

This is a high altitude area (4900′) and is best birded from May to October. Some of the species you might encounter include Ruffed Grouse, Calliope Hummingbird, Red-naped Sapsucker, Williamson’s Sapsucker, Northern Flicker, Black-back...

See Oregon Coast Birding Trail Doc.

Telocaset Lane goes through dry canyons, riparian strips, and farmland. Look for Chukar, Gray Partridge, Canyon Wren, and sage species. Rough-legged Hawks are common most winters. Wind farms have been established in this area and it is unclear wha...

The Deschutes River flows through an accessible riparian area surrounded by juniper woodland. Although Canyon Wrens, Northern Orioles and Black-headed Grosbeaks breed in this area, this location is primarily a migrant spot, similar to Lower Bridge...

This road passes through the Tower Burn, mixed conifer forests, and riparian habitats. The Tower Burn occurred in Sep. 1996, and forest succession is well underway in 2022. The burn now has many very dense stands of coniferous regrowth. Birds you ...

Birds congregate at the dam and feed on the churned up flotsom that comes through the turbines. Gulls, loons, grebes, and ducks are common here.

You can view the river here and often rafts of ducks will be present. The trees lining the pond in back of the center can hold migrants.

This park gives great views of the Columbia River and its inhabitants. Tree-lined harbor, lots of migrants, and river views make for the best birding of the river in the county. Species seen here include Greater White-fronted Geese Geese, Wood Duc...

Although Malheur and Harney Lakes are relatively permanent water sources, the water levels fluctuate greatly from year to year and season to season. When Malheur lake fills, it overflows into Mud and Harney lakes by way of The Narrows. In extreme ...

While most of the site consists of manicured gardens, there are also significant areas of oak and conifer woodlands, grassy and brushy areas, and marshy areas with a series of small ponds. More than 125 species of birds have been found here, inclu...

Habitat and Birds: Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Tundra Swan, Eurasian Wigeon, a dozen other duck species, grebes, Great Egret, Osprey, Bald Eagle, Northern Harrier, Peregrine Falcon, Spotted Sandpiper, Western Sandpiper, Least Sandpip...

Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Tundra Swan, Eurasian Wigeon, a dozen other duck species, grebes, Great Egret, Osprey, Bald Eagle, Northern Harrier, Peregrine Falcon, Spotted Sandpiper, Western Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, several species...

Habitat: unique eastside Cascade vegetation, white thornbrush, lodgepole pine, mixed conifer.

Birds: best place in county for Calliope Hummingbird and Green-tailed Towhee, Dusky Flycatcher, Black-backed Woodpecker, other woodpeckers, Wester...

Lodgepole pine forest; Woodpeckers, Clark’s Nutcracker, Red Crossbill, Mountain Chickadee, and other forest species.

Boquist Rd. and nearby Suppress Rd. pass through dairy pastureland, willow thicket, and wetland habitats. Both can be birded from the road. A good area to park, then walk is located just south of the junction of Boquist and Squee...

This Vicinity Map of the Tillamook Forest Center gives a general overview of the sites listed below.

Tillamook Forest Center has acces...

Mature big-leaf maple riparian habitat where Elk Creek meets S Umpqua River, surrounded by Douglas-fir forest;

river hosts Common Merganser, Spotted Sandpiper, Osprey, and American Dipper; rich diversity of nesting songbirds, including Bush...

The target bird here is Hammond’s Flycatcher. They breed here under the closed canopy in the otherwise very open forest created by removing all undergrowth (see photo). I found 10 Hammond’s and 10 Pacific-slope Flycatchers here on the ...

The birding here is typical of High Cascades birding. The diversity is not particularly high, but what you do find will satisfy. Check the snow fields for Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches. These have been seen at the parking area, but may require a climb...

This area is high lakes birding.  The lake is surrounded by mixed conifers.  In the late fall, you might find migrating waterfowl.  Among the more common ducks there will be the occasional Greater Scaup, Surf and White-winged Scoter, BarrowR...

Typical Cascade Mountain species are found here. Red Crossbill, Western Tanager, Cassin’s Vireo, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Red-breasted and White-breasted Nuthatches, Hermit Warbler, and Olive-sided Flycatcher should be present.

This is a great viewpoint for sea watching and one of the better spots for Harlequin Duck, scoters, Black Oystercatcher, etc. This is the best place in Lane Co. to find Black Scoter; a few can be mixed in the large scoter flocks.

Habitat: lake, river, riparian, marshy pond (other side of FR 34), mixed conifer.

Birds: Bald Eagle, Osprey, Willow Flycatcher, Spotted Sandpiper, both goldeneyes, waterfowl, Yellow Warbler, American Dipper, Common Yellowthroat,

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More than 300 plant species, including grass widows, brodiaea , prairie stars, shooting stars, balsamroot, lupine and Indian paintbrush thrive here. The preserve is so diverse partly because it lies in the transition zone between the moist, heavil...

Like most of the local “river parks” this one can be good for migrating birds in the spring and fall and waterfowl associated with the river. Check the large trees in the park and the riverfront areas for birds attracted to the river. ...

Mid-elevation riparian, lodgepole pine, and mixed conifer forest;

many dead trees provide habitat for woodpeckers; White-headed Woodpecker has occurred; Barrow’s Goldeneye on lake; Olive-sided, Dusky, and Hammond’s Flycatchers, Soot...

This is a deep-water pond in winter/spring/early summer and a mudflat/shallow pond in late summer/fall, with open fields and wooded areas nearby. Waterfowl (winter, spring) and shorebirds (summer) are the main attractions.

The Denman Area is very marshy and provides the birder with a small glimpse of what was once a much more extensive marshy region in the Rogue Valley. The river provides open water habitat and oak scrubland is common along the river. Common birds s...

This area is famous for having produced a credible Nuttall’s Woodpecker. Anyone birding this area should keep this in mind. Where there is one…… Most of the other birding in this area is typical mountain birding in mixed conifer ...

At the turn off Hwy. 19, Trail Fork Rd. follows along Thirtymile Creek east for approx. 2.4 miles. This section of the road is a riparian area with some steep cliff walls. Yellow-Breasted Chat, Long-Eared Owl, White-Throated Swifts, Virginia Rail,...

There are a few ponds and a cottonwood gallery forest with walking trails for woodland birds. Ponds hold ducks and the occasional Horned Grebe. Bald Eagles nest in the area. You can also walk north along a paved trail that will take you to a blind...

You will pass through manzanita scrub and burned/unburned pine forest on the way to the swamp. This is a good place to see Fox Sparrow, Lazuli Bunting, Green Tailed Towhee, Sooty Grouse and Mountain Quail. This area burned in 2006 and should be ch...

Many daytime mountain species can be found here and this location should not be overlooked as a good daylight destination but Tryon is especially good for owls.  Northern Saw-whet, Barred, Great Horned, and Pygmy-Owl have all been found here (Sou...