Subalpine Forests, and Timberline General Birds in Area: Forest Species such as woodpeckers, finches, Clark’s Nutcracker, Hammond’s Flycatcher, Sooty Grouse, Wild Turkey, Green-tailed Towhee, Fox Sparrow, Mt. Chickadee, Cassin’s ...

A wide variety of water birds can be found here from shorebirds to ducks.

This lake sits just yards from the Columbia River and is right next to Fairview Lake. Loafing gulls and waterfowl can be found in the water and along the shore. The trees along the lake provide sustenance for migrating song birds in spring and fal...

This 1.2 mi walking trail includes lake, shorepine forest, deflation plains and sand dunes.  A wide variety of freshwater ducks can be seen on the lake. Habitat around the lake attracts White-tailed Kite, Northern Harrier, Violet-green Swallow, D...

Birds you might find here include migrating passerines, gulls, ducks, shorebirds, terns, migrant passerines, and rails.

Offshore rocks attract “rockpipers” as well as Harlequin Duck (both are possible in late fall, winter, early spring). The creek-side habitat next to the parking lot has attracted rare passerines.

Search both sides of the road for species that like flooded fields. White-faced Ibis are sometimes seen after the breeding season in late July or early August (and occasionally in the spring). Willet arrive in early May and nest here. Sandhill ...

This area is a seasonal playa lake that is bordered by marshy areas. It often goes dry by mid-summer. Just about any species of duck can show up here and Redheads often breed at this location. Barrow’s Goldeneye also breed here if water leve...

The marsh at Crooked Creek Reservoir is very birdy and the road up to the canyon can produce plenty of opportunities for sage species. The canyon itself can have Rock Wren, Canyon Wren, and other rocky canyon species. There is some riparian vegeta...

This is a nice area during migration. It’s a good place to pick up some county rarities. Warblers, vireos, Western Tanager, Northern Oriole, and others can be found here in spring and fall. Great Horned Owls use these trees to roost and nest...

June is the best time to view gulls from this location because the annual Shad run creates a bit of a feeding frenzy at this time. Keep an eye out for the occasional Peregrine falcon and bird the small island that holds the visitors center for mig...

This area provides areas with trees and views of the Columbia River.  Birds you might see at this location include ducks, gulls, Belted Kingfisher, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Downy Woodpecker, Steller’s Jay, all 3 Chickadees, both kinglets, Sw...

Go to the Oregon Birding Trails Website. Choose the Cascades Birding Trail. Click on the Trail Guide and choose the Mt Hood Loop Guide. Section 15.

There is not much here, but County listers will want to make the stop for the American Dippers that have been seen here (2011 – 2013). Woodland birds are also possible.

Riparian stream sides and farmland. Look for Western and Eastern Kingbirds here. Bobolinks are possible here and raptors like Ferruginous Hawk and Rough-legged Hawk might be found in season. This can be a good winter sparrow area along the fence l...

This is higher elevation forest and meadow habitat with similar bird species to Scott Lake.  The meadows could have Willow and/or Dusky Flycatchers, Lincoln’s Sparrows, MacGillivray’s Warblers, etc.

This lake is good for ducks, grebes, swallows and herons.  Walking out on the dock or taking a boat/kayak increases your view of the lake.  The trees around the parking lot and the lake have warblers, grosbeaks, nuthatches, woodpeckers and rapto...

This route passes pastures, scattered trees, and wet areas along poorly named Dry Creek. In winter look for Bald Eagles and raptors along both roads.  In summer look for Bobolinks and Wilson’s Snipe in the grassy meadows.  Toward the west ...

This is a great location to do sea watches since it is a bit elevated and gives a nice view of the ocean on a clear day. Alcids, tubenoses and sea ducks are usually present.

A trail from the campground allows limited access to the Breitenbush river. Look for Comon Merganser, Harlequin Duck, Common Merganser, American Dipper, Belted Kingfisher and Spotted Sandpiper along the river.

Traditionally this is a good spot for forest species, including Sooty Grouse, Hermit Warbler and others. However, the habitat has been severely degraded by the fires, and the road closures do not allow access to the site to determine the current s...

This site is an old salvage-logged burn area, a good spot for woodpeckers, grouse, quail, flycatchers and others. However, road closures because of the recent fires do not allow access to the site to determine the current status. This note will be...

This road weaves through grassland, juniper and sage as well as some farmland. The reservoir is one of the largest bodies of water in the county and can be good for fall and spring waterfowl.  Shorebirds are present in small numbers in the fall...

Some of the species seen along the road include Ross’s Goose, Spotted Sandpiper, Loggerhead Shrike, Lewis’s Woodpecker, Norther Rough-winged Swallow, Bank Swallow, Bushtit, Lark Sparrow, and BullockR...

Birds seen in the bottom land include Osprey, Bald Eagle, Rough- legged, Red-tailed, and Redshouldered Hawks, Northern Harriers, Tundra Swans, various geese, and ducks, migrant shorebirds, Great Blue Heron, Great Egret. Birds seen at Sheldon’...

The low lands around the area have a variety of wintering raptors such as Prairie Falcon, Peregrine Falcon, Rough-legged Hawk, Northern Harriers, American Kestrel, and Red-tailed Hawk. A Bald Eagle pair has nested along the river for years. The po...

High elevation forest. Boreal Owls are heard here mostly in October before the area is closed by snow. The 370 Rd is good for Black-backed Woodpeckers feeding on the lodge pole pines. There is an access road to the Broken Top trail head and a poss...

Birding the residential areas of Brookings can often produce some very good results. Some of the more unusual birds found here include Broad-winged Hawk, Gyrfalcon, White-winged Dove (more than once), Eurasian Collared-Dove, Yellow-bellied Sapsuck...

Many of these parks have beautiful gardens that attract hummingbirds and migrating warblers. If you are in forested areas, look and listen for Golden-crowned Kinglets and Pacific-slope Flycatchers. Northern Pygmy-Owls can be found in these areas i...

Some of the birds you might see here in this mitigation wetland include many species of ducks, Great Blue Heron, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Mourning Dove, Vaux’s Swift, Belted Kingfisher, Downy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Willow Flycatcher, St...

Agricultural lands. This is a prime area for wintering raptors such as Prairie Falcons, Red tailed and Rough Legged Hawks. In summer search for Swainson’s and Ferruginous Hawks. Sage Thrashers and Sagebrush Sparrows are common here as are Mounta...

Broughton Beach is best in fall and winter when typically large rafts of Lesser and Greater Scaup are present.  Gulls can be plentiful, especially by a spit that is about 0.5 miles east of the parking lot.  Numerous birds hard to find away from ...

Open water and riparian areas mixed with dry sage and rocky areas. Look for phalaropes, gulls, terns, waterfowl, herons, and shorebirds along the lake. The few trees that line the river and the parking area can produce migrants and might yield a G...

Some of the more interesting species found in the Brownsmead area include Arctic Loon, Eurasian Green-winged Teal, Little Blue Heron, Cattle Egret, Gyrfalcon, White-tailed Kite, Red-shouldered Hawk, and Palm Warbler.

A seed company floods these fields frequently and this provides many birds with feeding habitats. Fall, winter, and spring are the best times. Many geese and ducks feed here in winter. Four species of heron (including Green Heron and American Bitt...

Large trees near the Calapooia River in this park attract many residents. Wood Duck, Green Heron, and Sharp-shinned Hawk can be seen here. Listen for migrating Sandhill Cranes overhead. Band-tailed Pigeons and Vaux’s Swift are present along ...

Like most sewage ponds, these will produce a wide variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, gulls, and other water birds.

Like most sewage ponds, these will produce a wide variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, gulls, and other waterbirds.

Passerines are the main draw here. The road passes through lush natural woodlands that can produce many species of passerines.

Gulls and shorebirds can be abundant at the estuary. On the trail to Humbug Mountain you might be able to get good looks at one of Oregon’s most beautiful warblers, the Hermit warbler.

Desert species like Sage Thrasher, Brewer’s Sparrow, Northern Shrike, and Sagebrush Sparrow can be found. The Gray Flycatcher can be found in Juniper stands and Canyon Wrens are common in the rimrock areas. Look for Lazuli Bunting along NFD ...

1. the rock outcrop: Drive up the side of Buena Vista Butte and park at the small parking lot at the top, th...

This beautiful lake is on Yearling Springs which is part of the headwaters of Big Wall Creek which flows into the North Fork of the John Day River. This lake is surrounded by a mix of Douglas fir, ponderosa pine, western larch and some willows and...

This State Park has a trail system that ends at the South Jetty of the Coquille River, passing through woods, deflation plains, and views of the river.  Look along the Coquille River for Pelagic, Brandt’s, and Double-crested Cormorant and Ospre...

The campground and riparian areas provide opportunities for viewing migrating birds (eBird Hotspot Checklist for Bully Creek CG). In the spring, fall, and winter you may see loons, grebes, ducks, an...

This unique small reservoir is the headwaters of the East Branch of the Lost River. It is surrounded by a mix of western juniper,  mountain mahogany, bitter brush and ponderosa pine. This is a great place to camp and well worth a early summer tri...

There is little to see at the junction itself and, as of 2009, there were no services at this location. It’s worth a short check in the area to see if the odd grackle or White-winged Dove or a Band-tailed Pigeon might be present (It’s ...