Sandhill Cranes stage here during spring migration. There are some ponds that can abound with waterfowl. Look for rosy-finches during the winter.

Frenchglen’s many large deciduous trees are a magnet for migrant passerines. Rare vagrants have been found here with regularity in the spring and especially the fall.

From the main road, search the trees in the area for woodpeckers, s...

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.

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This is a good route for forest birds. Care should be taken when attempting access to this area in early spring as snow may block your path. Watch for Ruffed Grouse, Dusky Grouse, Wild Turkey, Northern Goshawk, White-throated Swif...

This area can be very productive especially in the spring. Early spring will produce huge flocks of Snow Geese and Sandhill Cranes. A little later, gulls (Franklin’s in particular), Long-billed Curlew, Black-crowned Night-herons, and flocks ...

Mostly farmland and grasslands. Some riparian. Look for raptors and sparrows on the poles and wires. Good finds here have included Long-eared Owl, Gray Flycatcher, Ash-throated Flycatcher, Bank Swallow, Western Screech-Owl, and Nashville Warbler.<...

Birds in the area include Great Horned Owl, Pileated Woodpecker, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Hairy Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Band-tailed Pigeon, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Brown Creeper, Bewick’s Wren, Cedar Waxwing, Pine Siskin, and Lesser ...

Listen for Mountain Quail along the road. Wilson’s Snipe, Lewis’s Woodpecker have been seen here. Mountain Bluebirds are seen in the ranching areas.

This is a large reservoir with many snags. Best time is spring and early summer. Water levels are lowered in winter providing some shorebird habitat. The surrounding area has mixed multi-aged hardwood/conifer forest. Several roads in the area acce...

Mixed conifers and mountain riparian areas. During a recent survey, 85 species were noted along this stretch of road over a 12 month period. Those species included Pileated Woodpecker, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Steller’s Jay, Cassin’s Vi...

Garibaldi Marina is good in winter for all species of grebes (Eared and Clark’s uncommon) and Loons. Uncommon waterfowl include Canvasback, Black Scoter (rare), Barrows Goldeneye, and Long-tailed Duck (rare).

The sout...

Acorn Woodpeckers are the main draw to this location but other woodpeckers are possible as well. Barn Owl has been reported from here. Hutton’s Vireo and Black-capped Chickadee are probably around. Nuthatches and creepers visit the conifers ...

Go to the Oregon Birding Trails Link. Choose the Klamath Basin Birding Trail. Point at “The Trail” and choose the “Index List”.  Pick site 46...

This is a park setting with a good view below the dam. Some very good birds have been spotted here. Gulls include Bonaparte’s, Mew, Ring-billed, California, Thayer’s, Herring, Western, Glaucous-winged, Glaucous, and Sabine’s. A L...

The road follows Girds Creek in a canyon. Birds seen here include Chukar, Loggerhead Shrike, Brewer’s Sparrow, Bushtit, and Chipping Sparrow.

Mountain Bluebirds are common in summer and sagebrush species such as Sagebrush Sparrow, Sage Thrasher, and Brewer’s Sparrow are very common. Common Poorwill call at night and the various springs along the flanks of the mountain could hold a...

The surrounding forest is good for White-headed Woodpecker (especially) close to the western access point. The small hill (Gobbler’s Knob) at the eastern access point has breeding Fox Sparrow and Green-tailed Towhee. The Black Butte Swamp ha...

The forest has a mix of Alder, second-growth Douglas fir and Sitka Spruce.

Possible species, amongst normal Coast Range species, include Mountain Quail, American Dipper and Hermit Warbler.

This is a good area to scope the sheltered bay. The river can have all manner of river birds, loons, grebes, gulls and ducks in season. Purple Martins nest in the area.

Birds that have been seen in Gold Beach include Green-winged Teal, Eared Grebe, Brown Pelican, Great Egret, Osprey, assorted gulls, American Pipit, Allen’s Hummingbird, Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Chestnut-backed Chicka...

There is a lot of area to cover in these hills. Birds to look for include Hermit Warbler, Mountain Quail, Townsend’s Solitaire, Sooty Grouse, Northern Pygmy Owl, Barred Owl, Band-tailed Pigeon, Purple Martin, House Wren, Swainson’s Thr...

Three-toed Woodpeckers are a specialty here. Nests have been found, at times, in the campground proper and along the road into the lake. For woodpeckers, look especially in areas close to the campground and along the road into the campground.  Al...

Forest species including Wrens, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Varied and Swainson’s Thrush and Pacific-slope Flycatcher. The base of waterfalls can be a a good spot for American Dipper.

This road is a popular winter route because of the species one might find here. American Tree Sparrow is often found here along with flocks of Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch and Snow Bunting. Ring-necked Pheasants are abundant and a few Sharp-tailed Grou...

Shrubby hillside. Gray Partridge and Chukar are the major draws for this ridge. Sparrows like Lark Sparrow and Brewer’s Sparrow are found here too.

This location is most famous for a Smew sighting but more expected species would include several duck species including Barrow’s Goldeneye, Common and Pacific Loon, Horned and Western Grebe, several gull species, and migrating passerines.

A walk back across the bridge can be productive in finding birds. Cliff Swallows nest here in summer. Look and listen for Red-eyed Vireo (June), or Warbling Vireo at the west end of the bridge. In winter going east from the four-way junction along...

Many forest birds can be found along Agency Creek, including Ruffed Grouse, wrens, thrushes, warblers, and the most reliable place in the county for American Dipper.

Habitat along the Grande Ronde River is a mixture of open pine forests, steep rimrock canyon walls and lush riparian habitat. Birds seen here during summer include Yellow-breasted Chat, Red-eyed Vireo, Gray Catbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird. I...

This is mostly mixed conifer forest with some riparian wetlands. Birds found here include Mountain Quail, Hutton’s Vireo, Chestnutbacked Chickadee, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Hermit Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Black-headed Grosbeak, Pacific-slo...

This park offers a convenient site to check the river for waterfowl, gulls, and song birds in the riverside trees. Birds you might find in Grants Pass include Wood Duck, Hooded Merganser, Pied-billed Grebe, Spotted Sandpiper, Anna’s Hummingb...

The birding here is the same as Moro. Look for migrants in the spring and fall and as well as several resident birds. Birds of interest include Violet-green Swallow, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Gray Flycatcher, Hermit Thrush, Nashville Warbler, and La...

Riparian springs, sage, and surrounding Juniper forest. Check the riparian areas for Lazuli Buntings. Near the top of the Gray Butte Road, there is an Orchard. This area has had Mountain Quail and Lewis’s Woodpecker. Look for gnatcatchers he...

The birds here are similar to Foster Reservoir. These two locations are perfect for accessing mountain species in Linn County.

Upland forest of pines, cedar and fir. During the fall migration (September and October), large numbers of raptors migrate over from rival Bonny Butte to the north. ECBA monitors this migration each year. The surrounding forest holds Hermit Thrush...

Particularly in Spring, and later depending on the year, there are wetlands of various degrees along the length of Greenhouse Lane. If one starts from Highway 20, after one mile Greenhouse Lane turns from south to east. At this bend a large pond h...

The river view can have all manner of river birds, loons, grebes, gulls and ducks in season. Bald Eagles and Osprey are regular. A few passerines are in the area along the bank and up the cliff in the residential trees. A scan of Sand Island Marin...

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. ...

Often with the first real snow fall of the autumn, a few Gray Crowned Rosy-Finches can be located close to the summit. On the East side there are extensive pine and fir forests with Northern Pygmy-Owl. The cleared area at the summit is an excellen...

In 2003, there was a fire on this butte and woodpeckers continue to occupy that burn. The rest of the region is relatively open with scattered timber. Near the top, the timber thickens. As recently as 2009, Great Gray Owl was reported from this tr...

This whole area can be explored. The lakes can have Wood Ducks, Hooded Mergansers, Mallards, and other ducks possible. The wooded shore lines are great for Woodpeckers, and migrant and breeding songbirds. High elevation birds like Evening Grosbeak...

This road travels through canyons, riparian strips, grasslands, and ranch/farmland. This wide variety of habitats produces a varied bird list. Specialties in this area include Common Poorwill, Gray Partridge, Chukar, Swainson’s Hawk, Ferrugi...

The GW Burn occurred in the fall of 2007 and was a terrific woodpecker location.  It’s quite old now and attracts fewer woodpeckers but it still hosts some and Lewis’s Woodpecker is regular here.  Both Red-naped and Red-breasted Saps...

These ponds have not been birded much but standing water in Baker County is at a premium so they might produce some good birds.

This is a small town at the edge of the Wallowa Whitman National Forest. Though a Prothonotary Warbler was found here in 2001, the more standard fare will likely be birds that wander down from the forest. Winter specialties here include Bohemian W...