COLUMBIA RIVER EAST County

The marsh is good for dabbling ducks in winter, great for Wilson’s Snipe in Spring, and good for Green Heron in Fall.  But it shines with shorebirds in spring, as this is one of the few places in Multnomah County in which the water level is...

This is one of the most scenic areas in the Columbia River Gorge. This area has not been birded heavily so please report your findings if you bird this area.

Angel’s Rest trail is a steep climb (1476′ elevation gain in 2.2 miles) through varied woodland habits to a rock promontory with great views overlooking the Columbia River.  Birds along the way include Sooty and Ruffed Grouse, Gray Ja...

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...

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...

This is one of the best spots in the county for American Dippers; they are often found either at the mouth of the river.   Harlequin Ducks nest farther upstream on Eagle Creek and occasionally show near the mouth with most sightings January to J...

This sites gives opportunities for many species difficult to find elsewhere in the county.  These include Hermit and MacGillivray’s Warblers, Sooty and Ruffed Grouse (former at higher elevation, latter usually lower), Northern Pygmy-Owl, To...

A somewhat surprising number of birds can be found here.  As of 2022, 133 different species of birds have been found here.  There can be a good variety of ducks and geese year round with more diversity in winter, swallows in summer, some shorebi...

This is a good wooded area with lots of local passerine breeders and plenty of action during the migrations. It’s situated right on the Sandy River so many birds use this area as a migration route.  American Dipper is sometimes seen by the ...

The Sandy River Delta is a unique area of extensive open habitat near the mouth of the Columbia Gorge.  As such, it draws birds that are otherwise hard to find in the northern Willamette Valley.  In late spring through summer, look for nesting R...