COLUMBIA RIVER SITES County

There are several ponds here that offer good waterfowl viewing. Herons (especially Black-crowned Night-heron), ducks, and grebes can be found here. Good finds here have included Pacific Loon, Snow Goose, Golden Eagle, and Redhead. Watch for Tufted...

Riparian vegetation and sandy beach. This may be the most productive location in the county. The junction of these two large rivers creates a natural migration route and good, permanent habitat. Bewick’s Wrens are common here as are Bushtits...

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.<...

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...

Riparian vegetation and open river. Ducks, shorebirds, migrant passerines, gulls, and terns can be found here.

Good riparian areas make this an attractive destination. Birds here have included Yellow-breasted Chat, White-crowned Sparrow, and Dark-eyed Junco.

This area provides good views of the Columbia River and some limited riparian areas. Ring-necked Duck, both scaup, and Bufflehead are common here. Other ducks can be found in the mix including Tufted Duck. Keep an eye out for gulls moving along th...

Mostly farmland but some canyon-lands and grasslands. Check this area in winter for Horned Lark flocks on the road. Lapland Longspurs can be found mixed in with the larks. Sparrows are good here in early winter. Fox, Lincoln’s, and Golden-cr...

Rolling hills and riparian areas. Stop frequently and check the vegetation for migrants and residents. Good finds here have included Say’s Phoebe, Brewer’s Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, and Hermit Warbler.