NORTH OF PRINEVILLE County

This is a private  lake surrounded by marsh, agricultural fields and juniper. The cattail area to the north of the road offers fantastic views of breeding Yellow-headed Blackbird, Virginia Rail, Sora, Northern Harrier, and Marsh Wren. The lake ho...

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...

This area consists of mostly pine forest, mixed conifer forest, and some riparian areas. Mountain birds are abundant here. Northern Pygmy-Owl, Northern Saw-whet, and Flammulated Owl are here in summer. Mountain Quail can be found infrequently alon...

This marsh is one of the largest in the county. Marsh birds like Marsh Wren and Harrier are common. Virginia Rail nest here as do Wilson’s Snipe.  The main attraction is the Tricolored Blackbird. They nest here nearly every year from late M...