SOUTH COUNTY County

This tiny town can produce some interesting finds. Western Scrub-Jay, Tri-colored Blackbird, Bushtit, and both goldfinch can be found nearby. Both Sharp-shinned and Cooper’s Hawks can be in town. In the canyon areas around the town, look for...

Riparian habitats along the John Day River. This is a main thoroughfare for migrating passerines and can be very productive during migration (especially fall migration). Chukar and Ring-necked Pheasant can be seen and heard in the surrounding farm...

This area is under-birded because it is next to Hwy 97 and most people don’t stop. There are pockets of oak trees here that could harbor migrants and local nesters.

Both Barrow’s and Common Goldeneye can be found here in spring and fall. There is abundant riparian vegetation in this area so Lazuli Buntings and Western Wood-pewees are common. Listen for Ash-throated Flycatchers and Gray Flycatchers in th...

One of Oregon’s best kept secrets, this location is not often birded but offers the birder a true glimpse into the past and a chance to bird habitat that closely resembles native grasslands. Western Meadowlarks sing throughout the summer whi...

Like many little towns in eastern Oregon, Maupin provides shade trees for migrants, bird feeders, and permanent habitat for birds. Watch for Western Scrub-Jay and Eurasian Collared-Dove since they are expanding their range into central Oregon. Bot...

This road starts in arid grassland habitat and ends in the lush riparian vegetation on the Deschutes River. Listen for Rock Wrens, Canyon Wrens, Chukar, Lazuli Bunting, Yellow-breasted Chat, and Black-capped Chickadee as you bird your way through ...

You will travel through canyon country here. Listen for Rock Wrens, Canyon Wrens, Chukar, Lazuli Bunting, Yellow-breasted Chat, and Yellow Warbler as you bird your way through this area.