This little town can be an oasis in a sea of wheat fields. Check the city streets for urban dwellers that can be hard to find elsewhere (House Sparrow, Western Scrub-Jay and Eurasian Collared-Dove). A Gyrfalcon was found outside of town in 1995. T...

The road is amazing for the numbers of Mountain Bluebirds and Yellow-rumped Warblers moving through the sagebrush during fall migration, in mid-September. This is also a reliable area for Vesper and Brewers Sparrows, as well as other sparrows. Lis...

Very birdy. Ash-throated, Gray Flycatcher, Say’s Phoebe, Western Kingbird. If you can continue on to Quinn Road, do so, but you may have to return to Highway 19. Possible species here include Lark Sparrow, Ferruginous Hawk, Ring-necked Pheas...

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.

ODFW Website This area consists of open pine habitat that is great for woodpeckers including Black-backed, White-headed and Lewis’s. Chukar are present on the steep slopes ...

There are several ponds around a large dairy and the biggest is Wendell Kreder Reservoir. A scope is helpful here and be sure to bird only from the road. Private land borders both sides of this road. Water birds are the main attraction here. 18 sp...

Farmland. Look along fence on west side for Grasshopper Sparrow. Long-Billed Curlew are common. Watch for shrikes, raptors, and sparrows in the winter.

The trees, shrubs, and yards of the town offer a stark contrast in habitat from the surrounding mono-culture of winter-wheat farms. The town is attractive to many bird species and you bird it like you would bird any other little town on this side ...

Both parks provide access to a variety of habitats including coastal Shore Pine/Sitka Spruce forest with a diverse understory, fresh and saltwater wetlands, tidal flats, and dunes.

The forests can be birded from the

This is dry, scrubby area mixed with oak woodland. Ring-necked Pheasant and California Quail can both be heard calling on a spring morning. Lewis’s and Acorn Woodpeckers have been seen here along with Western Kingbird and Cassin’s Vire...

Habitat: pond, mixed riparian forest along a bend in the North Umpqua River; Oregon white oak-Douglas fir, fields, ranchland on South Bank rd. and coming into park

Birds: diving and dabbling ducks, Western Bluebird, Varied Thrush, Brown Cr...

This delightful park involves a loop trail around a lake, with a second lake visible from the back side, surrounded by cottonwoods.  It is a good spot to get a decent number of species in a relatively short period of time.  The water gets a good...

This riparian canyon area can produce Common Nighthawk, shorebirds, American Dipper, and Bullock’s Oriole.

An ODFW parking permit is required for all WRWMA sites. It is the same permit used for Sauvie Island, Fern Ridge, EE Wilson and other ODFW sites in the state. A Northwest Forest pass will be needed if you park at a Mt Hood National Forest site.

Lakeshore, lodgepole pine forest, and mixed conifer forest.

Lake – Killdeer, Common Nighthawk, Spotted Sandpiper and Osprey in summer. Common Merganser, Western Grebe, California Gull, and Bald Eagle in summer and fall.  Ducks, espec...

This is a very popular birding area. A quick look at the bird list there explains why. Common species include Pied-billed Grebe, Great Egret, Green Heron, Black-crowned Night-heron, Wood Duck, Common Merganser, Bald Eagle, Cooper’s Hawk, Red...

This road cuts through dry sagebrush and canyon habitats before ending in the lush Whitehorse Valley (which is actually in Harney County). Dry sagebrush and canyon species are to be expected here. A very strange record of a Long-tailed Jaeger exis...

Extensive riparian area along Rock Creek at the bottom of a canyon. Warbling Vireo, Bullock’s Oriole, Western Kingbird, Lazuli Bunting, Rock/Canyon Wren, warblers, flycatchers and a good place in the county consistently to find Black-Capped ...

This is a very large area of open water, open bare ground, marsh and high elevation forest. Common Loons, grebes, gulls and ducks are present in good numbers during the migration. If mud is exposed, look for shorebirds. A wide variety of songbirds...

Nice, big pine and fir trees fill this campground, and an extensive burn is only 2 miles away along the wilderness trail.  This is one of the most accessible locations for birding the Ochoco Mountains. This campground is primitive with no electri...

Popular recreation area bordering Salmon River, a National Wild and Scenic River; mixed conifer and hardwood forest, freshwater  wetland, and riparian forest; Harlequin Duck, Common Merganser, American Dipper, Spotted Sandpiper, and Belted Kingfi...

The falls are especially worth visiting in order to see gulls and waterfowl, although visiting several nearby sites along the Willamette River can add to a nice species list. Likely birds include Canada Goose and Mallard, Glaucous-winged, Californ...

Open, grassy fields and wooded areas along the Willamette River host warblers, vireos, bluebirds, woodpeckers, kinglets, chickadees and nuthatches. Waterfowl, raptors, Belted Kingfisher and others can be found around Mission Lake and along the riv...

Willamette Park and Natural Area, managed by the City of Corvallis, is the City’s largest park, at 287 acres. The park is mixed use, with large tracts of riparian forests, open fields, and over a mile of beach access along the east bank of t...

There is an active Osprey nest on the edge of the pond and a nearby Bald Eagle nest.  Double-crested Cormorants are regular.  Green Heron and Belted Kingfisher here and ducks in wintertime. Rarities include Black Scoter, Red-necked Grebe, Black-...

A main attraction on these ponds is Wood Ducks and other waterfowl. Black  Phoebe can be expected.  In fall migration shorebirds may be on the edges.  A Heermann’s Gull was observed once. A Barrow’s Goldeneye wintered here years ago...

Over 250 bird species have been recorded on the refuge’s varied habitats, which include expansive wetlands, oak savanna, grasslands, upland and riparian forest. Boardwalks, trails, and observation blinds provide excellent viewing opportunities. ...

Riparian and dry canyon. Eventually accessing mixed conifers. Because of the diverse habitats along this road, the potential for a diverse list of species exists here. This area is not heavily birded but certainly a mixture of sparrows is likely w...

Riparian and dry canyon. Eventually accessing mixed conifers. Because of the diverse habitats along this road, the potential to see many species. This area is not heavily birded but certainly a mixture of sparrows is likely with Grasshopper Sparro...

This road passes through a very diverse set of habitats: dry desert, irrigated farmland, lakeside vegetation, riparian vegetation, and dry canyon. This may be the best place for Lazuli Bunting in the whole county (Contreras and Kindschy, OFO Publi...

This stop is a must for birding in Gilliam county. Near the end of the road to Willow Creek, it makes a sharp turn and descends to the marsh area. It is good to scope the lake area from this higher vantage point for a full view of the open water. ...

Open water surrounded by mixed conifer forest; resident Bald Eagle, Chestnut-backed and Mountain Chickadees, Blue and Ruffed Grouse, Mountain Quail, and Williamson’s and Red-breasted Sapsuckers; Spring and summer Osprey, Western Tanager, Hermit,...

Wet meadow and beaver pond; resident Great Gray Owl and Mountain Quail; nesting Sandhill Crane, Western Tanager, and MacGillivray’s and Hermit Warblers.

Habitat: ocean, beach, river, conifers, boat basin, foredune,  jetty rocks.

Birds: Alcids (Pigeon Guillemot nests at the crab dock), gulls, terns, Bald Eagle, Osprey, waterfowl, Wrentit, cormorants, grebes, shorebirds, herons. Best birding...

Shorebirds and Larids are the big draw at the river mouth. Just about any of Oregon’s regular gull species can be found here in season. Elegant Tern and Little Gull have also been seen in the past. Migrants hanging around the river mouth hav...

This road winds through farmland and dry open areas to merge with the juniper forest. There are a couple of reservoirs here that can be viewed from the road. Stay on the road as both sides are private property.

Open Farm Fields with year-round grass and flooded fields make this area ideal for geese, ducks, and shorebirds. This is one of the best places in Oregon to find Emperor Goose.

There are trails that have views of the lake to look for water birds and the dense forest around the lake is good for passerines.

Wolf Creek itself is not particularly birdy (although it is famous for producing an Ovenbird once. The park is worth checking out but the main attraction is Lower Wolf Creek Road which takes you through a nice forested area. Timber of varying ages...

Mountain Lake with associated forest. Look for divers and dabblers like Bufflehead, Common and Barrow’s Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, Mallard, Cinnamon Teal, and many others. Grebes and loons may stop over here in migration and geese can visi...

Mixed Conifer, Engelmann Spruce and Mt. Lake vegetation. Look for Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye (nesters), Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead, Ruffed Grouse, Sora, Calliope Hummingbird, Red-naped Sapsucker, Williamson’s Sapsucker, Northern Flicke...

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...