These ponds have some of the best waterfowl diversity in the area. Expect diving ducks, grebes, gulls, terns, and swallows in season. Watch for rarities such as Sabine’s Gull and White-winged Scoter. Wilson’s Phalaropes are joined by Red-n...
Take NF 47 out of Hines and stop frequently as it travels through different habitats. Many of the common juniper species like Gray Flycatcher and Ash-throated Flycatchers can be found in the first few miles of the road.
After 7 miles, NF-47...
The towns of Burns and Hines are often under-birded as many are focused on getting to Malheur NWR. Yet while Malheur gets all the press, a respectable list of rarities have appeared in Burns/Hines as well.
Often, migrants can be found in go...
Osprey, Golden Eagle, Gray Flycatcher, Western Kingbird, Ash-throated Flycatcher, Lark Sparrow, and White-throated Swifts have been seen here.
...Mixed conifer forest intermingles with burned forest to provide a diverse habitat and many species of forest birds. Look for Sooty Grouse, Nashville Warbler, and Green-tailed Towhee. Higher up on 2308, look for Mountain Quail, Rufous and AllenR...
Habitat and Birds: Take this road as long as you like as it winds through farmland, sage flats and canyons. It follows Butte Creek so there are many riparian opportunities here. Birds here include geese, mallards, Common Merganser...
Riparian vegetation surrounded by sage and juniper hillsides. Chukar, Golden Eagle, Black-capped Chickadee, Brewer’s Sparrow, Chat, and Lazuli Bunting can be found here.
...This area has the best stand of juniper trees so could harbor Gray Flycatchers and Ash-throated Flycatchers. Mountain Bluebirds and Chipping Sparrow are also possible. Vesper Sparrow has been seen and Lazuli Buntings, Say’s Phoebe, and Horne...
Deschutes County | Sisters Area
This is one of the most well-known and beloved birding locations in the county. Dense riparian habitat surrounded by ponderosa pine forest supports all three Sapsuckers, “Western” and Gray Flycatchers, Cassin’s Vireo, Western Wood-pewee, Hou...
Wasco County | Tygh Valley/cascades
This is a very nice section of forest that is very productive. Though patch-worked with clear-cuts, the forest remains productive enough to attract many species. A list might include Black-backed Woodpecker, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Warbling Vireo,...
Clackamas County | Valley Locations
Volunteers with The Nature Conservancy have restored oak woodlands and meadows on this 26-acre site. In springtime native wildflowers abound on a rocky plateau that was scoured by the Missoula floods at the end of the last ice age. Osprey nest on ...
Baker County | Unity And Sumpter Areas
Check each hummingbird as there may be Broad-tailed Hummingbirds here. There are good numbers of Flammulated Owls calling in late May into early June. This is a great birding/camping site that deserves your attention. Watch for amphibians along th...
Species found here include Saw-whet Owls nesting in the Wood Duck boxes, Wood Duck, Hooded Merganser, Ruffed Grouse, Green Heron, Osprey, Band-tailed Pigeon, Great Horned Owl, Downy Woodpecker, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Hut...
Deschutes County | Sisters Area
This preserve, managed by the Deschutes Basin Land Trust, has an improving meadow habitat with pools and surrounding riparian habitats. Most of the species seen at Calliope Crossing can be found here in the spring and summer. Both Virginia Rail an...
Jefferson County | Sisters North
Forest birds, neo-tropic migrants and hummingbirds. Make sure you stop at the Bridge in Camp Sherman and follow the trails on both sides of the river down- stream. American Dippers are always present at the bridge and there is plenty of bird activ...
Columbia County | Vernonia Area
The marshy area is just past the tree farm. This is an interesting patch of land. Surrounded by Douglas fir forests a small set of creeks flood a small plain for about a quarter mile. It is filled with willows and Hard Hack shrubs. On one recent a...
This parking area is next to the Molalla River, and there are substantial wetlands surrounding this park so many birds are drawn to this location. See the eBird checklist for a bird list. Mandarin Duck, of questionable countability, has been recor...
There are several trails into the woods here and you are free to explore. The trail goes north for 3.5 miles and you will have to walk about 0.8 miles to reach the river but it’s worth the walk to access the riparian strip. The bird life her...
The ponds and adjacent wetlands attract various species such as Bald Eagle, Great Blue Heron, a variety of ducks (Wood Duck, Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, American Wigeon, Green-winged Teal), Black-capped Chickadee, Wilson’s Snipe, Ma...
Douglas County | Canyonville Area
Habitat: Herbet’s pond with trail; since county worked on dam very little water habitat but brush habitat is very good: cannot walk all the way around pond because of brush; farmland, river, riparian, mixed hardwood and conifer.
Birds...
This beautiful, rocky intertidal habitat attracts Harlequin Duck, Black Oystercatcher, Pigeon Guillemot, Surfbird, Black Turnstone, and Black, Surf and White-winged Scoter, and an occasional Rock Sandpiper. From the viewing deck watc...
Tillamook County | South County Coastal Sites
Chief Kiawanda Rock (aka Haystack Rock) is a protected offshore island habitat, with large seabird nesting colonies. From the small observation deck on the beach access route, the nearshore waters and Chief Kiawanda Rock...
Tillamook County | South County Coastal Sites
The Cape Lookout SP Trail Map shows the area well.
Cape Lookout SP–Day ...
Tillamook County | Tillamook Bay Area
Cape Meares SP–Lighthouse and Cape Meares SP occupy a scenic headland. This headland offers outstanding wildlife viewing. Habitats here are old growth coast Sitka Spruce/Western Hemlock forest, rocky headlan...
Lincoln County | South County Area
Rocky coast promontory with inland forest. Looking toward the ocean, you should be able to find sea ducks, Black Oystercatchers, Black Turnstone, Surfbird, Common Murre, Pigeon Guillemot, maybe an Ancient Murrelet, gulls, loons, all 3 cormorants...
Douglas County | Cascade Mountains Area
This is a unique habitat for low elevation on the Umpqua National Forest.
Series of small ponds surrounded by mixed ponderosa and sugar pine with old-growth Douglas-fir; numerous dead trees and cattail marsh in ponds; rocky bluffs above; Th...
This is excellent duck habitat in the winter. It is a major wintering ground for Tundra Swan. Trumpeters can be mixed in as well. Scan tree tops for the local Bald Eagles. Great Egrets and Great Blue Herons can be thick at times. Congregations of ...
Immediately east of Mayville there is some scrub brush along the road which is attractive to sparrows, quail and such, but as soon as you top the first hill you break out into open grassland. Then you turn north through more open grassland. Howeve...
Tillamook County | South County Coastal Sites
Cascade Head is a scenic coastal headland. Its varied and protected habitats include old growth Sitka Spruce/Western Hemlock forests, coastal prairie grasslands, and Rocky coastal cliffs.
Birds found in the general area inc...
Hood River County | Columbia River
The proximity to the river provides birders with good possibilities for good birding. Tufted Duck was found here in 1995. Check out the Cascade Locks Marine Park. The surrounding hills south...
Tall pines and riparian areas. Look for mountain species like grouse, Accipiters, Vaux’s Swift, Rufous & Calliope Hummingbirds. Woodpeckers include Hairy, Northern Flicker, Red-naped Sapsucker, Downy, and Pileated. Red and White-breasted...
Josephine County | Cave Junction Area
Many of the same birds seen in Grants Pass can be found in Cave Junction, although Oak Titmouse and Gray Gnatcatcher tend to be much harder to come by, and some of the more forest-associated species such as Golden-crowned Kinglet and Red-breasted ...
Wasco County | Columbia River Area
The park is an island of grass and shade trees in an otherwise dry section of the Columbia River Gorge. There are also expansive views from the shoreline across the Columbia River, which here forms a reservior (Lake Celilo) behind The Dalles Dam. ...
With the exception of a few creek crossings, this loop takes you through sagebrush and dryland farms along with a little bit of natural grasslands. Not much is known about the birds along this route so it is important that you report your sighting...
Marion County | North Of Salem
The ecologically rich landscape is home to more than 150 bird species, including seasonally nesting western bluebirds and acorn woodpeckers.
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The boat basin is a good place to get good looks at Brown Pelican, loons, grebes, gulls and other waterfowl such as Long-tailed Duck. Walking on the trail you might hear a Pileated Woodpecker. A Magnificent Frigatebird was found he...
Along the top of the mountain, look for Western Bluebirds, Western Kingbird, Band-tailed Pigeon, Western Screech-Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Vaux’s Swift, Pileated Woodpecker, Chestnutbacked Chickadee, Winter Wren, and Varied Thrush. Warbler...
The Harbor Area is the best place in the county for Black-crowned Night-herons. Other birds include sea ducks, rocky shore birds, loons, Brown Pelicans, cormorants, and sea ducks. The river mouth and north jetty should be checked for Black-legged ...
This area has extensive riparian vegetation as well as mixed conifer forest. The river provides ample places for birds to rest or feed. Look for Snowy Egret (best spot in the county), Green Heron, Black-crowned Night-heron, Red-shouldered Hawk, Sp...
Stop at the Dam and look for sparrows, Canyon and Rock Wrens. Continue on and work your way around the north side of the lake.
There are numerous pullouts that give you good views of the shoreline and the waterfowl in the lake. In the lake ...
Wallowa County | Enterprise/joseph Area
Birds you might find on this road include Chukar, Gray Partridge, hawks & falcons, Great Horned Owl, Common Nighthawk, woodpeckers, Horned Lark, swallows, sparrows including American Tree and Vesper, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch and Snow Bunting.