The pond and the cattail marsh have some common dabbler ducks, Hooded Mergansers, Pied-billed Grebe, rails, passerines, and swallows. Around the parking lot, look for sparrows, passerines and raptors. Before China Creek empties into ...

This is mainly a raptor route as it winds through farmland. Golden Eagle, Swainson’s Hawk (Summer), Rough-legged Hawk (winter) and Prairie Falcon are joined by the more c...

The Wetland & Art Walk takes you through some diverse habitat Including riparian, river, wetlands, and deciduous forest. Depending on how far you want to walk, you might be able to include all of these habitats in one journey. Expect to see ty...

This area sports a large mountain meadow surrounded by timber.  The edge created by those two diverse habitats attracts many birds.  Typical mountain species like Hermit and Townsend’s Warblers can be found along with Canada Jay and Red Cr...

Clark Park is a small city park located next to the Molalla Rodeo Arena. It consists of a remaining stand of oak, with a open field to the north. The park is known is the most reliable location in the county to find nesting Acorn Woodpeckers, obse...

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...

The willows lining the river can be good for migrating birds. Osprey may nest nearby. Bullock’s Orioles, Kingbirds, Yellow Warblers, and Lazuli Buntings are here in summer.

The road runs along the John Day River and habitat includes riparian areas, sagebrush and canyons. A variety of sparrows have been seen here, as well as some waterfowl. Osprey, Golden and Bald Eagle have been sighted.

One of the highest points along the Columbia loop, around 1200 feet. Possible closures due to snow Nov thru March. Possibilities include Gray Jay, Ruffed and Sooty Grouse, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Varied Thrush, Red Crossbill. Ravens plentiful. ...

Mike Patterson’s excellent website gives very good advice for shore-birding the north coast of Oregon. Guide to Shorebird Watching on the North Coast of Oregon and dire...

The trail reaches Feldenheimer Forest and Seaside to the north, and goes through Sitka Spruce forest and riparian habitat. A short loop (2 miles) returns to the parking area. It also connects to the Tillamook Head trail, which leads to Seaside.

Typical Cascade Mountain species are found here. Red Crossbill, Western Tanager, Cassin’s Vireo, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Red-breasted and White-breasted Nuthatches, Hermit Warbler, and Olive-sided Flycatcher should be present. Common Gold...

This is a mixed conifer forest surrounding a mountain lake. Species that might be seen here include Common Loon, Pacific Loon (rare), Pied-billed Grebe, Western Grebe, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Blue Heron, ducks, Bald Eagle, Northern Goshawk...

This park is located along the Willamette River with riparian habitats that provided breeding habitat for Red-eyed Vireo in the past – none have been reported since about 2020.  There is a bike path that goes in a large loop, along the rive...

The North Fork Trail, which leaves from the parking lot, is a 0.25 mi self-guided interpretive trail that describes the unique ecology of the Coast Range temperate rainforest. Watch for Hooded and Common Merganser, Wood Duck, American Dipper, Belt...

The Deschutes River flows through an accessible riparian area surrounded by juniper woodland. This is another area that is good for migrants. Look for Osprey, Violet-green Swallow, Tree Swallow, N. Rough-winged Swallow, Cliff Swallow, Black-headed...

Walk through the campground, especially during the winter where some feeding happens near the wood shed. There is a nature trail along the river through riparian habitat. In addition to waterfowl, warblers, kinglets, buntings and sparrows, keep an...

Mixed aged conifer mostly Douglas fir, Western Hemlock and Western red cedar

Pileated, hairy woodpeckers; several flycatchers, wood warblers, owls: n.pygmy, n.saw-whet, barred, 4 thrush species, grouse, mountain quail, western tanager

Coffenbury Lake is located on the southern edge of Fort Stevens State Park (see directions above). Though close to the ocean, this is a freshwater lake. Spring and fall are the best times to visit as migrants can be found in the thick woods and ma...

Some of the birds seen in this area include Greater White-fronted Goose, 12 duck species, California Quail, Pied-billed Grebe, Great Egret, Green Heron, Osprey, Rough-legged Hawk, Peregrine Falcon, both yellowlegs, Baird’s Sandpiper, Pectora...

Ponderosa forest and riparian habitat. The springs attract a variety of birds. Williamson’s and Red-naped Sapsucker abound. White-headed Woodpecker nest in the campground, while Cassin’s Finch, Red Crossbill, Northern Pygmy-Owls, Tree ...

The reservoir is rimmed with cottonwood/brush habitat and harbors many species of breeding and migrating songbirds. All of the parking lots access this habitat. “Fall” shorebirding on the mudflats of the reservoir is excellent, althoug...

A small nature park where you can expect Rufous Hummingbird approaching April. Later in the season look for Orange-crowned Warbler and typical riparian species.

This is just a tiny city park. The river view can have all manner of river birds, loons, grebes, gulls and ducks in season. An adjacent park area holds residential type passerines. It’s a good place to scan the Columbia.

All of the distances once leaving the freeway are short – just 0.1 or 0.2 mi. Birders may park in the hotel’s parking lot for birding, but please be considerate and do not use parking spaces near the hotel’s entrance. You may want to try the...

This area provides excellent views of the Columbia River and in fall and winter is the best place in the county for various sea birds.  Western Grebes can be present in large numbers and there often is a Clark’s Grebe or two mixed in.  Red...

Take this bike path east and you will soon see the Columbia Sewage Ponds on your left. Check these for ducks and shorebirds. Continue on and you’ll see the Heron Lakes Golf Course on your left. This area has a good bunch of ponds that can ho...

Gulls, including Western Gull, can be seen. It is possible to see White Pelicans flying by. Given the fact that there are good numbers and unusual species of birds below both the John Day and McNary dams and that Gilliam county lies between the tw...

This spot is great in fall and winter for various ducks and geese, and recently has been especially good for Eurasian Wigeon in fall.  In summer it is good for Violet-green, Tree, Barn, Cliff and Northern Rough-winged Swallows.  Lazuli Bunting, ...

Not terribly birdy but the few tall trees are the only ones for miles. This town is mostly under-birded so surprises may be right around the corner. In the winter both Merlin and Peregrine Falcon can sometimes be found hanging around town, presuma...

These ponds are excellent for ducks, moderate for shorebirds; open to birders. There are three ponds here surrounded on three sides by fields. Two smaller ones that are always full of water and a large one that draws down over the summer, creating...

Wolf Hallow Rd. is fairly consistent for Loggerhead Shrike. Say’s Phoebe, Lazuli Buntings, Western Kingbirds, could also be found. There is a water trough on the north side of the road about half way down. Check here for birds coming to the ...

Cook Park in Tigard Has a diverse set of habitats including riparian, forest trails, grassy areas, and mixed forest.

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Dry grasslands and dryland wheat croplands and minimal sagebrush. The habitat between mile 1 and 4.5 is good for grassland birds from Apr. to Sep. Some years, Grasshopper Sparrows breed along the road. Reinhart Road, which intersects Coombs Canyon...

Cooper Creek Reservoir- Habitat: Open water, mixed conifer/hardwood forest, and marsh.

Birds: Green-winged Teal, Cinnamon Teal, both wigeon, Ring-necked Duck, Wood Duck, Bufflehead, Northern Pintail, Wilson’s Snipe Steller’s Jay, We...

The nature park occupies the top of the hill, saving it from residential development. The parking area starts on a grassy knoll with numerous Lesser and American Goldfinches. Over 5 miles of graveled trails lead in loops around the crown. All trai...

A small number of Willits winter in the bay here,  and scope the exposed mudflats for shorebirds and deeper channels for water birds. At Mingus Park check the domestic waterfowl for wild birds such as scaup and wigeon. Gulls are tame here and off...

There is a walk way along the river here, with nice diversity of river ducks,  wrens and flycatchers, with the occasional Green Heron.  Wooded areas around the town attract Tanager, raptors, and woodpeckers.  Around town you will find Cooper...

Access the beach and check out the rocks for Harlequin Duck, Rock Sandpiper, Black Oystercatcher and  nesting Common Murre and Pelagic Cormorants.  Listen and look for Black Turnstone (winter).  Watch for migrating shorebirds in Spring and Fall...

This driving route follows the Coquille River, traversing flooded pastures and small wetlands dense with alder and willow. Use pullouts along the road to scan the river and surrounding flooded pastures for thousands of wintering waterfowl includin...

Between the Jetties, watch for Surf, Black and White-winged Scoter, Common and Pacific Loon, Pelagic, Brandt’s, and Double-crested Cormorant, Brown Pelican, and Harlequin Duck.  During migration walk east from the parking lot at low tide and sc...

Lots of waterfowl here and Harris’s Sparrow has been found in the area. Look for shorebirds, gulls, swallows, and quite a few passerines.

This site is on a reservoir with conifer and/or hardwood forests around it.  The lake provides good birding for waterbirds (loons, grebes, herons, waterfowl, pelicans, hawks/eagles, etc.) during the non-breeding season.

Look for White-throated Swifts and Cliff Swallows on the big cliff north of the campground. Listen for Chukar, especially early in the morning and late in the evening. Gray Partridge is possible here too. A collection of low brush and tall cottonw...

With the mix of riparian, sagebrush and canyon habitats, there is potential for a good variety of species. Look in the willows along river for Yellow-breasted Chat and Lazuli Bunting. Common Poorwill can be heard in this region at night.Canyon Wre...

This road has a mix of junipers and pines. Look for dry pine species like Dusky Flycatcher, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Gray Flycatcher, Pygmy Nuthatch, Calliope Hummingbird, Flammulated Owl, Northern Pygmy-owl and Common Poorwill. In the riparia...

This is a large reservoir with forest around it.  The reservoir can have water birds (loons, grebes, waterfowl, etc) on it during the non-breeding season.  The forests will have typical conifer forest species.