Deschutes County

This mixed forest holds a good variety of the common species including Sharp-shinned Hawk, Great Horned Owl, Northern Pygmy-Owl, Vaux’s Swift, hummingbirds, sapsuckers, Lewis’s Woodpecker, flycatchers, swallows, nuthatches, kinglets, assor...

At the edge of the Deschutes National Forest, this little town offers habitats that are in transition from the juniper forest to the east and the ponderosa pine forest of the lower Cascades. Best birds here include Clark’s Nutcracker, Pinyon...

At this location the Crooked River cuts through an impressive gorge providing habitat for Nesting Golden Eagles, Prairie Falcons, Rock & Canyon Wrens, and White-throated Swifts. The riparian habitat is good for migrants and sparrows in the win...

The Deschutes River flows through an accessible riparian area surrounded by juniper woodland. Although Canyon Wrens, Northern Orioles and Black-headed Grosbeaks breed in this area, this location is primarily a migrant spot, similar to Lower Bridge...

You will pass through manzanita scrub and burned/unburned pine forest on the way to the swamp. This is a good place to see Fox Sparrow, Lazuli Bunting, Green Tailed Towhee, Sooty Grouse and Mountain Quail. This area burned in 2006 and should be ch...

This area consists of mixed forest of various evergreens. This whole area is good for summer species like Common Poorwill, Flammulated Owl, Pileated Woodpecker, Red Crossbill, Canada Jay and other forest nesters. Black Swifts have been seen occasi...

This is a small reservoir surrounded by juniper, sagebrush and ponderosa forest. Often the reservoir dries up revealing extensive mud banks good for migrating shorebirds. The surrounding area is good for Mountain Bluebirds and sparrows. Common bir...

The Deschutes River flows through an accessible riparian area surrounded by juniper woodland. This area is a great migrant spot for songbirds. Regular birds here include California Quail, Osprey, Bald Eagle, Mourning Dove, Great Horned Owl, Northe...

This is mostly a migration location so it is most active in fall and spring. It can be very birdy during those times. Flycatchers, warblers, hummingbirds, sparrows and swallows are the main attraction. Unusual species seen here include Barred Owl,...

High elevation forest. This is an excellent area for owls. In late May it is possible to hear Western Screech, Flammulated and Northern Saw-whet Owls. In the daytime, watch for Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Canada Jay, Clark’s Nutcracker, a var...

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...