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158th Ave Marsh

Multnomah County | Columbia River East

The marsh is good for dabbling ducks in winter, great for Wilson’s Snipe in Spring, and good for Green Heron in Fall.  But it shines with shorebirds in spring, as this is one of the few places in Multnomah County in which the water level is...

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Agency Plains

Jefferson County | Madras North & East

In the summer Swainson’s Hawks are present and are replaced in the winter by other raptors including Rough Legged Hawks.  This area is good for wintering flocks of Sparrows, Pipits and Horned Larks. The occasional Lap- land Longspur can be foun...

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Albee Road

Umatilla County | Ukiah Area

Albee Road was named for the former “town” of Albee that was located 6.2 miles north of Ukiah. It passes through pine and mixed conifer forest, grasslands, wet meadows, and ranch lands. There are several stock ponds along the road that...

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Alder Springs

Jefferson County | South County

Riparian Habitat, cliffs and open dry brush habitat. Associated with the cliffs are Golden eagles, Canyon and Rock Wrens and White Throated Swifts. Close to the river Lazuli Buntings, Dippers and Lewis’s Woodpeckers. During migrations periods ma...

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Alfalfa

Deschutes County | East Of Bend

Agricultural lands. This is a prime area for wintering raptors such as Prairie Falcons, Red-tailed and Rough-legged Hawks. In summer search for Swainson’s and Ferruginous Hawks. In winter, this is a good place to check Horned Lark or American Pi...

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Almeda Park

Josephine County | Rogue River Area

Like most of the local “river parks” this one can be good for migrating birds in the spring and fall and waterfowl associated with the river. Check the large trees in the park and the riverfront areas for birds attracted to the river. ...

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Amity – Rice Lane

Yamhill County | Mcminneville Area

Rice Lane provides access to forest species in treetops. Along the lower flat portion of the road, look for Bullock’s Orioles, Western Tanagers, Lazuli Buntings, Lesser Goldfinches, Chipping Sparrows, and even Yellow Breasted Chat. At the oak wo...

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Amity Bellevue Highway

Yamhill County | Mcminneville Area

The wet bottom land has resident Bald Eagles, an Osprey nest, wintering hawks and waterfowl, including Great Egret, Tundra Swans, and Snow Geese. At the bridge in summer Northern Rough-0winged Swallows nest in the river bank. In the open fields fu...

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Anderson Road Swale

Clackamas County | Canby Area

S Anderson Rd is surrounded by open pastures and farmland, with small patches of berries and other low vegetation, seasonal wetlands and ponds. It offers good birding at any time of year, but especially shines in winter, when huge flocks of waterf...

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Angora Peak

Clatsop County | Coast Range Sites

This area exposes you to Coast Range species such as Ruffed and Sooty Grouse, Pygmy Owl, Cooper’s Hawk, Mt. Quail, Calliope Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird, Hairy Woodpecker, Band-tailed Pigeon, Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Hammond’s Flyc...

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Anson Wright County Park

Morrow County | South County

Tall pines, mixed forest, canyons and riparian areas. Look for mountain species like grouse, accipiters, Vaux’s Swift, Rufous and Calliope Hummingbirds. Woodpeckers include Hairy, Flicker, White-headed, Red-naped Sapsucker, Black-backed, Dow...

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Antelope

Wasco County | South 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...

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Antelope Reservoir

Malheur County | Hwy 95 Area

Large body of water. Waterfowl, waders, and shorebirds are the draw here. American White Pelicans, ducks, and coots are here in good numbers. Check the sagebrush on your way in for dry sagebrush species like Lark and Brewer’s Sparrows. 1995 ...

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Anthony Lakes

Baker County | North County

Ski Lodge and Mt Resort Area.  Potential for good mountain birding.  Pine Grosbeak, Common Redpoll, White-winged Crossbill can all be found here.  Others include Varied Thrush, Pacific Wren, 3-toed Woodpecker, and Vaux’s Swift.

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Arlington

Gilliam County | Columbia River Area

City and port. While in Arlington be sure to bird Earl Snell Memorial Park. Birds of note from here include Lewis’s Woodpecker, Bohemian Waxwing, Red-Breasted Sapsucker, Common Redpoll and Black-Necked Stilts on the park’s small beach....

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Arock

Malheur County | Hwy 95 Area

Habitat and Birds: There is a lot of farm land on this route and flooded farm fields in spring will produce abundant bird life. This area can be productive any season. Watch for White-faced Ibis, pond ducks, and blackbird flocks. Others include We...

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Ashland Pond

Jackson County | Ashland Area

In addition to the birds at North Mountain Park, here you could find Cassin’s Vireo, Western Wood-pewee, Lazuli Bunting, Anna’s or Rufous Hummingbirds, Green Heron, Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Hutton’s Vireo.

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Ashwood Area

Jefferson County | Madras North & East

Canyon with riparian vegetation and creek. This is a great area for the secretive Mountain Quail. Rock and Canyon Wren can be found on the canyon walls. Loggerhead Shrike, Sage Thrasher, and other desert species are common along the Ashwood Road.<...

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Baker Beach Road

Lane County | Coastal Sites

Bird the small marsh about a quarter mile from the highway. This is a reliable spot to find Marsh Wren at any season. Continue on to the campground, less than a half mile further down the road at a dead end. The campground area can be very birdy, ...

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Baker City

Baker County | Baker City Area

As is typical of most Eastern Oregon towns, winter is the best time to find rare birds in Baker City. Check the various neighborhoods for fruiting trees and watch for wintering finches, warblers, sparrows, and Bohemian Waxwings. Vaux’s Swift are...

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Baker City Airport Ponds

Baker County | Baker City Area

Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Tundra Swan, Eurasian Wigeon, a dozen other duck species, grebes, Great Egret, Osprey, Bald Eagle, Northern Harrier, Peregrine Falcon, Spotted Sandpiper, Western Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, several species...

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Baker Sewer Ponds

Baker County | Baker City Area

This, like most of the small ponds around Baker City, can produce just about any form of waterfowl, shorebird, or wader one might expect to find in Baker County. Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Tundra Swan, Eurasian Wigeon, a dozen other...

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Bald Hill Park

Benton County | Corvallis Area

Bald Hill rises to the west of the County Fairgrounds, and provides miles of trails through large tracts of oak woodland and savanna, along with mixed conifer and maple forests, riparian woodlands, upland prairie, creeks, pastures and fields. The ...

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Bald Mountain

Polk County | Falls City Area

Ruffed Grouse, Sooty Grouse and Mountain Quail have been seen along the roads in this area. The whole road can be good for stopping along, and the hike up the road can also be productive with birds such as Hairy Woodpeckers, Red Crossbills, Pine S...

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