Fopiano Reservoir
Painted Cove Trail - Painted Hills Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
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Location
Fopiano is 5 miles north of Hwy 26 on Waterman Road. Pull off on the side of the road. A scope is recommended.
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Tundra Swan and Barrow’s Goldeneye have been seen here. Many species of duck have been found here along with Double-crested Cormorant. Sora, Virginia Rail, Wilson’s Phalarope, shorebirds, Loggerhead Shrike, and Yellow-headed Blackbirds are just a few of the possible species you might see. Look for both Golden and Bald Eagles.
Nearby Birding Locations
- Mitchell (Town)
- Dollarhide Pond
- Parish Creek Road
- John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Painted Hills Unit
- Painted Cove Trail - Painted Hills Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
- John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Painted Hills Picnic Area
- Richmond Sixshooter Road
- Gable Creek Road
- Painted Cove (No public access)
- Meyers Canyon
- Bridge Creek Road
- OSU Geology Field Station
- Waterman Road
- Waterman Road
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