John Day Fossil Beds National Monument – Clarno Unit
Seasons
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Location
The Clarno Unit is located 18 miles southwest of the town of Fossil along Highway 218. There is a rest stop with a parking, restrooms and covered picnic areas. There are 3 1/4 mile trails to allow you a chance to get out and bird. John Day Fossil Beds – Clarno Unit.
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Habitat and Birds
The trails go through sage-covered hills. Lazuli Buntings, Brewer’s and Vesper Sparrows are here in summer. Listen for Canyon Wren and Chukar as well.
Nearby Birding Locations
- Service Creek
- Julia Henderson Pioneer Park
- Hoover Creek Road/Hoover Creek Reservoir
- Shady Grove Rest Area
- Shelton Wayside Park
- Burnt Ranch Campground
- Rowe Creek Reservoir
- Clarno BLM Boat Ramp
- Girds Creek Road
- Robinson Canyon - Pine Creek Conservation Area
- Rowe Creek Road
- Fossil (Town)
- Muleshoe Recreation Area
- Twickenham Area
- Priest Hole
- Butte Creek Summit
- Hancock Field Station
- Pine Creek Conservation Area
- Fossil Sewage Ponds - Farm Pond
- Kimberly Area
- Umatilla National Forest
- Kahler Basin Road
- Winlock Road
- Fossil Sewage Ponds
- Bear Hollow
- Bear Hollow County Park
- Cottonwood Creek Road
- Clarno Road
- Butte Creek Road
- Spray (Town)
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