Clatsop County

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...

Some of the more interesting species found in the Brownsmead area include Arctic Loon, Eurasian Green-winged Teal, Little Blue Heron, Cattle Egret, Gyrfalcon, White-tailed Kite, Red-shouldered Hawk, and Palm Warbler.

Species found here include Saw-whet Owls nesting in the Wood Duck boxes, Wood Duck, Hooded Merganser, Ruffed Grouse, Green Heron, Osprey, Band-tailed Pigeon, Great Horned Owl, Downy Woodpecker, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Hut...

The ponds and adjacent wetlands attract various species such as Bald Eagle, Great Blue Heron, a variety of ducks (Wood Duck, Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, American Wigeon, Green-winged Teal), Black-capped Chickadee, Wilson’s Snipe, Ma...

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.

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...