Deschutes County

This mountain ski resort keeps the roads open and free of snow year round. Access to the high mountains may produce wintering mountain species like Gray Jay, Red Crossbill (White-winged is possible but not likely), Mountain Chickadee, Red-breasted...

This area consists of mixed forest of various evergreens. The 430 Road is good for summer species like Common Poorwill, Northern Pygmy-owl, Flammulated Owl, Canada Jay, Williamson’s Sapsucker, Pileated Woodpecker, Red Crossbill, MacGillivra...

This is a “bombed out” burn with little in it except the occasional Three-toed Woodpecker. This is one of the main areas to search for this species.

If you’re pressed for time and you can’t go up into the high lakes area of SW Deschutes County, a quick trip to Newberry Crater might be advised. Most of the mountain species found in Central Oregon can be located in this area. On the way up, ...

Sagebrush and juniper forest in the Millican Valley rising up to pine and fir forests on the mountain. Be sure to check out the water trough on the left side of the road at the base of the mountain, which is a magnet for birds and other wildlife. ...

This is a “bombed out” burn with little in it except the occasional Three-toed Woodpecker. This is one of the main areas to search for this species.

Pumice flats and sage along with 2 ponds. Birds that have been seen here in the past include Cooper’s Hawk, Clark’s Nutcracker, Tree Swallow, both Western and Mountain Bluebirds, Varied Thrush (migration), Black-throated Gray Warbler, ...

A large lagoon surrounded by agriculture land and juniper. This is a key spot for shorebirds and ducks. During spring and fall migration large numbers of sandpipers and other shorebirds pass through. Bald Eagles and Ospreys fish for carp in the la...

The Deschutes River winds through this urban center and is lined with paved paths and green areas. Waterfowl are present year round and often produce rarities like Red-breasted Merganser, Ross’s Goose, Greater Scaup, and Red-necked Grebe. Ho...

The Deschutes River winds through this urban center and is lined with paved paths and green areas. Waterfowl are present year round and often produce rarities like Red-breasted Merganser, Ross’s Goose, Greater Scaup, and Red-necked Grebe. Ho...

Riparian woodland along the banks of the Deschutes River. Pygmy Nuthatch, Anna’s Hummingbird, Wood Duck, Pinyon Jay, Canyon Wren and American Dipper can be found in this interesting park. It is also an excellent place for migrants. See the bird ...

The 1634 acre Rooster Rock fire occurred in August of 2010 and was a terrific woodpecker location for about 10 years, especially for Black-backed Woodpecker.  Now, it is older and less attractive to woodpeckers.  That said, woodpeckers can still...