Linn County

These parks are located on the Willamette River and the associated forested area can be very productive. Migrating passerines use the Willamette as a highway north and south. Wintering species like Varied Thrush and sparrows can be found here as w...

A few Eurasian Wigeon and hybrids can be found among the huge American Wigeon flocks here in winter. Interesting gulls are possible as well. Go to the Oregon Birding Trails website. Choose the Willamette ...

A variety of waterfowl can be seen at the pond and the vegetation around the pond is good for chickadees and song sparrows.  Watch for Green-winged Teal and other waterfowl on the pond.

Large trees, a small creek, and a big lake are present in this park. Look for Downy Woodpecker in the larger trees and Bewick’s Wrens can be heard around the park. White-throated Sparrow can be found in winter and finches include Purple, Hou...

A variety of waterfowl can be seen at the pond and the vegetation around the pond is good for chickadees and song sparrows. Watch for Common Mergansers on the water.  This might be the best winter gull roost in the area.

Open natural grasslands. Willamette Valley Western Meadowlarks are a species of concern and this is a good location for them. In winter, waterfowl feed here and Snow and Ross’s Goose are possible. Ring-necked Pheasant can be heard crowing he...

A seed company floods these fields frequently and this provides many birds with feeding habitats. Fall, winter, and spring are the best times. Many geese and ducks feed here in winter. Four species of heron (including Green Heron and American Bitt...

Large trees near the Calapooia River in this park attract many residents. Wood Duck, Green Heron, and Sharp-shinned Hawk can be seen here. Listen for migrating Sandhill Cranes overhead. Band-tailed Pigeons and Vaux’s Swift are present along ...

Like most sewage ponds, these will produce a wide variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, gulls, and other water birds.