NORTH OF SALEM County

The ecologically rich landscape is home to more than 150 bird species, including seasonally nesting western bluebirds and acorn woodpeckers.

Woodlands, brushy areas and open fields support a wide variety of bird life, including waterfowl on the river, and raptors and passerines in the wooded and open areas. Over 130 species have been recorded at the park.

Wooded areas, lawns and gardens attract many birds, including Western Wood-Pewee, Swainson’s Thrush, Bullock’s Oriole, warblers, vireos, bluebirds, woodpeckers, kinglets, chickadees and nuthatches. Raptors may be spotted soaring over t...

Like most other Willamette Valley sewage ponds, the normal fare includes waterfowl, shorebirds, and gulls.

Each pond is roughly 10 acres, typical quarry ponds with open water and trees and shrubs around the edges. Waterfowl is the primary attraction.

Small ponds which attract waterfowl, mostly in winter. Raptors and songbirds can also be found.

In fall and winter the lake attracts large numbers of waterfowl and gulls, including many rarities. Over 120 species have been reported.

While most of the site consists of manicured gardens, there are also significant areas of oak and conifer woodlands, grassy and brushy areas, and marshy areas with a series of small ponds. More than 125 species of birds have been found here, inclu...

This is a deep-water pond in winter/spring/early summer and a mudflat/shallow pond in late summer/fall, with open fields and wooded areas nearby. Waterfowl (winter, spring) and shorebirds (summer) are the main attractions.

Open, grassy fields and wooded areas along the Willamette River host warblers, vireos, bluebirds, woodpeckers, kinglets, chickadees and nuthatches. Waterfowl, raptors, Belted Kingfisher and others can be found around Mission Lake and along the riv...