WEST COUNTY ON HWY 82 County

This route passes pastures, scattered trees, and wet areas along poorly named Dry Creek. In winter look for Bald Eagles and raptors along both roads.  In summer look for Bobolinks and Wilson’s Snipe in the grassy meadows.  Toward the west ...

This road winds through farmland and brushy fence rows. Primarily, this is a winter destination and sparrows are the major quarry. However, Bobolinks are a possibility in the area during the summer months. Keep an eye out for Gray Partridge coming...

Birds you might find on this road include Chukar, Gray Partridge, hawks & falcons, Short-eared Owl, Great Horned Owl, Common Nighthawk, woodpeckers, Horned Lark, swallows, American Tree Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, Lark Sparrow, Gray-crowned Rosy-...

This road follows the Lostine River and winds through farmland and into timber. Riparian vegetation is never far from the road. Species noted here in the past include Osprey, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Merlin, Barn Owl, Townsend’s Solitaire, Bohemi...

Through this canyon look for Common Mergansers and other ducks on the river.  Dippers may be spotted on the rocks.  They are easier to see in winter when the rocks and shore are covered in snow.  Look for them at the delta of the creek at the f...

This is a mixed conifer area. Birds you might expect here would include Dusky Grouse, Ruffed Grouse, woodpeckers, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Dusky Flycatcher, Red-eyed Vireo, Cassin’s Vireo, Warbling Vireo, Clark’s Nutcracker, three chick...

On this route in the winter check the surrounding trees for Bald Eagles and other raptors. In summer check fields and fences for Bobolinks, Western Kingbirds, and Wilson’s Snipe.

In winter, bird the town itself for specialties such as Bohemian Waxwing and Common Redpoll. Check out the sewage ponds on the north side of town. From east Wallowa, take Douglas Street north until it crosses the railroad tracks. Keep to the right...