WILLAMINA AREA County

Many forest birds can be found along Agency Creek, including Ruffed Grouse, wrens, thrushes, warblers, and the most reliable place in the county for American Dipper.

The consensus among birders seems to be that Mt. Hebo is not as good as people think it should be, but shrike, Northern Harrier, Dusky Flycatcher, Western Bluebirds, Townsend’s Solitaires, and American Pipits have all been seen there. More b...

Sheridan Wetlands is the best place in the county for waterfowl, gulls, and shorebirds.  The sewage ponds host many nesting Mallards in summer, migrating swallows,  shorebirds, scoters and grebes in fall, and large numbers of shovelers  and Ru...

There is an active Osprey nest on the edge of the pond and a nearby Bald Eagle nest.  Double-crested Cormorants are regular.  Green Heron and Belted Kingfisher here and ducks in wintertime. Rarities include Black Scoter, Red-necked Grebe, Black-...

A main attraction on these ponds is Wood Ducks and other waterfowl. Black  Phoebe can be expected.  In fall migration shorebirds may be on the edges.  A Heermann’s Gull was observed once. A Barrow’s Goldeneye wintered here years ago...