Birding with Brandon
Oregon birding guides, identification tips, and tools built around the eBird database — for beginners and listers alike.
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Equipment
Binoculars, scopes, and field guides for every budget and experience level.
Identification Tips
Visual and auditory cues to confidently identify birds in the field.
Rare Oregon Sightings
Live rare bird alerts for Oregon, powered by eBird.
Top Oregon Spots
The best birding locations across the Pacific Northwest.
My eBird List
A running log of every species I've recorded in the field.
Hotspot Flashcards
Enter any location to study the birds at nearby eBird hotspots.
Bird of the Week
Spotted Towhee
Pipilo maculatus
One of Oregon's most recognizable backyard birds. Listen for its distinctive drink-your-teeeeasong in brushy thickets and forest edges. The male's bold black, white, and rufous plumage makes it easy to identify.
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