Oregon Birding
Some great birding spots in Oregon
Fern Hill Wetlands
A renowned destination for shorebirds, herons, and rare migrating ducks.
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Spans 163 acres right in the city and supports over 175 bird species, including peregrine falcons.
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
A designated global Important Bird Area on the coast. Perfect for viewing nesting colonies of common murres, Brandt's cormorants, and pigeon guillemots
William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge
Established to protect the dusky Canada goose, it features diverse habitats that host thousands of wintering birds and rare species
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Just a few minutes from Tigard, this urban refuge is fantastic for waterfowl, herons, and bald eagles. You can bird-watch easily from the visitor center’s viewing areas
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Often called the crown jewel of Oregon birding. This massive eastern oasis attracts over 320 species, including sandhill cranes, waterfowl, and massive flocks of migrating songbirds