This quiet little lake offers several distinct habitats and is an ideal Spring birding spot.  After viewing birds in the small park, we’ll walk carefully along the highway to the road that encircles about half of the lake. In spring, the lake has Double-crested Cormorant, Wood Duck, Osprey, and Pied-billed Grebe while the slough hosts waterfowl and shorebirds. 

Length, difficulty/conditions: We’ll be walking primarily on the edges of paved roads with no elevation changes. However, the sides of the road are narrow and rough, in some places there is little space between the road and the guardrail or brush. The walk is about 1.3 miles to the marsh and back to the parking area. 

Facilities: Restroom at parking area

Directions: East of Waldport. From Hwy 101, turn east on Hwy 34 E/NW Hemlock St. Continue about 3 miles to WB Nelson State Recreation Site. We will meet in the parking lot there. Watch for our sign. 

General info: All of our Seven Capes bird walks are free, family-friendly, and open to the public. No prior experience is needed and you do not need to pre-register. The walks are led by experienced birders  and we provide the free use of binoculars and field guides. Dress for coastal weather as we hold our birdwalks rain or shine. Please remember to bring water. Note that dogs are not allowed on these walks.

Double-crested Cormorants by Ruth Shelly