Neskowin community has a wonderful variety of habitats - the flooded golf course during the winter, beach access, marsh and wetlands, and more. We will walk along the golf course edge and the road, birding along the way. On the flooded fairways, we’ll look for wintering geese and ducks. Along the streets we’ll watch for flocks of songbirds such as warblers, siskins, and chickadees. At the north end of the golf course we’ll take the wooded walking path crossing the marsh where we hope to see marsh birds, herons, and egrets before returning along the streets to the parking lot. 

Length, difficulty/conditions: Most of the walk is along paved streets but there is very little traffic. There is a narrow trail across the marsh that we will take. No elevation changes, but it can be muddy. Walk is about 1.5 miles. 

Facilities: Fully equipped restroom at parking area. 

Directions: In Neskowin. Neskowin is about 14 miles north of Lincoln City. As you enter the town, there will be a public parking area directly in front of you. We will meet in the Neskowin Beach parking lot on Salem Ave (as you enter Neskowin from Hwy 101).  Watch for our signs. 

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.

Long-billed Dowitchers by Ruth Shelly