Join us at Yaquina Head Lighthouse and Natural Area on the Oregon Coast just north of Newport. We’ll see colonies of nesting Common Murres, Brant’s and Pelagic Cormorants, and Pigeon Guillemots. Learn about Oregon’s extensive rocky habitat and its importance to wildlife. Meet in the Interpretive Center parking lot.

Length, difficulty/conditions: One mile easy walk is entirely on paved surfaces with some elevation changes. 

Facilities: Restrooms are located at the Interpretive Center and by the Lighthouse. 

Directions: From Hwy 101 in Newport, turn West on Lighthouse Dr (across from Szabo’s Restaurant). Continue on Lighthouse Dr to the entry booth. Note there is a $10 entrance fee or National Park Pass per vehicle. Continue to the main parking area by the Interpretive Center where we will meet. 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. Dogs are not allowed on these walks. Note that some sites require fees or parking passes.

Photo by Ruth Shelly