EXPLORIENCE Lincoln City Wastewater Treatment Plant. Unlikely as it seems, water treatment plants are prime habitat for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds! We have permission for eight cars. Meet at Taft Waterfront near Mo’s and we’ll carpool to the site.  Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City. 

Length, difficulty/conditions: Easy, short walk. 

Facilities: Restroom at Taft Waterfront, none at the treatment plant. 

Directions: From Hwy 101 and SW 51st St. in Lincoln City, turn west on SW 51st and continue to the Taft Waterfront parking area near Mo’s. We will meet and carpool to the site. 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