EXPLORIENCE Siletz Bay! The bay is a winter resting ground for thousands of waterfowl including Northern Pintails, Green-winged Teals, American Wigeons, and the possibility of Eurasian Wigeons. Bald Eagles often put on a show and Great Blue Herons and Great Egrets are always present. We will observe from the Taft dock and then, if time permits, drive south along the bay, ending at Salishan Nature Trail. Meet in the Taft Waterfront parking lot in Lincoln City.  Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City. 

Length, difficulty/conditions: Easy walk on paved surfaces, less than one mile. If we continut to Salishan, the walk is on a maintained trail.  

Facilities: Public restroom at Taft. 

Directions: From Hwy 101 and SW 51st St. in Lincoln City, turn west on SW 51st and continue to the parking area.  

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.

Bufflehead by Ruth Shelly