Spring Lake Open Space is a hidden treasure within the city limits about a quarter of a mile from Highway 101 on NE 14th Street. We’ll start on the top, paved trail looking for songbirds like chickadees, kinglets, and wrens. From there we leave the paved trail and take the narrow path down the hill toward the lake itself. In the woods we’ll look for woodpeckers and flickers. As we cross the narrow bridge and follow along the lake, we should see a variety of sparrows and other songbirds. Sometimes a heron or egret is on the lake and occasionally a mallard.  

Sponsorship: Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.

Length, difficulty/conditions: The trail at the top is wide and paved, highly accessible if you want to come for just the first half of the walk. As we leave to walk down through the woods, it becomes narrow and uneven with exposed tree roots and can be muddy. Good shoes and walking sticks are recommended.  All told, the walk is about 1.4 miles. 

Facilities: None

Directions: In Lincoln City. From Hwy 101, turn east on NE 14th which becomes NE West Devils Lake Road. Continue .4 of a mile to Port Ave. Turn left - the parking area where we will meet will be on your immediate right.  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.

Photo by Heather Goble