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Bird Walk - Eckman Lake & Slough (NEW)
This quiet little lake offers several distinct habitats and is an ideal Spring birding spot. After viewing birds in the small park, we’ll walk carefully along the highway to the road that encircles about half of the lake. In spring, the lake has Double-crested Cormorant, Wood Duck, Osprey, and Pied-billed Grebe while the slough hosts waterfowl and shorebirds.
Partner: MidCoast Watersheds Council
Length, difficulty/conditions: We’ll be walking primarily on the edges of paved roads with no elevation changes. However, the sides of the road are narrow and rough, in some places there is little space between the road and the guardrail or brush. The walk is about 1.3 miles to the marsh and back to the parking area.
Facilities: Restroom at parking area
Directions: East of Waldport. From Hwy 101, turn east on Hwy 34 E/NW Hemlock St. Continue about 3 miles to WB Nelson State Recreation Site. We will meet in the parking lot there. Watch for our sign.
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.
Double-crested Cormorants by Ruth Shelly
Seabird Walk at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Common Murre colony by Ruth Shelly
Join us for a guided walk featuring seabirds and their dependence on Oregon’s rocky habitat at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in Newport on Wednesday, May 20, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Common Murres and Brandt’s Cormorant by Ruth Shelly
May is a spectacular time to observe the nesting seabirds at Yaquina Head, when thousands of Common Murres crowd the top of colony rock. Hundreds of Brandt's Cormorants will be displaying their electric turquoise throats, showing off to their mates. Pelagic Cormorants will be showing their bold white flank patches, making them easy to identify. Nesting Black Oystercatchers are particularly vocal in spring, as they chase intruders from their territories. We’ll also get great looks at the harbor seals through the spotting scope. Offshore, the loon migration is well underway, and we’ll see them in breeding colors as they stream north.
We’ll discuss how to responsibly enjoy watching seabirds and other wildlife dependent on Oregon’s rocky habitat, and learn what is being done to protect these natural habitats.
Eric Horvath will lead the walk. Eric holds a degree in zoology from Oregon State University and has written scientific papers on birds and mammals. He has conducted ornithological research in Oregon, Arizona, Mexico, and Australia, and has guided birding tours since 1990 throughout the U. S., and to Panama, Peru, and Ecuador. Eric's interests also include photography, botany, and geology.
The event is free, but registration is required. Binoculars will be provided, or bring your own. Dress for the weather, as we’ll go rain or shine. Yaquina Head is located at 750 N. Lighthouse Dr., Newport, OR. The entrance fee for the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area is $7 per vehicle, which covers access to the lighthouse, interpretive center, and tidepool areas. Day passes are purchased at the park entrance, and America the Beautiful or Oregon Coast Passport passes are accepted.
Lincoln City Bird Walk - Hostetler Park & Devils Lake Campground
Join us for a walk through diverse habitat along D River, crossing a hidden boardwalk through unique wetlands, then on through the campgrounds to Devils Lake. At D River, we’ll start by the river for a look at the herons and hope to spot a Mallard or Canada Goose family. As we walk to the boardwalk and across, we'll look for songbirds such as chickadees and kinglets. At the lake, we’ll hope to catch a look at Osprey fishing on the lake while swallows fly over and dip in the water.
Sponsorship: Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.
Length, difficulty/conditions: The parking lot is gravel but often flooded and muddy. The walk is initially on an old service road that crosses a closed bridge to a wide gravel area. The boardwalk is wide and the walk through the campground is paved. One of our more accessible walks - it’s mostly flat with only slight, short elevation changes.
Facilities: Restrooms at the campground
Directions: In Lincoln City. From Hwy 101, turn west on NE 1st St. The Hostetler Park parking lot where we will meet will be on your immediate right. Watch for our sign.
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 Ruth Shelly
Bird Walk - Beaver Creek SRA Loop Trail (NEW)
Join us as we walk a portion of the 4-mile loop trail using the service road access off of South Beaver Creek Rd. We’ll stroll through the woods looking for nesting birds including warblers and swallows, and listening for marsh birds like Sora and Virginia Rail. If time allows, we will continue to the viewpoint.
Length, difficulty/conditions: The initial mile of trail is a wide access road with packed dirt/gravel and is pretty accessible. From there, the trail narrows and has some minor elevation changes.
Facilities: There is a porta-potty about a mile in. The trail is less than a mile in and back.
Directions: South of Newport (Seal Rock area). From Hwy 101 at Ona Beach, turn west on N Beaver Creek Rd. Continue about .5 of a mile where you will turn right onto S Beaver Creek Rd. Continue about 2.5 miles to the pullout. We will meet at the wayside across from the trailhead. Watch for our sign.
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.
Townsend’s Warbler by Ruth Shelly
Lincoln City Bird Walk - Cutler City Open Space and Siletz Bay
Cutler City wetlands is a wooded wetland that is unique along the Oregon coast. There are many trails that cut through the forest - we will stick with the outer trail. The large trees host species such as Brown Creepers and Hairy Woodpeckers while the marshy brush is home to Common Yellowthroat and other songbirds. Great Blue Herons have built a rookery there so we should see their large nests and hear their noisy behaviors. After walking the woods, we’ll move on to Josephine Young Memorial Park at Siletz Bay where we will look for early arriving shorebirds.
Partner: MidCoast Watersheds Council
Sponsorship: Lincoln City Parks and Recreation
Length, difficulty/conditions: The trail is mostly flat but is narrow and has exposed tree roots in some spots. There are some minor elevation changes and a few short boardwalks that span low spots. Good shoes are recommended. The outer trail in the woods is about 1.5 miles, and it’s another .5 mile to the park, making the total distance about 2.5 miles.
Facilities: Josephine Young Memorial Park has a restroom.
Directions: In Cutler City (just south of Lincoln City). From Hwy 101, turn west on SW 63rd Ave. Continue about .5 of a mile. We will meet at the pull-out on SW 63rd. Watch for our sign.
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 Ruth Shelly
Lincoln City Bird Walk - Salmon River in the Cascade Head Scenic Area
EXPLORIENCE the mouth of the Salmon River in the Cascade Head Scenic Area. This walk along the Salmon River starts at Knight Park and wanders through woodlands, marsh, and along the river. We’ll look for grebes, gulls, cormorants, waterfowl, and raptors. Learn more about our protected estuarine habitats and the birds and other wildlife that depend on them!
Location: Meet in the Knight Park parking lot.
Directions: From HWY 101 north of Lincoln City, turn west onto N Three Rocks Rd. and continue for 2.4 mi to find Knight Park on the left.
Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City
Photo by Ruth Shelly
Seven Capes Birding Tour - Boiler Bay to Devil’s Punchbowl
Join us on a driving tour of prime rocky habitats, starting at Boiler Bay Scenic Viewpoint for some excellent seabird watching and possible glimpses at shorebirds. We’ll enjoy stops at Depoe Bay and Otter Crest loop, where we’ll explore the new Cape Foulweather Marine Conservation Area, Marine Garden, and Marine Reserves. Learn more about our protected nearshore habitats and the birds and other wildlife that depend on them!
Location: Meet in the Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint parking lot.
Directions: Heading south on HWY 101 just north of Depoe Bay, turn right onto Boiler Bay State Wayside.
Photo by Caren Willoughby
Lincoln City Bird Walk - Lincoln City Wastewater Treatment Plant (NEW)
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.
Location: Meet at Taft Waterfront near Mo’s and we’ll carpool to the site.
Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City
Sanderling by Ruth Shelly
Seven Capes Bird Walk - Sitka Sedge State Natural Area
*Please note starting time.
Sitka Sedge State Natural Area has a variety of coastal habitats that are teeming with wildlife. The trail winds through tidal flats, saltwater marshes, and forested wetlands to the ocean. We’ll look for songbirds and shorebirds.
Location: Meet in the parking area off Sandlake Rd.
Directions: From HWY 101 north of Neskowin, turn west onto Brooten Rd. toward Pacific City. Continue for 2.7 mi before turning left on Pacific Ave. in Pacific City. After a quick 0.2 mi, turn right onto Cape Kiwanda Dr. Cape Kiwanda Dr. eventually becomes Sandlake Rd., and the parking area will be on the left after approximately 4.5 mi.
Photo by Ruth Shelly
Lincoln City Bird Walk - Cascade Head Interpretive Wayside
EXPLORIENCE Cascade Head Interpretive Wayside, part of the Salmon River Estuary Restoration Area. We'll look for migrating warblers and other songbirds.
Location: Meet at the wayside on N. Fraser Rd. just north of Lincoln City off Hwy 101.
Directions: Traveling north on HWY 101, turn left onto N. Fraser Rd. just north of the HWY 101 and HWY 18 junction.
Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City
Great Blue Heron by Ruth Shelly
Lincoln City Bird Walk - Alder Island Loop Trail
EXPLORIENCE Alder Island Loop Trail in the middle of Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge! An easy one-mile trail loops through riparian and wetland habitat along the Siletz River, highlighted by interpretive signage. We’ll look for resident and migratory songbirds, Great Blue Herons, and Ospreys.
Location: Meet in the Alder Island trail parking lot just south of the Siletz River bridge.
Directions: From HWY 101 just south of the Siletz River bridge, turn east onto Millport Slough Ln. to find the trailhead immediately on the left.
Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City
Photo by Tom Rice
Seven Capes Bird Walk - Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
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, Brandt’s and Pelagic Cormorants, and Pigeon Guillemots. Learn about Oregon’s extensive rocky habitat and its importance to wildlife.
Location: Meet in the Interpretive Center parking lot.
Directions: From HWY 101 north of Newport, turn west on NW Lighthouse Dr. and continue for 0.8 mi, then turn right and continue for 0.2 mi to find the interpretive center.
Photo by Ruth Shellyt
SCBA Bird Walk - Ona Beach & Beaver Creek State Recreation Area
Starting with a walk through the woods along the creek, we’ll make our way to the ocean beach, looking for nesting birds including warblers and swallows, resident wading birds, and songbirds. Time permitting, we’ll drive from there to Beaver Creek.
Location: Meet at the Ona Beach parking area.
Directions: From HWY south of Newport, turn west on N Beaver Creek Rd. to find the Ona Beach parking area.
Birders at Ona Beach, photo by Ruth Shelly
Lincoln City Bird Walk - Hostetler Park & Devils Lake
Join us for a walk through diverse habitats along D River, crossing a hidden boardwalk through unique wetlands, then on through the campgrounds to Devils Lake. We’ll look for birds like Swainson’s Thrush, sparrows, and waterfowl.
Location: Meet at the NE 1st St. parking area on the east side of Hwy 101 in Lincoln City.
Directions: From HWY 101 in Lincoln City, turn east onto NE 1st St. and find the parking lot approximately 130 ft. from the highway on the right side of the street.
Sponsored by Lincoln City Parks & Recreation.
Birders on trail, photo by Ruth Shelly
SCBA Bird Walk - Garibaldi & Barview Jetty
We’ll meet near the Garibaldi Marina and look for lingering waterfowl and resident songbirds, then carpool north toward Barview Jetty, with occasional stops to scan the bay for shorebirds and other migrants.
Location: Meet at Lumberman’s Memorial Park next to the Garibaldi Marina, look for our SCBA sign.
Directions: From Hwy 101 (northbound), turn left on 3rd St, then right on American Ave. Watch for our sign.
Sandpiper by Ruth Shelly
Lincoln City Bird Walk - Cutler City Open Space & Siletz Bay
Large trees in this wooded wetland host species such as Pileated Woodpecker, while the marshy brush is home to Common Yellowthroat and other songbirds. After walking the woods, we’ll move on to Siletz Bay where we’ll enjoy the herons and look for shorebirds.
Location: Meet at the pull-out on SW 63rd St.
Directions: From HWY 101 in Lincoln City, turn southwest onto SW 63rd St. and continue straight for approximately 0.1 mi to the pullout on the right.
Sponsored by Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.
Great Blue Heron nest, photo by Ruth Shelly
SCBA Bird Walk - Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Two Rivers Loop
The two-mile Two Rivers Nature Trail boasts a sweeping viewpoint of the confluence of the Nestucca and Little Nestucca Rivers. The walk is moderate with elevation changes and uneven terrain. Early April offers a unique opportunity to view early migrants along with lingering winter birds and waterfowl.
*Please note later start time.
Location: Meet at the upper parking lot off Christiansen Rd.
Directions: From HWY 101 north of the turn toward Pacific City, turn northwest onto Christensen Rd. and continue straight to the parking lot.
Birders on trail, photo by Caren Willoughby
Lincoln City Bird Walk - The Knoll Open Space (aka The Villages) & Road's End State Park
The Villages walk provides diverse habitat for an interesting array of birds. April is a great time to see the last of the wintering songbirds and enjoy early arrivals such as warblers. We’ll walk downhill past the Sal La Sea wetlands to the parking lot at Roads End State Park to look for nearshore birds.
Location: Meet on NE Devils Lake Blvd. past the golf course (watch for our SCBA sign).
Directions: From HWY 101 in Lincoln City, turn north onto NE Devils Lake Blvd. and continue straight for approximately 1 mile to the cul-de-sac.
Sponsored by Lincoln City Parks & Recreation.
Anna’s Hummingbird by Ruth Shelly
SCBA Bird Walk - Kilchis Point Reserve
Located in Bay City, this 200-acre reserve is rich in heritage and wildlife. The nature trail is wide and accessible, stretching to the bay and back, about two miles total. We’ll look for winter sparrows and other songbirds.
Location: Meet in the Kilchis Point Reserve parking lot off Spruce St.
Directions: From HWY 101 in Bay City, turn west onto Warren St., then turn left on to Spruce St. after 0.2 mi.
Golden-crowned Sparrow by Ruth Shelly
Lincoln City Bird Walk - Spring Lake Open Space
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. Except for the paved trail at the top, most trails are muddy and uneven. The trail follows the lake edge closely most of the way. We will look for winter sparrows and other songbirds.
Location: Meet in the Spring Lake Open Space parking lot on Port Ave.
Directions: From HWY 101 in Lincoln City, turn east onto NE 14th St and continue for 0.3 mi, then turn left onto Port Ave to find the parking lot on the right side of the street.
Sponsored by Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.
Townsend’s Warbler by Ruth Shelly
Lincoln City Bird Walk - Friends of the Wildwoods Open Space
This is an easy walk through the forest right in the heart of Lincoln City. We’ll look for year round residents such as Downy Woodpecker as well as wintering sparrows.
Location: Meet at the trailhead on NE West Devils Lake Rd. There is limited parking along the street at the trailhead.
Directions: The trailhead is approximately 0.1 mi south of Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City on the west side of NE West Devils Lake Rd.
Sponsored by Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.
Birders at Friends of the Wildwoods, photo by Ruth Shelly
SCBA Bird Walk - HMSC Nature Trail & Yaquina Bay South Jetty
Yaquina Bay regularly hosts thousands of wintering waterfowl. After walking the trail, we’ll drive to the south jetty as time permits. We should see Harlequin and other diving ducks, loons, and other wintering birds. This trip offers short easy walks to viewing areas.
Location: Meet in the Hatfield Marine Science Center visitor center parking lot.
Directions: From HWY 101 south of the Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport, take SE Marine Science Drive and continue to take the first exit from the traffic circle.
Ring-necked Ducks, photo by Ruth Shelly
Lincoln City Bird Walk - Regatta Park & Devils Lake
Regatta Park, with playground, picnic area, and lake access, is a favorite spot for local families. Less well known are the park’s nature trails. We’ll start with a walk through the woods looking for songbirds, then check the lake for wintering waterfowl.
Location: Meet in the parking lot off of NE 14th in Lincoln City.
Directions: From HWY 101 in Lincoln City, turn east on NE 14th St. Regatta Park will be on the right, marked with a large sign.
Sponsored by Lincoln City Parks & Recreation
Birders at Regatta Park, photo by Ruth Shelly
Lincoln City Bird Walk - Taft Waterfront and Siletz Bay
EXPLORIENCE Siletz Bay! The bay is a winter resting grounds for thousands of waterfowl including Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, American Wigeon, with the possibility of an Eurasian Wigeon. Bald Eagles often put on a show and Great Blue Herons and Great Egrets are always present. We will observe from the Taft dock, then drive south along the bay, ending at Salishan Nature Trail if time permits.
Location: Meet in the Taft Waterfront parking lot in Lincoln City.
Directions: From HWY 101 in south Lincoln City, turn west onto SW 51st St. and continue for 0.3 mi to find the parking lot.
Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City and Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.
Photo by Ruth Shelly
Salmon River in the Cascade Head Scenic Area
EXPLORIENCE the mouth of the Salmon River in the Cascade Head Scenic Area. This two-hour walk along the Salmon River starts at Knight Park and wanders through woodlands, marsh, and along the river. We’ll look for grebes, gulls, cormorants, waterfowl, and raptors. Learn more about our protected estuarine habitats and the birds and other wildlife that depend on them! Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City and Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.
Location: Meet in the Knight Park parking lot.
Directions: From HWY 101 north of Lincoln City, turn west onto N Three Rocks Rd. and continue for 2.4 mi to find Knight Park on the left.
Salmon River by Steve Griffiths
Boiler Bay to Devil’s Punchbowl
Join us on a driving tour of prime rocky habitats, starting at Boiler Bay State Natural Area, for some excellent seabird watching and possible glimpses at shorebirds. We’ll enjoy stops at Depoe Bay and Otter Crest loop, where we’ll explore the new Cape Foulweather Marine Conservation Area, Marine Garden, and Marine Reserves. Learn more about our protected nearshore habitats and the birds and other wildlife that depend on them!
Location: Meet at Boiler Bay State Natural Area
Directions: Heading south on HWY 101 just north of Depoe Bay, turn right onto Boiler Bay State Wayside.
Black Oystercatcher by Ruth Shelly
Lincoln City Bird Walk - The Knoll Open Space and Road’s End State Park
EXPLORIENCE The Knoll (lower) in Lincoln City. This walk provides diverse habitat for an interesting array of birds. It’s a great place to see the arrival of wintering songbirds and enjoy resident birds. We’ll walk downhill past the Sal La Sea wetlands to the parking lot at Roads End State Park.
If you are able, please stay after the walk and help us manage the invasive ivy in this open space. Ivy is destructive to the trees and needs to be removed. Our City-approved process is to simply "girdle" the ivy (not haul it out; City staff will do that), and we have plenty of tools and gloves. Thank you!
Location: Meet on NE Devils Lake Blvd past the golf course (watch for our SCBA sign).
Directions: From HWY 101 in Lincoln City, turn north onto NE Devils Lake Blvd. and continue straight for approximately 1 mile to the cul-de-sac.
Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City and Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.
Photo by Tom Rice
Sitka Sedge State Natural Area
Sitka Sedge State Natural Area has a variety of coastal habitat that is teeming with wildlife. The trail winds through tidal flats, saltwater marshes, and forested wetlands to the ocean. We will look for songbirds and shorebirds. *Please note later start time.
Location: Meet in the parking area off Sandlake Rd.
Directions: From HWY 101 north of Neskowin, turn west onto Brooten Rd. toward Pacific City. Continue for 2.7 mi before turning left on Pacific Ave. in Pacific City. After a quick 0.2 mi, turn right onto Cape Kiwanda Dr. Cape Kiwanda Dr. eventually becomes Sandlake Rd., and the parking area will be on the left after approximately 4.5 mi.
Photo by Tom Rice
Lincoln City Bird Walk - Cutler City Open Space and Siletz Bay
EXPLORIENCE Cutler City Open Space, a unique wooded wetlands habitat. Large trees host species such as Pileated Woodpecker, while the marshy brush is home to Common Yellowthroat and other songbirds. We'll look for early fall migrants, then move on to Siletz Bay where we’ll watch for migrating shorebirds.
If you are able, please stay after the walk and help us manage the invasive ivy in this open space. Ivy is destructive to the trees and needs to be removed. Our City-approved process is to simply "girdle" the ivy (not haul it out; City staff will do that), and we have plenty of tools and gloves. Thank you!
Location: Meet at the pull-out on SW 63rd west off Hwy 101.
Directions: From HWY 101 in south Lincoln City, turn west onto SW 63rd St. and continue for 0.2 mi to find the pull-out on the right.
Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City and Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.
Group photo by Tom Rice
Lincoln City Bird Walk - Alder Island Loop Trail
EXPLORIENCE Alder Island Loop Trail in the middle of Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge! An easy one-mile trail loops through riparian and wetland habitat along the Siletz River, highlighted by interpretive signage. We’ll look for resident and migratory songbirds, Great Blue Heron, and Osprey.
Location: Meet in the Alder Island trail parking lot just south of the Siletz River bridge.
Directions: From HWY 101 just south of the Siletz River bridge, turn east onto Millport Slough Ln. to find the trailhead immediately on the left.
Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City and Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.
Group at Alder Island by Ruth Shelly
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Join us at Yaquina Head Lighthouse and Natural Area on the Oregon Coast just north of Newport. We will see colonies of Common Murre and Brant’s and Pelagic Cormorants. A popular attraction is the pair of Peregrine Falcons who nest on the cliffs near the interpretive center.
Location: Meet in the Interpretive Center parking lot.
Directions: From HWY 101 north of Newport, turn west on NW Lighthouse Dr. and continue for 0.8 mi, then turn right and continue for 0.2 mi to find the interpretive center.
Turkey Vulture and Common Murres by Ruth Shelly
Lincoln City Bird Walk - Nesika City Park
EXPLORIENCE one of Lincoln City's newest city parks! The name "Nesika" means "Our Place" in Chinook Language. We will explore the new trails, visit the nesting Osprey pair, and look for songbirds in the woods and wetlands.
If you are able, please stay after the walk and help us manage the invasive ivy in this open space. Ivy is destructive to the trees and needs to be removed. Our City-approved process is to simply "girdle" the ivy (not haul it out; City staff will do that), and we have plenty of tools and gloves. Thank you!
Location: Meet at SE 3rd and Mast. Look for our Audubon sign.
Directions: From HWY 101 in Lincoln City, turn east on SE 3rd St. and travel for approximately 0.4 mi and look for the corner of Mast Ave. on the left.
Want to help improve our open spaces? After the walk, you’re welcome to stay and help cut the invasive ivy that’s growing on the trees. Training and equipment will be provided.
Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City and Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.
Osprey family at Nesika Park by Ruth Shelly
Ona Beach & Beaver Creek State Recreation Area
Starting with a walk through the woods along the creek, we’ll make our way to the ocean beach, looking for nesting birds including warblers and swallows, resident wading birds, and songbirds. Time permitting, we’ll drive from there to Beaver Creek.
Location: Meet at the Ona Beach parking area.
Directions: From HWY south of Newport, turn west on N Beaver Creek Rd. to find the Ona Beach parking area.
Birders at Ona Beach by Caren Willoughby
Lincoln City Bird Walk - D River Open Space & Devils Lake
Enjoy diverse habitat along the D River, cross a hidden boardwalk traversing unique wetlands, then through the campgrounds to Devils Lake. We’ll look for wintering birds like Hermit Thrush, sparrows, and waterfowl.
Location: Meet at the NE 1st St. parking area on the east side of Hwy 101 in Lincoln City.
Directions: From HWY 101 in Lincoln City, turn east onto NE 1st St. and find the parking lot approximately 130 ft. from the highway on the right side of the street.
Want to help improve our open spaces? After the walk, you’re welcome to stay and help cut the invasive ivy that’s growing on the trees. Training and equipment will be provided.
Sponsored by Lincoln City Parks & Recreation and Explore Lincoln City.
Pacific Wren by Ruth Shelly