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 at Alder Island Nature Trailhead in the parking lot of Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge on the east side of Hwy 101 at the south end of the Siletz River Bridge.

Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City and Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.

Alder Island Osprey by Ruth Shelly