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