April 13, 2024 Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge

ASLC had a busy day at Nestucca Wildlife Refuge. Mark Elliott led 17 birders along the Refuge’s trails. We didn’t get far when 2 sub-adults and one Adult Bald Eagle welcomed us. Not to be outdone a Peregrine Falcon flies not far behind. This is the perfect time to visit and see the area awaken from winter.

Sightings of the day:

Birders on trail, photo by Caren Willoughby

Bald Eagle
Peregrine Falcon
White-crowned Sparrow
Pacific Wren
Canada Jay
American Robin
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Hermit Thrush
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Orange-crowned Warbler
Surf Scoter
Mallard
Bufflehead
Double-crested and Pelagic Cormorant
Red-breasted Merganser
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Western Gull
Dowitcher
White Egret
Northern Harrier
Brewers Blackbird
White-winged Scoter
Early Blue Violet 
Paintbrush 
Spruce
Fawn Lily

Blue Violets by Caren Willoughby