March 14, 2026 Neskowin
Red-winged Blackbird by Ruth Shelly
On a beautiful rain-free day, 23 birders gathered for Seven Capes' first-ever bird walk in Neskowin, led by Ger Killeen and Kate Saunders. We strolled down a new path along the marsh and enjoyed waterfowl on the flooded golf course, tallying 38 species in all. Highlights included seeing Western Bluebirds, a Wood Duck, Yellow-rumped Warbler, American Goldfinch, and Red-winged Blackbirds in cheerful abundance--all signs of spring on the wing!
Sightings of the day:
Birders by Tom Rice
Western Bluebird by Ruth Shelly
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Steller's Jay
Red-winged Blackbird
Golden-crowned
Brewers Blackbird
Tree Swallow
Mallard
American Wigeon
Bufflehead
Black Phoebe
Green-winged Teal
Hooded Merganser
Western Bluebird
Common Merganser
House Finches
Red-breasted Merganser
Great Blue Heron
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Anna's Hummingbird
European Starling
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Bald Eagle
White-crowned Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Northern Flicker
Eurasian-colored Dove
Rock Pigeon
Wood Duck
Fox Sparrow
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Western Gull
Turkey Vulture
American Goldfinch
March 13, 2026 Spring Lake Open Space
Mark Elliot led 8 birders along the beautiful Spring Lake Open Space. It was raining and the birds were few in numbers, but it didn't stop us from enjoying the trail. Spring was starting to show in the woods.
Sightings of the day:
Birders on trail by Caren Willoughby
American Robin
American Crow
Spotted Towhee
Bewick's Wren
Dark-eyed Junco
Steller's Jay
Raven
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Townsend Warbler
Red-winged Blackbird
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
February 14, 2026 Friends of the Wildwoods Open Space
Mark Elliott led 11 birders through the Friends of Wildwood Open Space, a beautiful area in the woods with a well maintained trail. It was a successful walk and there was no rain! The following birds shared our walk:
Birders on trail by Caren Willoughby
Raven
Ring-necked Duck
Canada Goose
Steller's Jay
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Song Sparrow
American Robin
American Crow
European Starling
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Dark-eyed Junco
House Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Band-tailed Pigeon
Anna's Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
January 10, 2026 HMSC Nature Trail & Yaquina Bay South Jetty
Photo by Tom Rice
Liz Laver-Holencik led 21 birders on the Hatfield Marine Science Center Nature Trail. The day was perfect with only a slight wind. Birders were able to spot a variety of species.
Sightings of the day:
Surf Scoter
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bufflehead
Great Blue Heron
Common Murre
American Crow
Common Goldeneye
White-crowned Sparrow
Black Brant Geese
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
American Wigeon
American Robin
Northern Harrier
Song Sparrow
House Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Anna's Hummingbird
Oregon Junco
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
American Goldfinch
House Finch
Rock Pigeon
Black-capped Chickadee
Raven
January 9, 2026 Regatta Park & Devils Lake
Eric Horvath led 12 birders on a bird walk at Lincoln City's Regatta Park. Eric shared his extensive knowledge of the area. Participants were not disappointed and were able to see the following birds:
Photo by Caren Willoughby
Northern Flicker
Bald Eagle
American Coots
Ring-necked Duck
Great Egret
Common Loon
Lesser Scaup
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
American Crow
Steller's Jay
Belted Kingfisher
Bufflehead
Pacific Wren
Song Sparrow
Fox Sparrow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Black-capped Chickadee
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Eurasian Starling
Red-winged Blackbird
Red-breasted Merganser
Short-billed Gull
Western Gull