Well, it rained. It poured. We all got wet. But we had fun, and by the time we reached the beach, the rain had stopped - and it was blue skies when we got back to the bay. All but one of the group of eleven birders were central coast locals, with one visitor from La Grande. The tide was in, which meant the herons and egrets were on the far side of the bay, but we got good looks at the wintering waterfowl.

In spite of conditions, we saw an amazing 28 species! While scanning a flock of American Wigeon looking for an elusive Eurasian Wigeon, trip leader Mark Elliott pointed out a Northern Harrier over the marsh. As we watched, Mark spotted a Bald Eagle approaching -- followed by a Red-tailed Hawk! An exciting experience! Special thanks to Explore Lincoln City for sponsoring the event.

Sightings of the Day

Gadwall
American Wigeon
Northern Pintail
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Anna's Hummingbird
Sanderling
Mew Gull
Western Gull
gull sp.
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Great Egret
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Varied Thrush
Hermit Thrush
American Robin
Fox Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
White-crowned Sparrow
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Yellow-rumped Warbler