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