July 11, 2026 Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

Kai Frueh led 31 birders along the trail to the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. The morning started out with a rather heavy mist, but as we proceeded, the lighthouse finally became visible. We were able to see a variety of species and many nesting birds.

Brandt’s Cormorant by Ronald Breeze

Sightings of the day:

Birders in the fog

American Crow
White-crowned Sparrow
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Song Sparrow
Pigeon Guillemot
Surf Scoter
Great Blue Heron
Northern Flicker
Pelagic Cormorant
Common Murre
Western Gull
Brandt's Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Bald Eagle
Harlequin Duck
Barn Swallow
Turkey Vulture
Black Oystercatcher
Brown-headed Cowbird
Swainson's Thrush