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