October 10, 2025 Lincoln City Wastewater Treatment Plant

Birders at the wastewater treatment plant by Ruth Shelly

On a new Seven Capes bird walk, 14 participants discovered that Lincoln City's Wastewater Treatment Plant is a birder's best-kept secret. Led by Jen Sanford and Caren Willoughby, we were treated to a diverse variety of waterfowl, Great Blue Herons, and a friendly Black Phoebe. Regrouping at the Taft dock, we enjoyed squadrons of Brown Pelicans, numerous gulls, and animated harbor seals taking advantage of the salmon run. Everyone agreed that they'd be back to check out the treatment ponds again during fall migration. We’d like to extend a huge thank you to Dan Christian and the City of Lincoln City for giving Seven Capes a chance to view the ponds!

Sightings of the day:

Black Phoebe by Ruth Shelly

Northern Shoveler
Belted Kingfisher
Wood Duck
American Wigeon
Green-winged Teal
Northern Pintail
Great Blue Heron
Canada Geese
Deer
Bufflehead
Fox Sparrow
Ring-necked Duck
Black Phoebe
American Robin
Northern Flicker
Western Gull
Song Sparrow
American Crow
Killdeer
Brown Pelican
Heermann’s Gull
Bald Eagle

Brown Pelicans at Siletz Bay by Ruth Shelly