October 12, 2024 Boiler Bay to Devil's Punchbowl

We were greeted by a warm, sunny October day for trip leader Mark Elliott to lead a group of 10 birders down the coast on a driving tour! We saw a great variety of waterfowl along our way from Boiler Bay to Devil’s Punchbowl.

Sightings of the day:

Photo by Caren Willoughby

Brown Pelican
American Crow
Western Gull
Song Sparrow
Black Oystercatcher
Western Grebe
Pigeon Guillemot
Anna’s Hummingbird
Northern Flicker
Belted Kingfisher
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
White-crowned Sparrow
Great Blue Heron
Pelagic and Double-crested Cormorant
Common Murre
Short-billed Gull
White-winged Scoter
Surfbird
Black Turnstone

October 8, 2022 Boiler Bay to Devil's Punchbowl

Birders with scopes by Caren Willoughby

Twenty birders met Mark Elliott at Boiler Bay in hopes that the fog would lift enough to see some birds in the sea. The group was rewarded with a few good birds that happened to be close in. We saw large flocks of Black Oystercatchers and Black Turnstones in Depoe Bay!

Sightings of the day:

Song Sparrow
Brown Pelican
American Crow
Pelagic Cormorant
Bald Eagle
Great Blue Heron
Large flocks of Black Oystercatchers and Black Turnstones
Surf Scoter
White Crowned Sparrow
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Pacific Loon
Western Gull

Stormy day birders by Caren Willoughby

October 10, 2020 Boiler Bay to Devil's Punch Bowl

Six intrepid birders joined us to drive along the rocky shores from Boiler Bay to Devil's Punch Bowl. Trip leader Mark Elliott pointed out the sights and the birds as the weather improved from site-to-site.

Sightings of the day:
Western Grebe • Great Blue Heron • Canada Goose • Cackling Goose • Harlequin Duck • Bald Eagle • Peregrine Falcon • Black Oystercatcher • Black Turnstone • Western Gull • California Gull • Anna's Hummingbird • Steller's Jay • American Crow • Song Sparrow • Fox Sparrow

October 12, 2019 Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint to Devil's Punchbowl State Natural Area

The weather held for Audubon’s outing to Boiler Bay and down the coast to Devil’s Punch Bowl. Led by Mark Elliott the group of 16 birders spotted a variety of sea birds. The most exciting bird moment was the drive along the Otter Crest Loop when flocks of hundreds of Pine Siskins were flying in and out of the evergreen trees. This was a perfect time to put the windows down and listen to the music of nature. It was so loud and so perfect.

October 13, 2018 Boiler Bay to Rocky Creek

Birds and whales were sighted in 17 pairs of binoculars starting at Boiler Bay. We had birders from Fort Worth, Texas and White Salmon, Washington who spotted several life birds (birds they had never seen before).

Sightings of the Day

Surf Scoter
American Crow
Western Gull
Black Oystercatcher
Western Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Common Murre
Black Turnstone
Bald Eagle
Mew Gull
Great Blue Heron
White-winged Scoter
Pacific Loon
Red-throated Grebe
Brown Pelican
Pelagic Cormorant
Surf Scoter
White-crowned Sparrow
Hummingbird sp.
European Starling
Surfbird
Whales, whales and more whales

October 14, 2017 Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint to Devil's Punchbowl State Natural Area

What a wonderful morning! 21 birders gathered in the parking lot of the Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint for the ASLC bird walk, led by Mark Elliott. From Boiler Bay the birders caravanned past Depoe Bay, made a brief stop at Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint, and further travelled to Devil's Punchbowl State Natural Area. Interesting birds that were sighted include Black Turnstone, Wandering Tattler, Surfbird and Harlequin Duck.

Sightings of the Day
Brown Pelican

California Gull

Western Gull

Double-crested Cormorant

American Crow

Pacific Loon

Pelagic Cormorant

Western Grebe

Song Sparrow

Pigeon Guillemot

Red-throated Loon

Pine Siskin

Common Loon

Harlequin Duck

Red-necked Grebe

Surfbird

Wandering Tattler

Black Turnstone

House Sparrow

Black Oystercatcher

Anna's Hummingbird

October 8, 2016 Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint to Devil’s Punchbowl State Natural Area

It was the calm after the rains that drew 20 birders to Boiler Bay. The morning was gray but with no wind or precipitation. Meeting in the parking lot at Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint 20 birders, from as far away as Indianapolis IN and Yachats OR, gathered in a circle to introduce themselves to each other before scoping out the area for sea and shore birds . . . but not before immediately spotting Gray Whales just north of the parking area. So it took a while to get everyone together and to direct their attention to birding!

During stops from Boiler Bay to Devil’s Punchbowl State Natural Area, field guide Mark Elliott continuously set up his scope so others could get close views of Black Oystercatchers, Pacific Loons, Harlequin Ducks, and more. Brown Pelicans and Surf Scoters were migrating south in large and numerous groups. In all, it was a very pleasant morning and an enjoyable birding experience.

Sightings of the Day
Great Blue Heron
Song Sparrow
Brown Pelican
Pacific Loon
Western Grebe
Surf Scoter
Common Murre
Pelagic Cormorant
Savannah Sparrow
European Starling
Brewer's Blackbird
Belted Kingfisher
American Crow
American Robin
Black Oystercatcher
Black Turnstone
Harlequin Duck
Red-necked Grebe
Common Loon
Stellar's Jay
Western Gull
California Gull
Bald Eagle

March 9, 2013 Boiler Bay • Rocky Creek • Devil's Punch Bowl

25 birders arrived at the Boiler Bay parking lot to begin a very enjoyable morning of bird watching led by field guide, Mark Elliott. After enjoying the sightings, the birders then migrated to Rocky Creek and Devil's Punch Bowl.

Sightings of the Day
Glaucous-winged Gull
Herring Gull
Western Gull
Killdeer
American Crow
American Robin
Black Turnstone
Western Grebe
Brown Pelican
Pelagic Cormorant
Black Oystercatcher
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-necked Grebe
Rock Dove
Song Sparrow
Pacific Wren
Starlings
Red-throated Loon
Surf Scoter
Spotted Towhee
Pine Siskin
Horned Grebe
Red-tailed Hawk (on way to event)
Douglas Squirrel

October 8, 2011 Boiler Bay, Rocky Creek State Park, Cape Foul Weather/Otter Crest Loop, and Devil's Punch Bowl

The morning started out with a few showers but that did not stop 16 birders that met at Boiler Bay. The ocean waves were strong and we managed to see a nice variety of birds. With migration in progress it was an eventful outing. Clouds started to clear and the sun came out as we drove to Rocky Creek State Park, Cape Foul Weather/Otter Crest Loop, and on to Devil's Punch Bowl. The last stop was especially exciting as we were able to see a migrating gray whale perform for us.

Sightings of the Day
Brown Pelicans
Heermann's Gull
Mew Gull
Pelagic Cormorant
Common Murre
Song Sparrow
Western Grebe
Black Oystercatcher
White-winged Scoter
Horned Grebes
Red-necked Phalarope
Brewers Blackbird
American Crow
Surf Scoters
Western Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Surfbird
California Gull
Peregrine Falcon
Harlequin Duck
Ring-billed Gull
Whales