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July 11, 2025 Nesika Park

Expert birder Liz Laver-Holencik led 27 birders through Nesika City Park. We were able to enjoy the Osprey nest in that area, getting the chance to observe an Osprey chick in the nest while the two adults were close by. Thanks to Explore Lincoln City for sponsoring this walk!

Sightings of the day:

Steller's Jay
Northern Flicker
Osprey
American Crow
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Western Flycatcher
Black-capped Chickadee
Barn Swallow
Marsh Wren
Swainson’s Thrush
Downy Woodpecker
Wilson’s Warbler

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July 12, 2024 Nesika Park

*Nesika Park Osprey nest by Ruth Shelly*

This Friday was a beautiful day for 25 birders to gather at Lincoln City’s newest park. We met near the park entrance to observe the resident Osprey nest and admired the Osprey chick that has grown astonishingly quickly! We then moved on to walk the trail through Nesika Park, ably guided by ASLC volunteers who pointed out and identified the various birds we saw in the forest.

Sightings of the day:

*Birders at Nesika Park by Caren Willoughby*

Barn Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Spotted Towhee
Stellar’s Jay
Wilson’s Warbler
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Dark-eyed Junco

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July 7, 2023 Nesika Park

*Caren Willoughby assisting a young birder with the spotting scope, photo by Ruth Shelly*

28 birders strong, we began our walk by observing the resident Osprey nest near Nesika Park. We were lucky to see all three juveniles with both adults at the nest! We then continued on to the Nesika Park trail to search for songbirds in the forest and wetlands. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed sharing the love of birding with the next generation of birders!

*Adult female and juvenile Ospreys on the nest, photo by Ruth Shelly*

*Birders on trail, photo by Ruth Shelly*

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July 8, 2022 EXPLORIENCE Nesika Park

Our bird walk to Nesika Park, sponsored by Explore Lincoln City didn’t disappoint the 17 birders in attendance. Part of Lincoln City's 2022 Exploriences, several participants had already signed up and all were happy with their wooden Explorience tokens!

The nesting Ospreys put on quite a show. The male brought in a nice trout to share with the single chick. The walk to Nesika Park was filled with other birds for all to enjoy.

Sightings:

*Osprey with trout. Photo by Ruth Shelly.*

Osprey
American Crow
Barn Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Steller’s Jay
American Robin
Spotted Towhee
European Starling
Northern Flicker
Song Sparrow
Turkey Vulture
White-crowned Sparrow
Cedar Waxwing