April 11, 2025 The Knoll & Roads End State Park
Birders at The Knoll, photo by Carol Miley
16 people gathered at The Knoll Trailhead on a sunny Friday morning to enjoy a walk through the woods before heading down to the beach at Roads End State Park. Attendees included a good number of new birders, and with knowledgeable guides, everyone seemed to learn a lot. The highlight of the day was actually seeing a Virginia Rail at Roads End marsh!
Sightings of the day:
The elusive Virginia Rail, photo by Carol Miley
Band-tailed Pigeon
Eurasian Collared Dove
Anna’s Hummingbird
Virginia Rail
Cooper’s Hawk
Hairy Woodpecker
Steller’s Jay
American Crow
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Violet-green Swallow
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Brown Creeper
Pacific Wren
American Robin
Purple Finch
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Wilson’s Snipe
Western Gull
Pacific Loon
Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Bewick’s Wren
White-crowned Sparrow
Brown-headed Cowbird
Brewer’s Blackbird
April 12, 2024 The Knoll Open Space & Roads End State Park
It was a perfect day for a walk in the woods. Mark Elliott led 14 birders including a family of 5 from Seattle. The sounds of spring filled the air and plants were shooting up everywhere. All participants were enjoying the beautiful Open Space.
Sightings of the day:
Mark Elliot shares the wonder of a Rough-skinned Newt, photo by Caren Willoughby
Pacific Wren
Raven
Townsend Warbler
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Golden-crowned Kinglet
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
Stellar’s Jay
Violet Green Swallow
Song Sparrow
Mallard
Red-winged Blackbird
White-crowned Sparrow
American Crow
House Finch
European Starling
Western Gull
Cow Parsnip
October 13, 2023 The Villages and Roads End State Park
Mark Elliott led 9 birders through the woods and to the beach. For some this was a new experience. As we walked we could identify some by ear as well as sight. We saw a variety of birds even though the season is changing.
Sightings of the day:
Trip leader Mark Elliott and group, photo courtesy of Tom Rice
Stellar’s Jay
Pacific Wren
Dark-eyed Junco
American Crow
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Spotted Towhee
Fox Sparrow
Great Blue Heron
Mallard
Western Gull
Brewers Blackbird
European Starling
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown Pelican
House Sparrow
April 7, 2023 The Villages and Roads End
Birders doing what they do best by Caren Willoughby
The Village birdwalk didn’t disappoint 17 people that joined leader, Mark Elliott on a walk through the woods. Most of the participants were new to the area and were excited to learn about Lincoln City’s Open Spaces. The walk gave us a chance to observe the following species:
Trip leader Mark Elliott with a spotting scope by Caren Willoughby
Stellar’s Jay
American Robin
American Crow
Dark-eyed Junco
Varied Thrush
Pacific Wren
Rufous and Anna’s Hummingbirds
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
White-crowned Sparrow
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Mallard
Canada Geese
Bushit
Eurasian-collared Dove
Red-winged Blackbird
Ruby and Golden-crowned Kinglets
October 7, 2022 EXPLORIENCE Road's End
It was an interesting morning with all the fog we’ve been having. There were 22 people that joined us on our Friday morning walk, including Field Trip Guide Mark Elliot and Field Trip Coordinator Caren Willoughby. The trail through the woods provided a beautiful glimpse of the changing season. We talked of bird migration and listening for bird sounds to identify. The walk to Roads End wasn’t a disappointment because the fog had lifted somewhat. It was a successful walk even though the birds were few and far between.
Sightings of the day:
Birding group by Caren Willoughby
Pacific Wren
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Song Sparrow
American Crow
Stellar’s Jay
Raven
Brown Pelican
Western Gull
May 13, 2017 Open Spaces Bird Walk: Villages of Cascade Head to Roads End Park Beach
With the recent weather giving us nothing but downpours one would think Saturday's bird walk would be a no show. Instead everyone was pleasantly surprised by the fact there was very little rain and 11 people showed up for the event, including two couples from Vancouver, Washington!
Sightings of the Day
Black-headed Grosbeak
Northern Flicker
Hairy Woodpecker
American Robin
White-crowned Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
American Crow
Brewers Blackbird
Band-tailed Pigeon
Eurasian-collared Dove
Pacific Wren
Dark-eyed Junco
Great Blue Heron
Song Sparrow
Tree Swallow
Mallard
Barn Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Marsh Wren
Western Gull
Brown Pelican
European Starling
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Anna's Hummingbird
American Goldfinch
Purple Finch
Western Wood-pewee
Cedar Waxwing
Yellow Warbler
Turkey Vulture
Steller's Jay
May 14, 2016 Villages at Cascade Head/Roads End Park
It was too wet for cameras. We had about 10-12 birders and considering the weather saw some interesting birds.
First bird of the day was the Olive-sided Flycatcher. When we arrived at the beach, we were surprised to see a pair of Black Oystercatchers
on the beach and you could tell by the birds that were present it was "migratory bird day" for Mew Gull, Bonaparte’s Gull, Dunlin, etc.
Sightings of the Day
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Red-tailed Hawk
Anna’s Hummingbird
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
(heard)Wilson’s Warbler
Mallard
Turkey Vulture
Orange-crowned Warbler
American Robin
Black-headed Grosbeak
Red-winged Blackbird
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
American Crow
Western Gull
Mew Gull
Bonaparte’s Gull
Dunlin
Western Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Black Oystercatcher
Surf Scoter
Pelagic Cormorant
Scaup
Brown Pelican
American Goldfinch
June 27, 2015 The Knoll at Roads End Open Space
Trip leader, Mark Elliott, and a sweet looking deer greeted the group of 12 birders. The weather was slightly overcast as we proceeded to make our way through the trees to the top of the Knoll. It was an excellent time to sharpen bird identification by ear because of the canopy that the trees provided. Once on top we were rewarded with an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean, Lincoln City, and Devil's Lake.
It was a 'wish you were there' moment.
Sightings of the Day
American Goldfinch
Great Blue Heron
American Crow
White-crowned Sparrow
American Robin
Black-headed Grosbeak
Swainson's Thrush
Orange-crowned Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Steller's Jay
Red Crossbill
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Hermit Warbler
Gray Jay
Hairy Woodpecker
Double-crested Cormorant
Rufus Hummingbird
Glaucous-winged Gull
Brown Pelican
Cedar Waxwing
Brown-headed Cowbird
