March 8, 2024 Spring Lake Open Space

On the morning of Friday, March 8, seventeen intrepid birders participated in a Birdwalk at Spring Lake in Lincoln City. Sponsored by Lincoln City Parks and Recreation as well as Explore Lincoln City, the walk was hosted by the Audubon Society of Lincoln City.

Spring Lake is one of the area’s more challenging bird walks, with greater-than-average elevation gain/loss, but the group had a somewhat smooth time of it due to the relatively dry trail conditions.

Twelve bird species were documented, including:

Birders at Spring Lake by Tom Rice

American Crow
American Robin
Varied Thrush
Song Sparrow
Nuthatch
Pacific Wren
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Mallard Duck
Canada Goose
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Brown Creeper
Anna’s Hummingbird

March 11, 2023 Spring Lake Open Space

Saturday, March 11, was a great day to get out and enjoy nature. Spring Lake is an amazing walk through the woods and 17 birders pointed out signs of spring and watched and listened for birds.

Birders on trail by Caren Willoughby

Sightings of the day:

Mossy nest by Caren Willoughby

Canada Geese
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Stellar’s Jay
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
American Robin
Pacific Wren
Anna’s Hummingbird
Northern Flicker

Townsend’s Warbler by Caren Willoughby

April 8, 2022 Spring Lake Open Space

It was a small group that had no problem with the weather forecast. Trip leader Mark Elliott led around Lincoln City’s Open Space Spring Lake. It was magical with wildflowers in bloom and birds singing all around us. It was a haven for Warblers! In just three words “It Was Wonderful.” We were all thankful for the well maintained trails and Parks and Recreation of Lincoln City.

American Robin photo by Ruth Shelly

Listening and looking for those Warblers.

Down the trail.

Across the bridge to watch the Canada Goose fly in.

Photo by Caren Willoughby

Are these Myosotis scorpioides (Marsh-forget-me-not) growing along the path?

Sightings of the day:

Pacific Wren
American Crow
American Robin
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Townsend Warbler
Black-throated Grey Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Orange-crowned Warbler
Osprey
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Bald Eagle
Canada Goose
Mallard
Hairy Woodpecker

Canada Goose photo by Ruth Shelly

March 13, 2020 Spring Lake Open Space

Sponsored by Lincoln City Parks and Recreation and Explore Lincoln City, ten birders walked the trails around Spring Lake searching for various bird species, whether being seen or heard. About an hour into the walk the weather got progressive worse, going from light to heavy showers. And because of the rainfall, we didn't get photos of the birds we saw. Nonetheless, everyone enjoyed being outside.

Sightings of the day:
American Robin • Varied Thrush • American Crow • Golden-crowned Kinglet • Rufous Hummingbird • Spotted Towhee • Canada Goose • Stellers Jay • Red Crossbill • Ruby-crowned Kinglet • Chestnut-backed Chickadee • Pacific Wren