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Birding Near Portland, OR

22 birding locations within 50 miles

Oregon · United States

22

Locations

55+

Species

6

Habitats

2

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Birding Locations Near Portland

a forest filled with lots of tall trees

Oregon

2.8 mi away

Moderate

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

Forest birding hotspot in Oregon with 216 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Oregon

5.8 mi away

Moderate

Vanport Wetlands

Forest birding hotspot in Oregon with 203 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
a view of a bridge over a body of water

Oregon

6.6 mi away

Moderate

Broughton Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Oregon with 217 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Oregon

6.8 mi away

Moderate

Koll Center Wetlands Area

Forest birding hotspot in Oregon with 200 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Oregon

8.0 mi away

Moderate

Smith and Bybee Lakes Wetlands Natural Area

Forest birding hotspot in Oregon with 223 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Wooden boardwalk through a marshy wetland with trees.

Oregon

11.8 mi away

Moderate

Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge - Atfálat'i Unit

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Oregon with 224 recorded species.

River/RiparianWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Oregon

12.0 mi away

Challenging

Sauvie Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Oregon with 241 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Washington

12.4 mi away

Moderate

Vancouver Lake lowlands

Lake birding hotspot in Washington with 209 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Oregon

13.7 mi away

Challenging

Sauvie Island - Raccoon Point

Coastal birding hotspot in Oregon with 205 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Oregon

14.9 mi away

Easy

Sandy River Delta Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Oregon with 219 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Oregon

15.1 mi away

Moderate

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Oregon with 217 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Oregon

15.4 mi away

Challenging

Sauvie Island - Oak Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Oregon with 214 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Washington

18.0 mi away

Moderate

Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Lake birding hotspot in Washington with 217 recorded species.

LakeWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Oregon

18.1 mi away

Challenging

Sauvie Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Oregon with 222 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Hartebeespoort Dam/Lake North West of Johannesburg, surrounded by the Magaliesberg Mountain range.

Oregon

19.7 mi away

Moderate

Fernhill Wetlands

Forest birding hotspot in Oregon with 249 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
A hawk sitting on top of a sign in a field

Washington

19.9 mi away

Moderate

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge - River 'S' Unit

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Washington with 243 recorded species.

River/RiparianWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Washington

21.5 mi away

Moderate

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Washington with 227 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Oregon

21.6 mi away

Easy

Rooster Rock State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Oregon with 201 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Oregon

26.1 mi away

Easy

Henry Hagg Lake Park (Scoggins Valley Park)

Lake birding hotspot in Oregon with 224 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Washington

27.3 mi away

Moderate

Woodland Bottoms

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 226 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Oregon

44.9 mi away

Easy

Minto-Brown Island Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Oregon with 207 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Oregon

47.5 mi away

Moderate

Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Oregon with 256 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Portland

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Greater ScaupLesser ScaupCommon MerganserRock PigeonPied-billed GrebeAnna's HummingbirdAmerican CrowBushtitHouse FinchLesser GoldfinchDark-eyed JuncoGolden-crowned SparrowCackling GooseCanada GooseWood DuckNorthern ShovelerGadwallCommon GoldeneyeKilldeerShort-billed GullMallardGreen-winged TealRing-necked DuckHooded MerganserAmerican Coot+30 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Coastal13 locations
Forest8 locations
Wetland5 locations
River/Riparian3 locations
Lake3 locations
Urban Park3 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring22 locations
Fall22 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Portland, OR?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Portland include Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, Vanport Wetlands, Broughton Beach, Koll Center Wetlands Area, Smith and Bybee Lakes Wetlands Natural Area. These spots offer forest, coastal, river/riparian habitats.
What birds can I see near Portland?▼
Birders near Portland can spot species including Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, Common Merganser, Rock Pigeon, Pied-billed Grebe, Anna's Hummingbird, American Crow, Bushtit. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Portland?▼
The best seasons for birding near Portland are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Portland?▼
There are 22 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Portland, OR, ranging from 2.8 to 47.5 miles from the city center.

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