Agate Lake
Oregon · West
About This Location
Agate Lake is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Mallard among many others. The diverse terrain supports both resident specialties and Pacific Flyway migrants throughout the year.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt (Black-necked)
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-capped x Mountain Chickadee (hybrid)
Poecile atricapillus x gambeli
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Killdeer
Caspian Tern
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
American Kestrel
Western Kingbird
Violet-green Swallow
House Finch
Western Meadowlark
Bullock's Oriole
Forster's Tern
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Spotted Sandpiper
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
Western Wood-Pewee
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
Amenities
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