Bayocean Spit
Oregon · West
Moderate
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Bayocean Spit is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Mallard, and Northern Pintail 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
Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)
Anas crecca
Yellow-billed Loon
Gavia adamsii
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
Heermann's Gull
Larus heermanni
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Hermit Warbler
Setophaga occidentalis
Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
Empidonax difficilis
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Redhead
Greater Scaup
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Red-breasted Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Band-tailed Pigeon
Anna's Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
Black Oystercatcher
Black-bellied Plover
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Short-billed Dowitcher
Dunlin
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
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