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
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Red Crossbill (Sitka Spruce or type 10)
Loxia curvirostra
Red Crossbill (Douglas-fir or type 4)
Loxia curvirostra
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted x Red-shafted)
Colaptes auratus
Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
Empidonax difficilis
Red Crossbill (Western Hemlock or type 3)
Loxia curvirostra
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Turkey Vulture
Northern Harrier
Barn Swallow
Wrentit
House Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Rufous Hummingbird
Semipalmated Plover
Least Sandpiper
Western Sandpiper
Common Murre
California Gull
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Osprey
Red-shouldered Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
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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