Black Butte Ranch
Oregon · West
Moderate
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Black Butte Ranch is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts White-headed Woodpecker, Pygmy Nuthatch, and Canada Goose 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
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Red-naped Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus nuchalis
Western Screech-Owl
Megascops kennicottii
Dusky Flycatcher
Empidonax oberholseri
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Rufous Hummingbird
Killdeer
Turkey Vulture
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Western Wood-Pewee
Steller's Jay
Mountain Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Barn Swallow
Pygmy Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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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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