Cannon Beach
Oregon · West
About This Location
Cannon Beach is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, and Mallard among many others. The diverse terrain supports both resident specialties and Pacific Flyway migrants throughout the year.
Location
Loading map...
Notable Species
Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
Empidonax difficilis
Red Crossbill (Douglas-fir or type 4)
Loxia curvirostra
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Horned Puffin
Fratercula corniculata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Murre
Western Gull
California Gull
Glaucous-winged Gull
Pelagic Cormorant
Brown Pelican
American Crow
Harlequin Duck
Black Oystercatcher
Tufted Puffin
Pigeon Guillemot
California Scrub-Jay
Barn Swallow
House Sparrow
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Western Flycatcher
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Brown Creeper
White-crowned Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
Amenities
More in Oregon
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Remote Oregon high desert marshes with outstanding breeding waterbirds and 320+ species.
Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges
Largest lower-48 Bald Eagle wintering concentration with millions of migrating waterfowl.
Agate Lake
Lake birding hotspot in Oregon with 242 recorded species.
Oregon Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Oregon →