Cape Meares Lake
Oregon · West
About This Location
Cape Meares Lake is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, and Lesser Scaup 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
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Cackling Goose (Aleutian)
Branta hutchinsii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Steller's Jay
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
Purple Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Yellowthroat
Rufous Hummingbird
Western Gull
Great Blue Heron
Birding Tips
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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.
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