Delta Ponds
Oregon · West
Moderate
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Delta Ponds is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Gadwall among many others. The diverse terrain supports both resident specialties and Pacific Flyway migrants throughout the year.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Brewer's Sparrow
Spizella breweri
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Red Crossbill (Douglas-fir or type 4)
Loxia curvirostra
Vesper Sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus
Red-naped Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus nuchalis
Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
Empidonax difficilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Belted Kingfisher
Black Phoebe
Brown Creeper
Cedar Waxwing
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Green Heron
Osprey
Western Wood-Pewee
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Violet-green Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
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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