Detroit Flats
Oregon · West
Moderate
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Detroit Flats is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, American Kestrel, and Pine Siskin 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
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Brewer's Sparrow
Spizella breweri
White-winged Crossbill
Loxia leucoptera
Pine Grosbeak
Pinicola enucleator
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Common Merganser
Spotted Sandpiper
Osprey
Downy Woodpecker
Willow Flycatcher
Mountain Chickadee
Violet-green Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Swainson's Thrush
House Finch
Purple Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Brown-headed Cowbird
MacGillivray's Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Yellow Warbler
Black-headed Grosbeak
Vaux's Swift
Turkey Vulture
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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