Eagle Ridge/Shoalwater Bay
Oregon · West
Challenging
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Eagle Ridge/Shoalwater Bay is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and mountain habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-necked Duck 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
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
American Three-toed Woodpecker
Picoides dorsalis
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Evening Grosbeak (Sierra Nevada or type 2)
Hesperiphona vespertina
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Gadwall
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Caspian Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Western Grebe
Clark's Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
American Bittern
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Williamson's Sapsucker
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.
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