Fords Pond
Oregon · West
About This Location
Fords Pond is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and Northern Shoveler 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
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
American Coot
Great Egret
Willow Flycatcher
Bewick's Wren
Brewer's Blackbird
Greater White-fronted Goose
Wood Duck
Cinnamon Teal
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Green Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Birding Tips
- 1
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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