Link River Trail
Oregon · West
Moderate
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Link River Trail is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Bufflehead 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
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Merganser
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
Forster's Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Northern Flicker
Western Kingbird
California Scrub-Jay
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Northern House Wren
American Robin
House Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
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