Nehalem Meadows
Oregon · West
Moderate
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Nehalem Meadows is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Mallard, and Green-winged Teal 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
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Hermit Warbler
Setophaga occidentalis
Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
Empidonax difficilis
Yellow-billed Loon
Gavia adamsii
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Band-tailed Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
Killdeer
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Short-billed Dowitcher
Greater Yellowlegs
Short-billed Gull
California Gull
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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