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
Red Crossbill (Douglas-fir or type 4)
Loxia curvirostra
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Horned Puffin
Fratercula corniculata
Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
Empidonax difficilis
Red Crossbill (Sitka Spruce or type 10)
Loxia curvirostra
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Song Sparrow
Brown-headed Cowbird
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
Black Phoebe
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Marsh Wren
Bewick's Wren
European Starling
Swainson's Thrush
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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