Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Oregon · West
Moderate
March-May, September-November
Free
Open daily, 5:00 AM - midnight
About This Location
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, and Common Merganser 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
Redhead
Aythya americana
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Brandt's Cormorant
Urile penicillatus
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Greater White-fronted x Cackling Goose (hybrid)
Anser albifrons x Branta hutchinsii
Townsend's Solitaire
Myadestes townsendi
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Green-winged Teal
Anna's Hummingbird
Pied-billed Grebe
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Lesser Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Common Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Red-tailed Hawk
Wood Duck
Northern Shoveler
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.
- 4
Check tide tables before visiting — low tide exposes mudflats that attract the most shorebirds.
- 5
Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Sellwood Park
- Springwater Corridor Trail
- Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
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